Julia Seton

Born in 1862, Julia Seton was an American physician, lecturer, and author who later became a notable voice in the New Thought movement. After medical training and work as a doctor, she shifted toward public speaking and writing that connected healing, personal development, and spiritual philosophy.

She is especially remembered for popularizing the study of names and numbers for a broad audience, helping shape what many readers now recognize as modern numerology. Her books and lectures mixed practical advice with metaphysical ideas, and she became associated with the Church and School of the New Civilization.

Seton wrote across several genres, including inspirational talks, self-improvement works, and fiction with spiritual themes. She died in 1950, and her books remain of interest to readers exploring the overlap between early self-help writing, alternative spirituality, and New Thought history.