The Complete Book of Numerology

I was looking for a broad and basic description of Pythagorean numerology, and I believe I have found it in this modern classic, The Complete Book of Numerology by David A. Phillips, Ph.D. The author clearly and succinctly explains the methods of determining key numbers such as the Ruling Number (called Life Path in some other texts), day number, and name numbers. He also demonstrates how to create a birth chart and a name chart and explores deeper concepts such as Arrows of Individuality and Pyramids to identify peaks in the nine-year cycle of change. In addition to the calculation of numbers and configurations of charts, the author provides basic descriptions of the meanings of numbers in various situations. He includes detail in using the knowledge to better understand traits, develop strengths and overcome weaknesses. The book can be easily used as a working handbook of practical numerology . There is more, however. Phillips provides background about the philosophical and metaphysical underpinnings of numerology as a science. This includes chapters on such esoteric subjects as the connection between astrology and numerology, relationship compatibility, and even reincarnation. Giving just enough information without overwhelming the novice (like me), the book lives up to it’s subtitle: “Discovering the Inner Self.” One of the things I look for in reading nonfiction is whether the book stimulates me to learn more, to pursue further information on the subject, and a desire to explore the topic in greater depth. This book certainly did that.

Very well written. Thoroughly explained which is enough information to not overload a beginner. I was able to do most of the equations mentally which was very nice.

This book offers a fascinating exploration of numerology, delving into its rich history and core principles. The author's insightful interpretations provide a fresh perspective on this ancient practice. The clear and concise writing style makes complex concepts easily accessible to readers of all levels. Practical applications and real-world examples bring the subject matter to life. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them through the power of numbers.

This is a very interesting book on numerology. I have read several others on the subject, and this one treats the topic in a slightly different way. The section on personal year cycles is very in depth, and the author even shows a graph of which years are peak years and trough years, and even takes the reader on a month by month description of what to expect in any given year, and what types of things are likely to happen during a particular yearly cycle. Each year in the nine year cycle has it's own particular challenges and advantages in a person's life. He also refers to a person's "ruling number" instead of using the term "life path number", and delves into the positive and negative tendencies of each number, traits associated with each number, and even vocations that suit that particular personality. He also talks about particular day numbers, and what they mean when you are born on a particular day, and also delves into the master numbers, such as 11 and 22 in a more in depth way than other books that I have read. The chapter on "Arrows of Individuality" is really intriguing. You take the month, day, and year you were born, and lay the digits out on a grid, just like tic-tac-toe squares. The top row is 3,6,9 the middle row is 2,5,8 and the bottom row is 1,4,7. Depending on how your numbers cluster together on the grid, how many of the numbers repeat, which ones are absent, and where the gaps and spaces are in the grid defines who you are. It shows where your strengths and deficiencies are, what mental abilities you have, personality issues, memory, how sensitive you are, etc, etc. Pretty amazing stuff! I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Numerology. Glynis McCants book "Glynis Has Your Number" is another enjoyable and informative book as well. Both of these books are very interesting, but present the subject in slightly different ways.

This is a good resource manual for those interested in numerology. It is informative and easy to understand. It has given me a greater appreciation for the numbers in our lives. I personally will not see numbers the same way again. Interesting read and a great value.

This is one of the best books, I've read in a long time. It reveals your true self, based on basic numbers. It explains this practice goes back hundreds of years, as everything in our world is based on numbers. At first, I thought this will be fun to do, but after doing just my birth chart, I almost dropped the book! it was so spot on, I could not believe it! As I went further into my personal years, it was even more spot on. Based on your certain numbers, you can understand yourself and how to help yourself. I highly recommend this book, if you are interested in how your numbers affect your life.

This book was half good half bad. THE GOOD: It explained very well the methodology and layout used to do the calculations. The parts up to and through "arrows" is very detailed and something that you won't find presented in most modern texts. Explainations up to that point are also pretty good and thorough. THE BAD: It was very bad when it got to occupations. VERY! For example Social Work for an 11 is just wrong and a huge underuse of energy. More correctly is the fact that an 11 is best in a social leadership role. Social Working is not leading. LOL Another example is for an 8 as an actor. Most of the people he lists are actors but not very good ones, instead they are "popular" in their jobs due to "something" but not necessarily proficiency of the craft. LOL These are just two example where he is generally correct but specifically wrong. I specifically don't use numerology to personally assess because it fails to hone in the way that he tries to hone it in. After the "arrows" chapter the author gets less and less detailed and basically writes about a paragraph of fluff about each heading. He even mentions the idea of twins but seems to fail to understand or explain that of course if they have different names that have different expressions. So in numerology twins wouldn't theoretically be difficult to distinguish whereas in astrology if you don't know the correct methodologies you could indeed have great difficulty. Overall not a coaster but readers need to be VERY CAREFUL not to take the specific vocational advice too seriously. That was the most harmful part of the book, otherwise it was generally informative.

Still need to read this

Great book on numerology would recommend

Very good for your personal life.

Gave this numerology book to a family member for her birthday and she loved it!. This book is very comprehensive and details includes , diet, careers, peaks in life, strengths and weaknesses of personality, astrology, also is very informative if you have children. I have referenced this book for decades myself.

Pour le coup il est très complet et très clair. je recommande

Awesome achievement i got it this is my very first book which I completely read I feel fullfill some good knowledge