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Numerology is the study of numbers and its relationship with the things around us. Numerology practitioners firmly believe that numbers represent universal value to us and how our lives are going to be; that, numbers correspond to certain life patterns that we, as humans, tend to follow.

In numerology, numbers are considered as symbols and these symbols are language yet to be understood. Numerology is developed and defined by Pythagoras, the father of western numerology. To date, Pythagorean numerology is still practiced by some although it is not quite popular nowadays as compared to what it was before. Although numerology is largely based on mathematical equations and was acknowledged by mathematicians in the early ages, numerology is no longer considered as part of mathematics but is deemed as pseudomathematics—often associated with cults and divination.

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Hypnotism is the act of hypnosis itself; the person inducing hypnosis is therefore called as a hypnotist. This person has the ability to alter consciousness either of someone else’s or his own self. Hypnosis is also used for therapeutic purposes when needed. Hypnotherapy is applied to alleviate pain or for treating long-standing addiction such as alcoholism, drug addiction and cigarette smoking.

When a person is in a hypnotic state, he or she is open to suggestions. It is when your mind enters an altered state of consciousness similar to going in a trance or zoning out. Within this state, your body is unbelievably relaxed and you are less critical of the things around you; the mind is now free of clutter and distractions making you able to focus on things you need to do. The problem with hypnosis is that if induced for longer periods of time or if wrongly facilitated by another person, it can affect the mind permanently leading to amnesia.

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Astrology by definition is the study of positions and movements of astronomical bodies in relation to how it affects all events on Earth; past, present and future. Astrologers believe that celestial bodies directly influence all natural occurrences we experience on Earth, either individually or collectively. Studies are made to help us predict future events that may affect how we conduct our daily living thus we come fully prepared for it.

Someone who practices the art of astrology is then called an astrologist or astrologer. He or she is consulted for forecasts, predictions, birth charts, compatibility and for better understanding of one’s self. An astrologist will derive his readings through time of events such as date and time of birth.

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The word talisman is derived from the Arabic word talism which means “to initiate into the mysteries”. Talismans are closely related to amulet which is derived from the Latin word amuletum or “an object that protects a person from trouble”. These words are so close– they are synonymous from each other.

Talismans are objects believed to repel bad vibes. It can also protect the person wearing amulets against diseases and evil. Talismans can be in forms of gems, stones, pendants, jewelries, statuettes, and trinkets but mostly, they are necklaces hung around the neck close to the core center of one’s body which in fact, many believe that this is where the powerful natural energy of the human body comes from.

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Mysticism comes from the Greek word “mystikos” meaning to conceal.  Mysticism is the pursuit of a higher level of devotion or meaning to the ordinary allegorical interpretations of religious practices.  Mysticism can be found not only in a lot of religions but also in psychic activities or paranormal activities.  “Mystikos” is the origin of the word mystery or mysterious.

The term mysticism is used to denote beliefs or practices which go beyond the mainstream by seeking inner esoteric means of the conventional.  Kabbalah for example is a mystic form of Judaism which seeks to amplify and seek the hidden meaning of the scriptures in the Torah.

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Your mind boggles on traditional things such as the legendary dream catcher which are handmade one a willow hoop, which is weaved like a beautiful spider web. Theses majestic symbols of unity among the various Indian Nations have been said to be hung above your bed uses a charm to protect sleeping children from nightmares. Only good dreams will imbue your mind as you sleep. Your pesky nightmares would stay in the web, vanishing with the light of day.

As your good dreams filter through this web of tranquility sliding down the exquisite feathers to sleeper to become the dreamer, your catcher is a guard against your nightmares. Legend has it that all your good dreams will pass through the center hole to the sleeping person, whilst the bad dreams are trapped in the net, where they perish at dawn. Are dream catchers your body guard against bad dreams? Or are they just a plot to put your mind at ease.

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Dream catchers are handmade objects of willow hoop and woven with net to form a web. It is decorated with feather and beads and it originated from Ojibwa Nation. It used to be a symbol of unity for Indian nations.

Original dream catchers are made from willow and sinew and they are not made to last for a long time, unlike the ones that are commercially made. It should hang above children’s bed to protect them from night terrors and nightmares. It is said that it should be hung directly above the sleeping person because the dream catcher catches bad dreams and allows only good dreams to go through then let it slide down the feathers to the sleeping person underneath. Overall, dream catchers are like filters of dream.

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The Tarot deck contains archetypal symbols that can be related to the analytical psychology of the Swiss psychologist, Carl Jung. The Tarot deck, especially the major arcana or trump cards, can be used effectively in therapy. The client, with the assistance of the therapist, conducts a reading or uses several cards to tell a story and then discusses possible meanings of the symbols in his or her own words. The therapist then relates the symbolic meanings given by the client to the client’s problem in much the same manner as in Jungian dream analysis.

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