What kinds of numeric values are used in gematria calculations?

gematria is an ancient system of assigning numerical values to letters and words to identify their hidden meaning. It originated in the Middle East, but it has since been adopted by many cultures and religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Gematria calculations are used to identify correspondences between events in the physical world and concepts within religious or mystical teachings.

In gematria calculations, each letter of the alphabet has an assigned numerical value which corresponds with its position in the alphabet. For example, in both Hebrew and Arabic alphabets A is usually assigned a value of one, while B is two and C is three and so on until the end of the alphabet where Z is usually assigned a value of 26 or whatever number is the last character in that particular language. As such, each letter can be associated with a specific numeric value. In some cases these values may change when combined with other letters or used in words to form compounds with more powerful meanings.

In addition to using basic numeric values for each letter of the alphabet, gematria calculations also take into account symbols or pictograms that have been attached to each letter as part of its spiritual meaning. These symbols may include natural elements (e.g., water for aleph) or colors (e.g., blue for mem). Each symbol also carries a specific numeric value, which can be added onto the basic letter value when performing a gematria calculation.

Similarly, gematria calculations make use of other types of numeric values associated with complex metaphysical concepts like angelic hierarchies and astrology charts. These systems often use numerology-based formulas to assign numerical values to various angelic beings or celestial constellations that are thought to have spiritual significance according to certain religious traditions.