numerology
noun
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As an element of astrology and fortune-telling, numerology has long been employed to predict future events. For many early Christians, 3 represented the Trinity, 6 represented earthly perfection, and 7 represented heavenly perfection; and still today, many of us like to group things into sets of 3 or 7, for no particular reason. Numerology has also been used to interpret personality; in particular, numerologists may assign numbers to each letter of a person's name and use the resulting figures, along with the person's date of birth, as a guide to his or her character.
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
In numerology, 97 (with the 9 and 7 added to make 16) is a number tied to introspection and altruism.
—E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 26 Mar. 2026
Combining the fields of astrology and numerology to create 365 beautiful candles, one for every birthdate, the bestselling Birthdate Candle is designed to unlock the secrets of your personality and include a custom fragrance crafted by master perfumers.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
In Hebrew numerology chai means life and equals 18, so two chai by his math is $36 million.
—Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Numerology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/numerology. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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