This study aimed to investigate the validity of numerology, specifically focusing on the association between attitude numbers and individuals' behaviors toward certain actions or people. An online survey was conducted, to assess the perceived accuracy of the attitude numbers. To minimize bias, participants were asked questions to evaluate the accuracy of the attitude numbers rather than providing an analysis of their personality traits. The results revealed inconsistencies in the perceived association between attitude numbers and corresponding personality traits, suggesting that these claims are not supported by empirical evidence. These findings contribute to the growing body of literature questioning the scientific basis of numerology, highlighting its classification as a pseudoscience.
Methodology:
Participants were recruited through an online survey platform and guided on how to calculate their attitude numbers.
Each participant was directed to a different page based on his attitude number to begin evaluating the consistency between the assigned attitude number and their personal traits.
To minimize bias, participants were not provided with a detailed analysis of their personality traits based on their attitude numbers. Instead, they were asked to evaluate the consistency between the assigned attitude number and their own characteristics as follows:
The 1 Attitude:
"This is someone who doesn't like to ask for help. They are completely self-motivated. They usually have issues with their self- esteem: they just don't think they're good enough. That's why they need praise from others. If you believe in them, then there's nothing they can't achieve; if you don't, they rebel." (AstroNumero, 2023).
Questions asked to evaluate these characteristics:
1) Do you tend to avoid asking for help from others?
2) Do you find that you need praise from others to boost your confidence?
3) On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate your self-esteem.
4) On a scale of 1 to 5, how much would you describe yourself as highly self-motivated.
The 2 Attitude:
"They are very good observers. They're also drawn to anything regarding psychic ability, and often may experience déjà vu. It is not uncommon for them to have a dream that comes true. They are in touch with their intuition and the metaphysical side of life. They do have compassion for people and are fascinated with people's stories. They are seldom bored." (AstroNumero, 2023).
Questions asked to evaluate these characteristics:
1) Would you say you have compassion for people and are fascinated with their stories?
2) Have you ever had a dream that later came true or seemed to predict a future event?
3) On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate your ability to notice details in your surroundings.
4) On a scale of 1 to 10, how frequently do you experience boredom.
The 3 Attitude:
"They have a sense of humor and are charismatic. The Peter Pan Syndrome, they don't necessarily grow up. But when they're in a good mood, It's a big smile, bright eyes, and great conversation. If they're in a bad mood, you don't get to be happy around them. They have that effect on people." (AstroNumero, 2023).
Questions asked to evaluate these characteristics:
1) Do you believe that your mood has a significant impact on the moods of those around you?
2) Would you describe yourself as having a sense of humor and being charismatic?
3) on a scale of 1 to 5, how much attention do you pay to the emotional atmosphere you create.
The 4 Attitude:
"They can be very quiet; you don't know what they're thinking. They're keeping track of all that's happening. You might find them surrounded by nature, or doing any form of repair, or construction. The 4 Attitude teaches all of us. They become an expert at their skill and teach us how to do it. They definitely will play devil's advocate: they make you see all sides. That's their Attitude Number." (AstroNumero, 2023).
Questions asked to evaluate these characteristics:
1) Are you generally a quiet and observant person, keeping your thoughts to yourself?
2) Do you strive to become an expert at a particular skill or craft?
3) On a scale of 1 to 5, how important is it for you to stay informed and aware of events.
4) On a scale of 1 to 5, how important is it for you to share your expertise and teach others.
The 5 Attitude:
"The 5 Attitude is playful and fun. Here are examples of some clients. One of them sent me her picture sitting on an elephant in Sri Lanka. Another for her 40th birthday went down a raft in the Grand Canyon and on her 50"1 birthday was at the top of the Eiffel Tower. See how they need to go and look at this world? They can't wait to go and experience other parts of the planet, and if they get stuck in a situation, it's too dramatic and they wind up playing the martyr. So better a 5 get out there. It's all about adventure and excitement. They love to flirt and they're usually the life of the party." (AstroNumero, 2023).
Questions asked to evaluate these characteristics:
1) How important is traveling and seeking adventure to you?
2) How often do you perceive situations as more dramatic than they might be?
3) Would you describe yourself as playful and fun-loving?
4) Do you enjoy flirting and consider yourself someone who likes to engage socially?
The 6 Attitude:
"Male or female, they are taking care of everybody else. So if you have a child with a 6 attitude. They act as it they are your mother or father, they're the ones in charge; they don't want you telling them what to do or how to be. They feel useful only when things are out of control and they are fixing it. If it's peaceful, they don't know what to do with them selves. They definitely take care of other people and they're usually great with children or running a business. When a 6 walks in a room, we are drawn to them like a moth to the flame." (AstroNumero, 2023).
Questions asked to evaluate these characteristics:
1) Do you often find yourself in the role of a nurturer, taking care of others?
2) Do you feel a natural inclination to be in charge or take charge of situations?
3) On a scale of 1 to 5, how much do you value your independence and autonomy.
4) On a scale of 1 to 5, how often do you find that others naturally turn to you for support.
The 7 Attitude:
"You don't get to know what they're thinking or feeling. They keep to themselves and are introspective. They must continue studying the quest of why they are here: The 7 Attitude asks the big questions. They will reveal themselves slowly as they go. They can shut down and make you feel they are not remotely interested in what you are saying, but the joke is on you because they are the ultimate observers. They don't miss anything." (AstroNumero, 2023).
Questions asked to evaluate these characteristics:
1) Do you find yourself frequently contemplating the bigger questions of life and your purpose?
2) Would you consider yourself an ultimate observer, someone who doesn't miss anything happening around them?
3) On a scale of 1 to 5, how important is the quest for understanding the meaning of life to you.
4) On a scale of 1 to 5, how much attention do you pay to your surroundings and the people in your life.
The 8 Attitude:
"They are reading Investor's magazine or brainstorming on how to make some money, and establish financial security. If they have family, then they want to be a good provider. The flipside of the 8 Attitude is that money can seem completely unattainable. Money will slip right through their fingers. The 8 Attitude has no problem telling you what they really think. They can be a little too blunt, so it is best to keep their sense of humor and focus on the positive things in life!" (AstroNumero, 2023).
Questions asked to evaluate these characteristics:
1) Do you often find yourself reading about investments or brainstorming ideas to make money and establish financial security?
2) Do you have a problem telling others what you really think?
3) On a scale of 1 to 5, how often do you consciously consider the impact of your words on others.
4) On a scale of 1 to 5, how important is maintaining a positive outlook to you.
The 9 Attitude:
"The 9 is the leader. At work they'll not just do their job but everyone else's. That's the Attitude Number 9: show me what to do, I'll do it. When it's over, they're exhausted and drained, but rarely allow them selves to tell the people responsible. They need to establish boundaries so that they will not feel depleted by the people in their life. The Attitude Number 9 may have old family pain that haunts them, and the 9 must work through these emotions in order to be happy today." (AstroNumero, 2023).
Questions asked to evaluate these characteristics:
1) Do you often find yourself not only doing your job but also taking on tasks for others?
2) Do you find it challenging to establish boundaries with people in your life, leading to potential depletion of your energy?
3) On a scale of 1 to 5, how committed are you to addressing and resolving past emotional challenges.
4) On a scale of 1 to 5, how much do you think past family experiences affect your present happiness.
Limitations of this study included the reliance on self-report measures, the potential for sampling bias in the online survey, and the possibility of participants providing socially desirable responses. Nonetheless, this study aimed to provide an objective assessment of the validity of numerology by focusing on the association between attitude numbers and personality traits.
After discussing our technique in collecting responses, choosing questions selectively to test the hypothesis, do you think there any leading or biased questions that may have influenced your responses?