How to learn numerology, from the birth number to name corrections
Numerology is quick to start and slow to do well. This guide shows which system to learn, the order to learn it in, the books, a course with stated fees, and what clients will ask you.
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Short answer
To learn numerology, pick one system and master it: the Chaldean system in Cheiro's Book of Numbers gives the letters values from 1 to 8 and never 9, while the Pythagorean school works differently 1. Learn the birth number from the day of birth, then name numbers, compound numbers and how to bring a name into harmony with the birth number 1. IIMT University, Meerut, runs a six-month Certificate in Numerology for Rs 15,000 2. On Kismo, a numerology applicant's test client arrives with names and dates on the card, ready to work from.
Key facts
- Main systems
- Chaldean (letters 1 to 8, no 9) and Pythagorean 1
- Classic text
- Cheiro's Book of Numbers, Herbert Jenkins, London 1
- Birth number
- From the day of birth: the 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th all give 1 1
- Compound numbers
- Cheiro reads 10 to 52, one for each week of the year 1
- University certificate
- IIMT University: 6 months, 10+2, Rs 15,000 2
- University diploma
- IIMT University: 1 year, Rs 30,000 3
Which numerology system should you learn first?
Learn one system first, and the Chaldean system in Cheiro's Book of Numbers is a good start because the whole method fits in one book. Cheiro names two schools, the Pythagorean and the older Chaldean, and says Pythagoras' followers differed widely about what he taught 1.
| Value | Letters in Cheiro's Chaldean table |
|---|---|
| 1 | A, I, J, Q, Y 1 |
| 2 | B, K, R 1 |
| 3 | C, G, L, S 1 |
| 4 | D, M, T 1 |
| 5 | E, H, N, X 1 |
| 6 | U, V, W 1 |
| 7 | O, Z 1 |
| 8 | F, P 1 |
No letter is given 9 in this table 1. Learn it by heart before anything else; a single slip changes every name you calculate.
What should you learn first in numerology?
The first thing to learn in numerology is the birth number, which comes from the day of the month. Cheiro says someone born on the 1st, 10th, 19th or 28th is a number 1, and calls the birth number the easiest and clearest to use 1.
Then learn the nine single numbers and their planets. Cheiro writes the Sun's number as 1 and 4, joining the Sun with Uranus, and the Moon's as 2 and 7, joining the Moon with Neptune 1.
Numerology is a separate practice from Jyotish. Indian naming by the stars works on syllables, not letter totals: Raman's Muhurtha gives each nakshatra quarter a starting syllable, so Rama's Ra belongs to Chitra, quarter 3 6.
What is a sensible order to learn numerology?
A sensible numerology order runs from single numbers to names to timing. Each step uses the one before.
- The single numbers 1 to 9 and the birth number 1.
- The name number: add the letter values of the name the person is best known by, not their full legal name 1.
- Compound numbers from 10 to 52, which Cheiro reads as the 52 weeks of the year 1.
- Harmony between name and birth number. Cheiro adds a letter when they disagree: John Smith totals 17, and adding C makes 20, a 2 1.
- Dates and timing: which days suit a person's number, as in Cheiro's chapter on finding the lucky day 1.
- Practice: calculate the names of fifty people you know and compare the numbers with their lives.
Cheiro also says not to change a name that already agrees with the birth number 1. That rule alone saves clients from needless spelling changes.
Which numerology books are worth reading?
The numerology books worth reading are one classic Chaldean text and one modern book from another school, so you can recognise what clients have read elsewhere. These three have stayed in print or in libraries for decades.
| Book | Author | Publisher and year |
|---|---|---|
| Cheiro's Book of Numbers | Cheiro (Count Louis Hamon) | Herbert Jenkins, London 1 |
| Numerology: The Romance in Your Name | Juno Jordan | DeVorss, Marina del Rey, 1978 edition 4 |
| Numerology and the Divine Triangle | Faith Javane and Dusty Bunker | Para Research, Rockport, Massachusetts, 1979 5 |
Cheiro's book sold well: the scanned copy is the seventh impression, which its imprint says completed 24,059 copies 1. Read its chapters on numbers and disease critically, and keep health out of your readings.
Where can you take a numerology course, and what does it cost?
You can take a numerology course at IIMT University in Meerut, which lists a certificate and a diploma with fixed fees. Both run online or offline, with exams in either mode 2,3.
| Course | Length | Eligibility | Fee stated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Numerology | 6 months 2 | 10+2 pass 2 | Rs 15,000 2 |
| Diploma in Numerology | 1 year 3 | 10+2 pass 3 | Rs 30,000 3 |
The free route is self-study from a classic text and steady practice on real names. A course adds structure and someone to check your work; it does not add a better formula.
How long before you can read numerology for paying clients?
Six months to a year of study is a fair target before reading numerology for paying clients, the span of the certificate and diploma above 2,3. Speed comes from practice, not from more theory.
- You can work out a birth number and a name number in your head, in under a minute.
- You can explain what a number suggests in plain words, without fate or fear.
- You suggest a spelling change only when the numbers clearly disagree, and say it is optional.
- You never tie a number to money decisions, health or a guaranteed result.
How do clients ask about numerology online?
Online numerology clients mostly ask about names and dates: is my name lucky, should I change its spelling, which name suits my business or my baby, which date should I pick. Some send a mobile or car number and ask if it suits them.
Answer the question asked, show the numbers you used, and keep advice modest. Many clients also want a chart reading, so knowing the basics of Vedic astrology or tarot helps you see when to refer them on.
How does a numerologist get approved on Kismo?
A numerologist gets approved on Kismo by listing numerology as a practice and passing one chat reading of about 10 minutes. For numerology, the test client's card shows names and dates along with the person's age, city and question.
| Part of the process | What to do as a numerologist |
|---|---|
| Details step | Tick numerology, and any other practice you already use; these cannot be changed after you submit |
| Profile step | A real current photo of your face, the name clients will see and a short bio |
| The reading | Calculate from the card yourself and type every answer; pasted text is sent back |
| The decision | A person reads the whole chat and emails you within 2 days |
Once live, you set your own per-minute rate between Rs 20 and Rs 1,000. Business names and lucky dates are fair questions, but the Astrologer Agreement rules out financial advice, so never tell a client to invest, borrow or sign because of a number.
What do astrologers ask about this?
Is Chaldean or Pythagorean numerology better for beginners?
Start with one and stick to it. Chaldean, as in Cheiro's Book of Numbers, uses letter values from 1 to 8 and never 9, and Cheiro treats the Pythagorean as a separate school 1. Mixing them early gives you two answers for one name.
How is the birth number calculated?
In Cheiro's method the birth number comes from the day of the month, reduced to a single digit: anyone born on the 1st, 10th, 19th or 28th is a number 1 1.
Do I need a numerology certificate to work as a numerologist?
A certificate is optional for learning, and IIMT University offers one in six months for Rs 15,000 2. Kismo, for example, asks for no certificate: you are judged on one chat reading that a person reads in full.
Should I tell clients to change the spelling of their name?
Only when the name number clearly clashes with the birth number, and always as an option. Cheiro himself says not to change a name that already agrees with the birth number 1.
Can I add numerology to my Kismo profile after I am approved?
No. On Kismo, practices, languages and years of experience are fixed once you submit the application, so tick numerology at the start if you already use it with clients.
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Where do these facts come from?
- Cheiro's Book of Numbers (Cheiro, Count Louis Hamon), Herbert Jenkins, London, Internet Archive (Digital Library of India). Accessed .
- Certificate in Numerology, IIMT University, Meerut. Accessed .
- Diploma in Numerology, IIMT University, Meerut. Accessed .
- Numerology: the romance in your name (Juno Jordan), DeVorss, Marina del Rey, 1978, library record, Internet Archive. Accessed .
- Numerology and the divine triangle (Faith Javane and Dusty Bunker), Para Research, Rockport, Mass., 1979, library record, Internet Archive. Accessed .
- Muhurtha or Electional Astrology (B. V. Raman), appendix 'Nama Nakshatra, Finding', Internet Archive (Digital Library of India). Accessed .