Numerology derives occult and esoteric relationships between numbers and physical objects or living things. People who believe in numerology claim that numbers govern much of what happens in relationships, health, finances, and life in general.
The numbers derived from a person’s name and date of birth may be used to calculate a numerology chart about personality, relationships, and even the future. There is no scientific proof that any of the claims made by numerologists are true, but this does not stop people from believing or being interested in the insights that numerology can give them.
Numerology originated approximately in one thousand BCE when Roman and Hebrew numbers consisted of letters of the alphabet and the number zero had not yet been invented. Some of the numbers formed by letters were interpreted as words whose meaning could be scrutinized for mystical insights. Even today, some Roman numbers can be associated with English words and meanings. For example, 1009 (Roman: MIX) is an English verb and noun, 100 (Roman: C) is pronounced like SEE or SEA, 59 (Roman: LIX) is pronounced like LICKS or LIKES, and 40 (Roman: XL) is an abbreviation for EXTRA LARGE or is pronounced like EXCEL. These numerolinguistic associations can lead to many connotations.