Table Of ContentAbout the Author
Heather Alicia Lagan (Chilliwack, British Columbia) is a lifelong metaphysician
and spiritual practitioner. She is a Master Chaldean numerologist with over
twenty years experience, and she has used this system to conduct hundreds of
readings for clients. Visit Lagan online at TheReadingRoom101.com.
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Acknowledgments
This has been a journey twenty years in the making. I have learned so much
from so many people and clients and had no idea at the time that all of this
education would take the form of a book. I simply did not keep track of it all,
other than on my posterboard “book” and in my brain. So many people have
been a part of this journey into print, some in little ways and others in larger
ways, but all of you supported my goal and my writing in your own inimitable
ways and I value your contributions beyond measure. You know who you are
and so does Universe. I want to thank all of you and I apologize to any particular
persons or sources of inspiration that should ideally be named herein.
That said, I do want to acknowledge a few people who have made a world of
difference in my journey. Gratitude and lots of love go to my sister, Claudia
Lagan, for being my rock and the most treasured gift of my life next to my son,
James; Catherine Lang-Murphy for her years of encouragement; Sylvaine
Lelong for her unfailing support; Jose Alberto Canhas for his kind and generous
heart and for showing me the reality of the dream; Leeya Brooke Thompson for
sharing her thoughts, precious support, and friendship; Amy Glaser for her
invaluable advice; David Hill for always being there; and the entire crew at
Llewellyn for their faith in this project and in me. Last, but certainly not least, I
thank you, dear reader, for reading these words. I hope the ones that follow will
bring a smile to your lips and a lightness to your heart.
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Dedication
Dedicated to every one of you
and
the connections between
every one of us
Scientists acknowledge that everything in our universe vibrates to its own
level of energy. Numbers and letters are central to this knowledge and when
combined and “read,” present the vibrational story behind any given word or
name and reveal the hidden pathway each energy is to follow.
… words, like nature, half reveal and half conceal the soul within …
—Lord Alfred Tennyson (1809–1892) Words have meanings and names
have power.
—author unknown
… the invisible thing called a Good Name is made up of the breath of
numbers that speak well of you …
—George Savile (1633–1695) Words are the keys to the heart.
—Chinese proverb
contents
acknowledgments
introduction
one: Chaldean Numerology Chart
two: Chaldean Name Analysis
three: The Numbers
four: The Letters
five: Chaldean Numerology and Today’s Spiritual
Seekers
six: Sample Reads
conclusion
glossary
recommended reading
bibliography
introduction
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The Chaldean System
hile there are several numerology systems in use today, only Chaldean
(pronounced cal-day-yan) numerology has proven itself to me over the
years to be almost eerie in its accuracy. Essentially, the Chaldeans were the first
to recognize that all things are energy and connect sounds to vibrations,
vibrations to numbers, and numbers to letters. Highly spiritual in nature, this
system is an original in the numbers game and was the first to connect the
original meanings of the letters to name analysis. It looks beyond your name to
the individual letter energies and what they mean to you, and beyond your date
of birth to the specific vibrations of your Lifepath, or what you are here to do,
be, or learn.
Despite having a reputation as being difficult to learn (which is why it was
almost lost to history in the first place), this system is actually quite easy to
master. Once you know its long-held secrets, it will become a unique and
invaluable tool in your personal and daily life. Not only does it provide you with
a personal “blueprint,” it also offers insights into others.
The Ancient Chaldeans
Over two thousand years ago, the ancient Chaldeans lived around the
southernmost tip of Babylonia, near the lush mouths of the Tigris and Euphrates
rivers. While the origins of these rather mysterious peoples were and still are
unknown, they did overtake the Babylonian throne (the most famous of their
kings being Nebuchadnezzar, who ruled from approximately 606 to 561 BCE),
where they remained for more than seventy-five years. While many fundamental
structures such as housing, agriculture, and manufacturing were already in place
when the throne was assumed, the Chaldeans contributed advanced astrology,
mathematics, and spiritual elements to the society, which included an interesting
blend of Lunar worship, esoteric observations, and methods of magick and
divination. It is hardly surprising then that Babylonia as a whole is often
considered the “cradle of civilization”—the fact that relatively few recordings of
the Chaldeans and their origins, belief systems, and practices were written by the
people themselves only serves to underscore the overall mystery surrounding
them and the part they played in the subsequent spread of knowledge and
science throughout the Western world. However, despite this lack of original
recordings, the system of numerology attributed to the Chaldeans has not only
survived, it has proven itself to be an incredibly accurate method of measuring
energies. Try it out for yourself and you will be amazed at its accuracy and
uniqueness.
What’s Your Vibe?
Have you ever wondered how you “come across” to others? Or, what kind of
vibe you give off? This multi-faceted oracle will tell you that, along with many
other things.
Chaldean numerology tracks the energy fluctuations created when you think or
speak—or when someone else does. Simply put, the sound that emanates from
your mouth sends out frequencies that affect both you and those around you.
The most common words associated with you are found in your name—and
their vibrations speak volumes about you, your attitudes, characteristics, power
levels, and much more, but only to the educated ear.
To illustrate the concept of sound vibrations, consider what occurs when a
piano is played: it produces different tones, some sharp and some soft, but all
resonate throughout the room, even when a note is only hit once. Beyond being
heard or felt, Chaldean numerology allows letter energies and number vibrations
to be “read.” In a name, for instance, each letter holds a meaning and a history,
and letter placements and number frequencies reveal
characteristics, patterns, strengths, weaknesses, pathways, spiritual connections,
and challenges. Basically, your name is like a song—many might be able to hum
the tune, but its true meaning can only be ascertained by knowing how to read
the lyrics.
What’s in a Name?
Letters and numbers are like the individual strokes that make up a painting of
word energies. Words are alive. They live. You most certainly know that words
can wound in that “the pen is mightier than the sword.” In fact, wordplay is
everywhere; look closely at “words,” move the “s” and you have “sword.” There
is definitely more to the alphabet and its components than meets the eye, and this
is true of your name as well.
Let’s look at the letter D. This letter primarily represents a “Door” and carries
a traditional meaning of foundational stability. Its supporting number is 4, the
number of firm foundations. The two combined produce a fixed, routine,
predictable, and sometimes stagnant energy that, like a door, carries two sides
and can be open or closed in attitude. There are often significant challenges or
struggles in the life of a Cornerstone D that go beyond the norm; that said, the D
is also tenacious and does not give up easily. Beyond being reliable and fairly
domestic, the D can be stubborn and uncompromising, to the extent that no
amount of entreaty or persuasion will convince it to open its door, much less to
go outside of its comfort zone to explore new terrain. On the other hand, the
positive D will be open to possibilities and opportunities and eager to explore the
“other side,” but it will always want to go home and retire behind the privacy of
its own closed doors.
Now, think of someone you know whose name begins with a “D.” Do any of
the above descriptions ring any bells?
