What is English Gematria?
Gematria is a numerological system that assigns numerical values to letters or words. It originated in ancient Israel and was mainly used for interpreting Hebrew texts. However, with time, many other cultures have developed their own gematria systems.
In recent years, the practice of using gematria has gained traction in the English language as well. Known as "english gematria," this system assigns numeric values to letters based on their position in the alphabet.
The Origins of English Gematria
The origins of English gematria are murky at best. Some trace its roots back to early Kabbalistic traditions, while others believe it's a more recent invention created by modern occultists and mystics.
Regardless of its exact origins, interest in English gematria has skyrocketed over time thanks to social media platforms such as Twitter and YouTube where individuals share their findings related to various celebrities' names or events with numeric value parallels across multiple different languages all around the world!
How Does It Work?
In simple terms, each letter of the alphabet is assigned a number from 1-26 based on its position (A=1, B=2, C=3...and so on).
To find out the value of a word using gematria simply add up its corresponding numbers until you wind up with a single digit number between 1-9!
For Example:
- The word "love" would be calculated as follows: L (12) + O (15) + V(22) + E(5) = 54 => 5+4 = 9
- The word "sun" would be calculated as follows: S(19) + U(21) + N (14) = 54 => 5+4=9
Both words have the same gematria value!
The Significance of English Gematria in Modern Times
In modern times, some people believe that English Gematria may be used as a tool for analyzing language patterns, decoding hidden messages, and making predictions.
People sometimes use English Gematria to analyze names and words associated with famous individuals such as politicians or celebrities. The numerical value of these names could reveal tendencies or even the future according to some practitioners.
Some Examples Where It Has Been Used Recently:
- In May 2020, social media was abuzz with rumors that singer Beyoncé's name had a gematria value of "666," which is interpreted by some religious groups as the "number of the devil."
- In February 2021, Twitter users speculated that GameStop's stock price surge may have been predicted through secret messages hidden in its ticker symbol ("GME") using English gematria.
- In April 2021, fans familiar with numerology theories noted how former President Donald Trump's Mar-A-Lago Resort has a gematria value identical to Adolf Hitler (88).
Conclusion: Decoding Mysteries Beyond Science?
Gematria can be an intriguing way to look at language differently and uncover hidden meanings behind various texts. Whether you consider it a science or esoteric practice is subjective ultimately. There are also many pitfalls since any guesswork could often work out well if we endeavor hard enough looking for correlations everywhere!
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