Numerology is the mystical science of numbers that is used to interpret the special significance of the relationship between letters, numbers, sounds, music, events, names, birth dates, planets, and foretell the future. Out of the major methodologies that have been followed across ages, it is important to note that the basic meaning and interpretation of the numbers remain largely the same across all these different calculation methodologies, what changes is the technique that is used for the calculation.
While the Chaldean method is considered as the mother of all numerology systems, in reality, Vedic numerology is the actual origin of Chaldean Numerology. The Pythagorean System arrived only after Alexander conquered Babylonia and the Greek’s had access to the Chaldean Numerology Scripts. Let’s look deeper into the fundamental concepts of the Chaldean Numerology.
The Chaldeans were ancient people who ruled Babylonia from 625–539 BC. Therefore, this system is also known as the Babylonian numerology system. The basis of Chaldean Numerology is that each letter has a unique vibration and is assigned a number from 1 to 8 based on its energetic quality. It recognizes the energy changes that occur when you or someone else speaks or thinks. The sound of someone speaking comes out in vibrations of different frequencies that affect the speaker and those around them. In this type of Numerology, the single digits reveal the outer nature of a person, while double digits describe inner qualities of a person.
The Chaldean system uses the numbers 1-8. The number 9 is not used in the system because it is regarded as sacred due to its connection to infinity. The number 9 was sacred not only because it was symbolic of the highest level of spiritual attainment, but also because its level of creative energy was higher than all other numbers. It is however possible for the number 9 to be the end result in these numerology calculations.
The Chaldean system is used on the name that the individual is currently using, and not necessarily the Birth name, because that is the energy that would currently be projected in daily life. Then, each letter is assigned to a number one to eight, based on the Chaldean numerology chart. The Chaldean number system assigns them based on the vibration of each letter, instead of the position it has in the alphabet. The numbers are assigned to letters of the Latin alphabet as follows:
For example, let’s take Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela name to reveal his Name Number:
Finally, we add 1 + 4 + 5 = 10 = 1 + 0 = 1, resulting in a Name Number of 1.
The Chaldean system recognizes the numbers 11, 22 and 33 as Master Numbers. The master numbers do not get reduced to single digits. In the Chaldean system, an individual’s first name is their social persona and how they present themselves in public and the energy that comes with that. The first name also indicates the individual’s personal interests and habits. The middle name is the soul energy and it reveals the truth about your inner soul and the deepest parts of yourself. The middle name shows the hidden talents, desires, and what your soul is trying to reach for. The last name is related to the domestic influence of the family.
While you can apply the same methodology to date and time of birth, place of birth, current residence, phone number, and so on and so forth, the Chaldean Method dives deep into certain immensely insightful numbers and their significance and interpretation. The Chaldean numerology methodology focuses on the following major number combinations:
- Full name at birth to reveal your Purpose in Life
- Current name can change our path in life. We can’t change our birth date, but we can change our legal name, and by this, it’s possible to partially reprogramme one’s destiny
- Vowels of your birthname to discover your Heart’s Desire
- Consonants of your birthname to understand your Personality Profile
- The Numbers of your birth date Shape your Destiny
- Goal Power Numbers reveal your Final Opportunities in Life
- Pinnacles reveal Opportunities and Open Doors
- The significance of Compound numbers
- The role of Compatibility numbers
Each single number, compound number and master number have its own meaning and significance for the individual’s nature, personality and destiny. Let’s look at what numbers 1-9 represent:
|
Numbers |
Ruling Planet |
Ruling Colour |
Personality Traits |
|
1 |
Sun |
Golden |
It represents having a strong winner mentality in order to gain success. People who are represented by the number 1 are also very creative and perfectionists. They do not like to do things themselves and rather like to outsource their work to others |
|
2 |
Moon |
White |
People who are represented by the number 2 are very soft at heart, emotional, creative and tend to be melancholic easily. The main strength of people who are represented by the number 2 is that they are good at reading people and understanding people. They have strong empathy, but they often fail to see the big picture. |
|
3 |
Jupiter |
Yellow |
People who are represented by the number 3 have a strong talent at being strategic and are focused on expansion, growth and advancement in life. It’s a number of theories, knowledge, and people who are represented by the number 3 want to do everything themselves. They often appear as a “one-man army” as they want to be in control in order to be sure that everything is done perfectly. |
|
4 |
Uranus |
Blue |
People who are represented by the number 4 want to be unique. They are good at thinking outside the box and are inventive like natural-born engineers, scientists, and inventors of all kinds. People who are represented by the number 1 hate authority, and they often get in conflict with authorities because they have a rebellious nature |
|
5 |
Mercury |
Green |
People who are represented by the number 5 are natural born speakers, have great social skills and are able to get along with everyone. Also referred to as social butterflies are good at making friends and making networks. The number 5 stands for motion, vigour, friends, communication and business. |
|
6 |
Venus |
Yellow |
Like in electricity, you have a plus and a minus pole. The number 3 is plus and the number 6 is minus. This means that the number 3 is about doing and the number 6 is about receiving. The number 6 stands for comfort and homeliness, therefore 6 people are slow movers and they are very stubborn. While they appear very charming and trustworthy, they are in fact very skilled in manipulation and in using their charm for personal gain. |
|
7 |
Neptune |
White |
The number 7 stands for insight, seeking deeper meaning in everything, therefore 7 people have many profound thoughts within their mind. They seek a deeper meaning in everything, even where there is none. 7 people are good at understanding people’s intentions behind their actions and they have a very developed gut feeling. |
|
8 |
Saturn |
Green |
The number 8 represents the symbol of eternity and such people are born to create a major change in the world and to create something that will last forever and generally tend to build things up slowly and thoroughly. They often appear cynical and pragmatic and are also very practical in their approach to life in general. Many have a very tough life which is meant to prepare them to deal with major responsibility. That is why many CEOs are represented by the number 8. |
|
9 |
Mars |
Red |
The number 9 is the shadow number of number 0 and is considered as the number of literally everything. The number 0 is the number of nothing and the number 9 is the number of everything. According to ancient Chaldean philosophy, everything is nothing, and nothing is everything. Therefore number 9 people are meant to be the enforcers of Karma, justice and honor. Such people are meant to see the big picture of life. |
Divinity World has conducted a comprehensive study of the various number systems showing the numerical values assigned within the Latin alphabet below, which gives a holistic view of how the Numerology systems stack up together:
|
Latin Script |
Chaldean Method |
Sepharial / Hebrew |
Pythagorean Method |
|
A |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
B |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
C |
3 |
11/2 |
3 |
|
D |
4 |
4 |
4 |
|
E |
5 |
5 |
5 |
|
F |
8 |
17/8 |
6 |
|
G |
3 |
3 |
7 |
|
H |
8 |
8 |
8 |
|
I |
1 |
10/1 |
9 |
|
J |
1 |
10/1 |
1 |
|
K |
2 |
11/2 |
2 |
|
L |
3 |
12/3 |
3 |
|
M |
4 |
13/4 |
4 |
|
N |
5 |
14/5 |
5 |
|
O |
7 |
16/7 |
6 |
|
P |
8 |
17/8 |
7 |
|
Q |
1 |
19/1 |
8 |
|
R |
2 |
20/2 |
9 |
|
S |
3 |
21/3 |
1 |
| T | 4 | 22/4 |
2 |
|
U |
6 | 6 | 3 |
|
V |
6 | 6 | 4 |
| W | 6 | 6 |
5 |
| X | 5 |
15/6 |
6 |
| Y | 1 | 10/1 |
7 |
|
Z |
7 | 7 |
8 |