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 ciphers. Then, add these numbers together. Thus, to use the name “Anna Smith” as an example:

As the surname, “Smith,” has no bearing according to present calculations, it is promptly excluded. In the given name, “Anna,” the “A” counts 1; each of the “Ns,” count 5, and the final “A” also counts 1. this gives: but as 12 is too high a number to come within the scope of any one of the three vibrations, the two figures must be added:

and we have the figure 3, which is the NAME NUMBER of “Anna.”

The NAME NUMBER, as will be shown later, exerts a most powerful influence in shaping the life of every individual, but the character of the influence exerted, or the nature of the vibrations, depends largely upon the degree of harmony which may exist between the