Numerology ​ — in which special significance is attached to figures, their combinations, and numerical totals — ​ has been a widespread practice in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Numeroloogia – milles omistatakse erilist tähendust numbritele, nende kombinatsioonidele ja arvulistele kogusummadele – on laialt levinud Aafrikas, Aasias ja Ameerikas.