Numerology 101: What Is It & How Does It Work?
Do you ever wonder why you repeatedly meet individuals who are born on a specific date? Or perhaps, you’ve noticed you always stare at a clock at precisely 9:00? Then the answers to your “coincidences” can be found within the mysterious power of digits. What we’re really talking about here is the mystical study of numbers, numerology.
According to the teachings of numerology, specific numbers contain attributes, themes, and traits, which can provide vital insights into our natural personality, future events or even deliver a greater purpose in life. It’s a magnificent tool to develop a better understanding of reoccurring digits, and today we’re going to teach you the complete 101 of numerology. But, before we get into this, let’s talk about what numerology is.
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What is numerology
Numerology (also commonly referred to as the “universal language of numbers”) has been implemented for centuries. It promotes that you can receive different life meanings from certain symbols, letters, core numbers, and number combinations. Through employing numerology, you’re able to find subconscious patterns and spiritual significance of our world, discover a new meaning of life or predict a future.
But how do you discover the numbers used in numerology? This is a question many beginners ask when studying this topic. Numbers are an integral part of our lives; they’re everywhere, every day. The numbers you use in numerology can be extracted from letters from names, home addresses, and number plates. But also from birthdays, frequent occurrences, and time. Wherever you find recognizable patterns continuously in letters or numbers, you can perform numerology, and it’ll explain to you the reasons for these circumstances.
Now you understand a brief overview of numerology, let’s start talking about how it works.
How does numerology work?
As mentioned above, numerology states that specific numbers in our day-to-day lives are linked to particular themes, traits, and deeper meanings. It works by considering our universe’s faith and breaking it down into manageable numbers, which are referred to as angel numbers.
However, within the study of numerology, you must become knowledgeable on two essential elements to make the analysis successful: path and destiny numbers. Some numerologists use one or the other. However, it’s proven that combining both of these numbers gives a much more accurate reading.
That being said, how can we find both of these essential pieces of information to ensure our numerological analysis is accurate and correct? Let’s find that out below:
How to calculate your life path number
The most straightforward way to start working with numerology is by evaluating your birthdate. To make this process much more manageable, you must understand that numerology is about finding the root number. To accomplish this, you’ll want to break down significant numbers into single digits. However, you must remember that this excludes the numbers 11, 22, and 33, as these are “master numbers” (which we explain below).
An astrological sun sign is very similar to a life path number. This is because they both reveal an individual’s greater purpose, as it exposes their ambitions, talents, strengths, and weaknesses. Including this, it’ll also showcase why you’ve experienced events in your lifetime, your current situation, and what the future has in store for you.
The above can help you understand why the life path number is a significant element of the analysis. Now, you’ve developed knowledge of this, let’s break down the calculation.
For example, let’s say you were born on February the 16th, 1999. As mentioned above, we need to find the root number of this. Therefore, let’s start breaking them down into single digits.
- The month February is the 2nd month of the year; therefore, this equals 2
- The date, 16, needs to be broken down into a root number. We do this by the following equation 1 + 6 = 7
- The year, 1999, again needs to be broken down. Therefore, 1 + 9 + 9 + 9 = 28, and again 2 + 8 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1
Now you have the information above, we add our root numbers which equals 10. Because this isn’t a root number, we add the digits again, 1 + 0 = 1. With this data, we can suggest that people born on February the 16th, 1999 have a life path number of 1.
Master numbers explained
Above we mentioned master numbers, and it’s something you’ll want to become familiar with. Numerology requires root numbers (aka single digits). However, master numbers shouldn’t be broken down because these are much more intensified digits. Master numbers like 11, 22, and 33 suggest an extremely high level of learning, success, and achievement. Although this sounds magnificent, it means they’re more likely in a demanding and stressful environment.
Converting letters to find your destiny number
Great, you’re now knowledgeable on master and life path numbers, this will make the understanding of destiny numbers much more straightforward. People commonly refer to letters as the complete opposite of digits. However, you can extract numbers out of letters by Pythagoras’s theories. Below showcases which letters hold what numerical digit:
The above table shows what letter represents a specific numerical value. These principles never change, and it’s how numerologists can find your destiny number. However, the same root number rules still follow.
To make this easier to understand, let’s find the destiny number of the name Bob Smith.
B(2) + O(6) + B(2) = 10. 1 + 0 = 1
S(1) + M(4) + I(9) + T (2) + H(8) = 24. 2 + 4 = 6
From this analysis, we can say that the destiny number of the name Bob Smith is 7. Notably, this only works with full names. If you have a first, second, and last name, you’ll want to work out the root number for each, add them together, and break them down.
The meaning behind 1 to 9 angel numbers
Now you can calculate both your life path and destiny angel numbers, I’m sure you’re eager to understand what they mean. After all, that’s the primary purpose of this entire study. To gain an insight into what numbers 1 to 9 suggest, I recommend you see the below:
Number 1 (10/1, 19/1)
One is a unique number as it symbolizes a revolutionary spirit, independence, and leadership attributes. Including this, the number one can show bossy or boastfulness, which could overshadow their insecurities.
People with this number are essential within our everyday society, but they must remember that even though leadership has friends, it could also become a very lonely place. Even the most successful and ambitious number one needs support from their family, friends, and companions.
Number 2 (11/2, 20/2)
Within the world of numerology, number two entails characteristics of harmony, sensitivity, and balance. The vibrations that are presented with this number mimic the role of a mediator, which brings distant relationships together through various practices like kindness, compassion, and empathy. Individuals that are linked to this number tend to express intuition and psychic-like capabilities, meaning they can easily see a change in energy within others.
However, someone with the number two can be sensitive and feel under-appreciated. Because of this, they need to acknowledge that seeking validation could negatively affect their energy. Therefore, number twos need to realize that perfectness already exists in their energy and will continue in the foreseeable.
Number 3 (12/3, 21/3)
The main trait that number three has is communication. Whoever entails the number three is exceptionally gifted at sharing ground-breaking concepts through various art forms, is highly passionate, holds inspiring attributes, and motivates surrounding energies to come together and perform tasks.
Although the above sounds excellent, number three can become dissatisfied or moody. Because they develop pioneering concepts, they continuously get misunderstood for being different. After continuous rejection, number three could never discover its actual capabilities. This usually makes them escapists, requiring them to migrate to mindfulness to “recharge” their feelings or thoughts.
Number 4 (13/4, 22/4, 31/4)
With those that have number four, you’re the closest energy to earth and nature. Because of this, a number four always looks for longevity in the physical world and feels inclined to promote solid infrastructure for the future. They’re reasonable, hardworking, and practical, making them magnificent workers and colleagues. They can quickly develop systems that support stable growth with their energy while remaining a “people’s person”.
Although there’s a lot of greatness involved with a number 4, this can quickly crumble. They can become highly stubborn, which can cause a lot of drama within their life. Ideally, they want to avoid this, loosen up, and think for everyone that’s involved.
Number 5 (14/5, 23/5, 32/5)
If you or an individual possesses the number five, then you have many characteristics of freedom. They’re progressive, adventurous, and free-thinking, which can result in spontaneous moments of bravery. Five is commonly represented as impulsive and playful in astrology and the Sagittarius energy, further confirming this number’s energy.
On the bad side of number five, they can quickly become restless and impatient due to their attributes. Because they’re continuously looking for a new discovery, engaging with daily responsibilities or professional and relationship commitments is highly challenging. To reduce this energy from occurring, they must develop an understanding that discovery can become apparent, even within their own backyard.
Number 6 (15/6, 24/6, 33/6)
The number six represents a truly remarkable natural healer who’s supportive, empathic, and commonly nurtures loved ones. They can quickly solve issues present in both the physical and emotional realms with their caring energies. Effortlessly, they can make sense of reasoning between emotions and help people in appreciative ways.
Unfortunately, number sixes supportive energy can be overwhelming, and they need to understand that not everything needs to be parented. Not being in control of your supportive, empathetic, and nurtured characteristics can result in them being controlling in a relationship.
Number 7 (16/7, 25/7, 34/7)
Those that obtain a number seven have immense investigative and analytical skills that are highly useful. Typically, number sevens are Virgo or Scorpio’s because they are driven by their own thoughts and detail-oriented. They’re quick-witted, can become remarkably inventive, and have a keen eye on becoming better than yesterday.
Because number 7 holders are perfectionists, it could present a whole host of problems. They must remember that precise execution doesn’t necessarily result in success. Therefore, they must be optimistic about their daily activities, even if they’re not planned in the way they thought.
Number 8 (17/8, 26/8, 35/8)
Having a number eight represents a strong connection between financial success and material wealth. People with this angel number are goal-oriented, ambitious, and can effortlessly enter leadership roles with very little guidance. They also consider the bigger picture and think on a much broader spectrum than any other energy.
However, due to their qualities, they can quickly become workaholics. As the saying goes, “with great power comes great responsibility”, resulting in demanding levels of stress and negative thoughts. Those that acquire this number must realize that materialistic goods aren’t the key to happiness.
Number 9 (18/9, 27/9, 36/9)
Lastly, the final single digit within numerology, number nine. An individual that has this number aren’t strangers to day-to-day ups and downs. They acquire high levels of consciousness and tend to obtain more vital spiritual awareness than others. Because of their traits, they’re not afraid to transform into something new and establish themselves within other sectors of life.
Because of the demanding emotions they experience throughout their lives, they can tend to anchor themselves and ignore improvements. As a result of this, they must learn how to balance out their life and ensure happiness the entire time.
