What are the different systems of gematria?

gematria is an ancient form of numerology that assigns numbers to letters in an alphabet. It is used in various forms for centuries as a means of discovery and exploration in religion, philosophy, mathematics, magick and more. Gematria is essentially an energetic language that gives meaning to numbers and letters along with names, words and phrases. Although gematria has been used by many different cultures over the centuries, some of the most recognized systems come from the Middle East including Kabbalah (or Hebraic), Arabic, Persian, and Chaldean.

Kabbalah Gematria: In its purest form, Kabbalistic gematria assigns numerical values to each letter in Hebrew. This form of gematria is utilized to gain deeper insights into the spiritual mysteries hidden within the Torah (Jewish sacred text). It derives from medieval rabbinical practices where words or terms were analyzed by assigning numerical value from 1 - 400 according to their placement or order within the alphabet.

Arabic Gematria: Similar to Kabbalistic gematria, Arabic gematria assigns numbers 1 – 9 to each letter within the Arabic alphabet in a cyclical pattern. Each numbered letter embodies qualities associated with concentration or partaking in divine properties that connect humanity with God's Creation – often known as "The Light" in Islamic teachings. The term "Gematriya" is derived from Greek root word "geometry" which redefined itself as a code breaker among early Greeks.

Persian Gematria: Also known as "Farsi" or "Avestan" gemmatia this system assigns numbers 1 - 8 to each letter in the ancient Persian languages of Farsi & Avestan - much like Hebrew and Arabicgematry but on a smaller scale (What Is Gematra). This method is said to be used by secret societies such as the Sufi's & Druze for soul signature identification during initiation ceremonies. It was practiced by Zoroastrians who were looking for hidden messages within their holy books – such as religious prophecies and mystical interpretations not found surface layers of text they study daily.