Numerology is the study of the symbolism of numbers. It is used to determine one's personality, strengths, talents, obstacles, inner needs, emotional reactions and ways of dealing with others. Numerology can be a penetrating tool that helps people understand themselves and loved ones better. It presents the whole picture, revealing all the diverse parts of one's personality and how they come together to create the person they are. Numerology seems to have found its beginnings with Pythagoras.