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Show admitit. I'm a skeptic.So it goes without saying thatI find it difficult to accept concepts like numerology. How could theletters and numbers associated with my name and birthdate say anythingatall relevant about me? Imay be a toughsell, but | don’tlike to leave any stone unturned — especially one that mightactually help me in my personal life and career. So when [had the chanceto have a numerology profile doneI tookit, in part to prove that my skepticism was wellfounded. I'd almostforgotten about the profile when the envelope arrived several weeks later. | flopped on my bed andtore it open, ready to laugh out loud at the stranger they described. Thefirst paragraph made mesit up andtake notice. By the third page, the truth had hit home loud and clear. This was nostranger | was reading about. This was me! Still, it could have been a coincidence.So | convinceda friend to have hers done. Though we've been very close for over ten years, we're completely different. The perfecttest! Wereviewedherprofile together uponits arrival. It was nothing like mine. She was astounded as she recognized trait aftertrait. With new respect for numerology,| decided to find out more. After numerous phonecalls, | managed to track down Matthew Goodwin, a nationally recognized numerologist, and the expert responsible for my profile. | soon discovered that Goodwin rated among the top in his field. Author of the definitive Numerology: The Complete Guide, he had also appeared onradio andtelevision, and written a column on numerology for a Los Angeles newspaper. In the 16 years that he worked as a professional numerologist, Goodwin helped thousands to discover their strengths, weaknesses, deep inner needs and emotions. Howdoesit work? It all starts with your name and birthdate. They are the data base, from whicha numerologist is able to describe you sight unseen. “Numbervalues are assigned to the letters in your name, Goodwin explained to me. “By adding these — with the numbers in your birthdate — in a multitude of combinations, a numerologist establishes your key numbers. He then interprets the MEI What's in a Name? More Than You and I Ever Thought Possible By J. J, Leonard meaningof these key numbers, which results in a complete description of your personalcharacteristics.” When I finally caught up with Goodwin in person, | immediately asked him how he becameinvolved in numerology. After all, it’s not your regular nine-to-five occupation. It turnsoutthat he just stumbledintoit some 20 years ago. At the time, the MIT graduate was a partnerin an architecturalfirm, responsible for hiring new employees. He worked with an assistant whohabitually voiced her evaluation of prospective applicants each time she handed over a new resume. He found that her comments —whether good or bad— pegged the individuals he'd employed. “After a while | begantolisten before | hired, rather thanafter," he said with a grin. “Herinsights made big difference in finding the right people.” {ter two years, the assistant moved away. Before sheleft, though, Goodwin asked herto share the secretof her success. The answer (much to his surprise) was numerology. “The only way | could have ever believed in numerology was to see it work for two years and never know whatit was,” said Goodwin in retrospect:'I never would have believed it otherwise.” Goodwin's discoveryof this science of numbers may have been startling, but it was hardly new. Not by a long shot. Numerology dates back thousands ofyears. Its father was the famous Greek mathematician Pythagoras. During his time, however, numerology wasreserved for rulers, who often used it when makingcritical decisions. Today, anyone can profit from numerology. Take David Stone, for example. As a 30-year-old computer programmer, he neverreally liked his work.After receiving his numerology profile — which indicated an intense love for people and anaptitude for communication—he switched careers. Today, he's a satisfied, happy psychologist, who can't believe that he ever worked at a computer terminal. Jim and Lisa Casey were able to improve — and perhaps even save — their bumpy marriage with the aid of numerology. “From the very beginning, | was always trying to change Lisa," admits Jim. “I always thought that my way was best.” But instead of Lisa changing, fights and more fights resulted. Then they had their profiles done, and Jim gained new insight into what madehis wife tick, Thatled to new respect. “Forthefirst time | realized that she was not trying to be diffiewlt, she was just being herself," he says. Not surprisingly, their fights grew Jess frequent, and the marriage began to flourish. Goodwin's numerology profiles also helped Donna Thompson, a teacher whofor years devoted herself to everyone butherself. Eventually that neglect began to takeits toll—on her and her loved ones. Whenherprofile revealedthat she tended to allow herself to be treated like a doormat, she finally figured outthat she had to take better care of her own needs.It's taken somework,but she no longerignores herself...and no longer feels frustrated and resentful. Not surprisingly, both she and her family are a whole lot happier. Whether you use numerology to examineyourlife, take advantage of unexplored opportunities, confirm talents thatin your heart you know are there,or simply figure out where to go next, it can be a penetrating tool to help you better understand yourself. “Numerology gives you the whole picture,” explained Goodwin. “You see all the diverse parts of your personality and how they uniquely come together to make the person youare. Through this complete view you're able to make the most of your strengths in a way that wasn't possible before.” CS WHAT DO YOU ADD UPTO: This is your chanceto find out what numerology reveals about you. Though personal numerology consultations can cost $80 or more, Matthew Goodwin's expertise is now available to Parade readers forjust $9.00. To receive a comprehensive printed explanation of Goodwin's findings and conclusions for yourself, a friend or loved one, Simply PRINT: 1) Full name givenat birth 2) Full name commonly used today 3) Month, day & year ofbirth 4) Mailing address Send $9.00 plus $2.00 postage & handling for each profile to: Numerology Profile Dept. B32 One Comac Loop,Suite 14 Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 Offer expires 9/30/95 Money-back Guarantee |