If used judiciously, the manipulation of Hebrew letters can provide some surprising insights. The Great Beast himself, Aleister Crowley, cautioned his followers that they should not place too much dependence on these techniques, because they can become a trap that misleads and confuses the mind. But they can also give some "ah-ha" moments -- sudden realizations of heretofore unsuspected connections. If you understand Jung's principle of synchronicity, and if you have ever used the I-Ching, you will understand what I'm talking about here.