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2 How Do I Calculate My Numbers?
The Consonants (Personality Number)
The Vowels (Soul Number)
The Complete Name (Integrated Self)
.
The Date of Birth (Life
Path-Life Number)
.
What About Jr. (Junior) and
Other Additions?....................................................
Working with Foreign Names . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Date of Birth (Your
Number)
.
Perhaps the first question that comes to mind when someone is introduced
to numerology is how does it work? The next question is usually what are my
numbers? There are four primary numbers that numerologists use when doing the
basic natal chart.
The most common starting point for numerological interpretation starts
by taking the full name at birth and breaking it down into three divisions.
Along with the persons name, the date of birth is given initial consideration.
These four combinations of numbers form the matrix of the primary numerology
chart.
Every author of numerology has his/her own terminology and procedure for
interpreting the meaning of the name. All of them work with the vowels
separately, the consonants separately, and the two combined. Different authors
use different terminologies once they have separated the letters into these
three groupings. Sometimes new students become confused by these differences in
terminology.
Because of my
background in psychology and as a therapist, I chose to introduce an entirely
new nomenclature to the interpretation of numbers. For the interpretation of
the name I use the personality number
(consonants), the soul number (vowels)
and the number of the integrated self
(total name).
The Consonants (Personality Number)
When the term
"personality" is mentioned in this volume, I am referring to the
little self which each of us uses for manifesting in this life sojourn. The
personality is composed from the synthesis of activity expressed through the
vehicles of the lower self: physical, etheric, astral (emotional), and mental (intellectual)
bodies.
The personality number is a focal point
through which you express yourself in the daily world of events. The
personality number indicates the primary lessons the individual is focusing
upon during this life. It is the exterior part of your behavior most readily
seen in the exchanges of everyday life. It gives insight into our potential,
shortcomings, strengths and abilities. It does not attempt to describe the
entire personality. Rather, it indicates the primary lessons and attributes of
self you have chosen to concentrate upon in this lifetime. The personality
number is similar to the rising sign in astrology. It reveals how you function
socially and reveals much about your exterior behavior.
The personality number is derived from the totaling of numbers from
consonants in the full name at birth. Each of those separate numbers is present
and influences the total. In a sense it is similar to your astrology chart;
your sun sign may be one sign while the moon sign is different. Each one is
quite important when interpreting the chart. However, all the energies of the
solar system (planetary and zodiacal) are present. The energy flows through
focal points, such as sun sign, moon sign, or the planets according to their
placement and angle of relationship.
In numerology many numbers are present, and each one should be
considered. However, to start with we study the focal points of concentrated
vibrational intensity. Numbers are static symbols of the angles and degrees of
consciousness, and act similar to switching stations of energy by directing and
transferring different rays of subtle energies throughout all creation. They
could be seen at times as an analogy to the on and off variables that operate
within the computer processor.
(Authors Note) When exploring personality traits it is important
to note that our personality is made up of who we are and how we relate to the
world in which we
live. Once you have
become familiarized with the workings of numerology it is easy
to see that there are
many similarities between the personality number and the life
number.
When it seems to
be the right moment for you, you might want to take a look.
For example, if
your personality number is five, you might want to take a peek
at the five life
number some time to get a different perspective about a similar set of
circumstances.
The Vowels (Soul Number)
The soul is the ongoing inner part of
our being which holds the memory of all of our life journeys. That may include
upon other planets and dimensions as well as here on earth. The soul seeks
further evolution through the vehicles of the personality by entering into the
physical body. It strives for balance and completion of earth experience, so
that it may evolve into yet other dimensions or planetary systems of evolution.
The soul is neither the higher self nor the spark of our divinity. The soul is
the accumulation of experience and is learning the lessons of evolution just as
the personality is learning is learning from this life time.
The soul number
reveals the particular vibration the soul stresses through the personality in
this lifetime. It is the energy pattern that the soul (in conjunction with
Higher Self) foresees as most appropriate for accomplishing the determined
growth lessons during this lifetime. The soul possesses knowledge of all the
vibrations, yet focuses its fund of wisdom to accelerate this vibrational
pattern for the benefit of its progression.
The soul is not the higher self or divine
spark. It is the accumulation of experience through numerous personalities over
eons of evolution. The soul is also learning and adding to the pool of
experience. The soul number gives a clue as to the primary lessons and energies
it has chosen to accomplish. It tells us what is going on inside the deeper
dimensions of the individual. For most of us at this time in evolution the soul
purpose is not seen clearly because it is distorted passing through the ego and
dysfunctions of the human personality. As we go about cleansing and
transforming the personality, the soul energy becomes more pure and refined.
The Complete Name (Integrated Self)
The number of the integrated self indicates
what personal growth the individual aspires to attain during this
lifetime. Few people throughout history
have reached their full growth potential for enlightened living. Enlightenment
is a manifestation of the individualized expression of higher Self. This
results when the soul and personally function together in full harmony. The influence
of the integrated self number remains largely dormant until a high degree of
integration is reached. Its expression projects outward through the personality
in distorted fashion until the individual has attained an enhanced level of
cleansing leading to the integration of personality and soul. Until an
individual reaches a relatively healthy integration, the behavior pattern of
this number would be more similar to that of the personality number.
When interpreting a chart, always remember
there is much more than just reading different sections of the book for each
numerical description. The full chart should be intuitively linked after an
examination of the parts. Then you can look at the parts again with a better
grasp and appreciation of all therein. In working with this chapter
particularly, remember that the soul number comes through the personality. The
integrated self qualities also are manifesting through the personality and
soul. Thus, it can be distorted by ego and negative personality traits.
As human beings we all have certain
problems, neurosis, blocks, and dysfunctional patterns. Most people who are
attracted into the self-awareness movement are working consciously to recognize
and release negative dysfunctional behavior. As the personality becomes
relatively clear and healthy, the soul can manifest through it more cleanly.
Then the individual reaches toward a state of integration and consistent
well-being.
The Date of Birth (Life Path-Life Number)
The
date of birth (month, day, and year) provides one of the four most significant
calculations while interpreting the natal chart. From this number you can
determine the life number. The life number yields insight into the reoccurring
lessons the individual will attract into his/her life experience. This number
provides insight as to how that person will likely react to the circumstances
life offers.
The life number provides a clue as to what
fate has in store. It reveals to us the particular lessons that will most
likely be repeated until they are learned and integrated into the soul memory.
Proper utilization of numerological information can provide guidelines and help
the individual adjust more easily to the lessons of life.
If you take conscious responsibility for
your potential, you can better understand yourself and considerably accelerate
the learning curve of life. With understanding comes the foundation upon which
effective actions are based. Right action releases us from the wheel of karma
and rebirth, furthering the evolution of soul. We can continue our journey onto
higher spirals and planes of existence.
It is my personal belief that the date of
birth is determined by the soul (and higher self) of the incoming child. Every
mother has the experience of knowing that when the child is ready, birth
occurs. It seems only proper that the soul does the choosing because the life
number indicates the type of opportunities, challenges, and destiny that life
experience will bring to assist experiential evolution. It is not necessary for
the reader to accept this belief in order to appreciate the meaning of numbers.
Whatever the process of selection, it is the birth date that does give
definition to the life pattern. How to calculate your
own numbers will be answered at this time.
(Authors Note) When exploring
personality traits it is important to note
that our personality is made up of who we are
and how we relate to the world
in which we live.
Once you have become familiarized with the workings of
numerology it is
easy to see that there are many similarities between the
personality
number and the life number.
When
it seems to be the right moment for you, you might want to take a
look. For
example, if your life number is five, you might want to take a
peek at the five
personality number sometime to get a different perspective about a similar set
of circumstances.
The procedure for deriving each of the numerical values of the name
starts with knowing which number corresponds to each letter of the name. Below
is a reference list of these correspondences.
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
To start, write down your full name at
birth (first, middle [one or more], and last). If there is a Jr., or the 3rd
or the 4th, you will find clarification for their interpretation
later in this chapter.
The usual rule of thumb is to use the name on the birth certificate.
There can be some exceptions. If a
mistake was made on the birth certificate and corrected immediately, I usually
go with the corrected name. In cases of adoption, if there was a name
established prior to the adopted name, I usually go with the original name.
The name at birth is similar to the natal
chart in astrology. It is in effect your entire life. As you later change names (for marriage,
career, nicknames, stage names, etc.) these can be given consideration for the
vibrational change they represent. These changes become like an overlay which
stimulates a new vibration that enables you to see your real name from a different
perspective. However, the natal influence remains as an underlying foundation
of your consciousness. You will find a much more thorough explanation about
name changes in chapter 6.
Once you have the name written, you
place the appropriate number under each letter using the above chart as a
guideline. You then add across the line getting a total number for the full
name. This is called the pure number. Once you have a total, it is reduced to a
single digit by simple addition. This number is called the number of the
Integrated Self (for further clarification read further into this chapter)
Next, on another line, place a number under
the vowels only (A, E, I, O, U and Y). Then add across and get a total for the
vowels of the full name. The total is the pure number. Now reduce it to a
single digit by simple addition. This is the Soul Number. (Authors Note) There is debate among some numerologists regarding
the use of Y as a vowel or consonant. I struggled with the issue for some time
in my early practice. After having interpreted tens of thousands of charts and
exchanging consultation with other intuitive professional practitioners, I have
come to the conclusion that the Y is always considered a vowel.
Finally, on another line, place the numbers
under each of the consonants only. The number of the consonants is your
Personality Number. Then you add them across until you get a total. The total
is the pure number. Reduce it to a single digit by simple addition.
Below is an example chart to help give you
assistance:
G
E O R G E W A L K E R B U S H
7
5 6 9
7 5 5 1 3
2 5 9 2
3 1
8=7+5+6+9+7+5+5+1+3+2+5+9+2+3+1+8=78=7+8 =15= 6 IS
5 6
5 1 5 3
=5+6+5+1+5+3 =25=2+5 = 7
S
7 9
7 5 3
2 9 2
1 8=7+9+7+5+3+2+9+2+1+8 =53=5+3 = 8
P
Here is another example with master
numbers:
R
O B E R T S T O R E
9 6 2 5
9 2
1 2 6 9 5
=9+6+2+5+9+2+1+2+6+9+5 =56=5 + 6 = 11 = 11(2) IS
6
5 6 5
=6+5+6+5
= 22 = 22(4) S
9 2
9 2 1
2 9 =9+2+9+2+1+2+9 =34=3 + 4 = 7 = 7 P
The general rule of thumb when adding is not
to reduce master numbers.
In the above name some practitioners might
indicate Robert Stores IS number 2 (11) because it is not the pure number. The
pure number is 56, which is then reduced and becomes an 11. I have labeled it
as an 11 (2) because it is now an 11 before it is reduced to a 2.
For the soul number we have 22(4) which
indicates it is first of all a pure 22 and yet it is a 4. We say this is a
22(4), or a 2(11). When a number is in
parenthesis ( ) it can also denote a potential master number in the system that
some numerologists use.
In my practice I sometimes do not reduce the number 10 and consider
similar to a master number. You may find me doing that somewhere is this volume.
Here is a little helpful hint to the
beginner. Make a quick examination to be sure that the sum of the vowels
and the sum of the consonants add up to the total of the whole name. It is just a quick check to catch possible
errors in your addition.
What
About Jr. (Junior) and Other Additions?
There has been a long time question
in numerology about what to do with Junior and other additions. Those who
practiced numerology for years have questioned, discussed and debated this
dilemma. There seemed to be no clear answer and or consensual agreement.
Finally someone said, Why dont we just ignore it? In essence, that is what
happened.
The general rule of thumb for interpretation is to start with the full
name at birth: that is, the full name on the birth certificate. Junior is part
of the name and should be included. Then the question arises how do you
calculate its numerical value? That is why many numerologists choose to ignore
it, because they dont know what to do with it? Do you put Jr. as some
numerologists have done? Then you would give the J a 1 value and the r a 9
value in the chart construction. What many beginners and novice numerologists
fail to understand is that numerology comes from the sound of the name. In this
case the name is junior, not J. r. For that reason I fully acknowledge the name
in chart interpretation. Robert Jones Jr. would be written Robert Jones Junior.
There is some debate that additions like the 3rd, the 4th
etc. are a title rather than a name and are not to be considered. Some novice
practitioners who wanted to include these would put a 3 for the third or a 4
for the fourth. The general rule of interpretation says that you include the
full name on the birth certificate. I was a federal investigator in my earlier
years and worked with hundreds of birth certificates. I never saw one that had
a box for the name and another box for any title. A birth certificate asks for
the name of the child. A name would be listed as John Doe 3rd, Boy
Blue 4th. Many novice practitioners do not realize that numerology
is based upon the sound of the name, which would be written out as John Doe The
Third, or Boy Blue The Fourth with the appropriate letters placed under these
names accordingly.
Working
With Foreign Names
Upon occasion, the student of numerology may be requested to construct a
chart for someone born in another country where the name was in the native
language. This can create some perplexities for the aspiring numerologist,
considering texts written in our country deal with only the English alphabet.
To construct a natal chart in the native language set up the chart in
the native alphabet using the numbering system one to nine. The first letter or
character will be given a value of one, the next two, and so on, through the
number nine. When you come to the tenth letter you will go back to number one
just as calculating in our alphabet. With oriental characters and other
languages this transition is not easy to perform. This author and other
practitioners are exploring efficient and accurate methods of converting for
these different cultures.
Many cultures have an alphabet that does not lend itself easily to the
numbering of one to nine. Oriental, Arabic and other cultures have their own
systems of determining numerical value. In such situations one choice is to do
the chart in the numerical system of that culture. The Pythagorean numerologist
may also want to apply that method by placing values under letters or
characters as described in the earlier paragraph above.
The next alternative is to do the chart using the anglicized name given
at immigration, or that the person is using. In that case you are working with
the numbers identified as the accomplished you, outer you and inner you
mentioned in section of this chapter 6 about the change of name. This will not
provide the depth and nuance of the natal chart, but it can still be of
assistance in dealing with the vibrational lessons of the moment.
Calculating the Life Number
To calculate the life number you take the month and day and then the
year of birth and add them together similarly to doing your name. Following are
two examples:
With the birth date of June 14
1982 (6 14 1982) you simply add the numbers across to get the pure
number.
6+1+4+1+9+8+2=31 =3+1 =4
As you will notice the total number is reduced to a single digit. The
exception to this being with master numbers as described above with the
explanation for doing the numbers of the name. Next is a good example of a
master number.
December 11, 1934
would be 12 11 1934=1+2+1+1+1+9+3+4=22 =22(4)
Some practitioners calculate in other manners. For example, they would first add 1+2 and get
3. Then they would go to the day which is an 11 and may or may not consider
that a 2 (depending upon their position about master numbers). Finally they
would add 1+9+3+4=8. In this instance 3+11+8=22(4), so the results are the
same. Heres a tricky one 11 22 1984. The pure number would be
1+1+2+2+1+9+8+4=28=10=1+0=1.
The master number calculation
would be
11+22+22 (1+9+8+4=22+) =55=10=1.
As previously mentioned, in my practice I
sometimes do not reduce the number 10 and consider similar to a master number.
You may find me doing that somewhere is this volume.
(Authors Note!) You will notice that there are
interpretations presented in this book for life numbers and personal years that
go all the way through the master numbers to 99. This has been done even though
by calculating the pure number the highest possible master number would be 44.
By following the method above the highest possible master number would be 55.
There are some practitioners who calculate the numbers breaking down the
four numbers in the year of birth into pairs for detailed analysis. For
example,
6 15 1945 would be 6+6+1+9=22(4)
or even 3 14
1978=3+5+10+15=33(6)
Another example 1 1 1866=1+1+9=66=77(5)
If you play with such calculations, virtually anyone can have a master number!
This is kind of fuzzy logic, but in a sense one can argue that a master number
is there in potential. If an individual chooses to honor this method of logic,
then it can be said the individual has the potential to bring out the master
number into manifestation. I have provided interpretations for those who might
like to follow that line of reasoning.
What Does it Mean
if I have the same Numbers Repeat?
Frequently there
will be the repetition of numbers when considering the Big Four calculations;
i. e. a 4 life number and 4 soul number. When it occurs that there is a repeat
of numbers, this usually means that you have chosen to place emphasis upon
learning a particular lesson during this life time.
Often times there
will be a karmic number missing and one of the Big Four numbers will be the
same as the missing number. In some instances there have been three missing
karmic numbers in a chart and those three numbers were the same as the soul,
personality and life number. It such an instance the person has chosen to
really try and get things done right during this life experience. It also
serves as a reminder of how the balance and flow of cycles and numbers so
marvelously weaves its way through the universal and personal dance of life.