Divination & The Harry Potter Series

Season 13 of Every Day Tarot is all about divination, and today’s episode is about the magic of numerology—or, as it’s called at Hogwarts, Arithmancy. 

Numbers aren’t just numbers in the wizarding world; they're magic. But numerology goes far beyond lucky or unlucky numbers! From Voldemort’s obsession with the number seven to Hermione’s absolute love for Arithmancy, it’s an ancient system that sees numbers as carriers of energy, meaning, and destiny.

What we explore in this episode:

• The history of numerology and its roots in divination

• Why numbers are seen as energetic, symbolic, and deeply influential

• How arithmancy appears in the Harry Potter books (and why Hermione loves it)

• The cultural obsession  ...