posted March 29, 2006 01:08 PM
Greetings...Thanks Dean! 
I use BOTH. When I began to study Numerology, the most common books were using the Pythagorean System, so that it what I used first. And given the context I had to work with at the time, it suited the purpose at hand, which was to better know myself and others.
When Linda wrote about the Chaldean System, I thought that it was also very accurate. As I say, it seems to be very good on an Esoteric level.
Being an Astrologer, I can see the value and application of BOTH Systems, and would never recommend that one choose ONLY one without experiencing them both.
The Pythagorean System uses different methods of calculating the numbers than the system that Linda and Cheiro taught in their books. (Linda's was pretty much a revamped version of Cheiro's... but that is another story.)
For example: the Pythagorean System will use the Whole Date of birth (month, day and year) to calculate what they call the Path of Destiny Number. The Chaldean System uses the DAY you were born to determine your Key Number of Birth.
As an astrologer, I see an application that I use that I haven't run across in any of the books I've studied.. or maybe only 1 or 2, but they never really explored the matter in any great depth. I plan to do this in my book that is currently in the works.
I wouldn't be so quick to choose only ONE System as the best, as my experience have shown me that they both offer valuable insight. Remember, as the Nazarene has told us: "In my Father's House there are many mansions...". There is more than one Road to Truth...
TRY them both. See what works in your practice. Compare the Numerological results to your Nativity. Repeat this exploration with the charts and numbers of MANY, MANY people, and then make a well educated decision as to what works for you. You may discover, as I have, that they both are valid and useful.
I say, why shut yourself off from another Source of information? It's all a tool. Learn to use the tools with knowledge and reverence, and they will serve you well.
Bright Blessings...
A 
P.S. Yes the Planetary numbers as given by Linda does work for BOTH systems. The only addition that I would make is that 11 vibrates to the planet Neptune, 22 vibrates to the planet Uranus and 33 vibrates to Pluto, in addition to the 0.
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Numero Uno and LGgigi! 
