The modern mainstream scientific community often discredits 

sciences such as numerology, astrology and graphology and 

says that no proof exists of their validity. Traditional

scientific "experts" sometimes even call these esoteric,

empirically based sciences "pseudo sciences."

Underwood Dudley, PhD in mathematics and author of

"Numerology, or What Pythagoras Wrought," calls numerology 

"folly" and says, "...there is nothing wrong with mysticism

...on the other hand, everything is wrong with numerology

...numbers do not control events...(numerology is) the belief

that things happen because numbers make them happen...(e.g.,

2 is wet and cold--if your number is 2, you tend to be wet

and cold)...I maintain that Pythagoras was a successful cult

leader, and that is essentially all that he was."

It sounds as if Dr Dudley may feel he's contributed more to 

the fields of math and science than Pythagoras. The great 

philosopher Plato was strongly influenced by Pythagoras' 

doctrines, so it's doubtful Plato would have agreed with Dr 

Dudley. Pythagoras is known, among other things, for the 

hypotenuse theorem, or the Pythagorean Theorem. He's also 

known as the "father of number ;" he established the

scientific foundation for mathematics and the philosophy

of numbers.

Aside from excluding from his book virtually all valued 

comprehensive numerology techniques, Dr Dudley points out

the superficiality of some modern numerologists' methods. 

This may be justified since too many published numerology 

books offer only a glimpse into the complex science and, 

or fail to put it in the best context. However, numerology 

(otherwise known as number mysticism) is a form of mysticism

and anyone who has objectively studied the science comes

to understand that events and personality traits are

represented by numbers, not controlled by them.

Since his statements against numerology are so strong, one

expects Dr Dudley to decisively invalidate the science. Yet, 

he fails to do this.

It's important to note that hypothesis or theory cannot be 

proven, it can only be invalidated. Graphology, numerology 

and astrology have never been scientifically shown to be 

invalid. Seasoned numerologists and astrologers consistently 

predict fated circumstances and accurately identify

personality traits.

Although there are few or no documented cases of accredited 

researchers supporting the science of astrology or numerology, 

the field of graphology has been investigated by academic 

investigators (click and scroll down for a partial listing:

http://www.decadcorp.com/Graphology.html). In order for money

to be available to fund research in accredited institutions,

a donor or corporation has to make a contribution. Do most

benefactors indirectly or directly control and dictate what

the funds are used for? Yes. In today's world it is unlikely

an individual or corporate donor will designate funds towards

numerology or astrology research; they are not areas that help

to directly cure disease or support the marketing of corporate 

promotional efforts.

Contrary to popular opinion, traditional scientific theories

are not unshakable. That which is discarded by the orthodox 

scientific community today may very well be embraced by the

world tomorrow. The history of science is full of widely held

notions refuted by overlooked data. Established scientific

standards and belief systems today are constantly being

challenged by new discoveries. Old paradigms are shattered,

and exciting new platforms are established. Some of these

new discoveries and data are publicized, but many are

suppressed.

The 9,000 year-old Caucasian skeleton found in Washington 

state crushes countless modern-day anthropological ideals. 

The Egyptian monuments and hieroglyphics found on South 

Pacific Islands deeply threaten many modern-day celebrated 

notions as do the discoveries of tops of pyramids and other 

ancient man-made edifices that rise up through the sea beds

in the depths of some of the world's oceans. Many of modern 

science's cherished ideals are regularly trounced by 

overwhelming evidence of more valid concepts. Remember the

theory that the world is flat or the theory that the sun 

revolves around the Earth?

Unfortunately, there is a herd mentality developed in any 

esteemed group and the general population usually places 

the "science authorities" on pedestals. If a researcher

varies from the accepted philosophies (or those that are

dictated to them indirectly by their funding sources),

they risk becoming an outcast; there's too much at stake

to vary from the customary standards.

How do we "validate" the sciences of numerology,

astrology and graphology? For that matter, how do we

prove that unconditional love, intuition, or happiness

exist? The inability to see the stars during the day

does not mean they don't exist. We are unable to see

water evaporating, yet this does not disprove the cycle

of evaporation and precipitation. One must view the

sciences of numerology, astrology and graphology from

an intuitive, unconventional perspective to begin to

understand their inherent validity. Yes, newspaper

horoscopes are like poetry--meant to be amusing, and

applying only a few numerological aspects towards

personality analysis or prediction is like expecting

to get in shape with one minute of exercise each week;

a more thorough approach is necessary for results.

Scott Petullo

http://www.mystictwins.com/

http://www.holisticmakeover.com/

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Stephen Petullo

http://www.holisticmakeover.com

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