Numerology Glossary and Terms Used in the Science of Numbers

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What characterises a person the most ? The name of course, as well as the date of birth. There are no people with the same characteristics. You are completely unique. But a name is not only a simple arrangement of letters, it is also an impression, a rhythm, a sort of music.

You don't expect to have the same behaviour as other people and you are right. Each name has different vibrations, it's own potential and therefore, a particular impression to which one can be more or less sensitive to.

Numerology is a very ancient science which allows the understanding of the psychological characteristics contained in each name, by quantifying and studying the hidden music or vibration, thanks to a symbolic letter-number correspondence. Numerology is the science of letters, numbers, cycles, vibrations and symbols giving information on psychology and human behaviour. Today, scientists show a growing interest in the use of vibrations and frequencies. Chronobiology, radio, television and x-rays are some examples. Physicians have learnt that material previously thought to be inert, has it's own identity defined by it's internal vibrations. Life is a vibration and all that vibrates has energy.

Numerology is circulating more quickly and more widely. It responds to the need we have to know ourselves better and in which direction we should go. In a word, to know a little better who we are and how to fit well into our environment, our life and the lives of others.

Numerology needs simply the date of birth and full name. This makes it particularly practical and precise, while often giving a surprising approach to the functioning of the human.

The interest of this science is to bring a good understanding of the vibrations that you will meet during your life, this is so that you can make the most of the advantages and avoid the excesses.

The principal numbers in Numerology are the Desire Number, Expression Number and the Intimate Number.

Numerological explanation of the basic numbers

1 (corresponding to A, J, S, ç, é, ê, è) is the first number, the beginning of everything. It is upright and proud, like the head of the line, it is masculine (Yang), alone and autonomous. The number 1 is willing, authoritative and has self-confidence... It is the symbol of individuality.

2 After the previous period of assertion, the 2 (corresponding to B, T, K, ö) tries now to maintain the union, looks for collaboration or friendship. 2 forms a couple, a duality. It expresses interiorisation, imagination and reproductive power. It is also a little uncertain. It is the symbol of the relationship, the association, it is feminine (Yin), the second pole, a receptor rather than an emitter.

3 After the period of union, the 3 is now the expression of the relationship between 1 and 2, in other words, creation, children, the fruit of their union (C, L, U, ù, û). It is the search for unity, balance in creativity, exteriorisation, expression and joy of living. It is the symbol of the trilogy that exists in all civilisations (The Father, The Son and the Holy Ghost ; Osiris, Isis and Horus ; Past, Present and Future ; Birth, Life, Death).

4 Symbol of the square, the 4 elements (Fire, Earth, Water and Air), the 4 seasons. 4 (letters D, M, V) refers to stability, order, work and concrete action. It is a feminine number, symbolising the home and it's construction (4 walls). However, this number is a little restrictive in the material area.

5 This number symbolise now a calling, the desire to travel and have adventures out of the house (4). It is the 5 senses that allow one to experiment (letters E, N, W, î, ë). It is the search for the new, for variety and pleasure... 5 is very energetic, has a very lively mind, but is also unstable. Semantically, it incarnates free-will.

6 After the adventure of the 5, the 6 aspires now to calm and comfort (letters F, O, X, ô, ä). It is the number of love, harmony, conciliation and comfort. Graphically it is all curves ; the 6 rounds off the angles. 6 symbolises flexibility, beauty and a certain attraction for the noble soul. 6 has a family sense, it is generous and wants to give pleasure to the whole world, which can sometimes be complicated. 6 is full of resources and gifted with intuition. The graphic symbol of 6 shows the main circle in the lower part contrary to the 9 and thus indicates an activity more to do with feelings, matter and sensuality rather than the mental.

7 After the state of responsibilities and sentimental harmony, the 7 looks now for wisdom (letters G, P, Y). It's vertical stem which is a little tilted, folds under the weight of it's horizontal mental bar. Contrary to 1, it's stability does not come from being vertical but from it's balance. 7 symbolises the balance which is necessary between the mental and the deep self, between the Yin and Yang. 7 is not very interested in material things, it likes to adopt an attitude of retreat for it's favourite activity : reflection and seeing things clearly.

8 After the state of wisdom acquisition (7), the 8 wants now to use it's power and intelligence, to confront with the material world in order to achieve great things, to earn money (letters H, Q, Z, ü). Overflowing with dynamism after the semi-retirement in 7, 8 needs a lot of space to be comfortable, to give itself new challenges but also to express it's protective kindness. Contrary to 1 who is ambitious and always ready to belt along, 8 knows how to put itself in the middle of the road, to use the space and control the speed with more maturity than 1. 8 is very powerful in it's success as well as in failures, because it knows how to get back on it's feet very quickly. Besides it's demanding aspects, the bond between the two circles it has graphically, symbolises difficulties with inner communication, between reason and the heart.

9 is the last figure. It symbolises outcome (I, R, à, â). In 9 you harvest what you have sewn previously. It's positive aspects are idealism, humanism, with openness on the world (tolerance, new way of life or of thinking) but it can also have moments of inner tension, jolts, breaks, the price to pay after all the previous bad actions. 9 finishes the present cycle and prefigures the following. The 9th month of pregnancy will end gestation and announce the birth of a child. 9 is synonymous with sensitivity and altruism. Graphically, 9 symbolises a circle in the upper part which indicates an activity supported more in the mind rather than matter area.

From number 10, the theosophical addition gives 10 = 1 + 0 = 1, 12 gives 3 etc. There are 3 exceptions ; 11, 22 and 33 which are master numbers. They have a very powerful vibration and generally they will be lived as 2, 4 and 6.

Letter-Number correspondence top

Here comes the correspondence between the letters and the numbers.

Reduction top

The numerological reduction, also called theosophical addition, consists of adding the constituent elements of a number superior to 9 or a word. There are exceptions : the Master Numbers (11, 22 and sometimes 33 and 44).

example : 124 = 1 + 2 + 4 = 7

Also see Letter-Number correspondence

Master Number top

11, 22 and sometimes 33 and 44 are considered as Master Number according to the rules of Numerology. Although they have a special signification, they can be assimilated to 2, 4, 6 and 8 (their final reduction).

Secondary Number top

The secondary numbers are those between 10 and 99 obtained before the final reduction Secondary numbers between 10 and 78 can also be interpreted according to the rules of Tarot. There are favourable and unfavourable secondary numbers. They are very interesting to study.

Expression Number top

This calculation depends on the Letter-Number correspondence. This number is the reduced sum the numerological values of all the letters of the full name. It is important to always study the complete name at birth with all secondary christian names because they also influence the character. Therefore the maiden name must be used for studies concerning a married woman. It also corresponds to the sum :

Intimate Number + Desire Number 

Walter Elias Disney
513259 53911 491557 = 75 = 12 = 3

Desire Number top

The Desire Number depends of the Letter-Number correspondence. It's value is the reduced sum of the vowels of the full name (given at birth).

Walter Elias Disney
 1  5  5 91   9  57 = 42/6

The Desire Number corresponds to your deep motivations, to that which is important to you. It influences you in your choices and decisions even if you are not always conscious of it. This number is related to your deep emotions. Your Expression Number will be strongly tinted or shaded by your Desire Number. This vibration is calculated by reducing the sum of the vowels of your full name given at birth.

Numbers are not considered as vowels.

Intimate Number top

The Intimate Number depends on the Letter-Number correspondence. It's the reduced sum of all the consonants of the full name.

Cindy Crawford
3 54  39 56 94 = 48 = 12 = 3

The Intimate Number, also known as the “ the hidden self ”, is the unconscious base of your personality. It forms a little of the “ keep ” or the main tower of your castle. Through it you search for strength when you feel the need ; particularly in conflicting situations, each time you must confront an important problem or undertaking, when you are tense, tired or when your primordial interests are threatened. At such a time you will stop using the vibration of your Expression Number in order to lean exclusively on your Intimate Number. It is your way of reacting. The Intimate Number's vibration allows one to know the hidden character of the human being, to reveal the profound needs and to know reactions in cases of tension.

All of your psychological structure rests on the Intimate Number ! Consequently, it is important that it's integrity is preserved from all attacks or the result will be nervousness, anguish and indecision. This number, that becomes significant in adulthood, is calculated by reducing the sum of the consonants of your full name given at birth.

Numbers are not considered as consonants.

First Name Number top

This calculation depends on the Letter-Number correspondence.

The first name number is calculated by using all the letters in your first name. Consequently, the explanation of this number applies equally to each person having the same first name. That is why it is necessary to balance or qualify in your mind all other informations that applies to you within the realm of numerology when thinking about the psychological impact of this number. It gives supplementary information about the power of expression that you use above all in your family environment and amongst those that associate you principally by your first name.

Heredity Number top

This calculation depends on the Letter-Number correspondence. The Heredity Number is the reduced sum of all letters of the surname (family name).

La Fayette
31 6175225 = 32 = 5

Kennedy
2555547 = 33/6

This number reveals the passive part of your possibilities of expression which are common to all the members of your family. It forms the socio-cultural heritage of your family. The interpretation of this family vibration must be approached in a wide sense, because it only possesses a minor impact on the personality. It is calculated from all of the letters of your surname at birth. The secondary number can sometimes give some additional information.

Number of letters top

The number of letters in the full name.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy = 21 letters

It is the number of letters making up your first names and surname, at birth. It gives a supplementary influence, although secondary, on your life. In a way it is the aura that your name gives off. If you must chose the name of your child (or your enterprise) don't forget to take it into account ! Also if the length of your first name(s) is longer than your surname, it will favour the affirmation of your individuality. If it is the other way around, the influence of family heritage could be more prominent

Note : Punctuation marks such as commas and exclamation marks are not counted in the number of letters. However, it is sometimes wise (but rare) to consider apostrophes or dashes as a countable letter in the number of letters.

Inclusion top

The Inclusion or Star of Venus calculates the number of times letters occur with the value 1, then 2 etc. The ratings of the occurrences are placed from left to right and from high to low. In this way the first space contains the number of occurrences of letters with the value of 1 (A, J, S) from your full name, while the last space contains the number of occurrences of letters with the value of 9 (I, R). Each one of these numbers carries certain precisions concerning your character traits. Remember that the Inclusion only constitutes a complement of the principal study of the Intimate Number, the Expression Number and the Desire Number.

The correspondence are disposed like this :

Some numerologists consider the numbers to lack inclusion like karmic numbers (or karma).

Cornerstone top

The first letter of your first name is known as the Cornerstone in Numerology.

Claudia Schiffer : Cornerstone is C

It is the first stone of your edifice. On it, the first years of your existence are built, as well as the rest of your life and character. The Cornerstone tells of your aptitudes, your attitudes faced with different experiences. This letter constitutes a foundation element useful to know. If a person has been introduced to you and you just know his or her first name (Christian name) the Cornerstone will be the first thing that will impress your unconscious sensitivity, but it will also give you the first clue about this person.

Planes of Temperament top

The planes of temperament is a complementary study allowing you to express the bases from which the individual reacts. The interpretation is made according to the highest quantity of letters in each case. The letters are classed according to this order :

interpretation example:

We can see that this person uses mainly his intelligence to assure himself a certain stability, but that he is also capable of being open to new ideas. Financially he relies on his creativity (type of job) rather on stability or routine. This need for creativity can also be found on the emotional field. His intuition will be a great help when he must change activities. He has a great balance between the intellect, the physical, the emotional and intuition. His great creativity will be helped by a sense of mobility without ever sacrificing a minimum of stability.

Positive Letters: A, C, E, G, J, K, L, N, O, Q, S, T, V, X, Z
Negative Letters: B, D, F, I, M, P, R, U,
Neutral Letters: H, W, Y

A higher proportion of positive letters indicates an ease in action while a higher proportion of negative letters indicates a tendency to be passive.

A distinctly higher proportion of vowels indicates an inclination to intellectual activity. A higher proportion of consonants indicates a less conceptual mind.

A higher proportion of even letters indicates a materialistic mind while a higher proportion of odd letters indicates that the imaginary is predominant.

Christian name selection top

In the bon-usage : numerology software the Christian name selection function allows you to find the masculine or feminine names to associate with the surname that you will give in order to obtain the full name with the Expression Number and Intimate Number that you wish.

You can refine the imposed criteria in refusing the Christian names which could give a full name including some negative secondary numbers (unfavourable) for the Desire number, the Expression Number and the Intimate Number. You can also choose to refuse the Christian names giving a full name which has a negative number of letters (unfavourable).

You can consult the list of negative secondary numbers and the negative number of letters by clicking your mouse on the corresponding arrow.

The name which the search for Christian names holds, can be uniquely the surname but can also contain one or several Christian names (middle Christian names) as well as the surname. This will allow you to decide more easily on the first Christian name that you would like for your child, for example, or the second name(s) necessary to add to the first name you already chose with the surname in order to have the appropriate vibrations and the best secondary numbers. It is sufficient to write it in the box accompanying your surname and then decide on the final values of the Expression Number and Intimate Number. The program will display the middle name(s) that suit it.

When a search has been fruitful, the names found appear in a list. You can double-click in this list to see the values that are associated to them.

Warning: Some combinations of the Desire Number, Expression Number and Intimate Number are specific of an easily offended personality. Here comes the list, it will help you choosing the right combination matching your need.

Bad character :

Irritable character :

Birthday Present top

The Birthday Present only applies for the dates of birth which have two figures (i.e. 10 or more). It is the absolute difference between these two figures. Only people with a two figured date of birth will have this present as much as ease in their lives.

Life Path top

Life Path is the reduction of the full date of birth. The numerological reduction is made only when the sum is obtained in order to have the right secondary number.

Birth on December 14th 1982
12 + 14 + 1982 = 2008 = 10 = 1

The wrong calculation would be :

1 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 9 + 8 + 2 = 28 = 10 = 1

The right secondary number is 10 (not 28).

Your Life Path which is the reduced sum of your date of birth, gives an important indication on the type of events that you will be regularly confronted with, throughout your life. It isn't possible to skip school, the events always catch up with you, that's why in general one naturally adopts a style compatible with one's Life Path rather than going against the current. Numerology allows you to understand the nature of your route and the events likely to stimulate you. This will allow you the power to adopt the attitude that permits you to sail serenely on the sea of your life without capsizing or getting shaken about. A well-informed man is worth two.

Note : The Life Path does not necessarily indicate the way in which you react when faced with the different situations in your life. In effect, your reaction is mostly based on your assets that are your Intimate number, Expression number and Desire number. The style that one can detect across the Life Path (and possibly your Destiny Number) defines rather your overall behaviour on the route that waits for you than your daily attitude (the character defined by your full name).

Cycles top

In Numerology, the life is divided into 3 Cycles: formative, productive, harvest. Each corresponds to the vibration of a particular number and will give a general orientation of a rather psychological nature during the period where it takes place. A Cycle tells us about our tastes, our priorities or centres of interest. As it were for the orientation of our personality and projects during this period. These tastes of course change with the appearance of a new life Cycle. Each of these three Cycles corresponds approximately to 356 lunar months, in other words 28 years and 4 months. The third Cycle or harvest Cycle will last until the end of your lifetime. The passage from one Cycle to the next happens progressively. A certain acclimatisation is necessary. This period of acclimatisation is marked by a darker colour. One could say that Cycle isn't really in place until the beginning of the Personal Year Number 1 which is the closest to the start of a Cycle.

Cycle 1 (formative) : reduced number of the month of birth

Cycle 2 (productive) : reduced number of the day of birth

Cycle 3 (harvest) : reduced number of the year of birth.

Challenges top

The 3 challenges of your life allow the discovery of the key attitudes that you are advised to adopt, if you want your life to be successful and have the satisfaction of overcoming the obstacles that can stand in your way. The information that gives you these challenges are therefore worth all your attention. It can help you to take control over your own life and live more serenely. Three challenges exist. The first one is concerned with your life up until the age of 36-40 ; if you surmount it, it's influence will be subsequently softened afterwards. The second challenge starts around the age of 40 and is concerned with the second phase of your life. The third challenge is called the major challenge because it will apply throughout your life but it's importance is lower.

To calculate your challenges, first reduce your day, month and year of birth.

Challenge 1 : the reduced difference between the day and the month.
concerns the life till 36 - 40 years

Challenge 2 : the reduced difference between the day and the year.
starting at 40.

Major Challenge : difference between Challenge 1 and 2.
concerns all life

If your three challenges are zeros, then the first challenge is the difference between the first and last vowel of your full name ; the second challenge uses the consonants (still a difference); the major challenge is the addition (not a difference) of the first and second challenge.

Erotic Behaviour top

The erotic behaviour of both partners is based on the Chinese sign (from Chinese-Thai horoscope). It gives information on the erotic behaviour of each person. Watch out : This sign starts from the 1st of January (as in the Western calendar) and not in February like the Chinese horoscope, in order to conform to the higher sensibility of the western people to their own calendar.

The horoscope used in China and Thailand functions according to a 12 years cycle. Strictly speaking this isn't Numerology but it can give you a new and interesting approach to your erotic behaviour. Also, in discovering the intimate personality of the person that you love and desire, you will understand better how to satisfy his or her most secret desires. The general advises that you are given in this text will help you to guide yourself better in a reflection you will do either alone or with your partner.

Universal Year Number top

The Universal Year Number is the numerological reduction of the current year.

example : 1997 = 1 + 9 + 9 + 7 = 26 = 8

Universal Month top

The Universal Month is the reduced sum of the month :

September = 9
December = 12 = 3

Universal Day Number top

The universal Day Number is the reduced sum of the day.

For example February 12th 1997 = 12 = 1 + 2 = 3

Personal Year Number top

The Personal Year Number is the reduced sum of :

Day of Birth + Month of Birth + Current Year

example :

Birth date is January 2nd 1970 and current year is 1995.
personal year: 2 + 1 + 1995 = 1998 = 27 = 9

We obtain a Personal Year Number of 9 with a secondary number of value 27.

The Personal Year Number constitutes one of the major vibrations that you will be confronted with during the course of your life. Numerology calculates your Personal Year Number by adding (vertically) your date and month of birth to the current year. In reducing this number we will end up with a figure between 1 and 9. Each year is thus individualised and it is interesting to know this basic element in order to understand the dominant vibration which will always accompany you during this period and in order to help you to chose the best course of action. It is necessary, nevertheless, to keep in mind that dominant vibration does not signify fate or destiny. The explanation of a Personal Year Number is only concerned with the trends that you are going to experience and it gives an indication of how you are likely to react faced with these influences. Free-will is not denied, but the simple fact is, our decision making can be more judicious when we have got a bit of information beforehand.

The Personal Year Numbers 1, 5 and 9, indicate huge changes, indeed the biggest faced with yet ; 4 and 8 are associated with the most evident material and financial difficulties ; as for big losses (theft, trials, friends), they will attach themselves to the numbers 8 and 9. The vibrations 7 and 9 can be linked to periods of inner tension and emotional problems. Personal Year 1, 3 and 5, are in general the most positive numbers. One's love-life can benefit quite well with the positive vibrations of 2, 5 and 6. Without a doubt, your best times are during the years which have a compatible vibration with one of your four principal numbers (Desire Number, Expression Number, Intimate Number and Birthday vibration). To arrive at a good interpretation of your Personal Year Number, it is necessary to look at your present life Cycle (i.e. phase of life and mental orientations) and your Pinnacles (concrete achievements). To complete the interpretation, certain minor elements can also be considered such as Astrological Houses, Passing Letters of the name, Year Essence or Transit.

Personal Month top

The Personal Month is the reduced sum of :

Personal Year Number + Universal Month

Each month gives you a new vibration included in the major vibration of your Personal Year. This information can be useful to act better in your sentimental, family or professional life.

Personal Day Number top

The Personal Day Number is the sum of :

Universal Day Number + Personal Month Number.

Each day is marked by a different vibration. In consulting the information relative to the day (tendency) and the hourly cycles, you can find the most profitable moments to be successful for an important meeting or interview.

Pinnacles or Cycles of Life's Achievements top

Your life is divided into four cycles of achievement which correspond to your actions and your ideas which have been put into concrete form. Pinnacles are a more tangible register (of type Yin, feminine) than the Life Cycles (Yang), relating to your projects and psychological options or inclinations. The first cycle of achievement will last until age 27 to 35 (it varies depending on the person). The second and third each have a duration of 9 years, and the final cycle will accompany you for the rest of your life. The period of transition between two Pinnacles is marked with dark grey.

The calculation is made as follows :

Pinnacle 1: day of birth + month of birth
duration: 36 - value of Life Path

Pinnacle 2: day of birth + year of birth
duration: 9 years

Pinnacle 3: Pinnacle 1 + Pinnacle 2
duration: 9 years

Pinnacle 4: month of birth + year of birth
duration: rest of life

There are 4 Year Pinnacles. They start from the 1st of January and each one lasts three months. They give us information about the most favourable strategy for succeeding during this period in the concrete area.

Year Pinnacle 1: numerological reduction of the Personal Year Number

Year Pinnacle 2: Key Number + Personal Year Number

Year Pinnacle 3: Year Pinnacle 1 + 2

Year Pinnacle 4: Universal Year + Personal Year Number

Passing Letters top

In their turn, the letters of the first name will inform you of the physical influences, the letters of the second or third Christian names will inform you of affective influences, and the letters of the surname will inform you of spiritual influences.

The years of influence last from birthday to birthday.

Astrological Houses top

The system of Astrological Houses is not based on Numerology. It can, however, give some complementary indications in the areas under the influence of the Essence of the Personal Year Number. The astrological Houses are to be considered from birthday to birthday, respecting the 12 years cycle. In this way the Astrological House of your first year will be the same as your 13^th year. There are two Astrological Houses which pass each year, one principal and one secondary.

1st year: main house I, secondary house VII.
2nd year: main house XII, secondary house VI.
3rd year: main house XI, secondary house V.
4th year: main house X, secondary house IV.
5th year: main house IX, secondary house III.
6th year: main house VIII, secondary house II.
7th year: main house VII, secondary house I.
8th year: main house VI, secondary house XII.
9th year: main house V, secondary house XI.
10th year: main house IV, secondary house X.
11th year: main house III, secondary house IX.
12th year: main house II, secondary house VIII.

Transit Magi top

The Transits Magi allow one to obtain an interesting and revelatory lighting on a year from birthday to birthday. This system of complex calculation comes from the Chaldean civilisation (3000 years before Christ). It constitutes complementary information of the base element which is your Personal Year Number.

Key Number top

The Key Number is the reduced sum of the day and the month of birth :

Day of birth + Month of birth

It's also called Number of strength or achievement.

This number calculated by adding your day of birth to your month of birth forms a little of the "Intimate number" from your date of birth (it's number of achievement). This number reveals the sectors in which it is necessary for you to spend your energy in order to achieve and succeed. It symbolises the line of force of your life (some even say the reason for your presence on earth). It is exactly the same vibration as your first cycle of achievement or Pinnacle 1, which marks the first part of your life (see this number). We make this distinction because we use the Key number as complementary information to refine certain forecasts on the level of the Personal Year Number and possibly to make the nature of your Life Path more precise.

Spiritual Initiation top

The Spiritual Initiation is a special number not found in most numerology software programs. To learn it's calculation, purchase our software. Order now.

If it is easy to understand that the Life Path and Challenges tell us about the nature of our path, the events, the social or material challenges that wait for us ; the Spiritual Initiation is more delicate to apprehend. It is quite an abstract notion which requires a capacity for introspection and an uncommon ability to take a back seat or distance. The Spiritual Initiation is related to the soul and evolution across our successive existences. This number gives an indication of the sense of our present life, the path to follow in order to allow our soul to evolve. A sort of initiatory advance for our inner change. But it is difficult to become aware of it. The Spiritual Initiation gives some indications on how to succeed, as far as “ being ” is concerned, in a dimension where the material and social aspects are no longer important. This is a vibration one feels only in the first part of adulthood. But few people make the effort to go fully in this way due to materialistic concerns or everyday preoccupations.

Karma top

The philosophy of Karma (or the notion of the weight of past faults) has a lot of followers. This passion can be understood, but from the moment that free-will is rejected, Karma doesn't fill it's role. Here are the two approaches for calculating Karma that are used by certain numerologists. The French association of Numerology does not share this approach, but it is up to you to decide whether or not you agree with this philosophy.

First Approach top

The first method of calculation consists in considering the numbers lacking in the Inclusion as Karma numbers. The Karma numbers are the numbers from 1 to 9 for which there is not a correspondence in the full name.

For example, if the full name does not have an H, a Q or a Z, the number 8 will be karma for this person. It is also possible to visualise the karma numbers in the inclusion table. 

Second Approach top

The second approach consists in considering certain secondary numbers (13, 14, 16, 19) issuing from the Desire Number, the Expression Number or the Intimate Number as karma or karmic debts. Karmic numbers all have two sides, both weakness and strength, difficulties and possibilities, punishment and reward. These are the numbers of lessons. A lesson not taken up calls for a punishment, a lesson well learnt brings a reward. These numbers are a little like springs or spirits, you must break them open well in order to get to their potential power. According to their place, these numbers give particular information :

Found in the Desire Number, they can create obstacles in the affective achievement of the individual ; in the Expression Number, they can disturb the professional or social life of the individual ; in the Intimate Number, they disturb growth of the personality ; in the birth date, life path or destiny number, it is your entire life that can be marked by this debt for as long as you have not assimilated and understood the specific lesson. Don't forget that you can transform these debts into rewards. Only those who pass a test can win the laurels.

You can visualise the secondary numbers in the General Calculation.

Destiny Number top

The Destiny Number is the reduced sum of :

Expression Number + Life Path

This number is not as important as your 4 principal numbers ; Desire Number, Expression Number, Intimate Number and Birthday Vibration. Also, it is not always easy to verify it's accuracy. This Number is used by professional numerologists to carry out diverse cross-checks when establishing an individual analysis or for the understanding between two people. The Destiny Number takes the vibration from the date of birth into account (Life Path) and from the Expression Number. It is the reduced total. It's vibration will be felt after the age of 30. It is also called "the direction of destiny" because it gives interesting information about the general direction of your life. This number is considered to indicate your preferred attitude on your Life Path, in other words, the manner in which you like to go through life.

Eccentricity Number top

The Eccentricity Number is the reduced sum of :

First Name Number + Day of Birth

This number brings interesting but secondary information compared to the others important Numerological vibrations. This number describes your type of reaction and strategy when faced with life's events (unpleasant or serious) that would throw you off balance. It is the reduced sum of your First Name Number (the total of the letters of your first name) and your day of birth.

The 4 Elements top

With this button, you can visualise an explanation on the philosophy of the 4 base elements : earth, water, air and fire. It is also possible to apply this philosophy in order to study the understanding between two people. To know which of these elements belong to the two partners, press synthesis.

Four elements or seasons exist which are the Earth (Autumn), Water (Winter), Air (Spring) and Fire (Summer). Each one of these elements has a fundamental role to play to make a “ complete cycle ”. In the same way that these 4 elements form the essential pillars of natural life, we can consider that to be a “ complete ” person, we must be positive in these 4 key sectors seen in the personality. We can associate schematically specific qualities for each element.

The EARTH is the indispensable base. It is the nutritious support, the symbol of fertility. It will be characterised by the taste for work, solidity, the sense of traditions, health, concrete sense, respect of ecology, cleanliness, generosity and seriousness. The negative aspects of an “ Earth ” personality could be inertia, heaviness, harshness, a pessimistic or blinkered vision. In Numerology the Earth corresponds in principle to the number 4, 6 and 8 vibrations.

The WATER irrigates the Earth. In reasonable quantity it can generate abundance. In excess it floods the Earth and will erode the soil. It will be characterised by the sense of organisation, relationships, co-operation, order, logic and intelligence but without creativity (organisation rather than intuition). A negative personality of this type means coldness, hypocritical relationships or relationships for self-interest, contempt, an excessive taste for hierarchy and rules. The combination of Earth and Water qualities brings economic well-being because the two parties complement each other. But often the Water leaders are passionately fond of dominating or of strangling the Earth people (who form the majority) with taxes. In the end, this leads to limitations or a recession. In Numerology, Water generally corresponds to the vibrations 2, 7, 22 and sometimes 1 and 8 (if those people are devoted to managing).

The AIR has the capacity to evaporate Water in favour of it's own distribution over the Earth. It is an indispensable element. Air will be characterised by morality, a sharp sense of justice, the search for spiritual or scientific truth, originality, new ideas and a creative intelligence. The Air carries it's spirit and vitality to the Earth-Water system. The corruption is a negative combination of Water and Air. In Numerology Air corresponds in general to the number 5, 6 and 11 vibrations and sometimes the number 1 (if the 1 has an individual and innovating mind). The 6 being taken with it's more psychological or spiritual aspects (desire for harmony)rather than physical.

The FIRE is the sun which comes to heat the Earth and permit the belief in good conditions. It will be characterised by panache, charm, magnetism, harmony, beauty, confidence, warmth, enthusiasm, passion, the emotions and kindness. The Fire comes to add the final touch of human warmth and beauty to the Earth-Water-Air system. Relationships where everyone's a winner are a positive combination of Air and Fire. Suspicion is the result of negative Air and Fire. In Numerology, Fire corresponds in principle to the numbers 1, 3, 9 and sometimes 2 vibrations (the sensitivity and human warmth of the 2).

For agreement, it is sometimes interesting to compare the principle numbers of each partner (Expression Number, Intimate Number, Desire Number and Life Path) on such a basis. This can help you to understand certain aspects of your relationship better and also improve one or an other of the 4 elements, knowing that a good understanding necessitates a healthy base to each one of these elements. It is also necessary to know that we often favour a bit more one of the 4 elements and that the attraction of one element to another follows the natural cycle of the season the Water which in it's turn admires the creativity of the Air which is attracted by the charm of the Fire.

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Here comes the correspondence between the four elements and the nine digits.

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