Our Soul Essence, the intention and higher purpose of our lives. The soul is the guardian of our spiritual being, our link with Universal consciousness.
Our Life Path, which represents the primary lesson we have chosen to work with in this lifetime.
Our Mind, where attention becomes focused and our concepts and beliefs are formed.
Our Power, the culmination of these energies embodied and expressed dynamically.
Our Personality, which expresses our beliefs, talents, visions, and desires.
Numerology Calculations
The general perception of individuals, who have not been subjected to the discipline of numerology, is that numerology calculations are very involved and require a high aptitude for math. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, numerology calculations are quite simple to perform; however, explanation of numerology calculations can become slightly more complicated. Like any special skill, numerology requires know-how and practice in order to acquire competence.The purpose of this article is to provide the knowledge required to perform the fundamental numerology calculations and not to provide a comprehensive explanation of the numerological numbers. The calculations and examples are based on a system developed by the Greek mathematician Pythagoras of Samos and called Pythagorean Numerology. His system has progressed to become the basis of modern numerology as we understand it today.
Numerology calculations are divided into two broad categories: numerology birth date and numerological name. Pythagoras believed that each letter of the name had an associated number with a particular cosmic vibration, and these numbers along with the numbers in the birth date, provided perspective about secret talents, a person’s personality, and allowed them to make intelligent life decisions.
For our examples we will use the following fictitious information:
Name: Janet Arlene Fisher
Birth Date: July 16, 1972
We'll start with the numerology calculations connected with birth date, and look at the 2 most well-known - Life Path Number and Day of Birth Number.
Life Path Number:
The Life Path Number is the most straightforward of all numerology calculations; however, it is frequently deemed the most important numerological number. It is an outside influence number and can help in Identifying concealed talents & competencies, identify personality, attract available opportunities, and show display course in life.
The Life Path Number is calculated by adding the numbers in your birth date together until you reach a single digit. The only exemptions are numerology number 11 and numerological number 22, which are very forceful numbers called Master Numbers. In this particular example Janet’s Life Path Number is calculated as follows:
July 16, 1972 = 0+7+1+6+1+9+7+2 = 33 3+3 = 6
Janet’s Life Path Number is 6
Day of Birth Number:
This number shows your birth given qualities. It can be considered your identifier as you maneuver through life. Although regarded as the least compelling of the 4 core numerological numbers, it can often disclose a very unique ability that you may otherwise not know you retain. Again, a singular number, its numerology calculation is just simply the sum of your birth day. In the example, Susan’s Day of Birth Number is calculated as follows:
1+6 = 7 Janet’s Day of Birth Number is 7
Destiny Number:
Sometimes referred to as your Expression number, the Destiny Number can be characterized as your “Reason in Life”. It presents a road map from the outset of your life to the end. It advises you when to exercise caution and when to be cognizant of opportunities. It is a very intimate number and provides a sense of “You”, from a deep personal level.
The numerology calculation of the Destiny Number is based on assigning a specific number to each letter of your whole birth name. The following chart demonstrates the numbers from 1 – 9 assigned to each letter of the alphabet.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A B C D E F G H I
J K L M N O P Q R
S T U V W X Y Z
In this example, the numerology calculations of Susan’s name would be as follows:
JANET ARLENE FISHER
1+1+5+5+2=14 1+9+3+5+5+5=28 1+3+3+5+5=17
1+4=5 2+8=10 1+0=1 1+7=8
5+1+8 =14 1+4 =5 Susan’s Destiny Number is 5
Heart’s Desire Number:
Also referred to as Motivation, Ambition, and Soul Urge Number, shows what is sought after in life, and what is preferred in life. The Heart’s desire Number shows your deepest most inner motives. This number is somewhat quiet; however, when you learn to listen to and recognize it, you can launch your self to overwhelming levels of success.
The numerology calculation is the same as the Destiny Number, however, it only uses the vowels A, E, I, O, U. Some numerologists include the letter Y.
Vowels: A E A E E I E 1+5+1+5+5+9+5=31 3+1=4
Janet's’s Heart’s Desire Number is 4
There you have it. The numerology calculations for the 4 principal numerological numbers. Keep in mind that looking an individual number can be beneficial; however, the power of numerology comes with looking at a total numerology chart and seeing how the numbers associate, and how they can be embodied into your life.
Just get started. Perform the numerology calculations on your own name and birth date. Do some research and determine what the numbers mean. Once you develop a basic awareness of numerology, develop it like any specialized skill and use it to modify and improve your life beyond anything you ever envisioned.
