numerology
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As an element of astrology and fortune-telling, numerology has long been employed to predict future events. For many early Christians, 3 represented the Trinity, 6 represented earthly perfection, and 7 represented heavenly perfection; and still today, many of us like to group things into sets of 3 or 7, for no particular reason. Numerology has also been used to interpret personality; in particular, numerologists may assign numbers to each letter of a person's name and use the resulting figures, along with the person's date of birth, as a guide to his or her character.
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Longreads, 22 Mar. 2024
Another standout aspect: The spa has lots of interesting practitioners, including joy coaches, traditional numerology shamans and dance teachers, and a resident Balinese spiritual healer who can guide you in a customary practice in the privacy of his own home.
—Annie Daly, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
Within numerology, angel numbers are a repetitive sequence or pattern of numbers that often hold personal significance and may signal messages or insights from our spiritual guides.
—Francesca Murdaca, Glamour, 11 Oct. 2023
Angel numbers are rooted in numerology, which dates back to ancient times, astrologer and bestselling author Lisa Stardust tells PEOPLE.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
The hints had been building, but a major indication was that the date was 8/9 — and Swift loves using numerology to drop clues about her work.
—Emily Yahr, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2023
In numerology, angel numbers are a repetitive sequence of three or four numbers that appear in seemingly random places in your life to convey a spiritual or divine message.
—Jamie Ballard, Woman's Day, 2 May 2022
In numerology, 4 represents foundation, structure and responsibility.
—Alexandra E. Petri, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2023
And she's got good reason to believe in numerology: besides her birthdate, Swift has noted how her first album went gold in 13 weeks and her first No. 1 song had a 13-second introduction.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2023
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“Numerology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/numerology. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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