Gematria how to spell

gematria is an ancient system of assigning numerical values to letters and words. By adding up the numerical values of each letter in a word, you can produce a single, meaningful number. This system has captured the imagination of many and has been used throughout history by people in numerous cultures.

The word "Gematria" comes from the Greek root "geometria," which means "geometry" or "measurement." This root suggests that Geman traders used it to keep economic records during the Roman period. Gematria also has roots in Jewish mysticism, as Kabbalists used the system for mystical exploration. Many people have employed Gematria's numerical values over time for divination and numerology.

To use Gematria to spell words, you must first determine what numerical values to assign to each letter in the alphabet. The simplest and most common system assigns 1-9 (or sometimes 10) to each letter of the Hebrew alphabet based upon its order within that alphabet; this is called the Jewish numbering system (or alphanumeric). Other versions assign more complicated numeric meanings based upon various correlations with other systems such as astrology or tarot cards.

The process of gematria involves writing out a word or phrase on paper or using computer software such as WordPad or Excel and then calculating its value using whatever system you choose. Once you have this number, try to interpret it in context with other numbers around it — or use it freely as part of a divination ritual.