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Numeroscope: Alex Pretti and Chaldean Numerology

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On January 24, 2026, during a protest in Minneapolis, United States Border Patrol agents shot and killed an intensive care unit nurse, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, known as Alex Pretti. Footage of the incident and images of the unfortunate man spread around the world. Since his birth data are not available, we will analyze only his name.

In this partial numeroscope, the numbers 2, 6, and 8 are very strong. They indicate a gentle, kind, and somewhat more emotional character. The initials 18 and the consonant total of 18 in the surname also bring Martian energies, such as accidents and associations with weapons—thus certain aspects of aggression. A bright spot in his numeroscope is the number 24, which helped guide him toward a medical profession. Together with the Total Name Number (TNN) 56, it is clear that he was driven by a sincere desire to help others. Some people with a similar numeroscope might also be drawn to massage therapy or bioenergetics work.

The problem with his name numbers is that unlucky numbers predominate, and unlucky numbers tend to bring a difficult fate, complications, and even accidents. Of course, we must always keep in mind that date numbers provide important additional information, as do astrological influences. Ultimately, numerology holds true only to the extent that we are embedded in the matrix (and to the extent that a given numerological system is valid). In a state of deep meditation, for example, we are calm and step outside our mental and emotional limitations. In such a state, the influence of numerology and astrology weakens.

Is it visible in the partial numerological chart of Alex Pretti that he could become a victim of a shooting? Yes. His TNN is a form of the number 11, which can sometimes represent violence—though often it does not. However, in his consonant numbers, the numbers 8 (and 89) as well as 18 are present. Eight and 89 are Saturnian numbers, and Saturn rules physical defects, difficulties or limitations, illness, and physical or emotional suffering. 18 is a Martian number and as such can represent weapons, bleeding, accidents, gunfire, fire, explosions, and the like. This combination can also manifest through demanding situations such as “gunshot wounds,” “burns,” or a “damaged body.” The number 89, when combined with another 8, may not function favorably. We can expect that 89, as a number from the 17 series, may bring “negative news” or “negative fame.”

In numerological systems that carry real weight, the configurations in numerological charts should, in most cases, be reflected in real life—and vice versa. In this specific case, it appears that, at least regarding name numbers, only analysis at the consonant level establishes a clearer connection with gunfire and gunshot wounds. Standard Chaldean numerology analysis based on the overall numbers of the first name, last name, and TNN overlooks such configurations and is therefore less effective. Numerological classics such as Cheiro, Isidore Kozminsky, and Gerun Moore should therefore not be overly idealized. Their role in the development of modern Chaldean numerology should be acknowledged, but additional approaches must then be examined as well.

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Sepharial’s Grid

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In his book The Kabala of Numbers (1909), Sepharial published a special arrangement of numbers in a 3×3 matrix:

Based on my research, this is not necessarily Sepharial’s own invention, but it clearly belongs to the Chaldean tradition. However, since this grid was first published by Sepharial, I refer to it as “Sepharial’s Grid.”

This grid is derived from the Chaldean triangular groups:

1, 5, 7
3, 6, 9
2, 4, 8

These three groups originate in ancient Chaldean numerology and were published in modern times in 1908 by the Pythagorean numerologist Luo Clement in The Ancient Science of Numbers. It appears that someone may have combined this knowledge with the concept of the most masculine numbers -1 (the Sun), 3 (Jupiter), and 9 (Mars). As a result, the positions within the triangles 3–6–9 and 1–5–7 had to be adjusted, specifically by exchanging the positions of the numbers 1 and 6.

This grid may be of very ancient origin (a possibility I am currently investigating). It is also possible that Sepharial encountered it through Freemasonry, since the numerical arrangement of this grid can be interpreted through the Masonic symbol of the compass and the square. In the top row, the lowest number is placed in the center, with two higher numbers on the sides. In the second and third rows, the relationship is reversed. This produces the following pattern:

HIGHER – LOWEST – HIGHER
LOWER – HIGHEST – LOWER
LOWER – HIGHEST – LOWER

By connecting the first and second rows, we can draw the shapes of the letters V and Λ (Lambda). The letter V is formed by the numbers 3, 7, and 9, while the letter Λ is formed by 6, 1, and 5. Together, these shapes correspond to the Masonic image of the compass and the square. The same can be done with the first and third rows: here, the letter V is formed by the numbers 3, 8, and 9, and Λ by the numbers 2, 1, and 4.

Within this grid, Sepharial analyzed planetary conjunctions. He placed the digits of a person’s birth date (day, month, and the last two digits of the year) into the matrix. If two adjacent cells in the matrix were activated by the digits of the birth date, the relationship was interpreted as a conjunction between two planets. For example, the relationship between 4 and 8 was interpreted as a conjunction between the Sun and Saturn, while the relationship between 1 and 3 was interpreted as a conjunction between the Sun and Jupiter.

By the 21st century at the latest, Sepharial’s “Masonic” grid had become widespread in modern neo-Vedic numerology. Since older Indian sources from the 20th century do not mention this grid, we can conclude that its use in Indian numerology began only relatively recently, under the influence of Sepharial. It appears that Indian practitioners combined Sepharial’s 3×3 matrix with the concept of arrows, introduced into Pythagorean numerology in 1940 by Hettie Templeton. Following the example of Jyotish, the formations of these arrows were called yogas. Over time, some additional configurations were also classified as yogas, even though they do not appear in this matrix as straight arrows.

Donald Trump and the Prediction of Illness in 2026 From the Perspective of Chaldean Numerology, Astrology, and Fortune Telling

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At the end of 2025, Peruvian shamans predicted that Venezuelan politician Maduro would be removed from power in 2026, and they also predicted that US President Donald Trump would become seriously ill.

Astrologer Celeste Brooks predicted that Trump would likely fall seriously ill after the February solar eclipse, while astrologer Lisa Stardust predicted the possibility of a rebellion against Trump.

What is my comment on all this? The US president is in his eighties, and few elderly people at this age are free of age-related problems. From a numerological perspective, the year 2026 brings him the numbers 58 (death, illness, challenge, or transformation), 51 (wounds, danger), 48 (sacrifice), and the unfavorable 4 (obstacles caused by a tendency to lead).  Therefore, numerologically, we can allow for the possibility of health problems developing.

According to Chinese astrology, we will soon enter the Year of the Fire Horse. Trump’s four pillars of destiny (the Chinese Bazi method) contain a lot of fire and very little personal earth, which basically cannot tolerate such an amount of fire. Such pillars are very difficult to interpret. There are ideas that this is a case of Follow the Resources, where fire is a favorable element and earth is unfavorable, and further ideas that this is a Dominant type, in which both earth and fire are favorable. But such weak earth cannot really be dominant. It is more of a pact between fire and earth: earth gives way to fire, and fire lets it live in return. Trump is under the less favorable influence of water from multi-year cycles, while at the same time this year has extremely concentrated fire energy. Could this pose health problems for an older person? Resources and water represent the immune system, while fire represents, for example, blood, the heart, the brain, and the circulatory system.

Let me put it this way. Neither numerology, astrology, nor energy readings can truly predict what will happen to a person or activity. They can only predict a certain probability that things will go in a certain direction. But nothing more than that. Today, people use advanced medical solutions, relaxation techniques, physiotherapy, bioenergy, energy training, and some continue to push forward with strong personal will, inner faith, and awareness… Therefore, as a rule, I do not engage in personal analysis of possible future events. Such predictions can also cause unfavorable self-fulfilling prophecies in unstable individuals. What exists beyond the limitations of this matrix? Perhaps it is time to consider how much we are truly limited by given situations.

I wish us all a glimpse of eternity in our lives. Best regards. 

Why Does a Numerological Chart Need to Be Strong?

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If favorable numbers and favorable relationships prevail in a numeroscope, the numerological chart is, generally speaking, strong. If unfavorable numbers and unfavorable relationships prevail, the chart is weak. This does not mean that all numbers must be strong or that all relationships must be favorable. What matters is that such configurations dominate.

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Why is the strength of the chart important? When a chart is strong, there is more harmony and a greater capacity to resolve difficulties. Individual less favorable numbers and less favorable relationships in such a numeroscope represent challenges that can actually enable—and even stimulate—development and the acquisition of experience and knowledge. When a chart is weak, however, there may be too many obstacles. These obstacles no longer function as creative challenges but instead become an overwhelming burden that can block a person and prevent the development of their potential.

We can observe this on a concrete example involving the relationship between the numbers 3, 5, and 8. These are numbers associated with money. The number 3 represents money, maritime affairs, and banks; 5 represents fast deals and trade; and 8 represents long-term business, factories, and large corporations. However, the relationships between 3 and 5, as well as between 5 and 8, are challenging.

If the chart is strong and the sequence of numbers 3, 5, and 8 appears in it, the person can learn a great deal about money and business and, based on experience, may become successful. Along the path to success, they may encounter several tests. If the chart is too weak, however, the presence of this numerical sequence increases the risk of traffic accidents as well as financial setbacks.

The Luo Shu Grid in Chaldean Numerology — But Does Such an Approach Work?

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The Luo Shu (洛书; in an older Latinized spelling: Lo Shu) is a 3×3 matrix with a special arrangement of numbers. Only those vertical, horizontal, or diagonal lines that include the central number 5 add up to 15, which represents wholeness. In China, this diagram appears in Feng Shui, where it is used to assign elemental influences to the eight directions and to define specific numerological configurations within the sectors of a structure (Fei Xing).

The idea of connecting the Luo Shu grid with Western numerology is relatively recent. Pythagorean numerologists developed the concept of “arrows” based on the standard matrix of lines (1, 2, 3; 4, 5, 6; 7, 8, 9; 1, 4, 7; 2, 5, 8; 3, 6, 9; 3, 5, 7; and 1, 5, 9). In 1998, Richard Webster interpreted these arrows through the Chinese Luo Shu grid (lines 8, 3, 4; 1, 5, 9; 6, 7, 2; 4, 9, 2; 3, 5, 7; 8, 1, 6; 4, 5, 6; 8, 5, 2).

In recent years, Indian numerologists have been promoting the use of the Luo Shu grid within Chaldean numerology. One gets the impression that this represents one of the greatest discoveries of modern numerology. But is that really the case? The lines 1, 5, 9; 3, 5, 7; 4, 5, 6; and 8, 5, 2 are duplicated triplets from the standard matrix. Their interpretation does not depend on the Luo Shu grid as a crucial tool, and in roughly half of the cases, this therefore represents nothing new.

As for the use of the remaining triplets and of Chinese numerology in general within Chaldean and Pythagorean numerology, we must bear in mind that Chinese numerology developed in a very specific way. For example, nothing suggests that the number 4, as a form of yin wood in the Later Heaven arrangement and yin metal in the Early Heaven arrangement, resembles our conventional Western four; nor that the number 1, as a form of the water element in the Later Heaven arrangement and as a form of earth in the Early Heaven arrangement, resembles our fiery Western one. Furthermore, in China the number 1 is associated with Mercury in the Later Heaven arrangement and with Saturn in the Early Heaven arrangement. In the West, however, both Pythagorean and Chaldean numerology associate the number 1 with the Sun. The number 4 is associated with Jupiter in the Later Heaven arrangement and with Venus in the Early Heaven arrangement. In the West, the same number 4, like the number 1, is associated with the Sun, as well as with Uranus and the North Lunar Node.

I am not claiming that there is no common ground between Chinese and Western interpretations of numbers. Nor am I claiming that the Luo Shu square has no effects in Feng Shui. However, Chaldean and Pythagorean numerologists who apply Chinese techniques in new ways should explain the elemental nature of numbers in the Luo Shu grid and in Western numerology, as well as the relationship between them, and they should also clarify the conceptual differences in how numbers are linked to planets. What purpose does the Luo Shu grid serve in Feng Shui? And what purpose does the Luo Shu grid serve when applied to date-based and name-based numbers?

Personally, I do not use the arrows of the Luo Shu grid. At present, there are no satisfactory theoretical explanations in the public domain that would establish a bridge between East and West. The desire of Indian numerologists to present such a bridge is probably sincere. Unfortunately, that alone is not enough.

The Chaldean Formula for Personal Years, Months, and Days?

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In Pythagorean numerology, the Pythagorean technique for predicting personal years, months, and days has become firmly established. This technique starts with the day and month of birth. The current year is then added to this base to obtain the personal year number. Next, the current month is added to the personal year to produce the personal month number. Finally, by adding the current day to the personal month, we arrive at the personal day number.

Unfortunately, my experience with this technique has not been very positive—and I am putting that very mildly. I do, however, understand why this prognostic approach became so popular. It promises the calculation of a specific number for every single day, month, or year, which is, of course, extremely appealing to professional numerologists.

It is therefore not surprising that many Chaldean numerologists also use it. Modern Chaldean numerology is somewhat on the defensive here, as Cheiro steered it toward finding connections with palmistry and astrology and did not trust Pythagorean ideas of this kind. As a result, the Pythagorean system overtook the Chaldean one in numerological forecasting sometime between 1925 and 1931.

In Chaldean numerology, personal influences are primarily focused on the day of birth and not on the month number. Fundamental personalized influences can therefore be obtained by starting from the day number without taking the birth month into account. We add the digits together, which also allows us to evaluate compound numbers. In this way, we obtain a kind of “Chaldean” personal year, month and day:

Personal Year = day of birth+ current year
Personal Month = personal year + current month
Personal Day = personal month + current day

The numbers obtained in this way show a higher correlation with an individual’s life compared to the Pythagorean approach. Even so, they are still rather weak numbers, unfortunately.

We should also not forget the technique in which the Total Name Number is combined with the current year, producing a special Chaldean form of the personal year. However, in this approach, it appears that we cannot continue on to the personal month and then to the personal day.

The Number 77 and Chaldean Numerology

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Traditionally, in Chaldean numerology, this is an unlucky number, governing inner struggles and opponents, unstable success, and rapid changes, and it is considered unpredictable and unfavorable. It is composed of two sevens, and the vibrational key of this number is 5 (7 + 7 = 14; 1 + 4 = 5). Modern Chaldean numerologists often tend to forget that the number 7 is primarily a lunar number, with 7 representing half of the lunar cycle and the number 2 the other half.

Thus, 7 undoubtedly rules change, and the number 5 is also changeable. For this reason, it is very similar to the number 14 and must change its affairs every five years, or even sooner, and be wary of illusions. Periods of great stress are likely; the number may also bring psychological pressure, and there is also a possibility that this number influences a weaker immune system. The reason for all this lies in the many changes, many of which may be unexpected.

In more contemporary approaches, the number is often described in a more favorable light, somewhere between the meanings of the numbers 14 and 23. This raises the question of where modern numerologists obtained the idea that this is a lucky number. I do agree, however, that it is said to confer quite a few talents. With this number, caution is certainly recommended.

Court Cards in Chaldean Tarot – The Intersection of Tradition and the Renaissance

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In the previous article, I briefly outlined the connections between tarot cards and numbers. Some connections to Chaldean tradition may seem unusual at first glance, especially among the pips cards, since, for example, all threes of the suits are considered unlucky numbers (29, 43, 57, 71), while the number 3 itself is generally not unlucky. There can be several reasons for this. Among other things, we must consider that these cards are placed within the general numerical sequence from 1 to 78, which corresponds to Chaldean numerology. It should be emphasized that the interpretations of pips revealed by French occultists from the late 18th century differ significantly from the Chaldean tarot. Reconstructing the original tarot, or Chaldean tarot, is therefore a challenge. Regardless of the solutions proposed, it should be noted that in divination, any interpretation works, because the chosen interpretation becomes part of one’s own divinatory matrix. This is a comment from a numerologist who, by the way, does not practice divination 😊.

That Chaldean tarot existed in the 15th and 16th centuries is evident, besides the Major Arcana, primarily from the court cards, which consist of Kings, Queens, Knights, and Pages (23, 24, 25, 26, 37, 38, 39, 40, 51, 52, 53, 54, 65, 66, 67 (?) and 68). Kings 23, 37, 51, and 65 are powerful figures. Wands and Cups represent cycles of growth, while Swords and Coins represent cycles of decline. Wands and Swords are active, Cups and Coins are passive.

Thus, the Kings of Wands and Cups are favorable, as they govern the cycle of growth and success. The King of Wands aka Royal Star of Leo (23) is favorable for career, business, and assistance from people in authority, and his Queen is also emotional yet still successful (=24). The Knight of Wands (25) is considered a successful career knight/general, representing good analysis and strategy (this is the meaning of 25). The Page represents the lowest court rank and may also signify challenges and difficulties, for example in career or business (26). Similarly, 37 is the King of Cups aka The Royal Star of the Bull, or the King of Emotions, at the peak of his power—the number signifies favorable relationships, partnerships, etc. The Queen of Cups embodies emotions to the square, which probably is no longer a favorable solution (38). The Knight of Cups is impulsive and sometimes dangerous, as he is a successful commander who can occasionally be misled or betrayed by emotions. Thus, the number can signify both success and difficulties, giving it a more neutral meaning (39). The Page of Cups represents the risk of emotional entanglements and emotional exploitation, and from this perspective is not a favorable number (40).

The Kings of Swords aka The Royal Star of the Waterman (51) and Coins (65) are not necessarily lucky, as the numerical cycle turns downward after 51. The King of Swords, therefore, brings both success and danger in conflict (51), while the Queen of Swords adds a touch of emotion and intrigue—sword and emotions and grudges don’t go well together (52). The Knight of Swords is a sword to the square and in a more exposed position than the King (53). The Page of Swords, due to low rank, is like cannon fodder and in an even worse position (54). The King of Coins aka The Royal Star of Scorpio (65) is also a powerful figure like all kings, but he governs the final phase, which is also a phase of stronger disintegration—wealth must be hidden and protected, and wounds are not excluded. The Queen of Coins (66) is more successful at hiding wealth and in diplomacy, and is therefore generally luckier than the King of Coins. 67 is the Knight of Coins—probably represents danger in tarot as well, but this is the card that is most difficult to interpret using court card symbolism (??). The Page of Coins (68) cannot be a lucky number, as it is the lowest court card and is in an even more disintegrative phase.

THE YEAR 2026 AND CHALDEAN NUMEROLOGY: The Possibility of an End to the Russo-Ukrainian War and a Look Several Years Ahead

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The year 2026 will be influenced by the number 1, as its digits add up to the vibrational key 1. At the same time, lingering influences of the number 9 from the past will still be present. Many people will feel torn this year between the future and the past—between new ideas and plans on one side, and looking back on the other. Wisdom will be required so that we do not continue living in the past. What has been is over; it is necessary to remain open to what is fresh and new. At the same time, we may need to accept that certain matters we believed were already closed will actually need to be fully completed in this year. For people prone to conflict and aggression, 2026 may be particularly demanding, as the transformation from the old to the new can now be accompanied by heightened aggression.

This year will be especially favorable for vibrational keys 5 and 6, as well as 1, 3, and 9. Relationships may be more challenging for vibrational keys 2, 4, and 8. For those with key 7, the influences will be more neutral. In a personal numerological chart, the Total Name Number and the Birth number (the number of the day in  the month) are very likely the main vibrational keys, and these should be compared with the annual influences.

Let us now turn briefly to some aspects of mundane numerology. The reader should be aware that the descriptions are based on certain energetic patterns and are presented without drawing parallels to astrology. Even if some energies suggest that particular types of events could manifest, we can never be completely certain. Through awareness and personal action, many undesirable events can be prevented—and conversely, we can also achieve things that the stars themselves do not promise. It would, of course, be safer to remain solely on the level of describing energetic patterns and their general qualities. Perhaps that is what I will do next year.

Here, however, I will allow myself a few explorations of what the year 2026 may bring, as well as what the years that follow might hold. With 2025, a demanding macro-numerological period comes to an end—one that, in a narrower sense, spans roughly from 2015 to 2025, and in a broader sense may reach back to 2013 or 2014. This period may ultimately represent one of two things, something we will only be able to determine in hindsight. The first possibility is the decline of the era of Islamic fundamentalism, which rose around 2013 with the emergence of the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) and may be coming to an end with the defeat of Hamas in Gaza. The second possibility is the end of the war in Ukraine, which has been ongoing since 2014. A new peace proposal is now also on the table.

Because certain influences from 2025 carry over into 2026, the heightened likelihood of these wars ending is concentrated between the end of 2025 and throughout the first—and possibly the second—third of 2026. Indicators for 2026 suggest a greater probability of the Palestinian crisis continuing, and a lower risk of the Russo-Ukrainian war persisting. Both Ukraine and Russia are exhausted and are therefore more likely to be willing to agree to a ceasefire based on realistic terms. If peace is not established in Gaza, then—at least from the numerological perspective I have access to—we may still be facing another year or two of difficult conditions. In contrast, in Ukraine, even if the war does not formally end, we can expect a certain cooling of the conflict in 2026, with the possibility of renewed escalation in 2027. This makes it all the more important to work actively for peace now.

This year carries an exceptionally strong vibration of the number 1—one of the strongest “ones” of this century. It will bring many business opportunities, opportunities for healers, and opportunities for major life breakthroughs. However, this applies primarily to those who follow what is new and fresh. Individuals and groups that cling to old patterns may encounter financial or professional difficulties, or problems with completing projects. While this advice applies to every year, it is especially emphasized in 2026. Unfortunately, on the global political stage, there is also the possibility that a new major war could erupt—particularly in regions where old patterns are not released quickly enough.

From the perspective of numerological macro-cycles, it is important to recognize that 2026 may also lull us into complacency, as many things will tend to move in a positive direction during this year. Ahead of us lies the period from 2028 to 2032, which signals the possibility of a military conflict—this time in the East. Given current circumstances, this could most likely involve an escalation of the Taiwan issue, but also potentially tensions on the Korean Peninsula, or even relations between China and Japan. Ultimately, China may still carry unresolved issues in its collective consciousness regarding lost northern territories such as the Amur region (the Vladivostok area), Mongolia, and Tuva. At present, however, I do not yet have sufficient numerological clarity on how to assess the relationship between China and Russia.

The probability that China will be involved—directly or indirectly—in whatever conflict may arise, wherever it may occur, is very high. Direct or indirect involvement of the United States is also quite likely. It is difficult to speak about the intensity of such a conflict. Much depends on the maturity of political leaders and the overall level of collective awareness—on people’s willingness to live more love and peace in their own lives. As things stand, the likelihood that the intensity would reach the level of the Russo-Ukrainian war appears relatively low. But are we capable of passing at least this test without war?

Tasks for Spiritual Seekers in 2026:

  • Connecting with the Creator and the field of love;
  • Developing healing abilities, abundance, and the ability to set clear goals—the opportunities for growth in this year are truly extensive;
  • Emphasizing openness to fresh energies and ideas and letting go of old patterns, as well as the need to release aggressive patterns;
  • Engaging in energetic work to help humanity move away from old and aggressive patterns and to introduce innovation without conflict;
  • Emphasizing unity over conflict and division;
  • Engaging in energetic work to help free the planet from war, so that people may live in a more peaceful world.

A Brief History of Name Numerology

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Name numerology most likely originates from ancient Egypt. The first known example of its use comes from ancient Assyria. Sargon II, the Assyrian ruler of the 8th century BCE, built a wall in the city of Khorsabad whose total volume corresponded numerically to the value of the king’s own name.

The Greeks called word-based numerology isopsephy. The term derives from the words ἴσοσ (ísos) meaning equal and ψῆφοσ (psêphos) meaning count. Early examples of using the Greek alphabet for analyzing names and phrases date from the 3rd century BCE. Within isopsephy, a distinction between vowels and consonants was already being observed.

Among the Hebrews, name numerology (originally still Chaldean in nature) was known from at least the 1st century CE onward as gematria (גמטריא). The term may have originated from the Greek word for geometry. An early example of Hebrew gematria is the analysis of the name of Emperor Nero, which in Hebrew transcription — NRVN QSR (that is, Neron Caesar) — produces the number 666, the number of the beast and of man. The calculation uses the classical Chaldean “large values” (mispar hechrachi) rather than the later Jewish “great values” system (mispar gadol), which came into use only later, perhaps with the development of classical Jewish Kabbalah.

N (Nun) = נ = 50
R (Resh) = ר = 200
V (Vav) = ו = 6
N (Nun) = נ = 50
Q (Kuf) = ק = 100
S (Samech) = ס = 60
R (Resh) = ר = 200

Total: 50 + 200 + 6 + 50 + 100 + 60 + 200 = 666.

Much later, the word gematria also came to be used for the analysis of Christian names and expressions written in the Greek alphabet — though in reality this represents a Christian adaptation or extension of isopsephy. In late antiquity or the early Middle Ages, India also developed its own systems for encoding names with numbers. The main figure associated with numerology is the Indian scholar Vararuci. The Arabic system analyzed names based on 28 letters and was called ʿilm al-ḥurūf (علم الحروف).

The analysis of names for the purpose of studying human destiny appeared in Europe only around the 16th century. From this period onward, two main schools began to take shape. One is known as the Pythagorean school (which, despite the name, has only limited connection to the original ancient Pythagorean numerology), and the other is the Chaldean school, which is based at least in part on the reconstruction of numerological knowledge once held by the Western Semites.

Both schools went through several stages of development. There are also notable similarities between them, as their traditions influenced each other over time. Name numerology that uses the same type of alphanumeric coding later employed by Cheiro first appeared shortly before his time. However, Cheiro’s interpretive method itself is much older — it incorporates both Tarot symbolism and ancient tradition.

Modern Pythagorean numbering of the English alphabet emerged slightly earlier than Cheiro’s approach, but the method of interpreting names as we know it today took shape within the Pythagorean school only sometime between 1907 and 1930.