The Ancient Science of
Numbers.
THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF
ITS
PRINCIPLES IN THE ATTAINMENT OF
HEALTH, SUCCESS, AND HAPPINESS.
THE FIRST BOOK OF INSTRUCTION.
By
LUO CLEMENT.
NEW YORK ROGER BROTHERS 1908.
COPYRIGHT.
1908,
BY
All rights reserved, including those of translation into foreign language.
CONTENTS. PAGB
CHAPTER I.
II.
III.
7
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS THE LETTERS AND NUMBERS
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THE TRIADS AND THEIR EFFECT-
FORTUNATE AND UNFORTUNATE DAYS, MONTHS AND YEARS
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IV. PERFECT AND IMPERFECT NAMES.
THE CORNERSTONE, KEYSTONE AND CAPSTONE. HOW TO REMEDY DEFECTS IN NAMES
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V. THE COLORS AND THE CYCLES
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VI. THE KEYNOTES, OR MUSICAL HAR-
MONY VII.
IN LIFE
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THE LAW OF LETTERS
VIII. PRACTICAL APPLICATION
CC THE SUPREME TEST
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PERSONAL NOTE. T^HE
Author of
cient
"The AnNum-
Science of
'
bers' will be pleased to receive
any communication concerning the contents of this book.
Address
LUO CLEMENT, Care
ROGER BROS.
82 DUANK STREET,
New York.
CHAPTER
I
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS The Science respect a modern of
years
and
relationship
Numbers
In
is
no
Thousands
Eastern philosophers
ago the
knew and practiced
religionists
They recognized life
of
invention.
it.
the importance of the
between the name and the
of the individual, and,
when
the latter
was seriously threatened by disease, or
name
other misfortune, they changed the to
ward
off the
impending disaster.
Of course, during these scores of many changes have been made
centuries, in the
Science
in the
methods
Numbers,
of
of applying
have delved deeply
particularly
Students
it.
into its mysteries, and,
by patient study, and most painstaking experiments, have succeeded in bringing it
into truer
ditions.
In
existing con-
harmony with other
words,
Science of Numbers
is just
while
what
it
the
always
one of the surest and safest methods by which man may put his life in harmony with the laws of nature and
has been
7
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS
God
our more perfect comprehension workings of these natural laws has enabled us to apply their principles so of
of the
accurately that these things which, to the ancients, were mysteries to be accepted
now seen
be facts,
upon
faith alone, are
fully
capable of actual demonstration. It would be both interesting and in-
structive
Science
trace
to
the
to
history
Numbers through
of
of
the
the cen-
have passed since the day and Egyptian mystics
turies
that
when
Hebrew
taught its principles as one of their most sacred mysteries. In so small a "volume, however, it would be folly to attempt so pretentious a task, especially in view of the fact that, for
all
present purposes,
it
the Science of
we should realize that Numbers has been known
and
since
is sufficient that
credited
world's
history,
cherished with
very
and
most
early
in
through the turmoil and storms of centuries, it has come to us with 8
the
having been tender solicitude
that,
the ihe
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS signs of truth and authenticity fixed by the It is
stamp
not easy to find a definition for
the Science of brief
indelibly
of years.
Numbers
that shall be both
and comprehensive.
however, that
it is
We
may
say,
a method of enumer-
ation^ by means of which the life of men and things may be fixed and rounded out
a state of approximate completion by being brought into harmony with the laws to
of
it
Omnipotence, According to the theories upon which has been constructed, man and all his
affairs are subject to a rule of
what
be termed "divine mathematics." is to
the Infinite,
say, the vibrations of
which govern circumstances pressed
most
all
may That
things and control
all
in this world,
can be ex-
satisfactorily
in
view
of
the finite limits to our appreciation of di-
vine things
by a system
To
ical
notation.
down
to the level of
of thought,
that
bring
we 9
of
mathemat-
this
system
our confined plane may make use of
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS it
by applying
and
it
men have
experiences,
advisable
to
needs
to our individual
express
this
found
truth
it
a
by
Harmonies: (1) by letter; (2) by number; (3) by color, and (4) by note, or musical tone. In every respect these series of
Harmonies bear a
four
relation of per-
Thus, each
fect concord to one another.
name has
its
each symbol
own numerical symbol, and is
governed by the vibrations
that play in and through the
name, stand-
a certain ascertainable harmony to respective color and musical tone.
ing in its
to the action of these vibra-
According
accordance with the degree concordant or discordant relation in
tions, or
of
in
which the symbols stand monies, the into
fortunate
to
unfortunate
or
Har-
their
the individual
life of
is
turned
channels
into paths that are pleasant or unpleasant into
;
;
ways that are good, or ways that are
bad. It
may seem
unreasonable,
strange,
that
if
not a
trifle
a mere accident 10
of
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS birth, like that of
a name, should exert
so material an effect upon the
of the
life
person bearing it, but, when the character of these laws of vibrations is understood, as
it
be by those who faithfully study
will
the following pages, the mystery will not
be so
difficult of
is
the act of
for
comprehension,
man
of the child
the act of the parents,
which the child
not directly respon-
is
To hold him
sible.
name
true that the
It is
responsible, in fact,
would be unreasonable,
if
not unjust, and
respect that the Science of Numbers appears as the great Thus, the adjuster of human blunders. child who could not prevent his parents
it
is
in
precisely
this
from giving him an inharmonious name, can change that name to bring it into
more
perfect
concord with harmonious
vibrations. It is
sometimes
the apparent
manifested
in the
but of one fact
difficult
mystery that
is
to
fathom
so
often
operations of divine law
we may be ii
certain.
>
God
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS
men
ex-
never operates
in the affairs of
cept by means
of laws that are within the
It may scope of human comprehension. to be possible that our own owing ignorance the secret of the law has not yet
been discovered, but
pretty safe
to
this law understood,
we
it
is
predict that,
were
should
that all its operations
find
were
along perfectly natural grooves. Thus, it was not many years ago that science made the discovery of man's
and
yet, to-day, the fact
of the existence of a
subconscious as well
as a conscious sense
is
duality of mind,
as a well-established
cause we were this
generally regarded
conclusion.
once unable
to
Befathom
mystery of the dual consciousness,
we supposed
that the
capable of but tion.
make
mind
one method
of
man was
of manifesta-
This supposition, however, did not This this circumstance a fact.
duality of
mind was there, although we it. It was because of our ig-
could not see
norance that we were blind 12
to its existence.
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS manner
this
in just
It is
man has awakened
little
that,
a deeper
to
by little, and truer appreciation of the nature of the laws that God has formulated for the gov-
ernment
of
human
principle taught
bers that to
Science
of
is
no
Num-
any degree contradicts, or manifestation of
opposes any recognized
To
law.
divine
and there
affairs,
in the
the
contrary, every discovered only tends to emphasize more fully the importance
psychic law that of
the
Science
necessity
of
opportunities
more tions
is
of
Numbers,
fully into
offers
the
put ourselves with the vibra-
to
harmony
that shape
the
of
advantage
taking it
and
course
the
of
human
experiences.
For example, the fact that man's health, happiness, and success are matters that are largely dependent upon the action of the subjective, or
subconscious mind,
not, as so long was believed, upon the objective faculties alone, presents a
and
strong argument in support of the study 13
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS and practical application
Science
of the
Numbers.
Important as the part of the subconscious mind may be, it is not
of
capable, unaided, of maintaining the highest
mental equilibrium.
jective is
mind
is
permitted
mind with
Thus,
if
the ob-
given too free a rein, and to deluge the subjective
unhealthful, unhappy, and un-
successful thoughts, at
the latter will attacks upon
it,
inevitable that
is
it
last
succumb
and disasters
to
of
the
some
sort follow. It is
acter
true that a
are
man's
life
as he thinks, so he
thoughts
and char-
influenced
largely
by his and yet
is
is just as true that a man's thoughts are materially influenced by the condi-
it
he
is
happy,
and successful
in
all
tions of his healthful,
life.
If
undertakes; or, in other words,
if
that
and he
his life
runs smoothly along absolutely harmonious lines, part to
it
requires no effort upon his
mould
his
thoughts correspond-
ingly.
14
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS the great mission of
is
This, then,
Numbers. and by the
By a
the Science of its
principles,
cation of these principles in
all
the affairs
the course of man's
of daily experience, life
study of
practical appli-
brought into a condition of harcould be possible under no
is
that
mony
other circumstances.
To be
the laws of
live
life
is
to
in tune with
harmoniously.
To live harmoniously means more health, more happiness, and more success than
may
be attained
in any other way. opening the door to this study of the Science of Numbers, however, and
In
before
inviting
seems necessary one or two
facts.
the
student to enter,
it
to
call his attention
to
First,
Science of Numbers, as
in studying the in
studying any other science or philosophy that is grounded upon psychic truth, it is well to re-
member
that success or failure in such
researches tude words,
of if
is
the the
often a question of the atti-
individual mind.
study
is
15
In
approached
other in a
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS spirit of
skepticism, or levity, the results
be but meagre, whereas, taken in the spirit of truth and will
if
under-
faith,
or
through love for, and faith in the beneficent influence of the divine principle of
reward will be great beyond the most sanguine expectations. to It must also be suggested that,
truth, the
attain the best results,
it is
frequently ad-
visable for the student to attach himself
Environment sympathetic associates. counts for much in all we do, or attempt
to
to do, while thought,
and especially the
thoughts of others are strong
factors
in
the production of the most favorable en-
vironment.
It is
earnestly hoped, there-
fore, that whatever of interest or of ad-
vantage the student may find in this study, he will share with others, and that he will use every endeavor to acquaint his friends with the vital truths that are now to be imparted.
"According
to thy Faith be
16
it
unto
thee"
CHAPTER
II
THE LETTERS AND NUMBERS To comprehend
the apparently
mys-
Science
Num-
terious operation of the
and
bers,
effect
its
upon
of
the
health,
happiness, and success of the individual, the
must
student
first
master the table
that follows, for the very cornerstone of
Science rests upon the relationship which exists between the numbers, and the
the
letters
of
the alphabet.
Until this
no
good results comprehended, can be obtained, no practical application
fact
is
of the
Science can be made.
It
is
therefore, that this table should be
best,
mem-
orized so thoroughly that the arrangement of the figures
and
letters will stand,
like
a familiar picture, before the mind's eye, that there may be no hesitation in placing the letters in their proper vibration, or in fitting
them
to their
corresponding
bers. 17
num-
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS FIRST TABLE Single
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS events and character than "A," and will
be
still
these
of
more
facts
forceful than affect
the mathematical
NAME NUM-
calculation by which the
BER as
At the same time,
determined.
is
"S"
"J," none
be seen as step by step the fundaof the Science are un-
will
mental principles
folded, the facts concerning this difference in vibrations
must be remembered,
that
the proper degree of force may be given to each letter in the readings that are to
come
later.
Moreover,
in
beginning the study of
Numbers it is best that name should be counted. given
the Science of only the
In the play of vibrations
name while effect
that is
it
in
BIRTH force,
that
its
it is
is
it
is
the given
the great positive force, and,
true that the
shaping
the
NUMBER, influence
is
surname has some vibrations
or
of the
the
negative of such a character
never taken into account until
the student has
become a thorough mas-
ter of the first principles of the
19
Science.
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS In the study of arithmetic, for
child
is
compelled
to
learn
example, a
all
the rules
governing addition, subtraction, etc., before he can begin to comprehend the law of fractions,
and he must complete his ac-
quaintance with all the ordinary arithmatical problems before he can be intro-
duced
to
higher
fields of
Science
the
of
study of algebra, and the In the mathematics.
Numbers, the same
rule
must
be applied; for it is not until a student has attained full comprehension of the introductory laws that govern names and
numbers the
that he can
more
their influence
events.
hope
to
understand
intricate vibrations that exert
It
upon the course of human avoid such unnecessary
is to
complications, therefore, that these facts have been omitted in this introductory course.
Therefore, to
NUMBER,
write
ascertain
the
NAME
down the numerical
value of each letter composing the or given
name, omitting 20
all
the
first,
"O's" or
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS ciphers. er.
Then, add these numbers togeth-
Thus,
to
use the
as an example
As
the
name "Anna Smith"
:
has no
surname, "Smith,"
bearing according to present calculations, it is promptly excluded, In the given
name, "Anna," the "A" connts 1; each count 5, and the final "A"
of the "N's",
also counts
1,
5
1
but as 12
This gives:
ANNA + + + =
is
5
1
12.
number
too high a
to
come
within the scope of any one of the three
must be added:
vibrations, the two figures 3
1+2 =
and we have the figure
3,
which
NAME NUMBER of "Anna." The NAME NUMBER, as shown
later, exerts a
fluence in shaping the
is
will
most powerful of
life
the
be in-
every indi-
vidual, but the character of the influence exerted, or the nature of the vibrtions,
depends
largely
harmony which
upon
may 21
the degree
exist
of
between the
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS
NAME NUMBER NUMBER,
the
and
latter
the
BIRTH
being the day of
the individual's birth.
To
ascertain to what degree these are harmonious or inhar-
two numbers
nine
monious, the
numbers shown been divided
lines
in the
into
of letters
First Table
and have
three distinct classes,
designated, for the
sake of convenience,
the "Triads." Thus:
The
first,
fifth,
and seventh
lines
the First Triad,
compose The second, fourth and eighth lines compose the Second Triad. The third, sixth and ninth lines compose the Third Triad. In other words,
A, J, and S, or the (1, 10, and 100)
letters in the first line
are in
harmony with E, N, and
letters in the fifth line
G, P, and
Y
W
the
as well as with
the letters in the seventh
Therefore, any letter that possesses a numerical value of 1, 5, or 7, is in harline.
mony
with every other letter that 22
is
repre-
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS sented by one of these numbers, but bears an inharmonious relation to letters represented by the other numbers
One
in the
table.
most important factors in the application of the Science of Numbers, of the
is the degree of agreement between the number representing the NAME
however,
and the number symbolizing the BIRTH. That is to say, the number which represents the value of the letters in a person's
given the
name ought
to
be
in
BIRTH NUMBER,
harmony with
or the day of the
month upon which that person was If this number should be 9, or less,
it
quires no calculation to find
If,
the other hand,
it.
born. re-
on
composed of two numbers, these two figures must be added, as was done in the case of the NAME
NUMBER.
Thus,
born on the
first
have the figure
BER.
If,
it
1
is
if
Anna Smith was
day of the month, we as her BIRTH NUM-
however, she was born on the
fourteenth day of the month, figures
1+4 = 23
6
we have
the
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS and 5
the
is
BIRTH NUMBER.
If
the
birthday had been the twenty-eighth of the month, we should have had the figures
2
+
8
=
10, or
as the cipher counts for nothing,
2
and
+ 8=
=1+0=1
10
would have been the
1
BIRTH NUM-
ber.
To
BER
ascertain
and the
harmony, two numbers.
we must
therefore,
name
We
of
John Jones, born on
July 26.
:
6
(Jones), or
8
20
NAME NUMBER
The BIRTH makes 2
and the
the
take the
JOHN + + + 5=
and the
are in
first find
As an example,
thus have
1
NAME NUM-
the
if
BIRTH NUMBER
BIRTH
+
it
2,
NUMBER, 6
=
or
26,
8,
NUMBER is 8.
By comparison sented above
=
is 2.
will
with the table prebe seen, that the
second, fourth, and eighth lines are in24
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS eluded
Triad
in
the
same
Triad, or are in the
NAME
of 2-4-8.
NUMBER,
BIRTH NUMBER,
with the
we see
that the
harmonious If
Accordingly, the 2, is found to be in concord or 8.
Thus.
two numbers possess a
relation.
we had taken the case
of
Anna
Smith supposing her to have been born on the first of the month the result would have indicated discord rather than
harmony. Thus, the problem would then have stood
ANNA + + 5+ = :
(Smith), or
1
5
1
12
=3
The figure 3 belongs to the Triad The BIRTH NUMBER, or 3-6-9.
of 1,
Between belongs to the Triad of 1-5-7. the two numbers there would be inharmonious
vibrations.
25
CHAPTER
III
THE TRIADS AND THEIR EFFECT application of the Science
of
the importance of the Triads
is
In the
Numbers
a matter that cannot be overestimated.
While
BER
is
it
NAME NUM-
true that the
usually rules in the experience of
it
does not control
to
make
independent of
it
NUMBER. mony
is
In this
the
not unlike the law of attraction.
Through the operation like
When
BIRTH
regard the law of harof the latter,
attracts like; by the operation
mer,
life,
such an extent as
to
works
in
of
harmony with
this condition of
like
the forlike.
concord does not
exist, however, the influence exerted upon the thoughts and acts of the individual is
always discordant.
sult,
As
the natural re-
failure follows instead
of
success;
sickness
comes
troubles
and sorrows rather than peace
in the place
and happiness. 26
of
health;
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS
So
far as the individual influences of
the two vital
numbers are concerned,
NAME NUMBER
in the general affairs of life.
power
in all
the
asserts itself chiefly
We
feel its
our social, domestic, and busi-
ness relations.
The
BIRTH NUMBER,
on the other hand, acts more directly upon the body, affecting the health of the individual according to the position that
occupies
in relation to the
BER, and
it
NAME NUM-
yet, as perfect success or hap-
piness are impossible without health
the
three qualities combining to complete the vital trinity the importance of bringing
numbers into the closest possible harmony is a fact that must be recognized. Thus, we know, by reference to our own the two
experiences, thai we cannot be ill in body and at the same time genuinely happy. know, too, that we do our best work
We
when, in good health, and that any attack upon our strength and vitality has an immediate and appreciable effect upon our mental and physical energies. To make 27
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS the most out of
therefore,
life,
it
is
abso-
NAME NUMBIRTH NUMBER should be
lutely necessary that the
BER in
and
harmony, will
It
be remembered that the letters
of
the
to
three degrees
while
alphabet are classified according
each
letter
of
vibration,
has a
and
that,
corresponding
number, these numbers do not go beyond the
ninth
while these
dimension,
nine
dimensions (shown in the First Table) also exert an effect upon the several parts of the body, as follows
:
SECOND TABLE PARTS OF BODY
NUMBERS and 2,20, and 3,30, and 4,40, and 5,50, and 6,60, and 7,70, and 8,80, and 9, and 90 1,10,
100
Head
200 300 400 500 600 700 800
Kidneys. Liver. Intestines
Stomach Mental Organism Heart Generative Organs,
Nervous Organism. 28
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS arrange these numbers
to
Thus,
in
the form of the Triads:
The Triad
of 1-5-7
governs the upper
part of the body;
The Triad
of
part of the body;
The Triad trol
over the
2-4-8 controls the lower
and
of
liver,
3-6-9 exercises a conas well as the mental
and nervous system. Of course, it does not necessarily AND follow that, because the
NAME
BIRTH NUMBERS the individual ditions
health.
must
who
is
suffer
are inharmonious,
subject to such con-
from continued poor
the vibrations of the
If
NUMBER
are
NAME
very strong, and
other
conditions (to be explained later) are harmonious, sickness may be avoided for a In fact, it is possible, even long period, under these conditions, that an individual
may become abnormally healthy, may remain so for years, whereas persons
in
He other
a similar position might suffer
constantly from poor health.
29
In
any case,
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS however,
this opposition
numbers would tend
to
inharmonious conditions
between the
in
the particular
portion of the body governed by the BI
NUMBER,
and sickness, when
would naturally go
vital
produce equally
it
RTH
came,
to these points of least
resistence.
Moreover, as may be imagined, these combinations of numbers known as the Triads also prove most helpful in adjustThus, if ing many other affairs of life. it is
true, as experience
name
is
indicates, that a
actually something
mere mark
of identification,
more than a it
is
wrong
to
name to chance. that this name is really a force that may be made to
leave the selection of that If it
is
true
strong vital
work towards the harmonious
fulfillment
of the life of the it,it is
name
person or thing bearing certainly our duty to see to it that the given to a new born babe; to a new
firm, or business venture; to a
shall
new inven-
any other newly created be as harmonious as possible.
tion, or to
30
thing,
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS It
this
in
is
Science
that
particular
assert a powerful Influence upon the of
every individual who
principles, for,
two
vital
NAME it
will
numbers
becomes
to life
abide by
its
by the relation between the of
the
BIRTH
of the
for
possible his
number
the
and the number
determine
the
Numbers may be made
of
each person
to
best lines of occupation;
the best location for his business, or resi-
dence; the selection of his companions, friends, or business associates
ing
of articles to be
method
and
other consequential step that he required
may
;
be
to take.
For example, knowing his own and
nam-
produced for them; the fact, almost every
demanded in
the
for sale
the prices to be of sale,
;
BIRTH NUMBERS,
NAME
he always has
the privilege of bringing them into harmony, not only with each other, but with the that
numbers
of
may come
plish this
other persons and things into his
result,
it
is
life.
To accom-
merely necessary
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS him to change the discordant name to one that stands in. more proper relation
for
to
those to which he has been opposed.
To illustrate how easily this may be we may take the name of "Anna,"
done,
used
in the preceding chapter, for it will be remembered that this name bore an
inharmonious
relation
to
BIRTH
its
NUMBER,
which was given as the first day of the month, or 1. As the BIRTH NUMBER, or the day of birth, was a matter over which "Anna" could exercise
no control,
it
was obviously impossible for At the same time, she
her to change it. could change her to
do
this,
another
she
name
NAME NUMBER,
and,
had only to select, as a combination of letters
standing in more harmonious relation to the date of her birth.
The name "Anna" counts necessary addition numbers, 3. This places her after the
of 3-6-9,
whereas the date
(1), is in the Triad of 1-5-7.
32
12,
in the
of
or,
the two
of
Triad
her birth
To
correct
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the
and put herself of
blessings
health,
in line for all
happiness, and
is obliged to select her those that have a place
prosperity, she
new name from
in the birth Triad.
One name
that she
might select
many names
for there are
that possess
the proper numerical valuation
ELEANOR + + 5+ 1+5 + + =
is
Elea-
Thus, the problem would then stand:
nor.
3
5
The of the
6
figure
7,
name "Eleanor"
cord with
1,
34
=7.
is in
perfect con-
NUMBER
of
who had been known
as
the
the individual
9
the mystic valuation
BIRTH
"Anna," both numbers being
in the
Triad
of 1-5-7.
FORTUNATE DAYS, MONTHS AND YEARS Another Influence
may
be turned
to
of the
Triads that
considerable advantage
in all the affairs of life
may
be found
in
upon the months and the days of the month, for there are harmonious and inharmonious, or fortunate and unfortheir effect
33
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS tunate days, just as there are numbers that are in concord and numbers that are in discord with the particular vibration
in
which we have our being. To find these harmonious months
and days the days and months which exert an influence in shaping the course of life successfully
it
is
only necessary
to consult the following tables
:
THIRD TABLE HARMONIOUS MONTHS
TRIADS 1-5-7
January, May, July, and October.
2-4-8
February, April, August, and November. March, June, September, and December
3-6-9
The
list
harmonious days follow
of
:
FOURTH TABLE TRIAD OF 1-5-7
157 10 14 19
16
248
369
13 17
12 15 18
11
20 22 25 29 31
23 25
28
Thus,
TRIAD OF 2-4-8. TRIAD OF 3-6-9
in
beginning
new
21 24 27
30 things, or In
we undertaking important enterprises, our material to inbe careful must bring 34
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS terests into
fortunate
harmonious vibration with our In months, and years.
days,
effect, the days exert greater force than the months the months are more
the
;
important than the years, while the latter influence general conditions more than particular events.
The
fortunate years for an individual
are those
BIRTH
may
that
be
NUMBER;
divided the
by the
unfortunate
years are those that are not so divisable.
Thus, 1908
is
who
is
person cause
1
a harmonious year for any Triad of 3-6-9, be-
in the
+
9
The number 18 is
+ 8=
+
18
contains two 9's, and 9
the Capstone (See Chap. IV) of the It is also divisable by
Triad of 3-6-9.
either 3, 6, or 9.
35
CHAPTER
IV
PERFECT AND IMPERFECT NAMES. In selecting
name
a
ize with the vibrations
that will
harmon-
that tend towards
success, happiness, and health, bring both the
we must
NAME NUMBER and the BIRTH NUMBER into complete con-
cord with one of the three Triads. the
NAME NUMBER
rules,
While standing,
as it does, as the great positive force, or, as the most powerful spiritual energy in the shaping of material things, the influence of the
BIRTH NUMBER,
great negative force, factor in
life to
or the
too important a
be carelessly disregarded.
In spite of the
factors,
is
however,
it
importance of these by no means suffi-
is
cient that they alone
should be in har-
mony. To complete, or perfect the name, we must give due regard to three other These are the "Corcontrolling forces. nerstone," the "Keystone," and the stone."
36
"Cap-
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To define these terms in the simplest manner possible The Cornerstone in a name is its :
or initial letter.
first,
The Keystone
in
a
name
in
a
name
is
the mid-
dle letter.
The Capstone
is
its
final
letter,
In the selection of a perfect
therefore,
taken
into
these
name, must be Thus, more
forces
three
consideration,
than ordinary care should be exerted in the choice of the Cornerstone, for the influence of this force will be out the entire object,
under
opposition
to
of
life its
felt throughthe individual, or
vibrations.
Triad
the
BIRTH NUMBER
has
in its
If
it
is
which place,
in
the it
is
certain to interfere seriously with the successful culmination of every undertaking over which that discordant number can
assert an influence.
name
bears
The Keystone, as
its
weight of the arch, and should, therefore, be a strong implies,
37
the
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS Material letter, while the Capstone, as the or completing force, holds the
finishing,
fulfillment
the possibilities of the
of all
name.
The
Cornerstone,
Capstone apply
to
the
and
Keystone,
first,
second, and
each number, and redegrees in each Triad, to the numbers ?pectively
third
of
as shown by the following tables, the of
which indicates
Triads
first
their application to the
:
FIFTH TABLE
248 369
CORNERSTONE 1
Thus,
1
is
Keystone, and
KEYSTONE
CAPSTONE
5
7
the Cornerstone 7,
the
;
Capstone
5,
the
of
the
Triad of 1-5-7. In regard to the letters
spective follows
and their
numbers, the application
:
38
is
re-
as
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SIXTH TABLE CORNERSTONE
KEYSTONE
CAPSTONE
l.orA 2, or B
10, or
J
20, or
K
3, or
C
30, or
L
300, or U.
or
D
40, or
M
400, or V.
N O
600, or X,
4, 5,
or
E
50, or
6,
or
F
60, or
100. or S.
200, or T.
500, or
W
7,
or
G
70, or
P
700, or Y.
8,
or
H
80, or
Q
800, or Z,
I
90, or
R
9, or
we
If
lake, as
an example, the name illustration of a
"David," we have a good
name, as the Cornerstone, Keyand stone, Capstone are all in the same Triad with the name. Thus
perfect
:
D
a
V
D
i
4+1+4+9 + 4 = 22 = If
we
has a
find
that this particular
BIRTH NUMBER
4.
"David"
that is also in
the Triad of 2-4-8, the result
is
a
com-
bination of vibrations that could scarcely
be more harmonious.
.
The name "Agnes" 39
presents another
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A 1
in
perfect con-
Thus:
cord.
+
In this
g 7
N
+
5
e
S
+ 5+1 = 19=
name we
find
the
10
=1.
Cornerstone,
and Capstone are all harmoeach being in the Name Triad of 1-5-7, but, in addition, there is no letter
Keystone, nious,
in
the
name
that Triad.
that stands as a discord to
To make
lutely perfect, therefore,
sary that
it
the
should stand
relation to the
name
abso-
is
only neces-
in
harmonious
it
BIRTH NUMBER. THE OCTAVES
At the same time, it is never advisable that the NAME and BIRTH NUM-
BERS
should count the same,
for, in
such
a case, the vibrations, becoming too intense, would create extremely intense
The
influence upon the life can best be compared to the effect that would be experienced if a
conditions.
of the individual
player should strike an octave upon the and should play it persistantly,
piano,
40
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leaving
pressed.
A would
5 in live
harmony unex-
the
of
rest
To
illustrate
:
NAME
and 5
much
in the
too
BIRTH
in
imaginative
world.
A
9 in
NAME
and 9
BIRTH
in
would be too original and too nervous, for both numbers rule through the nervous organism. A 10
in
NAME
would be too
and 10
idealistic, too
Such a person would
to
BIRTH
impractical.
suffer
and would probably have
in
in business,
be cared
for
eventually.
SELECTING A NAME Of course, when we recall the many factors that must be taken into considertion in the selection of difficult
to
imagine
circumstances,
the
a name,
that,
it
is
not
under certain
choice of a proper
combination of letters would be anything In other words, when but an easy matter.
we have found our and
its
Triad,
it is
BIRTH NUMBER
sometimes almost im-
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name
to
fit
that will not only agree in its
but also in
the
matter of
Keystone, Capstone,
a
it,
name
own number, Cornerstone,
such an
In
etc.
emergency, however, the remedy is always at hand, for, in the adoption of a new
name,
it
not necessary to conform to
is
any custom, or to any rule of however long established. That
spelling, is to
say,
repeated experimenis in the enumeration of names fail to discover any series if
of
we
effects,
the desired
that will produce
letters
still
have the alternative
of
calling upon the imagination to supply the
name
that
called
common name
is
wanted.
quirements, we, privilege of
Thus,
will
if
no so-
meet our
fortunately,
"making-up" one
re-
have
the
to
the
fit
every case, however, the choice of such a name should not be In
purpose.
made is
in
without serious deliberation, for
almost as necessary that every
adopting
it
it
should be
respect pleasing to the person as it is that it should come
it
42
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS the
within
attraction
of
line
other
of
numbers.
CHANGING A NAME
name
is
often a matter of grave
consequence
to
the individual,
remember
As
the act of changing a
while the ratio of in
is
well to
power
if
will exert
adopted for
all
the social and business
all
life,
it
new name
it
is
that,
a greater time, and affairs
of
not absolutely necessary that
In such a definite step should be taken. accordance with the operation of the law of
numbers, the
ourselves and the
known
name by which we know name by which we are
to other people are both of
impor-
name by which we know ourselves, carries so much more weight than the latter, or the name tance
;
yet
the former, or the
by which others know us, that excellent results may be obtained if we merely
change our name in our own thoughts. To do this, of course, it is absolutely necessary that we should always think of ourselves by our new name, and it is im43
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS portant that
tained with for the
mind
its
quire
reality should
its
the force that
all
to exert.
influence
possible long as we remust think of it as
As
we we now
a real name, just as
name
that
be main-
it is
think of the
was bestowed upon us by our
parents. If
we
feel that
name
use the old affairs,
we must
continue to
business or social
in
possible for us to do this, but
it is
when we are more than
only
ordinarily
persistent in impressing the reality of the
new name upon the mental organism. In other words, we must think of ourselves Two or frequently by this new name. three times each day we must devote at least
the
a few minutes to concentration, with
new name as
the object of our thought,
by wrapping ourselves in this new as we would mentally wrap a cloak name, about us, that we can secure the benefi-
for
it
cent
is
effects
of
the
new and more
har-
monious conditions that we have aspired to attain.
As
the result,
44
it
is
decidedly
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS helpful
if
we can persuade
several sympa-
thetic friends to assist us by thinking of
name we have adopted. With such help, and our own sincere meditations, this new garment in which we have clothed our Withbeing will soon become real to us.
us and referring to us always by this that
out such a helpful influence, the desired results
be long deferred, while any
may
failure to recognize the existence of this
new name on our own impossible
occur
in
for
any
As may
the
part will
make
expected change
it
to
of our affairs.
easily be seen, a
name,
if
it
be a perfect name, must consist of an uneven number of letters. A name is to
that possesses an even like
Mary, John, Anne,
a perfect name, its it
number
of letters,
cannot be
etc.
for, though Cornerstone and Capstone
it
may have in
harmony,
lacks the forceful vibrations of the har-
monious
Keystone. 45
CHAPTER V THE COLORS AND CYCLES. In the Science of Numbers every number has its corresponding color, and we are taught that these colors, or "Life
Colors," as they are called, exert a strong influence
in
each individual
helping
maintain his equilibrium.
To induce
to
these
favorable conditions, every person should
always wear his
supposed
own
assist
to
life
color, for
him greatly
is
it
in
his
success
in
business, and the highest vibrations
of
efforts to secure better health,
happiness.
These letters
life
manner
colors
numbers
and
correspond to the in
the
following
:
SEVENTH TABLE SINGLE VIBRATION
A
White
6
F Pink
Light Yellow
7
G
Blue
3
B C
Light Blue
8
H
Orange
4
D Red
9
I
Red
5
E Dark
1
2
Blue
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SEVENTH TABLE,
CONTINUED
DOUBLE VIBRATION 10
J White
60
20
K
30 L
O Orange
Purple or Heliotrope Light Blue
70
P Blue
80 90
Q R
40
M
Red
50
N
Black
Orange Heliotrope
TREBLE VIBRATION 100
S Golden Yellow
500
W
200
T Yellow U Light Blue V Red
600
X
Pink
700
Y
Light Blue
300 400
Gold
800 Z Orange
In wearing these life colors, it is not to wear them about the unnecessary only attire, or on the outside of the clothing,
where they might be unduly conspicuous, but those who are most enthusiastic in preaching the efficacy of colors are almost unanimously of the opinion that they are
most
effective
when worn next
person.
Thus,
to find
them worn
it
is
no
in the
form
or about the underclothing.
47
to
uncommon of
the
thing
bandages,
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS In
life
place in which to
the
selecting
wear the
color, however,
it
best to
is
as close to the spot affected by bring or Triad, as may the BIRTH it
NUMBER,
be
under
possible
circumstances.
the
Thus, (1) a person in harmony with the Triad of 1-5-7 should wear the color on the upper part of the body, near the head, the stomach, or the heart, as the indi-
BIRTH NUMBER may
vidual
suggest;
(2) one in the Triad of 2-4-8 should wear it near the abdominal regions, that it may affect the kidneys, the intestines, or the
generative organs (3) a 3 may wear ii near the liver, but as 6 and 9 afflict the ;
mental and nervous organisms, other persons in the Triad of 3-6-9, are not so arbitrarily confined to
tion of the body. 6's
any particular por-
As
and 9's wear their
form
of
jewelry, or as
the
result,
life
colors in the
rings,
many
bracelets,
chains, necklaces, garters, etc. In
and the
some
instances, both the
letter
number
possess distinctive colors, 48
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS in
and,
such cases,
name
color
the
"Name
known as the
is of
latter
the beginner, able
to
Is
the
the least value, however,
and would naturally tend reading of the
color
As
Color."
make
to
numbers more
the
difficult for
has been deemed inadvis-
it
introduce
such a complicating
element at this time.
THE CYCLES
A
Cycle, in the application
Science years,
the
of
Numbers,
is
and the effect
life
of the
of
of
the
a period of nine the Cycle upon
individual is to
make the name
characteristics of each letter of the assert the
degree of influence
greatest
during the period of nine years in which in force. If, for example, we take name "John," we find the characteristics of the letter "J" asserting themit
is
the
selves from the
first
to
ninth year in "John's"
the close of the life.
At the ex-
piration of that period, the vibrations of
the
life
will
change, and this individual will come under the in-
named "John"
49
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS fluence of the law of the letter
name.
that
in
"O," the second These conditions
continue for a second period of nine years, or until the end of the eighteenth year, after
which the
"H"
reigns for nine years,
"N," coming
while the
at the close of the
twenty-seventh year, influences thoughts and events until the completion of the
At
thirty-sixth year.
this point,
however,
the Cycle does not proceed to operate in the middle, or surname, but, returns to
"J," the
first
instead,
letter
of
it
the
given name, to proceed again, as before. As the influence of the Cycle letter
no slight importance, it must always be taken into account in the reading of is of
names.
Even the
BIRTH
and
best, or
NAME
most fortunate
vibrations
may
be
some degree by
the adverse in-
fluence of a bad Cycle.
To avoid such
offset to
possibilities
it
is
sometimes deemed ad-
visable for a person to change his to himself, at least
point
of entering
when he
is
name at the
upon a disintegrating, So
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS or
otherwise inharmonious
By
Cycle.
taking this precaution, discomfort, positive disaster
This
be turned aside.
may
particularly liable to be the
is
case
when
the Cycle repeats
does
in the
name "Emma."
effects
grows older.
it
an
exerting influence,
as
itself,
Evil as
it
its
be at any time, a Cycle gains
may
strength as
not
if
unpleasant,
things
will
Thus, or
if
it
is
unfavorable
continue
to
grow
worse instead of better until the character of
the
Cycle
in the
two
4's, or
teristics of the
name
repetition of Cycles
M's, so,
"M"
the
In
changes.
"Emma," we have a
if
the characill
health, or
misfortune, for this particular
"Emma,"
portend
many very uncombefore these eighteen fortable experiences she
is likely
to
have
inharmonious years have elapsed. If
regard to the name, are even possibilities
this is true in
"Emma,"
such
more to be feared in Here we have three two N's and the
E
the
name, "Anne."
5's in rotation
the
and as the character Si
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS the two vibrations is very similar, a run of twenty-seven years under precisely the same conditions does not tend towards of
either health or happiness, especially
when
these vibrations are adverse to "Anne."
Students of
human
nature
who
are
close observers will be quick to recognize
the influence of the Cycles upon the of both
men
one who
is
and women.
under the Cycle
show great aversion dark
life
For example, of
"A"
will
anything that
for
is
dark colors, dark rooms, etc.
Sud-
From
bright
denly this
taste
changes.
colors this person will go into dark colors.
He may demand that in
darker
tints.
his
Even
room be papered
his thoughts
may
assume a darker hue. The explanation is an easy one to find when we revert to the law of Cycles. This individual has merely stepped from Cycle into another from a light
one
Cycle into a dark Cycle. It is no uncommon thing to hear people say, "I used to wear this," "I used 52
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do thus and so," or "I used to say that, I have changed completely, 1 wouldn't
but
think of such a thing nowl
"
they have changed, but not which they intend to imply.
Of course, manner
in the
The change
has come, but because of the change in the Cycle. They have gone from one letter
their
in
name
into
another,
for,
whether they realize the fact or not, the passage of each ninth year marks the completion of another Cycle. Accordingly, in the reading of names, the value of the Cycles cannot
when
fail
to
be
instances are
appreciated, especially found in which the conditions of
life
are
at variance with the law of the
harmony. Thus, for example, take the name, "Jessie, born on the 8th." As Jessie's
NAME
.
NUMBER BER find
is 8,
is 4,
and her
BIRTH NUM-
one would naturally expect to
harmonious conditions
however,
it is
existing.
If,
found that, about the nine-
teenth year, she became pale, anemic, with strong objections to anything dark 53
dark days and dark colors there might be some difficulty in explaining such a circumstance if we did not remember that the nineteenth year introduced
the
As
this
"S."
vibrations of the Cycle of
"S"
strong opposition to the vibra2-4-8, the mystery
is in
tions of the Triad of is
explained, and the
be sug-
to
remedy
a change in name, especially in gested view of the fact that these inharmonious is
conditions
years
for
must continue who
for
a "Jessie"
is
eighteen 8 in
an
BIRTH.
When one letter,
is
he should
tend towards
its
under the Cycle strive
law,
make
to
particularly
if
the Cycle spells
things if
that
In other
letter travels established roads.
words,
of a
"change," and
the change does not come, one should endeavor to make the new conditions appear.
The delay sometimes
minor vibrations that
may
rests upon be altered by
the exercise of the individual
54
will.
CHAPTER VI THE KEYNOTES It
the opinion of
is
that
philosophers vibrates in cal
every
harmony and
note,
to
that,
once been found,
many esoteric human being
it
a particular musi-
when
may
be
this note
made
has
to exert
a strong influence towards the improve-
ment
of existing conditions.
known as the "Keynote," its
is
As a
this note,
gift at birth,
vibratory forces are felt almost exclu-
sively in the health.
The
list
of
the possible Keynotes,
with their corresponding
BERS,
is
BIRTH NUM-
as follows:
EIGHTH TABLE MUSICAL KEYNOTES, TRIAD OF THE ONE
S.
C Major. C sharp Major. 9 C minor. 28 C flat Major. 1
10 1
1-5-7.
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EIGHTH TABLE,
CONTINUED
MUSICAL KEYNOTES, TRIAD OF THE TWO'S 2 D. 1 1
20 29
D sharp minor. D minor. D flat minor.
1
3
1
E
Major.
MUSICAL KEYNOTES, TRIAD OF THE THREE'S 3 E Major. 1 2 F Major. 2 1 E minor. 30 E flat Major
2-4-8.
THE EIGHT'S THE FOUR'S 4 F Major. 8 C Major. 1 3 F sharp Major. 7 C sharp Major. 22 F minor. 26 C minor.
3-6-9.
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS take advantage of this law.
For example,
him ask some more musical person to teach him how to pick out the little triad, or chord, of his own individual key, and he let
will require
he
for
will
at least
no further knowledge of music,
then be able to strike this chord
who
individual it
in
If a person whose Major should be an
once each day.
musical keynote is
is
easily excited, however,
be better for him to play the chord the minor. If one whose musical key-
will
note
is in
the minor
marked depression,
is
given to periods of
the Major of the
same
key should be substituted. If a person is studying music, and practicing,
put
all
it
is
frequently advisable
his exercises in his
own key
is
to
at the
beginning of the practice hour, that he may commence his task in this harmonious key, and work out from that.
Many
music teachers have already discovered that this is the best and quickest method of putting their pupils in
work
to
harmony with
the
be performed, and they are now 57
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS taking advantage of this psychic fact in all difficult instructions.
While
it
is
gested, that the
true,
as has been sug-
musical keynotes apply
almost exclusively to the health, the daily use of this chord, when the notes are har-
monious, induces harmony in all direc In periods of mental excitement,
tions.
peace and quiet will
resort
to
may
this
be induced
best
of
In periods of depression,
store surely.
the
equilibrium
all
if
one
seditives.
nothing
will re-
more quickly
or
CHAPTER
VII
THE LAW OF THE LETTERS. The Science each
that
certain distinct
of
Numbers teaches
or
number, possesses characteristics, and that,
letter,
accordance with the manner of the
in
occurance
and birth
of these
forces in the
of the individual,
name
such qualities
manifest themselves for good or for I
evil.
have already shown how the character
each number
itself
governed and
changed by the vibrations
of the Triads,
of
by the influence Cornerstone,
The
following
of instructions
is
of the Cycles,
Keystone,
summary
and by the
Capstone,
carries the detail
a step further, by indicat-
ing the true character of these
when
in
numbers
harmony, as well as suggesting
may
certain changes that
when
etc.
be anticipated
the vibrations are at discord with
the law of the letters
:
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THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS LETTERS OP SINGLE VIBRATION
A or J. 1
As "A"
the head letter,
is
should denote intellectuality, but inteldisplayed
lectuality
manner. an
"A"
for its
In fact,
its
or as
bow."
directing, its of the
ability
in
it
Cycle
new
it
this direction is
So seldom
to
always have
to
The appear-
name marks
generally brings
is
pretty safe
is
outlines.
conditions.
planner,
organizing and
in
predict that others will
execute the plans ance of 1 in the
as three
many
architect,
the builder that
ning of
diverse
harmony,
Though a
and often successful
"A"
in
usually requires several outlets
energies,
"strings to
that
a most
in
even when
the begin-
Even the "A" changes
in
life,
either socially, or commercially, or both. If
these changes appear under harmonious may be turned to great
conditions they
If left to themselves, or not advantage. directed into proper channels, they are An quite as likely to result disastrously.
"A-" out of
harmony would be Co
obstinate
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weakened
to
correspond
to the extent of vibratory discord.
As 2 bears
B, or 2. the maternal
name
of
a
the
message
of
appearance in the would indicate strength
spirit, its
woman
of mother-love.
In
a
man
it
would tend
induce an interest in agriculture, horticulture, or in some other pursuit in which to
he might have an opportunity and foster the efforts of nature. invariably
to assist
Almost
evokes love of nature, and
it
domestic inclinations. Usually there is aversion to long journeys, and, when travel to is necessary, eagerness return. In material things 2 is not strong, and its greatest achievements are frequently post-
poned
until
fortieth
after
year.
the
Though
beginning of the loyal
to
friends
and extremely sympathetic, a 2 is apt to be strongly fixed in opinions. What these opinions
may
be depends largely upon the 61
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harmony
be strongly tinged with materialism, and yet, as 2 is inclined to be secretive and introspective, its
it is
apt to
generally hard to detect
be very sensitive, and,
harmony
it
is
mind, and
is
who Even when
uncommon
no
find a 2 possessing a
2
like all
live introspectively, intuitional.
in
A
and sentiments.
true feelings
thing to
melancholy turn of
this
tendency usually grows stronger in sympathy with the strength of discordant vibrations. In a "B" out of
harmony, the tendency is
to secretiveness
not unlikely to exhibit
Because "C"
3.
does not lend
ing letter
it
work
accumulation
of
spiritual letter
it
material things. finds
it
is
in selfish-
and dishonesty.
ness, untruthfulness,
C, or
itself
;
the
difficult
a scatterreadily to
because
not in
As
is
itself
to
it
harmony result,
save
a
is
a
with
"C"
very money. Being a universal number, however, it is 62
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same
the
time.
In fact,
its
it
fails
if
not
meet
to
provided highest possibilities with a multiplicity of interests, some of
which should exert a wide influence.
A
3 belongs to the intellectual vibrations, and frequently manifests itself in authorship, or in
some
other artistic profession.
makes
the good talker, and would supply a ready spring of inspiration for the orator, or promoter. It indicates the power to It
design, and would help the architect, or It also insures executive any planner. ability,
but
it
is
not
conducive
to
the
once they have been
completion of plans
especially when these plans are In opinions it is those of other persons. difficult for a 3 to be dogmatic about any-
made,
thing,
and the more thoroughly a 3 comes
ful
harmony, the more cheery and hopeA 3 in its disposition will become.
full
harmony seldom knows what
into
to worry, it is
and
it
means when
this is particularly true
money matters
that are
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concerned.
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A
3
is
naturally generous
the mysterious, and
and conscientious
is
apt to
in all labors
In constructive work,
a lover of
is
;
be honest
undertaken.
however,
its
efforts
tend towards the spiritual rather than the
When
material.
out
of
harmony
the
scattering tendencies of the "C" are emIt then scatters everything phasized,
morally, physically, spiritually, As 3 governs the liver,
mentally, materially.
notably inharmonious vibrations often exhibit
themselves
that
in
organ.
As
it
and bronchial tubes, the body should be watched
also affects the lungs
these parts of for
any indication
D, or ance, 4
is
of discord.
As "D" is a letter of balnumber for an anchor;
4.
a good
a strong force equilibrium.
in
the
While
establishment
it is
of
capable of giving
poise in conditions of nervousness, however, to
any inharmonious vibrations are apt
change
its
character
conspicuously,
bringing afflictions of every sort
64
losses in
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sponse
treatment, particularly
A
tions of the intestines.
character
of sterling
not
while
usually generous
is
naturally
loyal to friends, and,
;
philanthropic,
especially to
4
re-
afflic-
those
is
who have any
A
right to
expect such
however,
generally insists that other people
shall live
up
right
and
and
4
4,
particular ideal of
it
is
extremely im-
should obey the the for law, slightest deviation from
portant that the
same
own
to its
justice,
generosity.
itself
the path of sterling honesty, or the smalldirection of intem-
est tendency in the will
perance, into
one that
change a noble character is
distinctively ignoble.
A
harmonious 4 usually adopts a business career, and, not infrequently,
mining Being an admirer
lover,
is
interested
affairs, or in realty transactions.
in
it
is
no
of nature,
uncommon
and a home
thing to find a
4 engaged in agricultural persuits, and, the owner of animals, a 4 is certain 65
if
to
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make pets of them. A 4 should make every effort to avoid business relations Its best associates are 2's, 8's, with a 3. 1
and 22's.
1's,
An "E"
E, or 5 dual nature. is
is
Even when
possessed of a in
harmony
it
both beneficent and maleficent, although,
under
such
favorable
soul-
conditions,
racking regret and munificent atonement follow all exhibitions of maleficence.
Although a good number when in concord, apt to become a most dangerous one
it is
in discord, ities
as
many
of its attractive qual-
are easily reversed.
mony an "E"
will
When
probably be a
in
har-
social
and entertaining person, although inclined to be more fond of dress and worldly things, than of the spiritual
such
higher
acter
become
life.
manifestations
of
When char-
possible, however, this 5
is
both a philosophical and a peace-making element in society, but it must be remem-
bered that, as 5
is
usually of nervous tem66
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perament,
things, inclinations to impulsiveness,
sudden exhibitions
of
little
and
temper are apt
to
when brought Under inout by discordant conditions.
become a
serious handicap
harmonious vibrations, therefore, these are the qualities to be feared, and the violence of
the outbursts of temper will
become
greater if the 5 does not live true to the law of absolute temperance in all In
things.
fact,
even under concordant
conditions, a 5 frequently finds to It
maintain proper is,
it
difficult
mental equilibrium.
therefore, absolutely essential
destructive
obeyed,
lest
that
impulses should never be all kinds of troubles follow,
including nervous disorders and indigestion
;
loss
death, but
of
friends,
possibly
through
more probably through estrange-
mishaps in business; loss of money, or similar undesirable compliIf cations. under favorable conditions,
ment;
however, the 5 possesses many attractive It is a business number, and
qualities.
67
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often
interested
in
It
mechanical
considerable
drawn towards
money,
making
especially by speculation.
also exhibits
and,
ability,
spiritual things,
may
if
easily
In every case, develop psychic powers. however, absolutely temperate habits must be maintained, or the soul will be wrecked.
The most
antagonistic vibrations to a 5
are 8 and
1 1
.
In
F, or 6. of
example
exhibition
make
of
mar
or
"F" we have
another
dual manifestations, another strong to
opposing forces,
the character of the person
Under the effect of possessing them. the higher vibrations, "F" is steadfast of purpose
;
firm
in
opinions,
and with a
remains unshaken, sometimes even when known to be wrong. loyalty to friends that
This 6
is
an
idealist
;
one who can build istically
a dreamer of dreams; air
as to be able
castles to
live
so in
real-
them.
Such a person
usually works for others,
rather than for
self.
68
A
6
is
usually
of
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may
be musical,
artistic
temperament
and
intuitional in arriving at
is
As
sions.
numbers,
names
it
one
is
it
is
many changed. The
conclu-
of the intellectual
found
frequently
of writers,
ditions,
;
in
the
Under discordant conthese
of
qualities
imaginative
are
quality that
once jumped at conclusions, now magnifies things
and
unreasonably, borrowing trouble,
worrying
of
the
power
circumstances that
over
not altogether in the mind In other words, the individual.
exist largely,
of
if
intuition
now becomes an un-
reasonable dread of impending calamity, and as the result, alternate attacks of
mental exhileration and depression usually Under harmonious vibrations a 6
follow.
would make a good organizer, especially For its of social and ethical movements.
own
good, however,
it
to all the laws of the
abstain
must adhere higher
from alcoholic
must neither speculate ble.
69
life
closely ;
beverages,
in stocks or
must and
gam-
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G
f
As "G"
or 7.
is
a letter of
completion, those under its influence are usually able to carry out all their plans. also likely to be extremely methodical, both in act and in thought.
They are
Ordinarily hard to convince, owing to the innate necessity of studying every phase
a proposition before accepting it, any increase in vibratory strength would inof
spire the
tendency
to
be "strong-willed,"
As "G" always hard to take advice, a 7 should be
or even "self-opinionated." finds
it
the director of
men, not the occupant
a subordinate position.
Many good
yers and judges are 7's.
It is
also
of
law-
an
in-
number, and usually attracts to work connected with electrical science. ventive
In fact, the influences of
both upon life.
are exerted
The 7 is an intellectual and philonumber if turned into psychic
sophical
channels,
To
"G"
the mental and the physical
;
it
the body
often inspires prophetic gifts. it
brings a strong reserve of
physical strength, and,
70
when
in
full
har-
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS mony, long and healthful life. Its effect upon the heart makes the bearer strong in passions and sentiments. When he likes,
he loves
There
is
when he
;
dislikes,
he hates.
seldom any half-way exhibitions
of feeling.
music, and
A
7
art,
is
a lover of literature,
and yet
it
makes
frequently lacks
the
ability
The
strongest opposition to
that
number
and
the
performer. is found
"G"
through a a 7 usually strange psychological paradox, exerts a strong attraction for an 1 1 or 22. in
the
8,
yet,
But as such associations would have a
most unfortunate
effect
upon
all
parties
concerned, this influence should be stren-
The crimes of a disuously resisted. cordant "G" are generally of a swindling nature.
H, or festation of
complete,
3*
The law
"H," It
is
is to
of 8, in its
create, to
usually
mani-
fulfill,
to
sympathetic,
often to the point of bearing the burdens of others,
and
yet, while
it
attracts the con-
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that
it
is
it
is
so sufficient unto
seldom dependent upon
other individuals for
its
happiness, finding
easy contentment in solitude. While an 8 is liable to live introspectively, it usually tries to deal justly with
all
men, and,
if
under genuinely harmonious conditions, it will take great interest in work for human-
When
in discord, pronounced selfand extreme egotism may be An "H" can frequently dedeveloped. ity.
ishness
velop the powers of research, or invention, especially along mineral lines. ually inclined, will in
positions
religious
while not easily
If
spirit-
probably take extreme
and
opinion,
convinced of
yet,
error,
or
quickly persuaded to change an opinion that has
been accepted, such a person
seldom aggressive, or strong
being more inclined to follow the least
resistance.
A
is
in contention,
lover
of
line
of
nature,
music, and artistic things, an 8 might easily become a writer, an artist, or a musician,
In spite of its generally
72
happy
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disposition; an
genuinely successful, in
most
"H,"
must be
in
be
harmony
even a
of its vibrations, for
discord has a tendency to change eficent
to
slight
its
ben-
while
characteristics.
it Thus, be with one in may highly sympathetic the Triad of 3-6-9, it is extremely antag-
As
onistic to a 5 or a 7.
it
possesses a
duality of forces, its activities should not
be confined to a single interest.
I,
unto
or 9.
itself.
An
"I"
Being
the
is
largely
Capstone
Triad, or a completing number,
dency
is
to finish
a law
whatever
it
its
of
a
ten-
undertakes.
Being a strengthening force, however, it is likely to cause the repetition of work,
making one do things over and over, until they meet the requirements of the ideal. These vibrations also manifest themselves in the matter of luck, an "I" having what are popularly termed "runs of luck," or several pieces of good or bad rotation.
If
one
is
fortune
in
under the direct in73
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towards a
is
If all both thought and things. change conditions are harmonious, the change will be for the better, for higher intellec-
in
more
tuality,
perity,
and greater pros-
spirituality,
the efforts are along the line of
if
As "1"
best endeavor.
is distinctively
an
individual letter, the person controlled by it is
be of strong
liable to
will,
chafing
under dictation, and aggressively opposed to any attempt to put a limit upon his try to
rule
difficult to
As
is
"I,"
and strongly
literary or artistic
an
intellectual
it
indicates either
ability
perhaps both.
combines with the talking
tendencies will be platform,
rather
towards
matter
so
is
ability,
towards the
than
attraction
its
original through
force of individuality,
If it
may
an "I," but they will find it keep such a personality under
subjection. letter,
Other persons
endeavor.
of
field
the
clearly
that an "I" without
74
The
pulpit.
written,
or
defined, literary
its
lecture
printed
however,
ability
will
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"I" wants if
possible
;
if
unless
write
not,
It
In
powerful.
character
fact,
generally
is
amusement among
prefers to find
and with paper and the out-of-door
this
shown in usually a child who
is
infancy, for an "I"
An
will create,
will copy, but it must discordant element is
it
some
extraordinarily trait of
a pen.
to hold
books,
pencil, rather than in
games
that
most children
Accordingly, parents should aprather than oppose these manof, prove ifestations, for such a child, when intellilove.
be expected to directed, may develop marked ability in literary or artisWhen "I" is out of harmony tic pursuits. gently
its effect is liable to
As vantageous. organism, discord
it
is
be anything but adaffects the nervous apt to be felt in that
Extreme nervousness may deextreme conditions of life may
direction.
velop
;
and
follow,
obstacles cessful
may
apparently arise
culmination
insurmountable
prevent the sucof plans. An "I"
to
75
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is
likely
to
be ex-
do things over and
will
tremely forgetful over unnecessarily, and the frequent repetitions of ill luck will not improbably end ;
in
despondency.
LETTERS OF DOUBLE VIBRATION.
The "J," or 10, mainJ, or JO. tains the predominating characteristics of 1,
but in
more
intense vibration.
the
As "J"
stronger stronger both in material and spiritual things it helps to out the of "A." Moreover, carry plans is
"J"
has
letter
higher aspirations,
that tend to develop
aspirations
powers in the direction of deeper things. Like "A," "J" is a designer, an architect, a planner, but its
upon a higher plane. Still, to be successful, "J" must direct, not obey, and for this the number has been given more than a proportionate share of executive ability.
new
A "J"
thoughts, a harmonious
also stands for change
new
things.
Cycle 76
of
Thus, under
"J"
important
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may be made
business changes
A "J"
hesitation.
is
without
generally honest,
and benevolent, but he requires that others shall conform to his own ideals of
just,
integrity
and righteousness.
"J" must be
Accordingly,
true to the purity of his
life
any discord in this direction will result in serious mental, if not physimotives, for
cal suffering.
K, or er.
its
In fact,
extremes
in
of fortune,
A "K"
20.
except that
it is
a
strong-
extremes
mental conditions, extremes of health, extremes Intensity of nature almost
invariably controls a It
measures.
much
letter of
extremes
of spirituality.
twilight.
resembles "B,"
vibrations are
"K."
It
knows no
recognizes no half-hearted If it is not happy, it is miser-
If it is not good, it is evil. There are no possible heights of attainment to
able.
which iquity
it
to
cannot reach
which
the result, one
it
no depths of incannot descend. As ;
who comes under 77
the con-
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cannot afford to offend
either the law of man against any law He must think pure or the law of God. be just and honest must He thoughts. in all his dealings
with men,
for,
though
the penalties that will be certain to follow any violation of the law
of strong will,
of love
cannot be evaded.
free rein,
"K" in
capability If
When
under
indicates versatility, and
many
fields
restrained, however,
it
endeavor.
of
stands for small
A "K," for self preservaneither should tion, gamble, nor drink in-
attainment.
toxicating liquors.
"L" has many
L, or 30*
spiritua, characteristics of the material sense, there
ence, only
for,
while
gathers,
"C"
but
"C,"
a
the in
a differ-
is
scatters,
retains
of
but,
"L"
not
reasonable
portion of the things that it accumulates. Also, in other respects it holds the power of bringing to completion the things that
are merely under process of organization 78
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS "C."
While
thropic as
"C,"
in
in
and, for
appreciation,
quite as philan-
is
generosity
It
all
that
often
exhibited
is
gives generously, but does,
it
losing
asks
it
desire
its
to
degree that such recognition
give to the is
its
a wiser form.
justly,
L"
<(
withheld.
To a
"L"
similar extent,
strives persistantly to gather the fruits of its labors,
and finds
its
greatest inspira-
"C"
tion in a plentiful harvest.
without hope of reward insists
time, It is
men
in this
upon gathering.
"L"
generally uses
At its
will plant
"L"
fife,
the
same
forces wisely,
a letter that belongs to a leader of ;
to
persons of executive
considerable
and
ability,
An "L"
intellectuality.
often surpasses in art, music, or literature.
Under harmonious conditions attain
when
to
high
in discord,
spiritual it
it
also
powers.
may Even
has no evil attributes
of character, although
it
may
effect
health through the lungs, or breath. 79
the
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M,
The "M"
or 40.
the attributes of
spiritualizes
"D," being the strongest
vibration in the Triad of 2-4-8. full
and
of life, strength,
It
is
integrity that
so
it is
both a creative and a productive number. It
deals justly with everybody, but while
firm for
the
it
right,
will
aggressive under wrong.
As It
means
the result,
will
will
urge
arbi-
of adjusting difficulties.
"M"
cannot be a leader.
serve faithfully and honestly, but
made by
shows some
others,
It
sometimes when it
originality, especially
becomes a worker strongest
its
comes from executing
success
greatest
plans
In other words,
40
instead of fighting, a tration as a
become
not
quality
proper vibrations
of
is it
the
soil,
but
may
its
Under
spirituality.
develop remark-
able psychic gifts, and there
is
no
letter
that will bear a cross so bravely, or with
so
little
into the
Thus, when out of
complaint.
harmony.
"M"
will
bring
life.
80
many burdens
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N,
"N"
or 50.
although,
when
in
is
harmony,
under absolute control, velopes is
many
it
is
it
and
kept
frequently de-
praiseworthy
nothing stable about
harmonized,
not a good letter,
"N"
There
traits.
and,
however
It always negative. and much unkind-
incites jealousy, envy,
It is often malicious, holding fast sentiments of spite and feelings of hatred. Being in every sense a material
ness. to
letter, little
"N"
in full
harmony should
find
trouble in accumulating a fortune,
although it may not be extremely particular as to the methods it adopts in getting It is a marrying letter, but, this money. as
its
dominion is
is
transient,
domestic
scarcely likely to follow.
happiness "N" is a mental
As
a person under its influence often makes a good teacher. letter,
In fact, association with children
of the best
plus energies of
one
physical
"N."
Philanthropic pur-
"N"
has
manifestations through
the
suits is another. its
is
avenues of escape for the surMoreover, as 81
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of
circulation
inharmonious
blood,
vibrations are liable to extend to any portion of the body, resulting in nervousness
and blood poisons, be
may
teristics
O, or "F."
In
tuates
them.
many
it
;
more
it
displays
is
;
persists in finishing all that it
is
little
not easy to
defeat.
ledge
"F"
intuitional.
leaves work uncompleted
quently
for
even accen-
it
more more systematic more firmly set in
Thus, ;
practi-
evil qualities of
instances
intellectual
opinions, and
charac-
by proper
possesses
good and
genius for order
more
"0"
60*
cally all of the
neutralized
harmonious influences.
of
arrangement
rheuma-
like those of of these natural
Many
tism, etc.
originality,
tator, and, while
it
;
fre-
"O"
undertakes,
make an "0" acknow-
Although
possessed of a good imi-
"O" makes
such a person
may write,
or display artistic, or musical ability, will
in
be any
difficult for
of
these
him
to
pursuits.
82
become In
it
great
religious
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"O"
P, of 70. acteristics of
more
is
"P" "G,"
liberal than
"F."
intensifies the char-
what "G"
finishing
begins and leaves unfinished. Occupying a higher spiritual plane than "G," it has stronger individuality, and tinctively original,
"P"
of eccentricity.
and
is
is
sometimes
usually disto the point
also aspires to lead,
not only impatient of restrictions,
must be allowed
free rein, under penthrown out of equilibrium if being restrained. As "P" is an intellectual
but
alty of
letter,
it
is
often productive of
work.
literary or artistic
create the musician ist.
excellent
may even
possibly, the vocal-
;
Although honest and upright in
inclinations,
it
is
in
danger
opportunities by reason of
study
It
every phase
of
its
each
of
its
missing
desire
to
proposition
The remedy is to act more impulsively by placing more dependence upon intuition. Under harmonious conditions, a "P" might make a political reconsidered.
83
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an organizer.
or
every case, however, such an individual must be careful not to overstep the In
bounds
of love
and equity,
for all his deeds,
whether good or evil, are certain to come back to bless or confound him. By ob-
"P"
serving proper precautions, a live
a long and useful
Q, or
80.
"Q"
is
a stronger mani-
festation of the qualities displayed It
shows
intensity
more of
originality
letter,
It
is
by"H." more
has
;
greater
feeling;
towards leadership.
should
life.
aspirations
an intellectual
often showing genius for philosophy,
or scientific research.
Is
strong
ductive reasoning, and good
in
in
in-
arranging
If satisfied that a convincing argument. to mission he has a perform, such a per-
son
is
not easily dominated, but he
will
always be most successful when supplied In diswith two channels of expression. cord, a
"Q" might become extremely
unscrupulous. 84
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R, or except that of the
holds
all
the possi-
represents the bright side
it
number.
"R"
"I,"
"R"
90,
"I," the 9 of single vibration,
bilities of
It
more
is
being a living
spiritual than
letter,
and
is
not
so subject to the loss of things loved.
"R" the
is
an
intellectual letter,
name
of
one who
writing, or printing; as
occurance
letter, its
in
is
in
a completing
name
a
As
belongs to
interested
is
it
it
indicates
that this Cycle will be the best period for
development.
Thus, should one aspire
to
progress towards nobler, or higher effort, such a Cycle is the most promising time in
which
to
direction,
out
the
When
shape the
as"R"
greatest in
extremely
human
of
possibilities.
harmony, therefore,
money,
loss
it
"R"
is
out
of
When
beneficent.
harmony, however, loss
in the desired
life
holds the power to bring
induces of
losses
health,
friends, loss of articles valued, etc.
loss of
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"S"
S, or JOO.
is
another archi-
tectural letter, but intensified in its spirit-
When
uality.
when
cent;
It
deadly.
harmonious,
is
benefi-
disastrous,
makes, or mars, but usually
When
extremes.
strikes
it
inharmonious,
inharmonious
conditions exist, the effect
may
possibly
be seen through troubles with the kidneys. To live successfully under "S" it is not sufficient that all
numerical forces should
vibrate concordantly.
mony of
of
life.
Besides the har-
numbers, there must be harmony In other words,
is
it
the law that
"S" must constantly hold an attitude of spiritual communion with all creation and all
creatures
assuming a position
of love,
peace, and benefaction towards all things, not only in word and deed, but in thought
as well.
T, or letter,
that,
200. while
"T" rich
knows no middle ground. 86
another dual
is
in
individuality,
It is
righteous,
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or the contrary; will
A
upbuild, or break down. dictatorial,
individual
will
seek
who comes
within
cannot shape things
"T"
is
also
is
will
usually
control every
to
its
the natural moulder, and
It is if it
and
"T"
influence.
is
unhappy
to its liking.
the symbol
of
As
the law of
it demands the when it has sown. To enjoy success under "T" one must attain to the mastery of self, for, even when in perfect harmony, a "T" must be a master
divine
compensation,
privilege of reaping
of
self-control,
that
fluences of the letter
the
maleficent in-
may
have no oppor-
tunity to dominate.
The "U" U, or 300. many of the qualities of "C,"
but, being
more
it
sizes
spiritual in its operation,
them,
Thus "U"
tenacious in holding
will
manifests
emphabe quite
the things that
it
accumulates, showing even more tenacity in this regard than "L" exhibits. "U" has the universal spirit of both
87
"C" and "L,"
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as
is
it
more hopeful
more in
inclined to bind,
temperament,
it
is
less easily
discouraged, less liable to despondency. When out of harmony, however, "U" be-
comes extremely
selfish,
even
to the point
of miserliness.
V, or 400.
"M"
qualites of
A "V"
combines the
and "Q."
It is
a
home-
loving force, with strong disinclination to travel. its
It is
fixed in
friendships,
with
men.
nature, a tilling
its
opinions; firm in
and square
in its dealings
Though a strong
"V" would
the soil.
It
find is
little
more
lover of
pleasure in
interested in
things that appear above ground.
"V" is make the
as
tinged with the artistic,
Thus, it
would
successful landscape gardener,
or florist, the tendencies leading towards
experimentation through grafting, etc. Like many other spiritual letters, "V" has In one phase of mana duality of forces. ifestation it is the personification of equil-
ibrium, or practical things.
In its other
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is
it
a
two worlds; a
dweller in
dreamer; a castle-builder;
the judge
delves deeply in search of
behind the deed,
If
the belief
in
more than the act
the motive
that
is
it
that counts.
"V" maybe-
not harmonious, however,
come
who
the intention
very impractical.
"W, or 500. "W" is another reletter, and is strongly beneficent
generative
when and is
a
its
spiritual
law
lived both in spirit letter
of
is
comprehended
and
in letter.
It
and yet such if faith does
aspiration,
aspirations cannot be realized
A "W"
not govern.
must believe
means, before he can use end.
"W"
is
a completing
the spiritualization of live this letter
it
in the
an
to attain letter,
and
"E" and "N."
advantageously,
is
To
one must
know and
follow the divine law of love and
justice.
When
out
of
harmony,
"W"
frequently develops tendencies to secretiveness, selfishness, dishonesty, etc.
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"X"
X, of 600.
the
is
spiritual
completion of "F" and "O," and neutralizes their material Their qualities. maleficent forces are at last overcome, and their beneficent promises are realized. At the same time "X" performs a double office.
It is
the
Roman
numeral repre-
senting the number 10, and its influence in the life of the individual corresponds closely to
its
effect in
Roman
Thus, when placed before other diminishes their force, as when:
X
(10)
and L
(50)
=
notation. letters,
it
40
When or
placed after a letter, it increases, adds its own force to that already
exerted, as when:
L
Next tipler,
to
(50)
and
X
(10)
"E" and "N," "X"
60.
is
the greatest
and inharmonious vibrations
not improbably direction.
show themselves
Such discords may
also arouse
unreliable, or erratic tendencies.
90
may
in that
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Y, of 700. ise,
but
ferred.
its fulfillment
a
is
It
often
is
de-
as
the
letter,
patient
prom-
long
knowledge that one
may have
induces patience.
Another tendency
the
letter
is
to
help
long to wait of
upbuilding the
in
Under favorable conditions a
memory.
"Y" may
When in
be blessed with psychic powers. proper concord, or under its Cycle,
might create a
it
er,
mechanic.
skillful
musician, paint-
silversmith,
jeweler,
Its
or
high-grade successes, however, would
be based more upon the mechanical side,
than upon the spiritual, or artistic plane. When out of harmony, "Y" might tend strongly
towards
and worship
egotism
of the
the
uplifting
individual "I"
might become easy-going
or
it
to the point of
laziness.
of It
Z, or 800. "Z" holds all the qualities and "Q," but intensified spiritually.
"H"
opens the door
higher things.
It
to
the knowledge of
creates a love for the 91
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It
new remedies. the forces
of
A "Z"
does not aid in
It
does not help
explores;
new
investigates
It
things,
it
discovers;
new
lands,
person controlled by might make a good
chemist, a persevering psychologist, or a painstaking student in some other experi-
mental is
field.
When out
not good for health.
92
of
harmony, "Z"
CHAPTER
VIII
PRACTICAL APPLICATION The
method
best
be pursued
to
Numbers,
studying the Science of
in
or in
securing an intelligent working basis for application, is to begin
its
by memorizing Follow
the table of letters and numbers. this
the
by mastering the process for finding BIRTH and NUMBERS,
NAME
and study the relations that exist between It will then be easy to the two figures. determine whether the vibrations are har-
monious or otherwise.
To
ascertain
of
procedure If
what Triad
in
NUMBER belongs,
BIRTH
there
is
more than one them
For example, the 1.
10th
of
figure in
together.
month
the
So, too, does the 19th, and,
of course, the 28: 19
=1 + 9=
10
=1+0=1
or,
28
the
method
as follows:
is
the date of the month, add
counts as
the
= 2 + 8=
10= 93
1+0-
1.
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in
is
It
number other words, we add arrive at the
the
of
that
we
NAME.
In
numbers of all these corresponding numbers
the letters
the
and the
the First Table
being given
in
number
after the last possible addition
left,
has been made, the to
name.
the mystic
is
number
of
name
Thus, supposing the
be Edmund:
EDMUND + 4+4 + + + = 4
5
3
5
25
or
2
and 7
is
the
+5=
NAME NUMBER.
over, whatever the sum
may make, the
same.
letters of
7
More-
total of the
name
the process to be followed
Thus, the
if
name
the
value
of
is
the
should equal 57, the
problem would stand: 5
The
+
7
=
12
= 1+2 =
NAME NUMBER of a
ing 57 would be 3.
94
3.
name
count-
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"Edmund," Although the name, would be a harmonious combination for a in any degree, and, while it possesses a 1 most fortunate Cornerstone, it contains
but two letters belonging to
its
own
Triad,
As these being the "E" and the "N." this condition would not be conducive to harmonious
particularly
would be better for
vibrations,
this
it
"Edmund"
to
change his name to "Gregory," as the problem would then stand
GREGORY + + + + = :
9
7
Thus,
+
5
+
6
7
9
7
50
=
5
under these new conditions, this
person would stand in more harmonious vibrations. Not only the Cornerstone,
Keystone, and Capstone would be in
harmony but are,
at
all
least,
"G," with
its
bringing to
other letters in the
full
name
Moreover, would assist in
sympathetic. strong
will,
completion whatever
BIRTH NUMBER,
the
1,
The
might begin, three 7's would inspire strong love for
all
the arts, while the "R's" would assist in
95
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perfecting whatever writing there to
to
be done.
m ful
READING A NAME. reading a name, the most success-
method
is
to
commence
by reading
NUMBER. Follow by NAME NUMBER, and com-
BIRTH
the
reading the pare the Triads, noting the position that they occupy
their
in
relation
one
to
Study the effect of the Cornerstone upon the name; then, consider the if there should influence of the Keystone
another.
be one
and do not neglect the Capstone,
for its vibrations are
among
that play through the
name.
due
the strongest It is
to this fact.that, in reading
we read That
the three
is to say, in
must always the effect of the 7.
largely
a number,
degrees of vibration. reading a 1 or a 5, we
lay considerable
stress
upon
the Capstone of that Triad,
So, too,
we must consider
the
influence of the 8 in reading a 2 or a 4,
and
of the 9 in reading
example,
in the
a 3 or a
6.
For
Triad of 3-6-9, the 9 will 96
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and
6,
will
unless
add
to the steadfastness of the
its
beneficent
neutralized
by
most
a
effect
is
sadly
inharmonious
BIRTH NUMBER. In
ascertaining
NAME letter
the
upon has its value
the
effect
individual
of
life,
in pointing the
the
every course
harmonious or inharmonious vib-
of the
At the same time, there are
rations.
certain letters that exert a stronger force
than
others,
the
most important being
classified as Living, or Spiritual Letters,
Individualized Letters, Universal Letters,
and Material Letters.
The
Living,
or
Thus: Spiritual
Letters,
which vibrate with the greatest intensity through the entire name are "C," "G,"
H,""I,""L""M,""R," "U," and"V." These must be lived on the side of faith, hope and truth, for, being subject to extreme
conditions,
under
less
spiritual
manifestations they will tend to mould the life
to
fit
the other extremity, guiding the 97
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into
Such
letters
any name
contrary
absolutely
if
stand
out
channels.
resplendently
in
lived conscientiously.
The Material Letters are "J," "K," "L," "M," "N," "O," "P," "Q," and "R." Their influence, as their name implies,
is
cast along material the power to think material
usually
lines, bringing
thoughts and accumulate material things. 1^ may be noticed that a few of these letters are included in both the Spiritual
and the
Material
classifications.
indicates that, while
fluence
is
felt
their
from the
This
strongest inSpiritual
side,
they are also affected by Material vibrations, just as people of high spiritual nature are not infrequently blessed with
almost perfect physical health and a large share of worldly goods.
The Universal
Letters, or
"L," "R," and "U," are sympathy with the
"C," "I,"
also strongly in
spiritual vibrations, as
they are the letters that will strive most persistantly to perform a universal work, 98
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The
Individualized
or"K,"
Letters,
"P," -'Q," "S," "T," "Y," and "Z," owe
name
to the fact that they represent a force that they frequently strong shine both ways, sometimes vibrating in
their
so
three Cycles.
As each and
all
of these
the
extremely powerful,
are
letters
of
appearance
name
several inharmonious factors in a
is
certain to bring discomforts and trials as
the
life
such
drawn under the influence
is
disadvantageous
Cycles.
the influence of the Cycle individual to
now
is
living,
be considered
name;
after
the
is
the
in
in
In
of
fact,
which the next
reading
of
fact
the
which we
may pass by easy stages to the question of fortunate days and months, color vibration, musical har-
mony,
etc.
Important as it is that a character reading should be conducted along some such lines as those that have been suggested,
it
arbitrary
is
difficult
very
directions 09
to
formulate
by which the name
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While it is true that the manner described,
vibrations rule in the
and that the characteristics
in
of the
letters
exact concord with the change these vibrations, it is no easy matter to
change
in
anticipate and
describe these factors in
such a manner that they nized
be recogTo a
may
by the beginner:
quickly
great extent proficiency in
applying the the principles of the Science of Numbers
is
a question of
practice, for, while
rules are exact, the
phenomena
of
the their
manifestation varies so materially in each individual
case that
volume
of
of the
many
it
would
huge proportions the operations of each rule,
for the student to pursue is
and
wise to
course
follow the
rule of patience, perseverence, for the beginner if he would succeed, must be faithful in all
fidelity,
hope his
a
to say nothing exceptions that affect this
play of lights and shadows. Accordingly, the only
common
require
to describe all
to
experiments with 100
the
Science,
and
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undertaken
If
not be long
will
cefore he himself will begin to notice the indications of improvement.
As an
aid in the work of analyzing
names, the following may be taken as a brief
example
name
selected
a
of
who was born on
life
that
is
reading.
The
Ames, To July.
Alice
of
the 20th
of
read this name, one should proceed as follows
:
ALICE + + + + =
(Ames)
3
1
Thus, the the
5
+
for
The some
of the
making
=
3 is
3;
of course, is 2
2.)
NAME NUMBER,
3,
stands
universal work, the 3 being one
Universal numbers.
on the other hand,
love of
21
NAME NUMBER
BIRTH NUMBER,
(2
2,
3
9
home.
The number
holds
the
strong
The Cornerstone, "A," 101
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from
nervous follows
"I,"
everything
BER
material
friends,
would 2
that
continue
to
which scatter
BIRTH NUM-
the
could gather.
and
losses,
The "C,"
afflictions.
other words,
In
the conditions are generally unsatisfactory,
and things would be better if the name should be changed to "Beth." Thus:
BETH8= 2
brings out the
+
all
5
+
2
+
or
Triad of
=
8
the possibilities that
BIRTH NUMBER,
stone,
17
force
2-4-8.
of
as 8
completion,
Moreover,
lie
in
the Cap-
is
of
the
the
"B"
gives poise, sympathy and power to help others, while the
"T" and "H"
ability to create, or invent.
102
bring the
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS TABLE OF NAMES.
The
following table
of
names may
prove of assistance to those who, for any reason find it desirable to make a change in their
own name,
friend:
THE ONES
Agnes
19
Alfred
28
Edward 28 Edwin 28 Joseph
28
Katherine
Marie
28
Peter
28
46
or
in
that
of
some
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NINTH TABLE
(Continued)
TRIAD OF 3-6-9.
THE THREES
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life.
be
in
however,
addresses,
should
harmony.
Change names as a physician changes If the new name does not
remedies.
bring desired results within a length of
tinue changing until the is
reasonable
time, select another, and coneffective
remedy
found.
When, from the law
in
reading names, a deviation
of the
harmony
is
discovered,
look for the cause in the letters of the name.
Be
sure that
you know the correct
BIRTH NUMBER read a
name.
before
This
unnecessary caution,
beginning to
may seem
like
an
but experience will
soon prove that there are many individwho do not know the actual date of
uals
their birth. in
this
A
difference of a few hours
regard would be quite
likely to
change the entire character of the reading. 105
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If
health, into
it
is
ill,
and
in
search of
not well to put that
is
better
person
an octave by beginning the new name BIRTH letter. For example,
with the if
one
is
8
in
in
new name
the
birth,
"H." "D" would bring more
"B"
should not begin with
Either
or
satisfactory
results.
Those
make no
in
the Triad of
new business
1-5-7 should
deals
on
the
3rd of the month.
A
5 through
physical
vital,
14
and
is
active, energetic,
material.
Such a
can usually operate machinery successfully. A 5 through 23 is the home-
person
lover,
and
is
interested in things on the
spiritual plan.
It
has more of the qualia 5. A 5 through 32
ties of
an 8 than
should
make a successful surgeon. name make a hard and
of
5's in a
Many faithful
worker, but they are not conducive to either health or happiness. "E," the 5 106
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and
vibration,
Thus,
tagonistic.
1 1 are very ana boy born on the named "Edgar," he
if
29th of the month
is
is in
of spinal trouble.
grave danger 5 affects the spine
The
an influence exerted
through the Cornerstone, "E;" the 1 1 accentuates this force, and the 8, the
NAME NUMBER,
intensifies
it
still
further.
A
A
3 asks advice,
7
will
not take
advice, and should not.
If
one
BIRTH,
is
the
securely that
2
in
NAME
and
7
in
"box up" things so the 7 cannot find any avenue 2
will
of escape.
An "A" for
is
not a good Cornerstone
any person except one who
BIRTH.
The
effect of
lack of continuity.
"A"
is
a 7
is to
in
bring
Nothing but a 7 can
bring the force of completion. 107
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"N"
"H"
and
tend
to
surgical
operations,
The
peculiarity
2 and 4
of
localize, or "get into a rut."
once
there,
"stay put."
Be
careful to see that
"R"
is
13
in
"R"
letter.
If
beneficent,
bring beneficial changes.
A
to
these numbers generally They have to be helped out.
ed by a favorable
harmony,
is
Moreover,
BIRTH
is follow-
under
and
full
will
v
is
self-assertive;
self-opinionated, and self-reliant, even to the point of extreme stubbornness. Such
a person cannot be limited, or restrained; cannot be made to change his opinions,
and must
rule his
own
business.
108
CHAPTER
IX.
THE SUPREME TEST. It
test of
has been suggested that the best the efficiency of the Science of
Numbers would be
to apply its principles events that are past, to circumstances that are unchangable. It is to meet this
to
requirement of the
critics, therefore, that the following readings are given. Some
mentioned are dead; others whether in life or gone be-
of the persons
are
still
alive, but,
fore, all hold so lic
memory
prominent a place in the pubit will be easy to determine
that
the degree of success that has been attained in these character delineations.
Of course,
it
is
to
be expected that
certain skeptical persons will call attention to the fact that,
the public,
it
being so prominently before to read such charac-
was easy
To this assertion there can be Had unknown, or combut one reply. paratively unknown persons been selected, by no method could the reader have ters correctly.
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had been correctly portrayed. words, easily
it
was
other
In
absolutely necessary
subjects
recognizable
that
should
chosen that there might be no
be
difficulty
experienced in recognizing their predominent traits. Moreover, the strictest comparison ties
may
be made between the quali-
indicated in these readings, and the
characterists,
or law of
the
letters,
as
described in Chapter VII. It
may
also be
added that the names
presented below were choosen for one reason alone: because they indicated a diversity
of
achievements,
and
might
reasonably be expected to present a cor-
responding diversity of characteristics. The result follows, and the student is asked respectfully to accept
thoroughly sincere
upon honor as a
it
attempt to apply the
conditions of this supreme test in a
what
detailed demonstration of
ciples of the Science of
The
Numbers.
readings follow: 1
10
some-
the prin-
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GEORGE 3.
Birth,
The
Washington: Name, 39, or 22, or 4, (22 Feb. 1732).
birth
number, 22, would make
one firm and fixed in his friendships,
ings with
in his opinions,
and square
strong
In his deal-
men. The Name, 3, is universa and would aim to do a work
in its nature,
for the general good, although, owing to the effects of discordant vibrations, such
work would not be particularly spiritual in its character. Of course, as may be seen, the
this
two numbers, 3 and 4, are
in
and yet the effect of condition would not be entirely un-
strong
opposition,
Thus, for example, the 4 would keep the 3 from scattering, and would check the tendency to unseemly fortunate.
flights
towards the clouds.
Such a
per-
son would be a worker, not a dreamer. At the same time, the "G's" would give a strongly philosophical turn
to
especially in the acceptance of
the mind,
whatever
might come with perfect equinimity, while
in
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tend to originated.
letters of the
complete the plans The two middle
name, the "0" and the "R,"
would naturally bring inflexibility of purpose, and the compelling force that bends others to one's
The
will.
5's or "E's,"
are so thoroughly out of harmony with both the name and the birth that they are readly recognized as the conditions that
subjected the
to
such
through malignant
plots,
George
great suffering quarrels of
Washington
subordinates,
and gross
ingratitude.
ABRAHAM.
Lincoln:
Birth, 12, or 3,
8.
A
3
in birth
nature,
a
(12
talker,
humanity, a leader of individual would have
work
a strong social
indicates
good
of
Name, 26, or
Feb. 1809).
the
men. to
be engaged
wide-spread influence, wise, he would not be happy. that is 8 through sity in feeling,
lover
of
Such an in
a
or, other-
A name
26 would indicate
inten-
world love, and high aspira112
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The two numbers, while not harmony, work in the same direction tions.
far as the
in
so
man is concerned. name show a life of
brotherhood of
The three "A's"
in the
great beginnings and numerous important changes, as each "A" comes before a out of harmony with the The Capstone "M," is a burden
that is
letter birth.
Standing in the attitude of finand ality, being in such strong opposition to the birth, or 3, it is quite in accord with bearer.
the
Science that
law of this
the
life
should have ended so unfortunately at the period
when Abraham Lincoln was under
the influence of the discordant
THEODORE or 9.
Birth,
The
birth
Name, 45, (27 Oct. 1858.)
Roosevelt:
27, or
9,
number, 9
under
"M" Cycle.
is
dictation,
strong in will,
and
carrying chafing great undertakings to the point of completion
through
confidence
The name, being another Octave with the 9
in
itself.
9, creates
an
of birth, thus intensify-
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The
ing every trait of character.
"T," would have the
stone,
corner-
effect
of
emphasing the dictatorial side of the nature, and would impel the person influenced
to
by it every situation.
the
strive
The
dominate
to
friendly letters in
name, or the "O's," would bring the of
qualities
and
friends,
to
loyalty
The
ability.
fact
was a double 9 would tend
that one
explain
steadfastness, literary
any exhibitions
intense
of
to
ner-
vousness, or unusual activity.
HORACE
Greeley:
Name, 32. or
5.
Birth, 3, (3 Feb. 1811).
The differs
birth
number of Horace Greeley of Abraham Lincoln in
from that
that this 3 is that of Lincoln
As 3
is
in the
was
first
in the
a spiritual number,
degree, while
second degree. it
is
not par-
ticularly interested in material things.
It
does not help to accumulate or save money, but seeks more to perform a work of wide influence, regardless of personal 114
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It
belongs
to the intellectual
would naturally engage in literary pursuits, and is generally extremely
vibration
;
In this case, the
philanthropic.
name
harmony with the birth, being a 5 as opposed to the 3. This 32, through is
out of
It would make a very energetic worker. is particularly a surgical vibration, indi-
cating the ability to take apart and reconwith coolness and poise. As the
struct
Cornerstone,
"H,"
either the birth or in it
is
not in
harmony with
name numbers, though
sympathy with the work for humanity, would bring most inharmonious vibra-
tions into the
life.
At the same time,
there are three letters in the
'R,"
and "C"
The "O," and
that
the
"R"
work, while the law of the
name
"O,"
most
helpful.
tend to
literary
are
"C" would be
towards expansion and wider
influence
when under that Cycle. The return to Cycle of "H," or the beginning of fifty-fifth
the the
year, however, would bring new
and more unsympathetic conditions, these
us
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explain
the
great mental shock that followed his failhis ure to realize high aspirations. His death also occurred in the Cycle
"H."
of
ROBERT or6.
The
Name 33, or 2, (11 Aug. 1833).
G. Ingersoll:
Birth, 11,
birth, 2, is
a number of extremes
mental conditions and
in
Intensity of nature controls,
in
and
of attainment are possible to
all
fortune.
heights
one who
is
a
2 through 11. In name, a 6 through 33 has a very high rate of vibration. Such a person
works
is
an
idealist,
for self benefit,
a dreamer, seldom and is intuitional
in arriving at conclusions.
It
would lead
one to philanthropic work, and would help in the pursuits of literature and oratory.
While the name and not
in
birth
numbers are
harmony, they are sympathetic,
and both hold some teristics,
like
reliance,
with
of the
same charac-
sensitiveness
tendencies to 116
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self-
extremes.
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The Cornerstone, "R," er; the orator; the
and the power letter
it
to
indicates the writ-
man
with a message,
express
ANDREW Carnegie: 2.
Birth,
A
As a
it.
25, or
7.
(25
living
name.
influences the entire
Name, 29,
or
Nou. 1837).
7 as a birth number, indicates a
Such a person strong completing nature, should take advice from not cannot and others, but should
occupy the position
authority, as he
a law unto himself.
is
also indicates long and healthful
name, or 2 through
mony
is
1
1
,
sympathetic
intensifies
Both 7 and
its
spiritual
life.
of It
The
while not in har-
with
the
7,
and
characteristics.
(2) are spiritual numbers, bringing aspirations for the betterment of 1
1
humanity.
The Cornerstone, "A," being
in
with the birth number, tends
harmony
to nullify the material influence of the
The
"D."
''A" also helps to bring about impor-
not only in the individual the bearer, but in the things in which 117
tant changes, life of
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most
is
The "N," "E,"
interested.
"W,"
stand for great material prosperity, and tireless industry, while the "R" is a still more beneficent influence, stand-
and
ing for
realization.
was during the Andrew Carnegie inIt
Cycle of "R" that troduced Bessemer steel into the United
States, and actually entered upon the most successful period of his financial career.
THOMAS 4.
A. Edison: Name, 22, or
Birth 11, or 2, (11 Feb. 1847).
The
number, 2 through 1 1 would indicate one of extremely intense, birth
determined and
,
versatile nature.
notes extremes, however, both
There
and financial conditions.
possible height of attainment
cannot reach.
The name
and the Cornerstone completion in the
birth
is
of anything
in
is
It
de-
mental is
no
to
which
in
harmony
it
favorable to the
undertaken.
number, there
As
is practically
no limit to powers of achievement in a 4 Such a person, however, through 22. 118
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original, probably to the point of
eccentricity; would not endure dictation,
and, through strong will and tremendous perseverence, would carry out all plans, regardless
of
At the same
opposition.
time he would be equally strong secretive qualities.
It
is
the
in
the letter
"H"
that brings the creative, or inventive ele-
ment
into the
name.
The "O," with and
its
element
of steadfastness
strength,
would give the necessary steady-
influence
ing
to
The "M" would
intellectual
inventive
this
ability.
exert a
powerful effect in the establishment of suitable environ
ment
for work, while
"A" and "S"
the
both stand for the beginning of
ALFRED Birth, 6,
new things.
Tennyson: Name,
28
1
or
1.
(6 Aug. 1809}.
The birth number. 6, combines to a marked degree, the qualities that would tend
to
make
a
great
poet
a
strong
character, either up or down; the idealism of
the
dreamer;
musical 119
and
artistic
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name in
of
great
men
as in the case of so
to
produce a character
tremendous force along particular
The Cornerstone, "A"
mony its
with the
and
it,
the letters separately "L,' all
too,
stands for
for originality in be-
be noticed
It will
ginnings.
lines.
(1), being in har-
name number, emphasized
characteristics, as
intellectuality,
are
great
;
powerful imagination. The number 1 through 28 while not ;
harmony, tended
many
force
intuitional
strong
;
intellectuality
that,
taking
"F,"and"R"
harmony with the birth, while are in harmony with the The remaining letter "D," would
in
"A" and "E" name.
have the effect
of
producing poise and
when appearing as the CapThus, it was at the beginning of
equilibrium, stone,
"F"
the first Cycle of
"F" Cycle peerage.
that
The
that his literary
was In the second he was raised to the
career began, and
it
"R"
in
the
name
is
especially conducive to the literary ability.
The "E"
inspires love of humanity, lean120
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ing towards the mystic,
in
the
attraction of material comforts.
NAPOLEON Bonaparte: or 2.
Birth, 15,
A
6 through
ally display a It is
Name, 38,
or6, (15 Aug. 1769). 1
5 by birth would natur-
genius for system and order.
both an intellectual and an intuitional
number.
It
would be quite within
its
law
that the bearer should be firmly set in his
opinions
;
should persist in carrying un-
completion, and should not recognize the meaning of the word "defeat." When out of harmony dertakings to the point of
such a person would probably be subject mental depression
to attacks of alternate
and exhileration. through 38 and
The name number, 2 is
1 1 ,
one of extremely
intense vibrations, an influence that would
be seen
in
extremes
of conditions,
mental and otherwise.
In
intensity of nature controls if
not good, he
is
evil.
both
other words,
such a person There are no
heights of attainment to which this 2 can-
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which
iniquity to
it
are
no depths
of
might not descend.
Af the same time, a 2 through
1
can-
1
not afford to offend against divine law, for,
despite the strength of the personal will, penalties are
dire
certain to
follow the
violations of the laws of right, justice, In the case of
love.
and
Napoleon Bonaparte
this is the intense condition in life, for not is
only birth
the 2
number,
letter in the
the
out 6,
harmony with the
of
but there
name
is
not a single
that is in concord with
name symbol; or even in the Harof 2-4-8, The Cornerstone, "N,"
mony
is in every respect a material letter, and, being in such direct opposition to the 2 through 1 1 would carry the undercurrent ,
of its
most undesirable
qualities, including
The
jealousy, hatred, spite, intrigue, etc.
"A" which ment leon's
follows would furnish the ele-
of great life
change, for which
was
distinguished.
plan and
provides the ability
to
The "P," when
this
in
NapoIt
position,
also
direct.
would
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make one
impatient at
restriction,
and
would give aspirations to leadership, and even to eccentricity. "O" originality, duplicates the characteristics of the birth 6, while "L" brings the tendency towards breadth and expansion in many directions, executive ability and power in
number,
The tendency of "L'' is to and retain material things, but, in gather this name, this quality would be opposed leadership.
by the vibrations of the "E" that follows Thus in the case of Napoleon, it was it. during the Cycle of "L" that he attained the height of his power. He began his decline towards the close of
the
Cycle,
however, and the advent of the disinte-
"E" Cycle brought Waterloo, St. Helena, and death.
grating effects of the
AUGUSTUS 3.
Thomas:
Name
21, or
Birth 8, (8 Jan. 1859).
The law
of
plete, to fulfill.
8
is
It
is
to
create, to
sympathetic, even confidences
to the extent of attracting the
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com-
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It
is sufficient
is
introspective;
not
disposition;
unto
itself;
happy and confident convinced,
easily
is
in
nor
In subject to quick changes of opinion. the name, the Harmony of 3-6-9 holds
the characteristics which would enable the
bearer to excel as a speaker, or writer given to work capable of exerting a wide
Such a person
influence in the world.
would probably be a good talker; a capable designer, and one able to exert consider-
The
able executive ability.
"A," would ning 8,
many
furnish the
the
of
begin-
things, while the birth
would impel him
"U"
Cornerstone,
power
intensifies
to
all
name number,
the characteristics of
3, asserting the
universal spirit- the multiplicity of
number, finish them. The
same
interests.
same
necessity for a It
would also
give generously, though justly, asking recognition for all its kindnesses, with the loss of strength in the desire to give
when
such appreciation was withheld. It will be noticed that the "U" occurs three time 124
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This would tend
name.
to
make
the bearer extremely hopeful in tempera-
ment, or one not easily discouraged. the discordant influence of the Cycle
If
of
"S" has been successfully witha person should enjoy uninsuch stood, the
first
at least, the terrupted good health until,
sixty-third
The Cycle
year.
would bring intensity
to
the
of
"G"
power
of
and completion; additional intellectuality, The a love for the study of the occult.
T"
is
rich in intellectuality, but has no
middle ground. contrary.
It
Such a
is
righteous, or the
letter is apt to bring
out the dictatorial qualities, or the strong "S," the Capdesire to control others. stone,
like
the
Cornerstone,
is
a
1,
of although more intense in its degree live the Cycle of "S" To spirituality. the harmoniously, one must assume
position of love, peace
towards
all things.
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CHARLES
Klein:
Name, 30, or
3,
Birth 7, (7 Jan. 1867).
The
birth number, 7, is both inteland philosophical, and stand for It is difficult for a 7 to take completion. lectual
advice;
it
position,
should not occupy a subordinate
owing
be at the
to its strong aspirations to It is
top.
a mystic number,
frequently bringing the inclination for study
The effect of 7 upon along occult lines. the heart makes the bearer strong in passions and sentiments; it also brings the love of artistic things; a drawing to-
wards nature, and an interest in athletic It is a number that often appears
sports. in
names
the
ceeded
of
who have sucThe name, 3 a universal num-
those
in literary pursuits.
through 30, represents
and it fails to meet its highest degree demonstration unless provided with a multiplicity of interests, at least one of
ber, of
which should be persons.
By
of
a kind
to
reach
many
nature a 3 should be in126
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tellectual, of artistic
talker,
The Cornerstone, "C," letter,
not in
is
with material things.
It is
and does not lend
itself
the work of accumulation. sult,
"C"
finds
money, and the case
this is
neither of
birth is 7.
both
them worry
While
money
easily,
the re-
save
much
especially liable to be
when the
characteristic of
losses.
readily to
As
difficult to
it
harmony
a scattering
7
It is
also
and "C" that
greatly over
money make
their tendency is to is
it
scattered.
easily
"C"
stands for generosity, honesty and conscientiousness in any labor under-
The -H"
taken.
the
7,
is
very antagonistic lo
and would tend
tinctively
discordant
to
a
dis-
during
the
bring
note
"teens," and early manhood, of
"A" would bring
and the beginning the
of
its
of
element
new
The Cycle of
things.
change,
During
the
Keystone, "R," all literary aspirations would be intensified,
and
Cycle
literary labors
would be brought to 127
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completion.
tendency other
associations, and
with
in
its
have
also
the
a marked change
modes
in
things
follows,
would
of effecting
of
thought,
environment.
beneficent
in in
"L"
influences,
differing from "C" in that it can gather. It would also help to retain that which is
accumulated. tive ability;
the execu-
intensifies
It
instills
the
wisdom
that uses
forces wisely, and, being a Living Letter, neutralizes the effects of the discordant letter that follows.
While the writer recognizes the fact some particulars at least, several
that, in
of the readings
do not seem to harmonize
precisely with popular the
characteristics
of
opinion respecting the persons de-
scribed, he has no intention of apologizing for these apparent short-comings, or
even
The qualiattempting to explain them. ties? delineated are those of the soul those that come, whether
them
or not
we
under the law 128
will to
of
have
the letter.
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harmonize more closely
would
absurd waste of mental energy.
THE END.
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be
an