A closer look
Numerology is deeply intertwined with astrology, assigning mystical significance to numbers based on the ancient Pythagorean belief that the universe is mathematically precise. Astrologers love to obsess over the degrees in a chart, claiming that a planet at twenty-nine degrees is in a highly critical, urgent state because it is about to change signs. It is a fantastic way to add a layer of pseudo-scientific mathematical rigor to a system that is otherwise based purely on vibes and ancient mythology. Telling someone they are experiencing an emotional crisis because their Venus is at an anaretic degree sounds so much more legitimate than just admitting they need to stop drinking iced coffee on an empty stomach and get a solid eight hours of sleep
