From the point of view of esotericism, human life is subject to invisible laws, which occult techniques such as astrology, numerology, and palmistry help to understand. Although modern science refers to such esoteric disciplines with a fair amount of skepticism, they do not lose their popularity, and develop, keeping up with the times.
Numerology is an occult discipline that affirms the connection of numbers with the fates of people and the world. The history of Western numerology is traditionally associated with the Pythagorean school and the Kabbalistic search for the name of the Lord. In the east, there is no less respectable and ancient school of Vedic numerology, the foundations of which were laid down in the Yajur Veda, written around the 10th century BC. According to numerological representations, each number has its own unique meaning.
Zero in the Vedic tradition is called "shoonya", its study will help to understand the secrets of eternity, but will negatively affect material well-being. Zero itself is not associated with any of the planets, but if it is paired with another number, it bears a weakening effect.
The unit is connected with the Sun and is responsible for authority, strength, courage.
The deuce has a connection with the Moon, therefore it adopted a number of "lunar" properties: femininity, volatility and attractiveness.
The three is associated with Jupiter, which is attributed to such qualities as friendliness, but, at the same time, selfishness.
Five is the number of Mercury - the patron saint of thieves and merchants. It gives a person cunning, intelligence and a cheerful character. Six refers to Venus, and through Venus to the world of sensuality and passion.
Eight is the number of Saturn, to which less negative features are attributed to Vedic astrology than to the western one. It is still a disastrous planet, making a man helpful, but also endowing wisdom. Mars left its imprint on the nine.
Nine makes a person belligerent, empowers him, but at the same time he can become repulsive for others.
The main difference between Vedic numerological astrology and Western astrology is associated with the numbers 4 and 7. The four are subordinate to the influence of Rahu. Rahu is not a planet, but the point at which the moon, moving along the ecliptic, crosses the sky in the north. Rahu is responsible for the negative effects imposed by the four on the character of a person. A person, for whom the decisive influence is exerted by the figure 4, is characterized by secrecy, vindictiveness and a tendency to antisocial behavior.
Seven is connected with the southern point crossed by the moon. This point is called Ketu. The number seven is able to make a person who fell under her influence a mystic and a prophet. Vedic numerology is too multifaceted to convey all its features in this article. Nevertheless, many elements can be found that will facilitate its comprehension for a person already familiar with the western numerological tradition.
