Numbers: Their Occult Power and Mystic Virtues - Hardcover

""Numbers: Their Occult Power and Mystic Virtues"" is a book written by W. Wynn Westcott that explores the esoteric significance of numbers. The author delves into the mystical properties of numbers and how they have been used throughout history in divination, magic, and spirituality. Westcott draws on various religious and philosophical traditions, including Kabbalah, Pythagoreanism, and Hinduism, to provide a comprehensive analysis of the symbolism and hidden meanings behind numbers. The book covers topics such as numerology, gematria, and the significance of specific numbers such as the number seven and the number twelve. It also includes practical exercises and rituals for readers to explore the power of numbers in their own lives. Overall, ""Numbers: Their Occult Power and Mystic Virtues"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the mystical and spiritual aspects of numbers.Contents: Pythagoras, His Tenets and His Followers; Pythagorean Views on Numbers; Kabalistic View on Numbers; Properties of the Numbers According to the Bible, the Talmuds, the Pythagoreans, the Romans, Chaldeans, Egyptians, Hindoos, Medi�����val Magicians, Hermetic Students and the Rosicrucians: Monad, Dyad, Triad, Three and a Half, Tetrad, Pentad, Hexad, Heptad, Ogdoad, Ennead, Decad, Eleven, Twelve, Thirteen; Some Hindoo Uses of Numbers; Other Higher Numbers; Numbers of the Apocalypse.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.