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What is Numerology?
Numerology is defined as the study of the occult significance of numbers and this is done in a lot of different ways. In the ancient world, gematria was the practice of assigning numeric value to letters and words, and the earliest example known to us of this dates from Assyria in the 8th century BCE, when King Sargon II used his name to come up with measurements to build the wall of Khorsabad. The Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese and other ancient people believed numbers had sacred meaning, but it is perhaps the Hebrews who are most famous for their use of gematria. There were multiple ways they used numbers to correspond to letters to find out sacred meanings of words, and in the Old and New Testaments many examples of this can be found.
For example, Genesis 14:14 stated that Moses took 318 servants with him to rescue his kin, and this number is believed to mean a couple of different things depending on who you talk to. Some believe the number 318 was saying he was looking forward to the coming of Jesus to save his people. Others believe the number 318 coincides with the name of Eleazar, a nephew of Moses, meaning he is who went along to help. Another place this system can be applied is the use of the number 666 to denote the name of the beast some interpret as the devil in the Book of Revelations. However, if gematria is used, the numbers give reference to the 1st century Roman emperor Nero who persecuted Christians.
Numerology has been used by a lot of different people in a lot of different ways. There are simple ways to use it and some systems are very complex and take many years of study with great masters. A lot of today’s new age people who believe in numerology say that numbers can give us divine guidance, talk about our personalities, what things we excel at, and what we are supposed to be doing in life. They are also used in divination by some people, and some even believe that if certain numbers appear to you often, they are codes from celestial beings used to deliver sacred messages. Calculating Life Path numbers is just one of many ways of using numerology.
What Are Life Path Numbers?
Life Path numbers are the combination of all of the numbers of your date of birth. They reveal a lot about you. They reveal parts of your personality, your desires and strengths, and what you excel at. They show the different parts of you and how they combine to make you who you are. Knowing your Life Path number won’t tell you exactly what career to focus on and it won’t predict exactly who your soulmate will be. It will, however, tell you the type of things you are drawn to, and that can explain why you like certain people, however. Knowing your Life Path number can help you pay extra attention to certain aspects of your personality and what your greatest strengths are. This will help you on your path to discovering who you are on a soul level and some of the things you were born to do. All you need to know is how to calculate your Life Path number to find out all these wonderful things. To read about love, see here: What is the Spiritual Meaning of Love?
How to Calculate Your Life Path Number
Calculating your Life Path Number is easy. All you need is your full birthdate, and you can find your number yourself. Write the date down numerically, and then add each of the numbers together. You will need to keep adding numbers together until you reduce it down to a single digit, and that will tell you what your Life Path number is. A sample Life Path calculation is Brynden. He was born July 28, 1992. To get his Life Path number, first add all the numbers together:
So, written out, that is 7-28-1991. To do the math 7+2+8+1+9+9+2= 38
Then to reduce 38 to one number, add 3 to 8 and that makes 11. Then, to reduce 11 to one digit, 1 plus 1 is 2.
So Brynden’s Life Path number is 2. Yes, it really is that easy! Now that you know how to calculate Life Path numbers, you can help all the people who you love to find out their own Life Path numbers. Next, let’s learn the meaning of each of the individual Life Path numbers.
Life Path Number Meanings
Life Path Number 1
Life Path number one is all about energy, leadership, and asserting yourself. People with this Life Path number are independent and don’t need people to encourage them. They are highly motivated people who see what they want in life, and they do whatever it takes to go out and make their dreams come true. They are brave and determined, and they think for themselves rather than following the crowd. They find themselves in positions to create positive changes and to help lead people to being their best. These people make excellent administrators, teachers, and inventors. The Hebrew letter associated with this is Aleph and some of the many meanings of this are the strong ox, the element of air, and oneness with the creator. It means “master”, “teacher”, and “wonderous”, all of which denote the great things about the creator.
Life Path Number 2
People with a Life Path number 2 are caring people who are highly sensitive individuals. They prefer peace over discord and are heavily affected by chaos. They seek diplomatic solutions and avoid strife, seeking a harmonious life for themselves and their loved ones. They are great listeners and their ability to be understanding combined with their naturally powerful intuition means they give great advice and find fantastic solutions. They solve problems, mediate well, and know what it takes to shut down drama. They make excellent counselors, advocates, and spiritual advisors The Hebrew letter associated with this is Bet and it means “house”. The legend says that the Hebrew god chose this as the first letter of the Torah and that it begins with Bereshit, when the Hebrew god created the heavens and earth. Read about Angel Number 222:Angel Number Meaning 222 and Symbolism
Life Path Number 3
People with Life Path number 3 are optimistic individuals who are creative and have amazing charisma. They seem to draw the attention of people wherever they go, and they love to socialize. People are naturally attracted to them, but they may feel alone in the crowd, and understood by few. Life Path 3 people are great communicators who are able to get the messages they support out to a lot of people due to their likability, and they love to make people laugh. They make great entertainers and excel in any area that requires communications and public service. The Hebrew letter that corresponds with number 3 is Gimel, and in its proto-Canaanite form, may have been named after a sling or a spear thrower. It coincides with one who has much to give and who strives to help those less fortunate.
Life Path Number 4
People with a Life Path number 4 are hardworking, reliable people whose determination means they achieve whatever they set their minds to. They can always be relied on for help, and they always come through for the people who they care about. These people are very focused on goals, and they are always seeking ways to improve their skills to become more successful. They are loyal, trustworthy, and they keep their promises. They make excellent social services workers, parents, and caretakers. The Hebrew number associated with this is Dalet. It originated from a symbol that stood for a door. Dalet is one of the letters used to denote names of the Hebrew god and it instructs those less fortunate and those who are in need to reach out for help. Read about Angel Number 444:What is the Meaning of the 444 Angel Number?
Life Path Number 5
People with a Life Path number 5 are the wanderers and adventurers in the world. They don’t want to be tied down, and they are fascinated with all the new experiences life has to offer. They love to learn, and can adapt to any new situation life puts them in. They discover great things, invent even better things, and they make life more interesting wherever they go. They excel in any career they are passionate about and where they don’t feel trapped in monotonous tasks. The Hebrew letter is He, Heh, or Hei, and it represents thoughts, words, and actions. It is believed this is instructing people to bring goodness into the world and to strengthen their spirits. It also alludes to repentance and redemption. Put together, all these things bring goodness into the world through our intentions and deeds.
Life Path Number 6
The meaning of the number 6 in Life Path terms is all about nurturing, caretaking, and warmth. These people are the ones who seek to heal all hurts, repair all broken hearts, and facilitate building emotional bridges between people who are estranged. They love to give, and they seem to know just what to do and say to make things better no matter how bad they are. They make excellent nature activists, human rights crusaders, and they do well in medical fields. Vav is the Hebrew letter associated with the number of this Life Path. It represents connection with the divine and completion. Its meaning is literally “hook”, and this represents something that holds two things together. Specifically, it is about holding the spiritual side of us together with our physical side.
Life Path Number 7
Life Path number 7 people are great thinkers who develop their intellect from a young age, but also who seek spiritual and psychic knowledge. They are always analyzing and thinking of ways to perfect things, and they can come across as mysterious when they keep their thoughts to themselves. They may spend a lot of time alone, in deep reflection and they speak only when they deem it necessary. They make excellent scholars, gurus, and self-help professionals. The Hebrew number seven is Zayin and it alludes to the seventh day, when the Hebrew god rested and said that day was holy. That day gives rest to sustain people and it becomes a powerful weapon to help strengthen people. It calls people to look back on all they have done, appreciating what is good, and improving what needs to be. To read more in depth about the Life Path number 7, see here:The Journey of the Seeker: Insights into the Life Path Number 7
Life Path Number 8
Life Path number 8 people are ambitious leaders who dominate their worlds. They have a strong desire to excel and rise above the competition. They strive to achieve their maximum amount of personal power and they might reject down time, preferring to work on their goals instead. They are the trendsetters, influencers, entrepreneurs, and bosses who make things happen. Chet, Het or Ches is the Hebrew letter associated with the number 8 and it literally means “life.” It is associated with the perfect union of the male with female, having been joined by the creator. It also alludes to perfection that people reach by transcending the physical and uniting with spirit. Some new age philosophies believe all in the universe can be separated into masculine or feminine energy, and uniting these energies unites everything and creates wholeness.
Life Path Number 9
Many say that Life Path number 9 people have lived many lives and are old souls who have perfected themselves. What does such a being do with themselves? They seek to make a better world. They are selfless empaths who can truly feel other people’s pain, and they seek to take the pain away. They have the ability to get along with everybody and befriend many. They are humanitarians, environmentalists, and philosophers and some say they are Starseeds born into this world to make it better. Tet or Tes is the Hebrew number 9. It means “best” or “good”. It represents hidden good things that reside in a womb, waiting to come out and manifest themselves. It also alludes to nine months in the womb before birth. If good things are inside, good things will come out, and what is good at the beginning, must remain good throughout the entire process before it comes to completion. To read more about Starseeds, see here:What is a Starseed and Are You One?
Your Life Path number is waiting for you. All you have to do is calculate it with the individual numbers from your date of birth, and you can unlock it’s knowledge of yourself, parts of your personal path, and discover how you think and react to things that happen in your life. Your Life Path won’t tell you everything you will do in life, but it will explain how you do things. The first step on every spiritual path may be a relationship with spirit, but equally important is understanding yourself. Use our guide to Life Paths to delve into the essence of who you are and share it with the people who you love anytime.
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About the Author: Lady Saoirse has studied magic and lore for most of her life but started walking her own Magical Path after being spiritually reborn in the desert. Today she is a High Priestess for The Temple of the Goddess, she is a psychic advisor and spiritual counselor, she shares her gifts as a Psychic and Content Writer for SpiritualBlossom, Mysticsense, and she writes for PaganPages.Org emag and Green Egg Magazine.
