The Secret Science of Numerology is the first book to present a thorough explanation of the numbers and letters, starting with their origins-the how and why of their design, and exploring their nature in names and in language.Remarkable I've been enchanted with the Science of Numerology for several months now and was delighted to happened upon this book. The study seems to take off and form a personality of it's own..insatiable! Each new discovery is a victory, but leads to an even greater need for more information. Ms. Lawrence seems to be a tuned-in kindred soul in that she addresses all those questions that come to mind. She addresses the history of every number/and corresponding letter, she validates what you've discovered on your own and shares her own invaluable findings. The book is well thought-out, beautifully written and jamb-packed with facinating information. Wonderful Read..thanks.
Shirley takes each number back to its Kabbalist Roots. She demonstrates how the meaning and energy captured in the original pictograms is still alive, if hidden, in the meaning of the numbers and letters we use today. The Example of how the Hebrew LetterAlph, which evolved into our letter A, is in fact a pictogram of an Ox's head, turned upside down. Now take that image, it is also a stylized picture of the female reproductive system. So A is tied intimately to the creative principle of the universe. This is just a tiny example, but letter by letter she lays bare why given shapes where chosen to represent different vibrations. Shirley's vision of numerology is rooted deeply in the tradition that sees number as vibration, and vibration as music. She will truly introduce you to the music of the spheres.
Shirley's ease with the subject makes the style of this book very conversational, and yes that leads to a lot of anecdotal passages. Personally I find the anecdotal material one of the strengths of the book. Here we have the direct experience of a practitioner with 40 plus years in her craft. This is one of the best books I have ever read. Even if your not interested in divination now, by the time you finish the book you may well be! An author with a wonderful voice, talking passionately, and knowledgably about the craft she loves. It doesn't get much better than this.
