THE NAME, JOHN The Nomenology Project. THE HIDDEN TRUTH OF YOUR NAME: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO FIRST NAMES AND WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT THE REAL YOU. New York: The Ballentine Publishing Group, Seth Godin Productions, 1999. A Kabbalistic Synopsis On the surface John seems to be a regular guy-a good guy, friendly and helpful, but not particularly outstanding in any way. Where many people might argue against such a label, John is more than THE NAME, JOHN happy to be regarded as supremely normal. He can see the value of being a supportive husband or loving dad. He also sees the value of being a hard worker who is also loyal to his company. Those who know John well may see something of his hidden depths. He tends to have quite unusual taste, evident from the way he furnishes his house and even the books that he buys. John often has an interest in the bizarre, and is almost definitely a fan of believe-it-or-not-type publications-although he prefers his coworkers be unaware of this interest. The Runic Interpretation John is a loving soul. He always has time for someone who just needs to talk. John has the Nauthiz rune for constraint and Hagalaz rune for disruptions. Unfortunately, the combination brings limitations and disappointments. Fortunately, John has the Othila rune of separation. He learns to be independent early in life, and he learns to think for himself. When troubles come, John realizes that a positive attitude is the best antidote. He keeps his mind filled with hope and dreams-and it works!! The Jera rune for harvest lets us know that John reaps rewards for his perseverance. ELEMENTS: Fire, water, earth/fire, earth The Numerological Interpretation John (NV=11, CV=5, VV=6, FL=1) John's name instills in him an intuitive capacity to look behind surface appearances into the true value of things. He is thus possessed of a special kind of vision, one that allows him a deep understanding of human nature and the world in which he lives. John seeks to be of service to others. It is important to him that other people in his life be happy, and he does whatever he can in order to bring a sense of joy into his relationships. John's romantic side is quite prominent, and he is very open to a number of adventures in this respect. John is a man who likes to be on the move. DERIVATION: English, from the Hebrew name, Johanan, meaning, "God is gracious." Found in the New Testament as the name of John the Baptist. The name of many saints and popes, and also a common royal name. Has been one of the most common male names in all English-speaking countries. PRINCIPAL COLORS: Cream, the full range of greens GEMSTONES AND PRECIOUS METALS: Jade, pearls, cat's-eye BOTANICALS: Cabbage, rapeseed, willow ash UNIQUE SPELLINGS: Gian, Johnn, Jon, Jonn RELATED TO: Evan, Giovanni, Hans, Ian, Ivan, Jack, Jan, Jock, Johannes, Johnathan, Johnnie, Johnny, Johnson, Jonathan, Juan, Sean, Shawn, Yan, Zane "I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the old ones." John Cage (Composer)