Housing numerology, then, finds links between certain numbers associated with a house and its personality-or, as numerology expert and Mind, Body, Home author Tisha Morris likes to put it, “all around energy.” “I’ve found numerology to be one of the most powerful indicators of the energy of a home and thus how it will affect its occupants,” says Morris.

Rooted in ancient Greek culture, specifically the teachings of mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras, numerology suggests that there’s a mystical connection between numbers and coinciding events or, more specifically, places. But if you ask any numerologist, the numbers attached to your house can reveal more about your domicile’s innate personality than any home decor interventions. When it comes to creating a harmonious living space, there is nothing some people won’t do for peace of mind, whether that entails rearranging furniture for a feng shui–approved domain, or bringing in a spirit medium to cast out guests who have overstayed their welcome.