Numerology
Pythagorean, Chaldean or Lo-Shu?
By Prachi Prabhu · 20 September 2026
Numerology is not a single method. The Pythagorean system assigns numbers to letters in sequence and is widely used today.
The Chaldean system is older and uses a different set of letter values, with its own emphasis on the sound of a name.
The Lo-Shu Grid, rooted in Chinese tradition, arranges the digits of a birth date in a three-by-three grid. Each lens offers something different, which is why a consultation may draw on more than one.