Using Kaabalah in real projects

Practical patterns for CLI tools, web apps, and bots.

Kaabalah is just computation.

So the main differences are runtime constraints.

Common patterns (any platform)

Normalize inputs

• Names: trim() + toUpperCase().

• Dates: be explicit about time zones.

Make results explainable

Show the final number.

Also show the steps.

That’s what makes people trust it.

Cache aggressively

Most outputs are deterministic.

Cache by input:

• Gematria: cache by name.

• Numerology: cache by birthDate and/or YYYY-MM-DD.

• Astrology: cache by date + lat + lon + houseSystem + timeZone.

Persist inputs, not just outputs

Persist raw inputs in your DB.

Recompute outputs on library upgrades.

CLI apps

Best when you want repeatable, scriptable readings.

Implementation pattern:

• Parse args → compute → print JSON.

• Support --pretty for human output.

• Return non-zero exit code on invalid inputs.

Example feature ideas:

• kaabalah gematria "DAVID"

• kaabalah life-path --date 1990-06-15

• kaabalah chart --date "1990-06-15 12:30" --tz America/New_York --lat ... --lon ...

Web apps

What can run fully in the browser?

• Numerology, gematria, tarot: yes.

• Astrology: needs Swiss Ephemeris WebAssembly.

SSR vs client

• SSR is great for deterministic content.

• Client is great for interactive UIs.

Practical pattern:

• Do astrology on the server.

• Ship only results to the client.

If you do astrology in the browser, follow:

• WebAssembly Integration

Time zone input strategy

Store:

• localDateTime (what user typed)

• timeZone (IANA like America/New_York)

Then compute with those.

Avoid guessing offsets.

Bots (Discord / Telegram / Slack)

Bots work best with short, structured outputs.

Practical pattern:

• Keep commands idempotent.

• Store user profile (name + birth date + location).

• Use buttons to reveal “details” (steps, meanings, etc.).

Good bot features:

• /life-path from saved birth date

• /gematria word: quick lookup

• /tarot draw:3 + meaning

Product design tips (new to esoterism)

You don’t need to teach tradition.

You need to teach your UI.

• Start with “number + label”.

• Add a one-line meaning.

• Add a “show steps” expand.

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