Most numerology books, especially from the last century, are either unbearably pompous or so basic that they tell the reader next-to-nothing.
     Here, at last, is a useful, accessible 21st century numerology system that encompasses psychology, quantum physics, gematria and reincarnation.
     It is no fortune-telling manual, but a genuine attempt to interpret individual numerology in order to identify positive and negative characteristics and use them as a key to management and healing.
     Author Michael Brill has worked as a numerologist for over two decades with schools, businesses and corporations, including two years with NASA. He is well known on radio and television throughout the Western world.
     Modern thinking has brought us to the stage of awareness that many of our illnesses, physical and psychological conditions, and vulnerabilities, are deep-seated and of an emotional nature. Even so, how does it happen?
     Mr. Brill uses his Cosmic Numerology to illustrate that very thing. He first outlines the theories behind Cosmic Numerology. A word to the wise is essential here. The reader needs to hold a belief in reincarnation, divine will, karma and associated concepts. There seems to be a studious avoidance of modern science and medicine in this book.
     According to Brill, the numbers 1 to 9 represent creative frequencies/energies. These frequencies form more or less of our basic behaviour patterns and resonate with other blueprints of matching frequencies. Everything in existence has an energy frequency and can be related in this instance with numbers and letters.
     Mr. Brill considers that the basic human ego emotion is abandonment, specifically separation from the divine source. Thus, all behaviour is a reaction to this. Depending on past life experiences, behaviours vary, as do our vulnerabilities and the lessons we need to master in this life.
     The numbers of our birth time and the letters of our name can be teased apart to find out what we need to do to achieve balance in our present lives. While all this sounds rather deterministic, we can change our patterns. Mr. Brill recommends a variety of holistic treatments to target known problem areas.
     In the following chapters the mechanics of numerology are explained. The usual numbers are assigned to letters. A timely note on name changes is included. There are positive and negative aspects of all numbers and combinations. The negatives are considered as ‘challenges’. Each number has a cluster of positive and negative aspects.
     For instance, number 3 has issues involving social interactions and acceptance of self and others. Positives include joy, wit, charm, creativity, intelligence, and humour. The negatives include mood swings, lack of forgiveness, introversion, vanity, inferiority, sarcasm, jealousy, and bad temper.
     Once you know your numbers you can begin to practice the positive aspects and see the differences it makes. It is not always easy. Your challenge numbers include the Achievement number, Life Challenge numbers, and karmic lessons. Do not be intimidated, for Chapter Four contains the way to identify the solutions to your personal challenges.
     With all these numbers under your belt, you will now be ready to have a look at over 200 physical and mental health conditions that Mr. Brill lists alphabetically. He analyses their letters/numbers and outlines the emotional and behavioural conditions that characterise them.
     You will see how they fit with your own numbers or simply look up a common condition to identify the cause of a certain behaviour or emotion, and what to do about it. Entries range from Abscesses to Yeast infections. Just about everything you can think of is in between. Here is the entry for Indigestion (62/8):
     “Indigestion manifests after either expressed anger or suppressed frustration (8), which can lead to sensitivity and communication issues (2) in interpersonal communications (2) within close relationships (6).”
These entries take up over half of the book. Most of the entries are along the above lines, using the numbers of the various letters to decode the issues. My own thankfully infrequent experiences of indigestion reveal themselves the result of overeating or eating too late at night – but that is another story…
     Mr. Brill concludes by explaining that illness or “dis-ease” (rather than disease) manifests when the individual chooses the path of self-protection. This self-protection is from the fear of abandonment or being alone. It affects all people. We choose to separate from our true selves. We can just as readily choose reunion with our spiritual self and live free from the fear of abandonment that causes disharmony.
     Constant observation of your own ego desires and emotions reveals where your challenges are. There is certainly much work to be done, but this book gives you some tools for the journey.
     This book is for the individual who may experience frustration, fear, physical pain, emotional pain, mental pain and mental illness. If you have never been able to put your finger on the reasons behind some of your conditions, the Cosmic Numerology system might just be what you are looking for. It has the capacity to go deep inside your being and personality. 
     The book also has an excellent bibliography of numerology books at all levels and other resource books of related interest.