Numerology - An Introduction to the Fascinating Science of Numbers and Personality

What Is Numerology?Excitement, Progressive, Creative.
Numerology is the study of the symbolism ofA person with this number displays considerable
numbers. It is used to determine a person'sversatility -- the ability to do almost anything they
personality, strengths and talents, obstacles to beattempt with superior skill. This innate capacity
overcome, inner needs, emotional reactions andallows them a boundless freedom most people
ways of dealing with others.can only dream about. One of the major lessons
A Little Historyof this number is to learn to use this freedom
The roots of numerology can be traced backconstructively. Since these individuals have so
some 10,000 years or more to Egypt andmany talents and so many opportunities for the
Babylonia. Pythagoras, who developed many ofuse of those talents, they probably have to learn
the basic theorems that form the foundation ofto focus their energies on a limited number of
modern mathematics (including the right triangleventures rather than attempt to take advantage
theorem taught in math classes today) is creditedof all the possibilities.
with formally organizing the field about 26006: Balance, Responsibility, Love; Supportive,
years ago in ancient Greece. At the turn of theComforting, Serving, Helping.
twentieth century, an American woman, L. DowPeople with this number demonstrate an innate
Balliet, and several of her contemporariesability to comfort, help and serve others less able
published a few books and started the modernthan themselves. They devote much of their
phase of numerology. The field grew slowlyeffort to other people. One of the major lessons
through several decades. Now, in the last half ofof this number is to learn the special satisfactions
the century, increased research and publishingthat come from the responsibilities one accepts.
along with a marked resurgence of interest inSince others will quickly recognize the caring ways
numerology is taking place.of those with this number and turn to them for
How Numerology Worksthe help they can provide, they are apt to
Everything in the universe vibrates at its owncommit themselves to far more than their fair
particular frequency. By finding the vibration rateshare. Although their sense of responsibility is one
of any object, you can establish the qualities andof their important strengths, they may have to
energies associated with it. By applying thelearn that they don't have to be responsible for
principles of numerology -- and using only theeverything or everybody.
name and birth date as the basic data -- you can7: Analysis, Understanding, Introspective; Search
determine the major frequencies of differentfor Truth, Spiritual Understanding.
people. A numerological analysis of the calculatedIndividuals with this number have a fine analytical
frequencies provides significant information onmind and are capable of much in the way of
these people's personalities and character.learning. They usually have the potential to
The Basic Numerology Calculationunderstand fundamental truths as well as the
In the basic mathematical operation used incapacity to search for ultimate meanings. They
numerology, the numbers are reduced by simplemay involve themselves in complex technical,
addition. The number 15, for instance, is reducedscientific or philosophical studies. One of your
by adding 1 + 5 to get 6. Similarly, the numbermajor lessons of this number is to use one's
1974 can be reduced by adding 1 + 9 + 7 + 4 toabilities to learn the peace of mind which can only
get 21. The 21 can be further reduced by addingcome from knowing oneself and accepting and
2 + 1 to get 3.expressing one's deepest feelings.
In numerology, all numbers are reduced to the8: Material Satisfaction, Accomplishment; Desire
single digits 1 through 9 except the special masterfor Success, Power, Recognition.
numbers 11 and 22. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 andThis number brings strong business ability. As a
22 represent the major vibration rates associatedperson with this number develops their executive
with people's characteristics.and administrative talents, they may want to run
Letters in individuals' names are converted totheir own business or, at the least, play a
numbers and then added together. Thesesignificant role in some commercial venture. One
numbers, in turn, are also reduced. The letter A,of the major lessons of this number is to learn
for instance, is 1; the letter B is 2; the letter C isthe satisfactions of the material world and the
3, and so forth. The following table shows thepower which comes with its mastery. Those with
numbers assigned to all 26 letters in the Englishthis number may have to learn that the
alphabet.attainment of wealth or power is not an end in
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9itself, but only a means to an end. The goal, quite
=================simply, is the happiness and satisfaction which can
A B C D E F G H Ibe achieved along with the material freedom.
J K L M N O P Q R9: Selflessness, Humanitarianism; Giving Without
S T U V W X Y ZThought of Return, Compassionate.
By applying simple mathematical formulas to thePeople with this number have an innate love of
numbers representing a person's name and birththeir fellow man. They usually enjoy people as
date, a numerologist can derive four major coreindividuals and, at the same time, have a marked
elements and some twenty or thirty modifiers. Aconcern for humanity in general. They may
symbolic evaluation of these elements andinvolve themselves in philanthropic or humanitarian
modifiers provides a remarkably complete andactivities. One of the major lessons of this
accurate character analysis. (About half thenumber is to learn to give of oneself as selflessly
information in the analysis, incidentally, comesas possible, without thought of reward or return.
from the birth date and half from the name.)As one can well imagine, this is a difficult lesson to
The Symbolism Of Numbersput into practice. Much of a person's effort may
The symbolic analysis of the single digits andbe spent in learning to balance their personal
master numbers is the essence of a numerologicalneeds and ambitions, however large or small,
character analysis. Since so many numbers areagainst their inborn desire to contribute to those in
present and modify each other, the analysis is, asneed.
you might expect, a considerably complex11: Illumination, Nervous Tension; Spiritual Channel
operation. When you understand the basicand Teacher.
symbolism of the numbers outlined below, though,When those with this number use their spiritual
you'll have a useful grasp which should make itawareness, they can intuitively perceive a great
easier for you to interpret the various parts of adeal about the non-material world -- and religious,
numerology reading.psychic or metaphysical forces. They have the
1: Independence, Individuality, Attainment;potential to act as a channel for these
Leadership, Pioneering, Administrating.awareness's. They must learn to develop their
This number brings strong leadership potential. Asability to tune into these spiritual areas and then
a person with this number develops this ability,transmit their unique knowledge and increased
they may be able to assume a significant positionperception of the deepest truths to others. This
in the business or political world. One of the majormay prove to be one of the more important
lessons of this number is to learn the benefits oflessons that they learn.
being independent. A person with this number22: Master Builder, Latent Power, Nervous
must first learn to stand comfortably on theirTension; Spiritual Understanding of Material World,
own two feet without leaning on other people.High Ideals.
After that, they can advance themselves byWhen those with this number use their spiritual
using their ability for organizing, leading andawareness, they are likely to intuitively perceive a
managing. Some people spend much of their livesgreat deal about the non-material world -- and
on the first part of the lesson. Others learn thatreligious, psychic or metaphysical forces. They
part quickly and devote most of their lives tohave the potential to apply these unique
important leadership roles.philosophical perceptions to the accomplishment of
2: Cooperation, Closeness, Sensitivity; Balance andpractical, down-to-earth undertakings. They may
Harmony, Supportive.be able to develop or manage sizable ventures,
People with this number have an innate sensitivityparticularly ventures with significant humanitarian
and an extreme awareness of their own andends. Learning to use their non-material
others' feelings. Because they are so touched byunderstandings for the benefit of the material
the subtleties of everyone's emotions, they canworld may prove to be one of the more
understand a great deal from a word, a gestureimportant lessons in their life.
or even an unspoken thought. One of the majorThe two most important parts of a numerology
lessons of this number is to learn to balance thatreading are the Life Path and Expression which
sensitivity so it contributes to one's well-beingare described below. Using the above number
instead of tripping oneself up. Rather thandescriptions, you can get a basic idea of what
becoming hurt or resentful because of theiryour numbers mean.
unusual sensitivity, one must learn to use theirLife Path
responsiveness for their own and others' benefit.The Life Path is the most important number in a
Although their sensitivity may feel like anumerology reading. If you could only use one
weakness, particularly in their younger years, it is,number to describe a person, that number would,
without question, one of their important strengths.undoubtedly, be the Life Path.
3: Expressing Self, Joy of Living; Enthusiasm,The Life Path describes the major lessons to be
Optimism, Creativity, Sociability.learned in a person's life. These lessons often
Individuals with this number have a special gift, thedetermine the central focus of the life. The Life
potential to experience great delight in thePath also clarifies the environment which is most
pleasures of life. They sometimes affirm thisconducive to learning the lessons involved and
delight with exhilarating enthusiasm, sometimesdescribes, as well, some of the major
savor it with intense but quiet pleasure. One ofcharacteristics likely to be present in the
their major lessons of this number is to learn toindividual's makeup. Most people have little trouble
fully appreciate and express this wonderful joy inrelating to their Life Path. Some people, though,
living. Those with this number enjoy people andfor their own reasons, have little interest in
spend considerable time socializing, either withpursuing that particular direction.
many friends in varied activities or in theThe Life Path is derived by calculating the sum of
company of a few intimates engaged in quietthe month, day and year of birth, and reducing to
diversions. They're also apt to enjoy using theira single digit or master number.
considerable creative ability.Expression
4: System and Order, Service, Sense ofThe Expression is another important number. It
Limitation; Managing, Working Hard, Practical,describes a person's potential talents -- the natural
Down-to-Earth.abilities as well as the related character traits. For
Those with this number have the potential tomost of us, these talents and skills are there at
work long, hard and patiently. If there's a jobbirth, although they are usually further developed
requiring a good deal of time, much difficult workas an individual grows and matures. Very often --
and careful attention to detail, they can probablybut not always -- these particular abilities are of
do it well. One of the major lessons of thisprimary importance in a person's work and career.
number is to learn the advantage of using systemFrequently, the talents described by the
and order. A person with this number mayExpression form the central feature of an
choose a line of work in which their systematicindividual's career.
approach can be developed. They're likely to beThe Expression is derived by calculating the sum
good at establishing new routines and maintainingof the number values of all the letters in the
existing ones. They will also experience limitationsname -- for example, the letters in the full name
and restrictions at times in their life. Rather thenappearing on the birth certificate, and reducing to
struggle against these, it is necessary to learn toa single digit or master number.
live with them, to accept them and make aThough this article is intended to cover the basics
meaningful life, not in spite of the limitations, butof numerology, there are many good books
because of the limitations.available if you would like to pursue this fascinating
5: Constructive Use of Freedom; Variety,subject in more depth.