Arithmancy Guidelines

[Allegra Thornton]

Welcome to Arithmancy Class!

Arithmancy is a branch of magic that deals with the magical properties of numbers. Since the time of the Ancient Greeks, people have used Arithmancy to analyze their strengths and weaknesses, overcome obstacles, and predict the future. We won't be trying to interpret fuzzy images or giving meaning to random shapes and squiggles at the bottom of a teacup, but rather, we will be dealing with precise mathematical calculations that go back thousands of years.

[Allegra Thornton]

Rules

• Follow directions.
• Be on time.
• Dress properly in the school uniform.
• Have the proper supplies in working order: parchment, quill, ink, and your Arithmancy book
• Treat your teacher and classmates with respect.
  
• Clean up after yourselves.

Consequences

• Arriving late will cost you 10 points.
• Coming to class with out the proper supplies will cost you 15 points.
• Showing disrespect to your classmates or teacher will cost you between 5 and 100 points.
• Class participation can earn you points.

RP Guidelines

• You will not be counted late unless you state you are
• Attendance is measured by making at least three, class-related posts. Chit-chat before class starts does not count towards attendance.
• OOC posts break the flow of the RP. I will not ban them, but if I find that you are using them excessively or improperly, I will dock points.
• You are in this class to learn. While you might have read ahead, you do not have all the answers.
• If you have any questions, please PM me.

[Allegra Thornton]

Beginning Arithmancy
Introduction and finding your Character Number
Using your Character Number in day to day living
Heart & Social Numbers
Meanings of the numbers


Intermediate Arithmancy (No third years permitted)
Review
History of Arithmancy
The Chaldean System
Comparison of the two systems


Advanced Arithmancy (NEWT level: Sixth and seventh years only)
Content will be based on the needs of students.
Focus will be what is on NEWT exams

[Allegra Thornton]

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What the Numbers Mean

1 This is the number of the individual, the solitary unit. Ones are independent, focused, and determined. They set a goal and stick to it. They are leaders and inventors. Ones find it difficult to work with others and don't like to take orders. They can be self-centered, egotistical, and domineering. They are often loners.


2 Two represents interaction, two-way communication, cooperation, and balance. Twos are imaginative, creative, and sweet natured. Peace, harmony, commitment, loyalty, and fairness are characteristic. But two also introduces the idea of conflict, opposing forces, and the contrasting sides of things: night and day, good and evil. Twos can be withdrawn, moody, self-conscious and indecisive.


3 Three represents the idea of completeness or wholeness, as in the threesomes past-present-future and mind-body-spirit. Three indicates talent, energy, an artistic nature, humor, and social ease. Threes are often lucky, easygoing, and highly successful, but they can also be unfocused, easily offended, and superficial.


4 Like a table that rests solidly on four legs, four indicates stability and firmness. Fours enjoy hard work. They are practical, reliable and down to earth; they prefer logic and reason to flights of fancy. They are good at organization and getting things done. Like the cycle of the four seasons, they are also predictable. They can be stubborn, suspicious, overly practical and prone to angry outbursts. The conflicts possible in "two" are doubled in four.


5 Five is the number of instability and imbalance, indicating change and uncertainty. Fives are drawn to many things at once but commit to none. They are adventurous, energetic and willing to take risks. They enjoy travel and meeting new people but may not stay in one place very long. Fives can be conceited, irresponsible, quick-tempered and impatient.


6 Six represents harmony, friendship, and family life. Sixes are loyal, reliable, and loving. They adapt easily. They do well in teaching and the arts, but are often unsuccessful in business. They are sometimes prone to gossip and complacency.


7 Perceptive, understanding, and bright, sevens enjoy hard work and challenges. They are often serious, scholarly, and interested in all things mysterious. Originality and imagination are more important than money and material possessions. Sevens can also be pessimistic, sarcastic, and insecure.


8 Eight indicates the possibility of great success in business, finance, and politics. Eights are practical, ambitious, committed, and hard working. They can also be jealous, greedy, domineering, and power-hungry. Eight is said to be the most unpredictable of numbers and can indicate the pinnacle of success or the depths of failure; the potential to go either way is present from the beginning.


9 Represents completion and achievement to the fullest degree (as it is the complete number, three, expressed three times). Nines dedicate themselves to service, often as teachers, scientists, and humanitarians. Strongly determined, they work tirelessly and are an inspiration to others. However, they can also be arrogant and conceited when things don't go their way.