Hey there, fellow explorers.. and brainiacs! 🌟 I’ve built a Gematria Calculator that I’m super excited to share with you. It’s hosted at jasonbra1n/gematria-calculator and embedded below as an iframe. Let’s dive into what Gematria is, how to use this tool, and a mind-blowing discovery I made with “Wayne Gretzky”! 🏒

What’s Gematria? 🤔

Gematria is an ancient numerology system that assigns numerical values to letters, words, or phrases. Originating from Hebrew and Greek traditions, it’s now a trending topic online, with tons of sites decoding names and phrases for hidden meanings. Think of it as a secret code decoder for words! 🔍 Whether it’s for fun, curiosity, or uncovering patterns, Gematria is everywhere these days.

I wanted my own spin on it — a free, open-source script I could embed on my pages and share with you all to tweak and improve. No gatekeeping here! 🙌

How to Use the Gematria Calculator 🛠️

Here’s the magic tool in action:

  1. Enter Your Word(s) ✍️
    Type a word or phrase (e.g., your name, a team, or something quirky) into the text box. Spaces get ignored, so “Wayne Gretzky” becomes “WayneGretzky” behind the scenes.

  2. Select Gematria Systems ⚙️
    Click the “Select Gematria Systems” button to open a menu. You’ll see a grid of cyphers—everything from Ordinal to Keypad. Pick as many as you like!
    • Quick Tip: Use “Select Base” for the classics (Ordinal, Reverse, Reduction, Reverse-Reduction) or “Select All” to go wild. 🌈
  3. Cyphers Galore 🔤
    Each system (or cypher) assigns numbers to letters differently:
    • Ordinal: A=1, B=2, …, Z=26
    • Reduction: Reduces to 1-9 per letter
    • Reverse: Z=1, Y=2, …, A=26
    • Sumerian: Multiplies by 6 (A=6, B=12, …)
    • Primes: Uses prime numbers (A=2, B=3, C=5, …)
    • And tons more—26 systems total! Experiment to see what fits your vibe.

  4. Display Reduced Values? ✅
    Check the “Display Reduced Values” box in the overlay to see each result boiled down to a single digit (e.g., 153 → 1+5+3 = 9). It’s like numerology’s final twist!

  5. Hit Save & Calculate 🚀
    Close the overlay with “Save & Calculate,” and boom—your results appear in neat boxes below. Each box shows the system name, total value, and (if checked) the reduced value.

The “Wayne Gretzky” Kicker! 🏒✨

Here’s where it gets wild. I typed “Wayne Gretzky” into my calculator with all cyphers selected and the “Display Reduced Values” option on. Guess what? Almost every cypher reduced to 9! 😱 His jersey number with the Edmonton Oilers was famously 99, and he originally wanted 9 (for Gordie Howe) but settled on 99 with the Greyhounds. Coincidence? I think not! Here’s a taste:

  • Standard: 441 → 4+4+1 = 9
  • Sumerian: 738 → 7+3+8 = 18 → 1+8 = 9
  • Primes: 297 → 2+9+7 = 18 → 1+8 = 9

Try it yourself above—select all systems, type “Wayne Gretzky,” and watch the nines pile up! 🖩 It’s like the universe winking at us.

Why I Made This 🌍

Gematria’s blowing up online, but I wanted a tool I could control, embed anywhere (like this blog!), and share freely. It’s MIT-licensed on GitHub, so fork it, tweak it, make it yours! Whether you’re decoding names, exploring patterns, or just having fun, this script’s for you. Let’s build something cool together! 💻

Drop a comment below with your favorite word to decode, or star the repo at jasonbra1n/Gematria-Calculator if you dig it. Happy calculating! 🎉