Post by Professor Lizzy Granger on Apr 19, 2007 20:10:27 GMT -5
Prof. Granger walks into the room and puts up a key on the board:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A B C D E F G H I
J K L M N O P Q R
S T U V W X Y Z
“The first step in analyzing a name (or word) by arithmancy is to convert it to a set of numbers. Each letter of the alphabet is assigned a numerical value between 1 and 9, according to the following chart.
This is just the beginning of Arithmancy for all of you, but we will be using this chart a lot with Arithmancy so don’t forget it. It is called the Pythagorean Scale.
Here is an example of using the Pythagorean Scale:”
Carrie Masters
C A R R I E
3 1 9 9 9 5
M A S T E R S
4 1 1 2 5 9 1
“Once you figure out what number corresponds with each letter you add the numbers for your first name together:”
3 + 1 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 5 = 36
“Then 36 must be reduced by adding the two digits together:”
3 + 6 = 9
“Then once you have gotten your first name number down to a single digit you add the numbers in your last name together:”
4 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 9 + 1 = 23
“Then 23 must be reduced by adding the two digits together:”
2 + 3 = 5
“After figuring out the numbers that go along with your name add both the first name number with the last name number. For example:”
9 + 5 = 14
“14, must be reduced by adding the two digits together:”
1 + 4 = 5
“My number is 5.
This number is called your character number. Each number can be used with a special key to find the meaning.
The meanings of these numbers are:
1 This is the number of the individual, the solitary unit. Ones are independent, focused, and determined. They set a goal and stick to it. They are leaders and inventors. Ones find it difficult to work with others and don't like to take orders. They can be self-centered, egotistical, and domineering. They are often loners.
2 Two represents interaction, two-way communication, cooperation, and balance. Twos are imaginative, creative, and sweet natured. Peace, harmony, commitment, loyalty, and fairness are characteristic. But two also introduces the idea of conflict, opposing forces, and the contrasting sides of things: night and day, good and evil. Twos can be withdrawn, moody, self-conscious and indecisive.
3 Three represents the idea of completeness or wholeness, as in the threesomes past-present-future and mind-body-spirit. Three indicates talent, energy, an artistic nature, humor, and social ease. Threes are often lucky, easygoing, and highly successful, but they can also be unfocused, easily offended, and superficial.
4 Like a table that rests solidly on four legs, four indicates stability and firmness. Fours enjoy hard work. They are practical, reliable and down to earth; they prefer logic and reason to flights of fancy. They are good at organization and getting things done. Like the cycle of the four seasons, they are also predictable. They can be stubborn, suspicious, overly practical and prone to angry outbursts. The conflicts possible in "two" are doubled in four.
5 Five is the number of instability and imbalance, indicating change and uncertainty. Fives are drawn to many things at once but commit to none. They are adventurous, energetic and willing to take risks. They enjoy travel and meeting new people but may not stay in one place very long. Fives can be conceited, irresponsible, quick-tempered and impatient.
6 Six represents harmony, friendship, and family life. Sixes are loyal, reliable, and loving. They adapt easily. They do well in teaching and the arts, but are often unsuccessful in business. They are sometimes prone to gossip and complacency.
7 Perceptive, understanding, and bright, sevens enjoy hard work and challenges. They are often serious, scholarly, and interested in all things mysterious. Originality and imagination are more important than money and material possessions. Sevens can also be pessimistic, sarcastic, and insecure.
8 Eight indicates the possibility of great success in business, finance, and politics. Eights are practical, ambitious, committed, and hard working. They can also be jealous, greedy, domineering, and power-hungry. Eight is said to be the most unpredictable of numbers and can indicate the pinnacle of success or the depths of failure; the potential to go either way is present from the beginning.
9 Represents completion and achievement to the fullest degree (as it is the complete number, three, expressed three times). Nines dedicate themselves to service, often as teachers, scientists, and humanitarians. Strongly determined, they work tirelessly and are an inspiration to others. However, they can also be arrogant and conceited when things don't go their way.
If you get the numbers 11, 22, or 33 in any of your calculations you cannot reduced them.
Say you got the number 11 when you were calculating your last name and the number 3 after calculating your first name. You will add them like this:”
11 + 3 = 14, 1 + 4 = 5
For homework I want you to find your own Character Number and find the meaning of your character number.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A B C D E F G H I
J K L M N O P Q R
S T U V W X Y Z
“The first step in analyzing a name (or word) by arithmancy is to convert it to a set of numbers. Each letter of the alphabet is assigned a numerical value between 1 and 9, according to the following chart.
This is just the beginning of Arithmancy for all of you, but we will be using this chart a lot with Arithmancy so don’t forget it. It is called the Pythagorean Scale.
Here is an example of using the Pythagorean Scale:”
Carrie Masters
C A R R I E
3 1 9 9 9 5
M A S T E R S
4 1 1 2 5 9 1
“Once you figure out what number corresponds with each letter you add the numbers for your first name together:”
3 + 1 + 9 + 9 + 9 + 5 = 36
“Then 36 must be reduced by adding the two digits together:”
3 + 6 = 9
“Then once you have gotten your first name number down to a single digit you add the numbers in your last name together:”
4 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 9 + 1 = 23
“Then 23 must be reduced by adding the two digits together:”
2 + 3 = 5
“After figuring out the numbers that go along with your name add both the first name number with the last name number. For example:”
9 + 5 = 14
“14, must be reduced by adding the two digits together:”
1 + 4 = 5
“My number is 5.
This number is called your character number. Each number can be used with a special key to find the meaning.
The meanings of these numbers are:
1 This is the number of the individual, the solitary unit. Ones are independent, focused, and determined. They set a goal and stick to it. They are leaders and inventors. Ones find it difficult to work with others and don't like to take orders. They can be self-centered, egotistical, and domineering. They are often loners.
2 Two represents interaction, two-way communication, cooperation, and balance. Twos are imaginative, creative, and sweet natured. Peace, harmony, commitment, loyalty, and fairness are characteristic. But two also introduces the idea of conflict, opposing forces, and the contrasting sides of things: night and day, good and evil. Twos can be withdrawn, moody, self-conscious and indecisive.
3 Three represents the idea of completeness or wholeness, as in the threesomes past-present-future and mind-body-spirit. Three indicates talent, energy, an artistic nature, humor, and social ease. Threes are often lucky, easygoing, and highly successful, but they can also be unfocused, easily offended, and superficial.
4 Like a table that rests solidly on four legs, four indicates stability and firmness. Fours enjoy hard work. They are practical, reliable and down to earth; they prefer logic and reason to flights of fancy. They are good at organization and getting things done. Like the cycle of the four seasons, they are also predictable. They can be stubborn, suspicious, overly practical and prone to angry outbursts. The conflicts possible in "two" are doubled in four.
5 Five is the number of instability and imbalance, indicating change and uncertainty. Fives are drawn to many things at once but commit to none. They are adventurous, energetic and willing to take risks. They enjoy travel and meeting new people but may not stay in one place very long. Fives can be conceited, irresponsible, quick-tempered and impatient.
6 Six represents harmony, friendship, and family life. Sixes are loyal, reliable, and loving. They adapt easily. They do well in teaching and the arts, but are often unsuccessful in business. They are sometimes prone to gossip and complacency.
7 Perceptive, understanding, and bright, sevens enjoy hard work and challenges. They are often serious, scholarly, and interested in all things mysterious. Originality and imagination are more important than money and material possessions. Sevens can also be pessimistic, sarcastic, and insecure.
8 Eight indicates the possibility of great success in business, finance, and politics. Eights are practical, ambitious, committed, and hard working. They can also be jealous, greedy, domineering, and power-hungry. Eight is said to be the most unpredictable of numbers and can indicate the pinnacle of success or the depths of failure; the potential to go either way is present from the beginning.
9 Represents completion and achievement to the fullest degree (as it is the complete number, three, expressed three times). Nines dedicate themselves to service, often as teachers, scientists, and humanitarians. Strongly determined, they work tirelessly and are an inspiration to others. However, they can also be arrogant and conceited when things don't go their way.
If you get the numbers 11, 22, or 33 in any of your calculations you cannot reduced them.
Say you got the number 11 when you were calculating your last name and the number 3 after calculating your first name. You will add them like this:”
11 + 3 = 14, 1 + 4 = 5
For homework I want you to find your own Character Number and find the meaning of your character number.