Pythagoras’ Enduring Gift

Numerology revolves around the concept that reality is fundamentally mathematical. As the architect of this idea, Pythagoras laid the groundwork for numerous traditional and modern Western scientific principles, including music theory.

The Numbers Whisperer

Pythagoras was a smart and curious character who needed to understand the world around him. He found that numbers, shapes, and vibrations are connected in a way that shapes our universe.

His ideas were so powerful that they’ve stuck around for over two thousand years and have influenced how we think about everything from science and music to architecture – and art! Yes, your eyes are seeing this correctly: although he didn’t create the Adobe suite or Photoshop back then, his insights are the cornerstone of today’s scientific world.

Numbers as Keys to the Universe

Pythagoras showed that numbers are the key to understanding the world and reveal the unseen. Back in his day, he used the relationship between the sides of a right triangle to reveal hidden truths about geometry and the structure of the cosmos. Today, we use mathematical algorithms to decode patterns in big data to uncover trends and insights that shape everything from tech innovations to medical breakthroughs.

Paying attention to the universe’s signals helps us make better choices and lead more fulfilling lives. Pythagoras believed that our lives aren’t just a jumble of random events; they’re part of something much bigger.

More Than Math: Balance and Harmony 

He’s famously known for the idea that numbers have their own personalities, but there’s more to his teachings than this.

Pythagoras also saw that when opposites are present, everything runs smoother and balance is needed everywhere. He discovered that it’s the mix of light and dark, joy and sorrow, creation and destruction that creates progress. Sure, it’s not easy for us anxious humans, but such is the nature of life.

The interaction between the opposites is an essential feature of the world, and harmony was created by balancing the opposites to maintain the balance. 

When they work together, they create this incredible balance, a perfect mix of strength and softness, logic and intuition, power and understanding. 

The key to real harmony is embracing both sides of ourselves and finding the moving balancing point between them.

A Modern Takeaway

In the world of Pythagorean wisdom, it’s never letting one side take over but having them work together and create something even better.

Pythagoras beliefs were:

1.   at its deepest level, reality is mathematical in nature

2.   philosophy can be used for spiritual purification

3.   the soul can rise to unite with the divine

4.   certain symbols have a mystical significance

Current numerology is a tiny fragment of what he taught.

Long live hermetic sciences and those who put in the work to help out others!

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