Can the study of numbers - such as the figures in a birth date - influence events and give an idea of the character of friend and foe alike? This brand-new illustrated Collins Gem explores the world of numerology and its possible effects.Numerology is believed to be one of the oldest forms of occult law - with origins being traced back to Babylonia. Many people have held theories about the occult significance of numbers. Numerology used to be practised as a form of general divination and today is mainly concerned with character analysis and potential.This Collins Gem will help you:Understand the concept of primary and secondary numbersUsing numbers to help assess the personality of individualsCreate birth and name numbersAnalyse and interpret the significance of numbers