Have you ever caught yourself staring at the clock at 11:11 a.m.? Or perhaps you've always wondered why you keep running into people who were born on the same day of the month? Or why does your lucky number appear in the strangest of places? The numbers that make up numerology are part of a strong, sacred system that dates back thousands of years. Life Path Numbers and Destiny Numbers, as well as other basic numerology principles, can be simply computed using that system.

The teachings of numerology can provide insight into personality, future events, and even life's bigger purpose, just as your astrology birth chart provides strong metaphysical information — the planets and zodiac signs are tied to specific traits —

Allure spoke with the AstroTwins' Ophi Edut on the connection between astrology and numerology. "In addition to astrology, numerology is a fantastic companion. It adds nuance to the sign and helps to clarify it "According to Ophi, numerology helps you better understand yourself by exposing not only how you express yourself, but also where your innate energy is expended. Consider the following example: "The age of your soul is revealed through numerology. If you're a Leo with an 8 Life Path, you're well aware that your Leo personality is filtered more within than externally." Numerology is also useful for deciphering repeated digits. "With numerology, you may infer details from certain pieces of information, such as a home address," Ophi explains. "After a while, you start to notice patterns everywhere."

For thousands of years, people have noticed numerical repetition and synchronicity. Chaldean numerology is based on Babylonian customs, while Kabbalistic Jewish mysticism investigates recurrent digits in the Old Testament. Many occultists believe that the appearance of 11:11 is linked to the tetragrammaton, God of Israel's unpronounceable four-letter name.

The most widely used numerology today is based on the teachings of Pythagoras, an ancient Greek philosopher. Pythagoras was a talented mathematician, but he was more interested in qualitative solutions than quantitative ones. He established a system that matched letters to integers because he believed the physical world was made up of the energy vibrations of numbers. This was a study of numerical interconnection, which is the concept that everything is aligned by non-physical forces that are best expressed by numbers.

Math may be frightening. Many people are afraid of numerology because, after one too many perplexing quizzes in elementary school, calculating numerals isn't everyone's idea of a "fun time." But I have some good news for you: you don't have to be a math whiz to enjoy the mystique of numerology. All you need is a pen, paper, and some basic mathematics to begin unraveling the mystical qualities of numbers (or the nearest calculator).