The Ancient Science of
Numbers.
THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF
ITS
PRINCIPLES IN THE ATTAINMENT OF
HEALTH, SUCCESS. AND HAPPINESS.
* LUO CLEMENT
NEW YORK, ROGER BROTHERS 7,
LONDON, L. N. FOWLER & CO. IMPERIAL ARCADE, LUDGATE CIRCUS, E.C. 1909
CONTENTS. CHAPTER I.
II.
III.
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THE LETTERS AND NUMBERS
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THE TRIADS AND THEIR EFFECTFORTUNATE AND UNFORTUNATE DAYS, MONTHS AND YEARS
2<5
AND IMPERFECT NAMES. THE CORNERSTONE, KEYSTONE AND CAPSTONE. HOW TO REMEDY 36 DEFECTS IN NAMES
IV. PERFECT
V. THE COLORS AND THE CYCLES VI.
VII.
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THE KEYNOTES, OR MUSICAL HAR55 MONY IN LIFE
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THE LAW OF LETTERS
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VIII. PRACTICAL APPLICATION
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of
"The AnNum-
Science of
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any communication concerning the contents of this book.
Address
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ROGER BROS.
82 DUANB STREET,
New
York.
CHAPTER
I
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS The Science respect a modern of
religionists
Numbers
no
In
is
Thousands
Eastern philosophers
the
years ago
and
of
invention.
knew and practiced
it.
They recognized the importance of the relationship between the name and the life
was
of the individual, and,
when
the latter
seriously threatened by disease, or
other misfortune, they changed the to ward off the impending disaster.
name
Of course, during these scores of many changes have been made the Science of Numbers, particularly the methods of applying it. Students
centuries, in
in
have delved deeply into its mysteries, and, by patient study, and most painstaking experiments, have succeeded in bringing it
Science
In of
has been
existing con-
harmony with
into truer
ditions.
other
words,
Numbers one
is just
while
what
of the surest
it
the
always
and safest
methods by which man may put his life in harmony with the laws of nature and 7
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS of
God
our
more
perfect comprehension
workings of these natural laws has enabled us to apply their principles so
of the
accurately that these things which, to the ancients, were mysteries to be accepted
upon
now seen
faith alone, are
to be facts,
fully capable of actual demonstration. It
would be both interesting and
structive
to
trace
the
history
of
in-
the
Science of Numbers through the centuries that have passed since the day when Hebrew and Egyptian mystics taught its principles as one of their most In so small a volume, sacred mysteries. be it would however, 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
very
history, and
that,
is sufficient that
credited
world's
cherished with
most
early
in
having tender solicitude
through the turmoil and storms of centuries, it has come to us with 8
the
been the ihe
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS and authenticity
signs of truth fixed by the It
stamp
indelibly
of years.
not easy to find a definition for
is
Numbers
the Science of
that shall be both
and comprehensive. We may say, however, that it is a method of enumeration by means of which the life of men brief
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
say, the vibrations of
which govern circumstances pressed
most
all
may That
the Infinite,
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 of mathemat-
To
ical
notation.
down
to the level of
of thought,
that
bring
we 9
this
system
our confined plane may make use of
"^
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS it
by applying
it
our individual needs
to
experiences, men have found advisable to express this truth by
and
it
a
Harmonies: (1) by letter; (2) by number; (3) by color, and (4) by note, series of
or musical tone.
In
every respect these
Harmonies bear a
four
relation of per-
Thus, each
fect concord to one another.
name has
its
own numerical symbol, and
each symbol is governed by the vibrations and through the name, stand-
that play in
ing in a certain ascertainable its
respective
and
harmony
to
musical tone.
to the action of these vibra-
According
accordance with the degree concordant or discordant relation in or
tions,
of
color
in
which the symbols stand monies, the into
to
unfortunate
fortunate 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 a name, should exert
birth, like that of
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
It is
is
comprehension,
name
true that the
the act of
man
of the child
the act of the parents,
which the child
is not directly responhold him responsible, in fact, would be unreasonable, if not unjust, and
for
To
sible.
it
is
in
precisely
this
respect
that
the
Science of Numbers appears as the great Thus, the adjuster of human blunders. child
who
could not prevent his parents
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 never operates cept by
means
men
in the affairs of
ex-
of laws that are within the
It may scope of human comprehension. be possible that owing to our own ignor-
ance
the secret of the law has not yet
been discovered, but it is pretty safe to predict that, were this law understood, we should find that all its operations were along perfectly natural grooves. Thus, it was not many years ago that science
made
duality of mind,
the discovery of man's
and
yet, to-day, the fact
of the existence of a subconscious as well
as a conscious sense as
a
is
well-established
generally regarded
conclusion.
cause we were once unable this
to
Befathom
mystery of the dual consciousness,
we supposed
that the
mind
of
man was
capable of but one method of manifestaThis supposition, however, did not tion.
make
this
circumstance a
fact.
This
mind was there, although we It was because of our igcould not see it. duality of
norance that we were blind 12
to its existence.
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS It is
manner
this
in just
little
that,
by little, man has awakened to a deeper and truer appreciation of the nature of the laws that God has formulated for the government of human affairs, and there is no
Science
principle taught in the
bers that to
opposes any recognized
To
law.
divine
of
Num-
any degree contradicts, or manifestation of
the
contrary, every discovered only tends to emphasize more fully the importance
psychic law that of
the
Science of
necessity
of
opportunities
more tions
is
Numbers,
offers
it
fully into
and
the
of
the
advantage
taking
to
put
ourselves
harmony with the
that shape
the
course
of
vibra-
human
experiences.
For example, the fact that man's and success are matters
health, happiness,
that are largely dependent upon the action of the subjective, or
and
not, as so long
subconscious mind,
was believed, upon
the objective faculties alone, presents a 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
to
permitted
mind with
Thus,
if
the ob-
given too free a rein, and the
deluge
subjective
unhealthful, unhappy, and un-
successful thoughts, it the latter will at last
attacks upon
it,
inevitable that
is
succumb
and disasters
to
of
the
some
sort follow. It is
acter
true that a
are
man's
life
largely
as he thinks, so he
thoughts
and char-
influenced
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.
M
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS
its principles,
the great mission of
is
This, then,
Numbers.
the Science of
By a
cation of these principles in of daily experience, the life
that
mony
all
appli-
the affairs
course of man's
a condition of har-
brought into
is
study of
and by the practical
be possible under no To be in tune with
could
other circumstances. the laws of
to
is
life
live
harmoniously.
To live harmoniously means more health, more happiness, and more success than
may
be attained In
in
any other way.
opening the door to this study of
the Science of
Numbers, however, and
before
the
inviting
seems necessary one or two
facts.
student to enter,
it
to call his attention to First, in studying the
Science of Numbers, as
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. be suggested that, to It must also
truth, the
attain the best results, it is frequently advisable 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. fore, that
It is
earnestly hoped, there-
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
bers,
and
effect
its
upon
the
mys-
Num-
terious operation of the Science of
health,
happiness, and success of the individual,
the
must
student
first
master the table
that follows, for the very cornerstone of
the Science rests upon the relationship which exists between the numbers, and the
letters
fact
of
the alphabet.
Until this
comprehended, no
is good results can be obtained, no practical application
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
the mathematical
affect
NAME NUM-
calculation by which the
BER as
is
will
"S"
"J," none
At the same time,
determined.
be seen as step by step the fundaof the Science are un-
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 it is
in
is
true that the
that
its
it is
is
the given
shaping
surname has some
the
BIRTH NUMBER, force,
it
the great positive force, and,
influence
is
vibrations of the or
of
the
negative
such a character
never taken into account until
the student has
become a thorough mas-
ter of the first principles of the Science.
19
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS In the study of arithmetic, for
example, a
child is compelled to learn all the rules
governing addition, subtraction,
etc., before
he can begin to comprehend the law of fractions, and he must complete his acquaintance with all the ordinary arithmatical problems before he can be introstudy of algebra, and the In the mathematics.
duced
to
higher
fields of
Science
the
of
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 that he can hope to understand the more intricate vibrations that exert their influence
events.
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 first, or given name, omitting all the "O's" or
20
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS ciphers. er.
Then, add these numbers togeth-
name "Anna Smith"
Thus, to use the
as an example
As
:
surname, "Smith," has no
the
bearing according to present calculations, it is In the given promptly excluded,
name, "Anna," the "A" connts 1; each of the "N's', count 5, and the final "A" also counts
1,
ANNA + + + =
is
5
5
1
but as 12
This gives: 1
too high a
12.
number
to
come
within the scope of any one of the three
must be added:
vibrations, the two figures
1+2=3 and we have the figure
3,
which
NAME NUMBER of "Anna." The NAME NUMBER, as shown
later, exerts
is
will
a most powerful
the
be in-
fluence in shaping the life of every individual, but the character of the influence exerted, or the
depends
largely
the
nature of
upon
harmony which may 21
vibrtions,
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
of letters
First Table
and have
three distinct classes,
into
designated, for the
sake of convenience,
the "Triads." Thus:
The compose
first,
The second, compose
and seventh
fifth,
lines
the First Triad,
the
The
fourth and eiglith lines
Second Triad. and ninth
third, sixth
lines
com-
pose 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,
letters in the fifth line
G, P, and line.
Y
N, and
W
the
as well as with
the letters in the seventh
Therefore, any letter that possesses of 1,5, or 7, is in har-
a numerical value
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 repre-
sented by the other numbers in the table.
One
most important
factors in
the application of the Science of
Numbers,
of the
however, is the degree of agreement between the number representing the NAME
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,
born. it
re-
If, on quires no calculation to find It. the other hand, it is composed of two
numbers, these two figures must be added, as was done in the case of the
NAME
NUMBER. born on the
Anna Smith was Thus, first day of the month, we if
have the figure 1 as her BIRTH NUMBER. If, however, she was born on the fourteenth day of the month, figures
1-1-4 = 5 23
we have
the
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS and 5
the
is
BIRTH NUMBER.
the
If
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
1
+ 8=
10
=1+0=1
would have been the
BIRTH NUM-
ber.
To
BER
ascertain
and the
the
if
NAME NUM-
BIRTH NUMBER
are in
harmony, therefore, we must first find the two numbers. As an example, take the
name
We
John Jones, born on
of
thus have
JOHN + + + = 1
and the
6
8
5
(Jones), or
20
NAME NUMBER
The BIRTH makes and the
July 26.
:
= 2,
is 2.
NUMBER,
or
26,
2+6 = 8, NUMBER is 8.
BIRTH
By comparison sented above
it
will
with the table prebe seen, that the
second, fourth, and eighth lines are in24
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS eluded in the
same
Triad, or are in the
NAME
Triad of 2-4-8.
NUMBER,
BIRTH NUMBER, or 8.
with the
we see
that the
harmonious If
Accordingly, the 2, is found to be in concord
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+ = :
1
5
1
(Smith), or 12 3
=
The figure 3 belongs to the Triad of 3-6-9. The BIRTH NUMBER, or 1, Between belongs to the Triad of 1-5-7. the two
numbers there would be inhar-
monious
vibrations.
CHAPTER
III
THE TRIADS AND THEIR EFFECT Science of
In the application of the
Numbers
the importance of the Triads
is
a matter that cannot be overestimated.
While
BER it
to
is
it
NAME NUM-
true that the
usually rules in the experience of
does not control
make
independent of
it
NUMBER. mony
is
the
In this regard the
of the latter, like
attracts like; by the operation like
When
BIRTH
law of har-
not unlike the law of attraction.
Through the operation mer,
life,
such an extent as
to
works
in
of
the for-
harmony with
this condition of
like.
concord does not
however, the influence exerted upon the thoughts and acts of the individual exist,
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, the
NAME NUMBER in
asserts itself chiefly
the general affairs of
power
in all
life.
We
feel its
our social, domestic, and busi-
ness relations.
The
BIRTH NUMftERTf
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
yet,
it
NAME NUM-
as perfect success or hap-
piness are impossible without health
the
three qualities combining to complete the vital trinity the importance of bringing the two numbers into the closest possible harmony is a fact that must be recognized. Thus, we know, by reference to our own
experiences, that we cannot be ill in body and at the same time genuinely happy.
We know,
too, that
we do our
best work
when, in good health, and that any attack upon our strength and vitality has an im-
mediate and appreciable effect upon our mental and physical energies. 27
To make
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS the most out of lutely
therefore,
it
is
abso-
NAME NUMBIRTH NUMBER should be
necessary that the
BER and in
life,
harmony, will
It
to three
while
be remembered that the
letters
alphabet are classified according
of the
degrees of vibration, and that, letter has a corresponding
each
number, these numbers do not go beyond the
ninth dimension, while these 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,
Head
100
200 300 400 500 600 700 800
Kidneys.
.
-
Liver. Intestines
Stomach Mental Organism Heart Generative Organs,
Nervous Organism. 28
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS Thus, to arrange these numbers in the form of the Triads:
The Triad
of 1-5-7
governs the upper
part of the body;
The Triad
The Triad trol
over the
2-4-8 controls the lower
of
part of the body;
and 3-6-9 exercises a con-
of
liver,
as well as the mental
and nervous system. Of course, it does not necessarily follow that, because the NAME AND
BIRTH NUMBERS the individual ditions
health.
must If
NUMBER
who
are inharmonious,
subject to such con-
is
from continued poor
suffer
the vibrations of the
are
NAME
very strong, and other
conditions (to be explained later) are harmonious, sickness may be avoided for a
long period,
In fact,
it
is possible,
even
under these conditions, that an individual
may become abnormally healthy, may remain so for years, whereas
He other
persons in a similar position might suffer constantly from poor health.
29
OF
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
NUMBER,
and sickness, when
would naturally go
vital
produce equally
BIRTH
it
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,
name
is
as experience indicates, that a more than a
actually something
mere mark
of identification,
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 thing, be as harmonious as possible.
tion, or to
30
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS in
is
It
Science
of
this
the
that
particular
Numbers may be made
assert a powerful influence upon the
to life
who will abide by its by the relation between the
of every individual
principles, for,
two
vital
numbers the number of the the number of the BIRTH
NAME and
"
it
becomes
for
possible
each person
determine his best lines
of
to
occupation;
the best location for his business, or resi-
dence; the selection of his companions, friends, or business associates
ing
of articles to be
produced
the prices to be
demanded
method
and
of sale,
the
;
for
nam-
for sale
them
;
;
the
almost every may be
in fact,
other consequential step that he required to take.
For example, knowing his own and
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
3i
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 done, we may take the name of "Anna," used
in the preceding chapter, for it will be remembered that this name bore an
inharmonious
relation
to
its
BIRTH
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
was obviously impossible for change it. At the same time, she
no control, her
to
it
could change her to
do
this,
another
she
name
standing in
NAME NUMBER,
and,
had only to select, as a combination of letters
more harmonious
relation to
the date of her birth.
The name "Anna" counts
12,
or,
after the
necessary addition of the two 3. This places her in the Triad numbers, of 3-6-9,
(1),
is in
whereas the date the Triad of 1-5-7. 32
of her birth
To
correct
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS this discord,
the
and put herself of
blessings
prosperity, she
new name from
health,
in line for all
happiness, and
obliged to select her those that have a place is
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
name "Eleanor"
cord with
9
34
=7.
figure 7, the mystic valuation
1,
the
is in
perfect con-
BIRTH NUMBER
of
who had been known as "Anna," both numbers being in the Triad the individual
of 1-5-7.
FORTUNATE DAYS, MONTHS AND YEARS Another influence
of the
Triads that
be turned to considerable advantage in all the affairs of life may be found in
may
upon the months and the days month, for there are harmonious,
their effect of the
and inharmonious, or fortunate and unfor33
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
of
harmonious days follow
:
FOURTH TABLE TRIAD OF 1-5-7
157 10 14 16 19
23 25
28 '
Thus,
TRIAD OF 2-4-8. TRIAD OF 3-6-9
248
369
13 17
12 15 18
11
20 22 25
21 24 27
29 31
30
in beginning
new
things, or in
we undertaking important enterprises, must be careful to bring our material in34
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS terests into
harmonious vibration with our In months, and years. the days exert greater force
fortunate days,
the
effect,
than the months
;
the
months are more
important than the years, while the latter influence general conditions more than particular events.
The
fortunate years for an individual
are those
that
be divided by the
may
BIRTH NUMBER;
the
unfortunate
years are those that are not so divisable.
Thus, person cause
1
908 who
is is
1
a harmonious year for any Triad of 3-6-9, be-
in the
+ 9 + + 8=
The number 18 is
18
contains two 9's, and 9
the Capstone (See Chap. IV) of
Triad of 3-6-9.
It
is
either 3, 6, or 9.
35
the
also divisable by
CHAPTER
IV
PERFECT AND IMPERFECT NAMES. In selecting
a
name
ize with the vibrations
that will
harmon-
that tend towards
success, happiness, and health,
we must
NAME NUMBER and the NUMBER into complete conBIRTH
bring both the
cord with one of the three Triads. the
NAME NUMBER
While
rules, 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,
importance of these by no means suffi-
it is
cient that they alone should be in har-
To complete,
or perfect the name, give due regard to three other These are the "Corcontrolling forces.
mony.
we must
nerstone," the "Keystone," and the "Capstone."
36
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To manner
define these terms in the simplest possible
:
S\
The Cornerstone
a
in
name
is
^
its
or initial letter.
first,
The Keystone
in
a
name
in
a
name
is
the mid-
A/
die letter.
The Capstone
is
its
final
letter,
a perfect name, must be
In the selection of
therefore,
taken
into
these
forces
three
Thus, more
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.
The Keystone, as
its '
name
implies,
bears
the weight of the
arch, and should, therefore, be a strong
37
/*.
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS while the Capstone, as the finishing, or completing force, holds the fulfillment of all the possibilities of the
Material
letter,
name.
The Capstone third
Cornerstone,
and
Keystone,
apply to the first,
second, and
each number, and renumbers in each Triad,
degrees of
spectively to the
as shown by the following tables, the of
which indicates
first
their application to the
Triads:
FIFTH TABLE
248 369
CORNERSTONE 1
Thus,
1
is
Keystone, and
KEYSTONE
CAPSTONE
5
7
the Cornerstone; 7,
the
5,
the
Capstone 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 CAPSTONE
KEYSTONE
CORNERSTONE dr
A
2, or 3, or
B C
30, or
L
300, or U.
4, or
D
40, or
M
400, or V.
5,
or
N
500, or
or
E F
50, or
6,
60, or
600, or X,,
1,
-
10, or
J
100, or S.
20, or
K
200, or T.
7,
or
G
70, or
8,
or
H
80, or
O P Q
I
90, or
R
9, or
"
W
700, or Y. 800, or Z,
If we take, as an example, the name "David," we have a good illustration of a
name, as the Cornerstone, Keyand Capstone are all in the same Triad with the name. Thus
perfect stone,
:
D
a
V
,
i
D
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
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS series of letters that are
Thus
cord.
A 1
N
g
e
S
+ 7 + 5 + 5+1 = 19= 10=
In this
name we
nious,
find
the
each being
all
Name
in the
1.
Cornerstone,
and Capstone are
Keystone,
con-
in perfect
:
harmoTriad of
1-5-7, but, in addition, there is no letter in
the
name
that Triad.
that stands as a discord to
To make
lutely perfect, therefore,
sary that
it
the it
should stand
relation to the
name
abso-
is
only neces-
in
harmonious
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 player should strike an octave upon the conditions.
of the individual
piano,
and should play 40
it
persistantly,
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS
To
pressed.
A would
harmony unex-
rest of the
the
leaving
5 in
illustrate
:
NAME
and 5
much
in the
imaginative
and 9
in
live too
in
BIRTH
world.
A
NAME
9 in
would be too original and both
numbers
organism. A 10 in
would be too
rule through the
NAME
and 10
idealistic, too
Such a person would
BIRTH
too nervous, for
in
nervous
BIRTH
impractical.
suffer in business,
and would probably have
to
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
a name, it is not under certain
that,
circumstances, the choice of a proper combination of letters would be anything but an easy matter.
In other words,
we have found our BIRTH and
its
Triad,
it is
when
NUMBER
sometimes almost im-
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name
that will not only agree
the
but also in
to
fit
in its
a
it,
name
own number,
matter of Cornerstone,
Keystone, Capstone,
In
etc.
such an
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 spelling, however long established. That is to say, repeated experimenis in the enumeration of names fail to discover any series if
of
letters
effects,
the desired
that will produce
we
still
have the
alternative of
upon the imagination to supply the name that is wanted. Thus, if no socalling
called
common name
quirements, we, privilege of
will
meet our
fortunately,
"making-up" one
re-
have
the
to
the
fit
In every case, however, the purpose. choice of such a name should not be
made is
without serious deliberation, for
almost as necessary that
it
it
should be
respect pleasing to the person adopting it as it is that it should come 42 in
every
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS within
the
attraction
of
line
of
other
numbers.
CHANGING A NAME
As
often a matter of grave
the individual,
while the ratio of
it is
it
well to
new name
power
if
is
to
is
will
remember
that,
exert a greater
adopted for
all
and business
in all the social life,
name
consequence
the act of changing a
time, and affairs
of
not absolutely necessary that
such a definite step should be taken. In accordance with the operation of the law of
numbers, the name by which we know name by which we are
ourselves and the
known tance
;
to other people are
yet
both of impor-
the former, or the
name by much the name
which we know ourselves, carries so
more weight than the latter, or by which others know us, that excellent results may be obtained if we merely change our name
To do
this,
of
in
own
our
course,
it
is
thoughts. 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
quire
mind
its
be main-
reality should
its
the force that
all
As
is
possible
we rewe must think of it as as we now think of the
to exert.
influence
it
long as
a real name, just name that was bestowed upon us by our parents. If
we
name
when we
only
continue to
business or social
in
possible for us to do this, but
it is
affairs,
we must
feel that
use the old
more than
are
ordinarily
impressing the reality of the In upon the mental organism.
persistent in
new name
we must think of ourselves Two or frequently by this new name. three times each day we must devote at other words,
least a
few minutes
the
new name as
for
it
is
to concentration, with
the object of our thought,
by wrapping ourselves in this new
name, as we would mentally wrap a cloak about us, that we can secure the beneficent effects
of
the
monious conditions to attain.
As
new and more harwe have aspired
that
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
number
Mary, John, Anne,
etc.
of letters,
cannot be
a perfect name, for, though it may have its Cornerstone and Capstone in harmony, it
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
him
color, for
greatly
is
it
in
his
efforts to secure better health, success in
business, and
the
highest vibrations
of
happiness.
These letters
and
manner
life
colors
numbers
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 Blue
1
2
46
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SEVENTH TABLE,
CONTINUED
DOUBLE VIBRATION 10
J White
60
20
K
70
30 L
O Orange P Blue
Purple or Heliotrope Light Blue
80 Qu Orange 90
40
M
Red
50
N
Black
R
Heliotrope
TREBLE VIBRATION 100
S Golden Yellow
500
200
T Yellow ; U Light Blue V Red
600
300 400
In
700
X Y
Gold Pink Light Blue
800 Z Orange
wearing these
life colors, it is
not
them about
the
only unnecessary to wear attire, or
W
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
the
thing
of 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 the BIRTH or Triad, as may it
NUMBER,
be
under
possible
the
circumstances.
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 perin the Triad of 3-6-9, are not so
sons
arbitrarily confined to
tion of the body. 6's
and 9's wear
form
of
any particular por-
As
the
result,
many
their life colors in the
jewelry, or as
rings,
bracelets,
chains, necklaces, garters, etc. In
and the
some
instances, both the
letter
number
possess distinctive colors, 48
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS and, in such cases,
name
the
"Name
known as the
latte*
color
As
Color."
is
the
color is of the least value, however,
and would naturally tend to make the reading of the numbers more difficult for the beginner, able
to
has been deemed inadvis-
it
introduce
element at
such a complicating
this time.
THE CYCLES
A
Cycle, in the application
Science years,
Numbers, and the effect of
is
of
assert the
each
make the name
letter of the
degree of influence
greatest
during the period of nine years in it
is
the
in force.
If,
the
the Cycle upon
the life of the individual is to characteristics of
of
a period of nine
for
which
example, we take
name "John," we find the characterletter "J" asserting them-
istics of the
selves from the
first
to the close of the
ninth year in "John's"
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
"0," 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, instead, it returns to
"J," the
As
first
of
letter
the
proceed again, as before. the influence of the Cycle letter
given name,
to
no slight importance, it must always be taken into account in the reading of is of
names.
Even the
BIRTH
and
offset to
some degree by
best, or
NAME
fluence of a bad Cycle. possibilities
it
is
most fortunate
vibrations
may
To
avoid such
sometimes deemed ad-
visable for a person to change his to himself, at least
point
of entering
be
the adverse in-
when he
is
name at the
upon a disintegrating, 50
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS or otherwise inharmonious
Cycle. By taking this precaution, discomfort, if not positive disaster may be turned aside.
This
is particularly liable
case
when
the Cycle repeats
does
in the
name "Emma."
effects
grows older.
it
an
exerting influence,
unpleasant,
things
worse instead of
the
will
Cycle two
it
Evil as its;
Thus, or
if
it
is
unfavorable
continue
to
grow
of better until the character
4's, or
teristics of the
repetition of Cycles
M's, so,
"M"
name
the
In
changes.
"Emma," we have a in the
as
itself,
be at any time, a Cycle gains
may
strength as
be the
to
the charac-
if
ill
health, or
misfortune, for this particular
"Emma,"
she
is likely
to
portend
have many very uncom-
fortable experiences before these eighteen
inharmonious years have elapsed. If
this is true in regard to the
"Emma,"
such
possibilities
more to be feared in Here we have three two N's and the
E
the
name,
are
even
name, "Anne.""
5's in rotation
the
and as the character 5i
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 and women.
one who
is
under the Cycle
show great aversion dark
life
For example, of
"A"
will
for anything that
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 his room in
darker
tints.
Even
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
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS do thus and so," or "I used to say that, I have changed completely, 1 wouldn't " think of such a thing now Of course, to
but
I
they have changed, but not in the manner
which they intend to imply. 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 fail to be appreciated, especially
when instances are
found in which the conditions of at variance with the law of the
life
are
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
harmonious conditions
however,
it is
existing.
to If,
found that, about the nine-
teenth year, she became pale, anemic, with strong objections to anything dark 53
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS dark days and dark colors there might be some difficulty in explaining such a
circumstance
we
if
remember
not
did
that the nineteenth year
introduced
the
vibrations of the Cycle of
"S."
As
this
"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 view of the fact that these inharmonious
gested
is
conditions
years
for
must continue
for
who
a "Jessie"
is
eighteen
an 8
in
BIRTH.
When one letter,
is
he should
tend towards
its
under the Cycle of a strive
law,
make
to
particularly
letter travels established roads.
words,
if
things if
that
In other
the Cycle spells "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
every
harmony and
cal note,
to
it
a particular musi-
when
that,
once been found,
many esoteric human being
may
be
this note
made
has
to exert
a strong influence towards the improve-
ment
its
As this
of existing conditions.
known as the "Keynote,"
is
a
note
,
gift at birth,
vibratory forces are felt almost exclu-
sively in the health.
The
list
the possible Keynotes,
of
with their corresponding
BERS,
is
as follows
BIRTH NUM-
:
EIGHTH TABLE MUSICAL KEYNOTES, TRIAD OF THE FIVES.
THE ONE'S. 1
C
9
C sharp Major. C minor. C flat Major.
1 1
28
Major.
G Major. A flat Major. 23 G minor. 5
1
4
55
1-5-7.
THE SEVENS. 1
7 6
B
Major.
C
Major.
25 B minor.
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EIGHTH TABLE,
CONTINUED
MUSICAL KEYNOTES, TRIAD OF 2-4-8. THE TWO'S
THE EIGHT'S
THE FOUR'S 4 F Major.
C Major. D sharp minor. 1 3 F sharp Major. 7 C sharp Major. 26 C minor. 22 F minor. 20 D minor. 2 D.
1
1 1
29
8
D flat minor.
31
E
Major.
MUSICAL KEYNOTES, TRIAD OF 3-6-9. THE THREE'S 3 E Major. 12 F Major. 21 E minor. 30 E
flat
Major
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
for
he
will
at least
no further knowledge of music,
then be able to strike this chord
once each day.
musical keynote
is
If a person whose Major should be an
who is easily excited, however, be better for him to play the chord the minor. If one whose musical key-
individual it
in
will
note
is in
the minor
marked depression,
is
given to periods of Major of the same
the
key should be substituted. If a person is studying music, and
is
practicing, frequently advisable to all his in his own key at the exercises put it
is
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 harmonious, induces harmony in all direc In periods of mental excitement,
tions.
peace and quiet will resort
to
may
this
be induced
best of
all
if
one
seditives.
In periods of depression, nothing will re-
store
the
surely.^
equilibrium
more quickly
or
CHAPTER
VII
THE LAW OF THE LETTERS. The Science certain distinct in
of
Numbers teaches
number, possesses characteristics, and that,
each le^er,
that
or
accordance with the manner
occurance
and birth
of
of
these forces in the
of the individual,
name
such qualities
manifest themselves for good or for I
the
evil.
have already shown how the character each number is itself governed and
of
changed by the vibrations
of the Triads,
by the influence of the Cycles, and by the Cornerstone,
The
following
of instructions
Keystone,
summary
Capstone,
etc.
carries the detail
a step further, by indicat-
ing the true character of these
numbers
when
in
when
the vibrations are at discord with
harmony, as well as suggesting certain changes that may be anticipated
the law of the letters : 59
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A or
As "A"
J.
the head letter,
is
should denote intellectuality, but intellectuality displayed in a most diverse 1
manner. an
"A"
for its
even when
In fact,
energies,
"strings to
its
or as
bow."
directing, its
"A"
of the
many
as three planner,
organizing and ability in this direction is in
So seldom
architect,
the builder that
it
predict that others will
is
is
pretty safe to
always have
to
The appearname marks the beginnew conditions. Even the "A"
execute the plans ance of 1 in the ning of
harmony,
Though a
and often successful that
in
usually requires several outlets
it
outlines.
Cycle generally brings 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
quite as likely to result disastrously.
"A"
out of
An
harmony would be obstinate 60
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The tendency to "begin"
things would
exist, but the
"finish"
still
would be weakened
to
power
to
correspond
to the extent of vibratory discord.
As 2
B, or 2.
the maternal spirit,
name
of
a
woman
of mother-love.
bears the message of
appearance in the would indicate strength
In
its
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
it
Almost
evokes love of nature, and
domestic inclinations.
Usually there
aversion to long journeys, and, is
to assist
necessary,
material things
is
when travel
In eagerness to return. 2 is not strong, and its
greatest achievements are frequently postuntil after the beginning of the
poned
fortieth
year.
Though
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
yet, as 2 is inclined
introspective, its
it is
generally hard to detect
harmony
it
is
uncommon
no
2
is
who Even when
be very sensitive, and, like
live introspectively, intuitional.
in
A
and sentiments.
true feelings
apt to
be secretive and
to
all
thing to
2 possessing a melancholy turn of mind, and this tendency usually grows
find a
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
is
in selfish-
and dishonesty.
ness, untruthfulness,
Q or
itself
;
the
difficult
a scatterreadily to
because
not in
As
is
itself
to
it
harmony result,
save
is
a
with
a "C"
very money. Being a universal number, however, it is it
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the
same
time.
In fact,
it
meet
to
fails
not
its highest possibilities if provided with a multiplicity of interests, some of
which should exert a wide influence. 3 belongs to the
intellectual
and frequently manifests ship, or in It
makes
some
itself
A
vibrations, in author-
other artistic profession.
the good talker, and would supply
a ready spring of inspiration for the orator, or promoter.
It
indicates the
design, and would help It
any planner. ability,
but
it
is
also
not
power
to
the architect, or
executive
insures
conducive
to
the
completion of plans once they have been made, especially when these plans are In opinions it is those of other persons. difficult for a 3 to be dogmatic about any-
ful
and the more thoroughly a 3 comes harmony, the more cheery and hopeA 3 in its disposition will become.
full
harmony seldom knows what
thing,
into
to worry, it
is
and
it
means when
this is particularly true
money matters
that are
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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
the
harmony
scattering tendencies of the "C" are emIt then scatters everything phasized,
morally, physically, spiritually,
mentally,
As 3 governs the liver, inharmonious vibrations often exnotably hibit themselves in that organ. As it materially.
and bronchial tubes,
also affects the lungs
these parts of the body should be watched 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
poise in conditions
establishment
it is
of
capable of giving
of nervousness,
how-
ever, any inharmonious vibrations are apt to
change
its
character
conspicuously,
bringing afflictions of every sort
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losses in
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sponse
A
tions of the intestines.
character
of sterling
not
while
4
is
naturally
loyal to friends, and,
;
especially
philanthropic,
is
who have any
to those
usually generous right to
re-
treatment, particularly afflic-
A
4, expect such generosity. insists that other people
however, generally shall live
right
and
up
to its
justice,
portant that the
same
own
and
4
particular ideal of
it
is
extremely im-
should obey the law, for the slightest deviation from itself
the path of sterling honesty, or the smallest tendency in the
perance, into
will
one that
direction
of
intem-
change a noble character is
distinctively ignoble.
A
harmonious 4 usually adopts a business career, and, not infrequently, in
is
interested
mining affairs, or in realty transactions.
Being an admirer lover,
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
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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. and22's.
ll'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"
When
will 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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sudden exhibitions
and
temper are apt
to
when brought Under inby discordant conditions.
become a out
of
little
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
it
difficult
maintain proper mental equilibrium. therefore, absolutely essential that
is,
destructive
obeyed,
impulses should never be kinds of troubles follow,
lest all
including nervous disorders and indigesloss
tion;
death, but
ment
of
friends,
possibly
mishaps in business money, or similar undesirable ;
cations.
through
more probably through estrange;
If
loss
of
compli-
under favorable conditions,
however, the 5 possesses many attractive It is a business number, and qualities. 67
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often
interested
in
making It
especially by speculation.
mechanical
considerable
drawn towards
money,
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
.
F, or 6. of
example
exhibition
make
or
In
"F" we have
another
dual manifestations, another of
opposing forces, strong to the character of the person them. Under the effect of
mar
possessing the higher vibrations,
"F"
is
steadfast of
opinions, and with a purpose friends that remains unshaken, to loyalty sometimes even when known to be wrong. ;
This 6
is
firm
an
in
idealist
;
one who can build
a dreamer of dreams; air
istically as to be able
castles to
live
so in
real-
them.
Such a person
usually works for others,
rather than for
self.
.
A
6
is
usually
of
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may be
artistic
temperament
and
intuitional in arriving
is
sions.
As
numbers,
names
is
it
one
is
it
many changed. The
musical,
at
conclu-
of the intellectual
found
frequently
in
the
Under discordant con-
of writers,
ditions,
;
these
of
are
qualities
imaginative
quality that
once jumped at conclusions, now magnifies things
and
unreasonably, borrowing trouble, over circumstances that
worrying
exist largely, of
the
power
if
of
mind
not altogether in the
individual.
In
other words,
the
now becomes an un-
intuition
reasonable dread of impending calamity, result, alternate attacks of
and as the
mental exhileration and depression usually Under harmonious vibrations a 6
follow.
would make a good organizer, especially of social and ethical movements. For its
own good, however,
it
must adhere
to all the laws of the higher life
abstain
from alcoholic
closely ;
beverages, must neither speculate in stocks or
ble.
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must and
gam-
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G, or
As "G"
7.
a letter of
is
completion, those under its influence are usually able to carry out all their plans. likely to be extremely in act and in thought. both methodical,
They are
also
Ordinarily hard to convince, owing to the innate necessity of studying every phase
a proposition before accepting it, any increase in vibratory strength would in-
of
tendency to be "strong-willed,"
spire the
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
yers and judges are 7's.
It is
ventive
number, and usually
work connected with
of
good lawalso
an
in-
attracts to
electrical science.
In fact, the influences of
"G"
are exerted
both upon the mental and the physical life.
The?
sophical
channels,
To
is
an
number it
the body
;
intellectual if
and philo-
turned into psychic
often inspires prophetic gifts. it
brings a strong reserve of
physical strength, and,
70
when
in full har-
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makes
upon the heart in
When
passions and sentiments.
likes,
he loves
There
is
;
when he
dislikes,
music, and
A
7
art,
is
a lover of literature,
and yet
it
makes
frequently lacks
the
ability
The
strongest opposition to
the
he
he hates.
seldom any half-way exhibitions
of feeling.
in
Its effect
life.
the bearer strong
that
number
8,
and
the
performer. is found
"G"
yet,
through
a
strange psychological paradox, a 7 usually exerts a strong attraction for an 1 1 or 22.
But as such associations would have a
most unfortunate
effect
upon
all
concerned, this influence should uously
resisted.
cordant
"G"
The crimes
parties
be strenof
a dis-
are generally of a swindling
nature.
H, or festation of
complete,
The law of 8, in its mani"H," is to create, to fulfill, to
8.
It
is
usually
sympathetic,
often to the point of bearing the burdens of others,
and
yet, while
it
attracts the con-
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it
is
so sufficient unto
it is
seldom dependent upon
other individuals for
its
happiness, finding
easy contentment in solitude. While an 8 is liable to live introspectively, it usually
men, and,
if
under genuinely harmonious conditions,
it
tries to deal justly with
will
all
take great interest in work for
ity.
When
ishness and
in discord,
humanself-
pronounced
extreme egotism may be An "H" can frequently de-
developed. velop the powers of research, or invention, especially along mineral lines.
If
ually inclined, will probably take
extreme
positions
in
religious
while not easily
opinion,
spirit-
and
yet,
convinced of error, or
quickly persuaded to change an opinion that has been accepted, such a person is seldom aggressive, or strong in contention,
being more inclined to follow the line of least
resistance.
A
lover
of
nature,
music, and artistic things, an 8 might easily become a writer, an artist, or a musician,
In spite of
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its
generally happy
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disposition;
an "H,"
to
be
genuinely successful, must be in harmony in most of its vibrations, for even a slight discord has a tendency to change eficent
its
ben-
while
characteristics.
it Thus, in one with be may highly sympathetic the Triad of 3-6-9, it is extremely antag-
onistic to a 5 or a 7.
duality of forces, its
possesses a activities should not
be confined to a single
IP
or 9.
An
As
"I"
it
interest.
is
largely
a law
Being the Capstone of a Triad, or a completing number, its tendency is to finish whatever it undertakes. Being a strengthening force, however, it
unto
itself.
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 fortune in rotation.
If
one
is
under the direct in73
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towards a
is
If all both thought and things. change conditions are harmonious, the change
in
be for the better, for higher intellectuality, more spirituality, and greater pros-
will
perity,
the efforts are along the line of
if
As "I"
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
"I,"
and strongly
literary or artistic
is
an
intellectual
it
ability
indicates either
perhaps both.
combines with the talking
tendencies will be platform,
rather
towards
matter
so
is
ability,
towards the
written,
clearly
that an "I" without
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or
defined, literary
its
lecture
The
than the pulpit.
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
printed
however,
ability
will
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An
ordinarily gravitate to clerical work.
"I" wants to hold a pen. if
possible
write
;
if
unless
not,
In
powerful.
character
fact,
and with paper and the out-of-door
in
usually a child who
is
amusement among
prefers to find
this
generally shown
is
infancy, for an "I"
will create,
will copy, but it must discordant element is
it
some
extraordinarily trait of
It
books,
pencil, rather than in
games
that
most children
Accordingly, parents should approve of, rather than oppose these manifestations, for such a child, when intellilove.
directed, may be expected to 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 develop; extreme conditions of life may direction.
follow,
and
obstacles cessful
may
apparently arise
culmination
insurmountable
prevent the sucAn "I" of plans.
to
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is
likely
to
be ex-
tremely forgetful will do things over and over unnecessarily, and the frequent repe;
titions of in
ill
luck
will
not improbably end
despondency.
LETTERS OF DOUBLE VIBRATION.
The "J," or 10, mainJ, or JO. tains the predominating characteristics of 1
,
but in
more
intense vibration,
As "J"
stronger stronger both in material and spiritual things it helps to Moreover, carry out the plans of "A." is
the
"J"
letter
has higher aspirations, aspirations its powers in the di-
that tend to develop
rection of deeper things.
Like "A,"
"J"
a designer, an architect, a planner, but upon a higher plane. Still, to be successis
ful,
"J" must
this the
direct,
not obey, and for
number has been given more
than a proportionate share of executive A "J" also stands for change ability.
new
Thus, under thoughts, new things. a harmonious Cycle of "J" important 76
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may be made
business changes
A "J"
hesitation. just,
is
without
generally honest,
and benevolent, but he requires that
others shall conform to his
own
ideals of
and righteousness. Accordingly, "J" must be true to the purity of his life integrity
motives, for any discord in this direction mental, if not physi-
will result in serious
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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trol of this letter
either the law of man against any law or the law of God. He must think pure He must be just and honest thoughts.
with men,
in all his dealings
of strong will, the
for,
though
penalties that will be
any violation of the law be evaded. When under
certain to follow of love cannot
"K"
free rein,
capability If
in
indicates versatility, and
many
fields
restrained, however,
it
endeavor.
of
stands for small
A
"K," for self preservashould neither tion, gamble, nor drink in-
attainment.
toxicating liquors.
"L" has many
L, or 30. spiritua
the
material
ence, only
characteristics of
for,
sense,
while
gathers,
"C"
but
"C,"
there
is
scatters,
retains
a
a
of the but,
in
differ-
"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
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While "L"
"C."
thropic as in
"C,"
its
a wiser form.
gives generously, but
that
often
exhibited
is
generosity
It
justly, and, for all
appreciation,
quite as philan-
is
does,
it
desire
its
losing
asks
it
to
give to the degree that such recognition is
withheld.
To a
"L"
similar extent,
strives persistantly to gather the fruits of its
labors,
and finds
its
greatest inspira-
"C" will
tion in a plentiful harvest.
without hope of reward insists
time,
in this
At
upon gathering.
"L"
It is
a
men
;
generally uses
its
letter that belongs to
plant
"L"
fife,
the
same
forces wisely,
to
a leader of
persons of executive ability,
considerable
and
An "L"
intellectuality.
often surpasses in art, music, or literature.
Under harmonious conditions attain
when
to
high
in discord,
has no
of character, although
it
also
powers.
spiritual it
it
evil
may
attributes effect the
health through the lungs, or breath. 79
may Even
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M,
The "M"
or 40*
spiritualizes
"D," being the
the attributes of
strongest
vibration in the Triad of 2-4-8. full of life,
and
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.
tration as a
As It
means
the result,
will
will
urge arbi-
of adjusting difficulties.
"M"
cannot be a leader.
serve faithfully and honestly, but
success
greatest
plans
become
In other words,
40
instead of fighting, a
not
made by
shows some
others,
It
sometimes
originality, especially
becomes a worker strongest
quality
proper vibrations
its
comes from executing
of
is it
the
soil,
spirituality.
when but
it
its
Under
develop remarkand there is no letter
may
able psychic gifts, that will bear a cross so bravely, or with
so
little
harmony. into the
Thus, when out of many burdens
complaint.
"M"
will
bring
life.
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N,
"N"
or 50*
although,
when
in
is
not a good letter,
harmony,
under absolute control,
it
and
kept
frequently de-
many praiseworthy traits. There nothing stable about "N" and, however
velopes is
harmonized,
is
it
It always negative. and much unkind-
incites jealousy, envy,
ness. to
often malicious, holding fast
It is
sentiments
hatred. letter,
of
spite
and feelings
of
every sense a material in full harmony should find
Being
"N"
in
trouble in accumulating a fortune,
little
although it may not be extremely particular as to the methods it adopts in getting this
as
It is a marrying letter, but, money. dominion is transient, domestic
its
happiness
"N"
is
scarcely likely to follow.
a mental
As
a person under its influence often makes a good teacher. is
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
the
inharmonious
blood,
vibrations are liable to extend to any portion of the body, resulting in nervousness
and blood poisons, tism, etc. teristics
Many may be
O, or "F."
In
tuates
them.
many
it
;
and 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,
charac-
by proper
possesses
good and
genius for order
more
neutralized
"O"
60.
cally all of the
rheuma-
of
harmonious influences.
of
arrangement
like those
of these natural
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
difficult for
him
to
any of these pursuits. 82
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it
great
religious
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"O"
more
is
P, of 70.
"P" "G,"
acteristics of
liberal than
"F."
intensifies the char-
finishing
what "G"
begins and leaves unfinished. Occupying a higher spiritual plane than "G," it has stronger individuality, and tinctively original,
"P"
of eccentricity.
and but
is
usually disto the point
also aspires to lead,
not only impatient of restrictions,
must be allowed
alty of
free rein, under penbeing thrown out of equilibrium if
restrained. letter, it
is
As "P"
is
an intellectual
often productive of
work.
literary or artistic
create the musician ist.
is
sometimes
;
It
excellent
may even
possibly, the vocal-
Although honest and upright
in
its
danger of missing opportunities by reason of its desire to study every phase of each proposition
inclinations,
it
is
in
The remedy is to act more more dependence upon intuition. Under harmonious conditions, a "P" might make a political re-
considered.
impulsively by placing
83
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former, a philosopher, In every case,
ual
must be
bounds
careful not
of love
an organizer.
however, such an individto
overstep
and equity, for
all
the
his deeds,
whether good or evil, are certain to come back to bless or confound him. By observing proper precautions, a "P" should live
a long and useful
Q, or
80*
life.
"0"
is
a stronger mani-
festation of the qualities displayed by It
shows
intensity
more of
originality
letter,
greater
feeling;
towards leadership.
;
It
is
has
"H." more
aspirations
an intellectual
often showing genius for philosophy,
Is strong in inductive reasoning, and good in arranging
or scientific research.
a convincing argument. If satisfied that he has a mission to perform, such a person 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
letter,
and
than
is
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
not
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
shape the
to
direction, as
out
the
When
"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 losses of
health,
friends, loss of articles valued, etc.
85
loss of
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS LETTERS OP TRIPLE VIBRATION.
"S"
S, or JOO.
another archi-
is
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
may
conditions exist, the effect
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,
it is
the law that
"S" must constantly hold an attitude of spiritual communion with all creation and assuming a position of love, towards all things, benefaction and peace, not only in word and deed, but in thought all
creatures
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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save, or slay;
A "T"
upbuild, or break down. dictatorial,
individual
and
will
seek
who comes
within
cannot shape things to
if it
"T"
is
also
the symbol
will
usually
control every
to
its
the natural moulder, and
It is
is
influence.
is
unhappy
its liking.
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
the
maleficent in-
may have
no oppor-
The "U" U, or 300. of the qualities of "C," many
manifests but,
more
it
fluences of the letter tunity to dominate.
sizes
spiritual in its operation,
them,
being
empha-
Thus "U"
tenacious in holding
will be quite the things that it
accumulates, showing even more tenacity in this regard than "L" exhibits. "U" has the universal spirit of both 27
"C" and "L,"
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is
it
more
inclined to bind,
it
is
more hopeful in temperament, less easily discouraged, less liable to despondency. When out of harmony, however, "U" becomes extremely
selfish,
even
to the point
of miserliness.
A "V"
V, or 400*
"M"
qualites of
combines the
and "Q."
It is
a home-
loving force, with strong disinclination to travel. its
It is
fixed in
its
opinions; firm in
friendships, and square
with
men.
nature, a tilling
the
Though
"V" would soil.
It
find is
in its dealings
a strong lover of little
more
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 a duality of forces. ifestation
it is
In
one phase
of
man-
the personification of equil-
ibrium, or practical things.
In its other
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it
is
a dweller
two worlds: a
in
dreamer; a castle-builder; the judge who delves deeply in search of the intention behind the deed, in the belief that
more than the act
the motive If
"V" maybe-
not harmonious, however,
come
is
it
that counts.
very impractical.
"W, or 500* "W" is another regenerative letter, and is strongly beneficent
when and
its
spiritual
law
lived both in spirit
comprehended
is
and
in letter.
It
aspiration, and yet such cannot be realized if faith does aspirations is
a letter of
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, or 600. "X" is the spiritual completion of "F" and "0," and neutralizes
their
material
Their
qualities.
maleficent forces are at last overcome,
and their beneficent promises are realized. "X" performs a double
At the same time office.
It is
senting the in the
life
closely
to
the
Roman numeral
number
10,
and
repre-
influence
its
of the individual corresponds its
effect in
Roman
Thus, when placed before other
notation. letters,
it
diminishes their force, as when:
X(10) andL
(50)
=
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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is
its fulfillment
is
Y, or ise,
but
ferred.
700.
a patient
is
It
a letter of promoften long dethe
as
letter,
knowledge that one
may have
induces patience.
Another tendency
the
letter
to
is
help
long to wait of
upbuilding the
in
Under favorable conditions a
memory.
"Y" may be
blessed with psychic powers.
When in proper concord, or under its Cycle, might create a
it
er,
mechanic.
skillful
musician, paint-
or high-grade successes, however, would
silversmith,
jeweler,
Its
be based more upon the mechanical side,
than upon the
When
spiritual,
out of harmony,
strongly
towards
and worship
or artistic plane.
"Y" might
egotism
the
of the individual
might become easy-going
tend
uplifting
"I"
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
does not aid in
the work of creating. It does not help the inventor. It explores; it discovers; it
new
investigates
new remedies. the forces
of
A
things,
new
lands,
person controlled by
"Z" 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
best
method
be pursued
in
Numbers, or
in
to
studying the Science of
securing an intelligent working basis for its
application, is to begin
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
what Triad
in
NUMBER belongs,
BIRTH
the
the
method
of procedure is as follows: If
there
is
more than one them
the date of the month, add
For example, the counts as
1.
10th
of
figure in
together.
month
the
So, too, does the 19th, and,
of course, the 28: 19
28
=1 + 9=
= 2 + 8=
10
=1+0=1
or,
10= 93
1+0=
1.
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in
is
It
number other words, we add arrive at the
the
of
that
NAME.
numbers
the
we In
of all
these corresponding numbers and the being given in the First Table
the letters
number
left,
after the last possible addition is the mystic number of Thus, supposing the name
has been made, the name. to
be Edmund:
EDMUND + 4+4 + + + = 3
5
4
5
25
or
2
and 7
is
the
+
5
=
7
NAME NUMBER.
More-
over, whatever the sum total of the name may make, the process to be followed is
the
same.
letters of
Thus, the
if
name
the
value
of
the
should equal 57, the
problem would stand: 5
The
+
7
=
12
= 1+2 =
NAME NUMBER
ing 57 would be
3.
94
of
a
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 most fortunate Cornerstone, it contains 1
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
vibrations,
this
for
it
"Edmund"
to
change his name to "Gregory," as the problem would then stand
GREGORY + + + + + + = 50=5 :
7
5
9
Thus,
9
6
7
7
new conditions, this in more harmonious
under these
person would stand
Not only the Cornerstone,
vibrations.
Keystone, and Capstone would be in full harmony but all other letters in the name are,
at
least,
"G," with
its
bringing to
sympathetic. strong
will,
Moreover,
would assist
completion whatever
BIRTH NUMBER,
might begin,
in
the
1,
The
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.
READING A NAME.
m ful
reading a name, the most success-
method
to
is
commence by
reading
NUMBER. Follow by NAME NUMBER, and com-
BIRTH
the
reading the
pare the Triads, noting the position that they occupy in their relation to one
Study the effect
another.
of the
Corner-
stone upon the name; then, consider the if there should influence of the Keystone
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 say, in
is to
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,
a 3 or a
6.
For
in the Triad of 3-6-9, the 9 will
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6,
and
will
unless
add
to the steadfastness of the
its
beneficent
neutralized
by
most
a
effect is sadly
inharmonious
BIRTH NUMBER. In
ascertaining
NAME
the
effect
upon the individual
of
the
every letter has its value in pointing the course of the harmonious or inharmonious viblife,
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
absolutely
if
contrary out
stand
channels.
resplendently
in
lived conscientiously.
The Material
Letters are "J,
'
"K," "L," "M," "N," "0," "P," Q," and "R." Their influence, as their name implies, lines,
is
along material
cast
usually
bringing the power
think material
to
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 in-
Spiritual
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 "C," "I,"
"L," "R," and "U," are also strongly in sympathy with the spiritual vibrations, as they are the letters that will strive most persistantly to perform a universal work. 98
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The "P,"
Individualized
or"K,"
Letters,
"S," "T," "Y," and "Z," owe
-'Q,"
name to the fact that they represent strong a force that they frequently shine both ways, sometimes vibrating in three Cycles. their
so
As each and
all
of these letters are
extremely powerful, the appearance several inharmonious factors in a name
of is
certain to bring discomforts and trials as
the
life
drawn under the influence
is
such disadvantageous Cycles.
In
of
fact,
the influence of the Cycle in which the individual to
now
is
living,
be considered
name;
after
in
is
the
next
the reading
fact
of
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
very
directions
difficult
to
formulate
by which the
name
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS While it is true that the manner described,
should be read-
vibrations rule in the
and that the characteristics
of the letters
exact concord with the change change in these vibrations, it is no easy matter to in
anticipate
and describe these factors
in
such a manner that they nized
quickly by
may be recogthe beginner: To a
great extent proficiency in
applying the the principles of the Science of Numbers is
a question of practice,
rules are exact, the
for,
while
phenomena
of
the their
manifestation varies so materially in each individual case that
volume
of
huge
it
would
require
a
proportions to describe all
the operations of each rule, to say nothing of the many exceptions that affect this
play of lights and shadows.
Accordingly,
the
only
for the student to pursue is
common and hope
wise to
course
follow the
rule of patience, perseverence,
for the beginner if he would succeed, must be faithful in all
fidelity,
to
his experiments with the 100
Science,
and
THE SCIENCE OF NUMBERS must persevere patiently, and without permitting the vitiating element of discouragement to enter. ;.nder such conditions, it
undertaken
If
be long
will not
cefore he himself will begin to notice the indications of improvement.
As an
aid in the work of analyzing
may be
names, the following brief
example
of
a
life
taken as a
reading.
name selected is that of who was born on the 20th
The
Ames, To July.
Alice of
read this name, one should proceed as follows
:
ALICE 1+3 + + + =
(Ames)
3
9
Thus, the the
+
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,
5
home.
The number
holds
the
strong
The Cornerstone, "A," 101
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from
nervous follows
friends,
"I,"
could
to
which scatter
BIRTH NUM-
the
other words,
In
gather.
and
losses,
The "C,"
would continue
everything that 2
BER
material
afflictions.
the conditions are generally unsatisfactory,
and things would be better if the name Thus: should be changed to "Beth."
BETH8= 2
brings out the
+5+2+
all
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
friend
own name,
or
in
that
:
NINTH TABLE. TRIAD OF 1-5-7.
THE ONES Agnes 1 9 Alfred 28
Edward 28 Edwin 28
THE FIVES 32
Arthur
Benjamin Ethel
32
23
Gladys 23 Gustave 23 Katherine^-46 Kenneth 32 Lewis 23 Marie 28
Joseph
Peter
28
28
Paul
14
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 reasonable length of time, select another, and continue changing until the is
effective
remedy
found.
When, from the law
names, a deviation
in reading of the
harmony
is
discovered,
look for the cause in the letters of the name.
Be
know
sure that you
BIRTH NUMBER read a name.
before
This
the
correct
beginning to
may seem
like
an
unnecessary caution, but experience will soon prove that there are many individuals
who do not know
their birth. in
this
A
the actual date of
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,
it
is
is
ill,
and
in
search of better
not well to put that
person
an octave by beginning the new name with the BIRTH letter. For example, if one is in 8 in birth, the new name into
should not begin with or
"D"
H."
Either
would bring more
"B"
satisfactory
results.
Those
make no
the Triad of
in
new business
1-5-7 should
deals
on
the
3rd of the month.
A
5 through 1 4 is active, energetic, material. vital, physical and Such a person can usually operate machinery successfully. lover,
and
is
A
spiritual plan. ties of
should 5's in
5 through 23
is
the
home-
interested in things on the
an 8 than
It
of
has more of the qualia 5. through 32
AS
make a successful surgeon. a name make a hard and
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.
29th of the month
1 1 are very ana boy born on the named "Edgar," he
if
is
The grave danger of spinal trouble. 5 affects the spine an influence exerted is in
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.
for
An "A" is not a good Cornerstone any person except one who is a 7 in
BIRTH.
The
effect of
lack of continuity.
"A"
is to
bring
Nothing but a 7 can
bring the force of completion. 107
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"N"
and
"H"
tend
to
surgical
operations,
The
2 and 4
of
peculiarity
localize, or "get into a rut."
once
there,
"stay put."
Be
to
these numbers generally They have to be helped out.
careful to see that
ed by a favorable
"R"
harmony,
is
Moreover,
is
letter.
"R" If
is follow-
under
beneficent, and
full
will
bring beneficial changes.
A
13
in
BIRTH
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 of the persons mentioned are dead; others
are
still
alive, but,
whether
in life or
gone be-
prominent a place in the pubthat it will be easy to determine
fore, all hold so lic
memory
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
ters correctly.
but one reply. paratively
being so prominently before to read such charac-
was easy
To this assertion there can be Had unknown, or com-
unknown persons been
by no method
could
the
109
selected,
reader
have
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had been correctly portrayed.
was
words,
it
easily
recognizable
other
In
absolutely necessary
should
subjects
chosen that there might be no
that
be
difficulty
experienced in recognizing their predominent traits. Moreover, the strictest comparison
may
be
made between
the quali-
indicated in these readings, and the characterists, or law of the letters, as ties
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
it
upon honor as a
thoroughly sincere attempt to apply the conditions of this supreme test in a some-
what
detailed demonstration of
ciples of the
The
the prin-
Science of Numbers.
readings follow:
no
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GEORGE 3.
Birth,
Washington: Name, 39, or 22, or 4, (22 Feb. 1732).
The birth number, 22, would make one firm and fixed in his opinions, strong and square
in his friendships,
in his deal-
The Name, 3, is universa and would aim to do a work
ings with men. in its nature,
for the general good, although, owing to the effects of discordant vibrations, such
work would not be its
character.
particularly spiritual in
Of course, as may be
two numbers, 3 and 4, are in strong opposition, and yet the effect of this condition would not be entirely un-
seen, the
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 especially in the
might come
acceptance
to
of
the mind,
whatever
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,
subordinates, and
gross
George
great suffering quarrels of
Washington
ingratitude.
ABRAHAM
Lincoln:
Birth, 12, or 3,
8.
A
3
nature,
in birth
a
(12
talker,
humanity, a leader of individual would have
work
a strong social
indicates
good
Name, 26, or
Feb. 1809).
the
men. to
lover
of
Such an
be engaged
in
a
of wide-spread influence, or, other-
wise, he would not be that is 8 through sity in feeling,
happy.
A name
26 would indicate
inten-
world love, and high aspira112
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The two numbers, while not in in the same direction so
tions.
harmony, work far as the
The
man is concerned. name show a life of
brotherhood of
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.
bearer. ality,
Standing
and being
to the birth, or 3,
the
in the attitude of fin-
such strong opposition it is quite in accord with
in
the
law of this Science that
life
should have ended so unfortunately at the period when Abraham Lincoln was under the influence of the discordant "M" Cycle.
THEODORE or 9.
Birth,
The chafing great pletion
Roosevelt:
27, or
birth
number, 9
under
Name, 45,
9, '(27 Oct. is
dictation,
1858.)
strong in will,
and
carrying
undertakings to the point of
through
confidence
The name, being another Octave with the 9
in
comitself.
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
by it to strive to dominate The friendly letters in every situation. the
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
to
intense ner-
of
vousness, or unusual activity.
HORACE
Greeley: 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
Name, 32. or 5.
is
a
in the
was
spiritual
first
in the
number,
degree, while
second degree. it
is
not par-
ticularly interested in material things.
does not help
to
accumulate or
It
save
money, but seeks more to perform a work wide influence, regardless of personal
of
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.
harmony with the
name
being a 5 as to the 3. This 32, opposed through would make a very energetic worker. It is
out of
is particularly
birth,
a surgical vibration,
indi-
cating the ability to take apart and reconAs the struct with coolness and poise.
Cornerstone,
"H," is not in harmony with name numbers, though
either the birth or in it
sympathy with the work for humanity, would bring most inharmonious vibra-
tions into the
At the same time, name "O," that are most helpful.
life.
there are three letters in the
"R," and "C"
The "0," and
the
"R"
work, while the law of the
tend to
literary
"C" would
be
towards expansion and wider influence when under that Cycle. The return to the
Cycle of "H," or the beginning of the fifty-fifth year, however, would bring new
and more unsympathetic conditions, these
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sufficiently
strong
to
explain
great mental shock that followed his
ure
to
his
realize
high
His death also occurred of
the fail-
aspirations.
the
in
Cycle
"H."
ROBERT or6.
The
Name 33, or 2, (11 Aug. 1833). is a number of extremes
G. Ingersoll:
Birth, 11, birth, 2,
mental conditions and
in
Intensity of nature controls,
in
and
of attainment are possible to
all
fortune.
heights
one who
is
a
In name, a 6 through 33 2 through 11. Such has a very high rate of vibration.
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 irt the pursuits of literature and oratory.
While the name and not
birth
numbers are
are
in
sympathetic, harmony, they and both hold some of the same characand selflike sensitiveness teristics, reliance,
with
tendencies to 116
extremes.
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The Cornerstone, "R," er;
and the power letter
it
indicates the writ-
man
the orator; the
with a message,
to express
it.
influences the entire
As a
living
name.
ANDREW Carnegie: 2.
Birth,
A
25, or
Name, 29, (25 Nov. 1837).
7.
or
7 as a birth number, indicates a
Such a person cannot and should not take advice from
strong completing nature,
others, but should
occupy the position of
authority, as he
a law unto himself.
is
also indicates long
and healthful
name, or 2 through
mony
is
1
1,
sympathetic
intensifies
its
Both 7 and
spiritual
life.
It
The
while not in har-
with
the
7,
and
characteristics.
(2) are spiritual numbers, bringing aspirations for the betterment of 1 1
The Cornerstone, "A," being with the birth number, tends harmony to nullify the material influence of the "D." humanity. in
The
4l
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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is
most
The "N," "E,"
interested.
"W,"
stand for great material prosperity, and tireless industry, while the "R" is a still more beneficent influence, standthe realization. It was during Cycle of "R" that Andrew Carnegie introduced Bessemer steel into the United
ing for
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 birth number, 2 through 1 1 would indicate one of extremely intense, It dedetermined and versatile nature.
,
notes extremes, however, both in mental
There
and financial conditions.
is
possible height of attainment to which
cannot reach.
The name
and the Cornerstone
is
is
in
it
harmony
favorable to the
completion of anything undertaken. in the
no
As
number, there is practically powers of achievement in a 4
birth
no limit to
through 22.
Such a 118
person,
however,
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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-
ing influence
to
The "M" would
this
intellectual
inventive
ability.
exert a
powerful effect in the establishment of suitable environ
ment
for work, while
the
"A" and "S"
both stand for the beginning of new things.
ALFRED Birth, 6,
Tennyson: Name,
28\
or
1.
(6 Aug. 1809).
The birth number. 6, combines to a marked degree, the qualities that would a strong tend to make a great poet character, either up or down; the idealism of
the
dreamer;
musical 119
and
artistic
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in
men
as in the case of so
to
The Cornerstone, "A"
mony
(1), being in har-
name number, emphasized
with the
characteristics, as
and
intellectuality,
it,
the letters separately all
stands for
too,
for originality in be-
be noticed
It will
ginnings.
are
great
produce a character great tremendous force along particular lines.
many
its
;
;
harmony, tended
of
force
powerful imagination. The number 1 through 28 while not
intellectuality
name
intuitional
strong
;
L,'
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 equilibrium,
stone the
when appearing as the Cap-
Thus,
was
it
of
first
Cycle career began, and
"F" Cycle peerage.
that
The
at the beginning of
"F"
that his literary
was in the second he was raised to the it
"R"
in
the
name
is
especially conducive to the literary ability.
The "E"
inspires love of humanity, lean120
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and ease
in the
attraction of material comforts.
NAPOLEON or 2.
Bonaparte: Name, 38,
Birth, 15, or 6,
A
(15 Aug. 1769).
6 through 15 by birth would natur-
genius for system and order. both an intellectual and an intuitional
ally display a It is
number.
It
would be quite within
its
law
that the bearer should be firmly set in his
opinions
;
should persist in carrying un-
dertakings to the point of completion,
and
should not recognize the meaning of the word "defeat." When out of harmony
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 can121
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reach, and there
which
are
no depths of
might not descend. At the same time, a 2 through 1 1 caniniquity to
it
not afford to offend against divine law, for,
despite the strength of the personal will, dire penalties are 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
only
is
birth
the 2
number,
letter in the
out
harmony with the
of
6, but there is not
name
a single
that is in concord with
name symbol; or even in the Harmony of 2-4-8, The Cornerstone, "N,"
the
every respect a material letter, and, being in such direct opposition to the 2 is in
through of its
1 1
,
would carry the undercurrent
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
122
NapoIt
position,
also
direct.
would
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make one
impatient at
and
restriction,
would give aspirations to leadership, and "0" even to eccentricity. 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.
"L"
during the Cycle of
that
he attained
He began
the height of his power.
decline towards the close of
the
his
Cycle,
however, and the advent of the disinte-
"E" Cycle brought
grating effects of the
Waterloo,
St.
Helena, and death.
AUGUSTUS 3.
Thomas:
Name
21, or
Birth 8, (8 Jan. 1859).
The law
of
8
is to
create, to
com-
sympathetic, even to the extent of attracting the confidences
plete, to fulfill.
It
is
123
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It is
sufficient unto itself; is
introspective; is happy disposition;
not
and confident convinced,
easily
in
nor
In subject to quick changes of opinion. name, the Harmony of 3-6-9 holds
the
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 Cornerstone,
able executive ability.
"A," would ning 8,
many
furnish the
would impel him
"U" the
power
of
begin-
things, while the birth
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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in this
This would tend
to
make
the bearer extremely hopeful in temperaIf ment, or one not easily discouraged. the discordant influence of the Cycle of
the
"S" has been
first
successfully with-
stood, such a person should enjoy unin-
terrupted good health until, at least, the sixty-third
The Cycle
year.
would bring intensity
to
the
of
"G"
power of
completion; additional intellectuality, and
a love
"T"
for the study of
is
the occult.
The
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 desire to control others. "S," the Capstone,
like
the
Cornerstone,
is
a
1,
although more intense in its degree of To live the Cycle of "S" spirituality. harmoniously, one must assume the position of love,
towards
all
peace and benefaction
things.
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CHARLES
Name, 30, or
Klein:
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 te 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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talker,
letter,
and does not lend
itself
sult,
"C"
finds
money, and
it
when the
the case
much
especially liable to birth is 7.
both
characteristic of
the re-
save
difficult to
this is
readily to
As
the work of accumulation.
It is
be
also
and "C" that
7
losses.
them worry greatly over money While their tendency is to make
money
easily,
neither of
is
it
easily
scattered.
C"
stands for generosity, honesty and conscientiousness in any labor under-
The
taken.
the 7,
H"
very antagonistic to
is
and would tend
tinctively
discordant
to
bring a
dis-
during
the
note
"teens," and early manhood, of
"A" would bring its element
and the beginning
of
new
the
The Cycle of change,
things.
During
Keystone, "R," all literary aspirations would be intensified, and literary labors would be brought to the
Cycle
of
127
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tendency other
would
It
completion.
in
things
associations, and
with
differing
from "C"
its
would also help
accumulated. tive ability;
environment.
in
follows,
It
have
also
the
marked change modes of thought,
of effecting a
It
beneficent
influences,
it
the execu-
intensifies
instills
in
"L"
can gather. retain that which is
in that
to
in
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 the readings do not seem to harmonize
that, in
of
precisely with popular the
characteristics
of
opinion respecting
persons de-
the
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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mastering the
opinion art
of
has succeeded
any effort harmonize more closely
therefore,
would
absurd waste of mental energy.
THE END.
129
in
reading the soul, to make the two
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an
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