gematria charts are charts that are used in the practice of gematria, which is a form of Jewish numerology. The charts are composed of two columns, one holding the numerical value of a Hebrew letter and the other containing a corresponding word or phrase. Gematria is based on the understanding that each letter in Hebrew can have a numerical equivalent and so words, sentences, or phrases can be broken down into numbers for analysis.
Historically, gematria was used to find hidden meanings from scripture and develop interpretations from those revelations. It was also believed that if an individual's name could be reduced to a number and was a known kabbalistic number it could provide insight into their character and destiny.
Today gematria charts are recovered by scholars as part of Jewish mystical studies, but they have also found their way into mainstream culture as well, with people using them for various purposes such as numerology and divination. They are often used during birthday celebrations to determine the person's kabbalistic code - an ancient ritual derived from Jewish Kabbalah which assigns each letter in the alphabet a numeric value - which will help them understand who they are and possibly their destiny.
While many skeptics dismiss gematria as superstition and sorcery there is no denying its popularity among many practitioners of Kabbalah who see it as an important tool for learning more about oneself and one's relationship to spirituality. By breaking down words into numbers they believe it is possible to uncover hidden secrets within them that could provide guidance on life choices or even help interpret dreams.
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