numerology

(noun)

The study of the purported mystical relationship between numbers and the character or action of physical objects and living things.

Related Terms

Examples of numerology in the following topics:

  • Architecture and Urban Planning under the Ming Dynasty

    • Chinese urban planning and architecture under the Ming Dynasty are based on fengshui geomancy and numerology, as seen in the Forbidden City.
    • The basic well-field diagram is overlaid with the luoshu, a magic square divided into 9 sub-squares and linked with Chinese numerology.
    • Numerology heavily influenced Imperial architecture, as seen in the use of nine in much of construction (nine being the greatest single digit number).
    • The use of numerology.
    • Describe how fengshui and numerology influenced the architecture and urban planning of the Ming Dynasty, as seen in the capital of Beijing