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If you've ever dedicated a good chunk of your day analysing Taylor Swift's music videos for easter eggs, then you know that numbers hold special meanings. (Will the world ever find out what the 3:15 time on her Grammys watch necklace meant?!)
But numbers are helpful for more than just deciphering Tay's music videos and lyrics. They can actually determine your path in life—at least, according to numerology. This practice 'is an information system and it is a language' that believes the numbers 1 through 9 all have different meanings, says Felicia Bender, resident numerologist at AstroStyle.Com and author of Redesign Your Life: Using Numerology to Create the Wildly Optimal You. In fact, everyone also has something called a 'numerology number' that can clue you in to hidden parts of your personality, kind of like your zodiac sign (a.K.A. Sun sign) in astrology.
Remember learning about the Pythagorean theorem (a² + b² = c²) in math class? Well, the same Greek mathematician who came up with that, Pythagoras, is considered the founder of numerology, according to Bender. 'He posits the idea that numbers carry with them not only a quantitative value, like one apple, two apples, three apples, but also a vibration and a frequency,' she explains.
Essentially, Pythagoras believed that numbers can provide a sort of 'code' to explain and even predict the role every person will play in their life. He even said the entire universe could be reduced down to numbers and that life happened in cycles that could be predicted by (you guessed it) numbers.
Sounds like some pretty lofty claims, but Pythagoras developed a simple process that absolutely anyone can use to find their 'life path number' in numerology. All you need is your birthdate to calculate your life path number (more on that in a bit!). Through that single digit, 'the qualities of your soul may be revealed,' says Linda Joyce, a professional astrologer and author of The Day You Were Born: A Journey to Wholeness Through Astrology and Numerology.
Intrigued? Ahead, learn all about what numerology numbers mean—plus, how to calculate yours and even use it to your advantage, according to numerologists.
What do the numerology numbers mean?Just like your Sun sign in astrology, your numerology number reveals something about your personality (whether you like it or not). However, these two spiritual methodologies 'are not in conflict,' Joyce explains. 'One is not better than another, but everyone has their favourite.'
Each school of thought is based on the notion that everything is connected and exists in perfect synchronicity with everything else. Numerology gives numbers characteristics, while astrology does the same thing—just with planets (hence why you have a Sun sign, Moon sign, Venus sign, etc.).
While you might feel like a total Taurus or a solid 6, Joyce still recommends using both in your life, because numerology and astrology each work in their own way. 'Both systems see the world as a set of symbols that represent different characteristics,' she says.
Here's what to know about each numerology number:
Number 1Remember Kelly Clarkson's hit song, 'Miss Independent'? Yeah, that's you. If your numerology number is one, you're also a natural-born innovative leader, say Bender because 'the one is the number of action [and] new beginnings.' And beyond an independent streak, Ones tend to be 'very entrepreneurial,' she adds.
But on the flip side, Ones might battle with their self-esteem. To overcome this struggle, 'you must see your own uniqueness and stand on your own two feet,' Joyce says.
Number 2You're all about love, cooperation, harmony, and partnership, and you can even call yourself an 'intuitive diplomat,' because Bender does. When a fight goes down between friends, for instance, you always play the mediator to help squash the drama. In numerology, number two is also known as the 'relationship number,' meaning people with this as their life path or destiny number are 'very sensitive emotionally and intuitively,' Bender says.
However, Twos can also be very childish and insecure, even acting as shapeshifters and people pleasers at times, Bender adds: 'They're developing their sense of patience.' The best thing you can do for yourself (if you haven't already) is 'learn adaptability, service, and consideration for others,' Joyce says.
Number 3Hello, creative communicator! If you're a Three, you like interacting with others, especially in artistic ways that show off your ~imagination~. Threes are always looking for new ways to express themselves, according to Joyce. (Perhaps this is your sign to open that Etsy store you've been dreaming about?) And when you find one, you love nothing more than being in the spotlight, adds Bender.
'They are all about creative self-expression and emotional sensitivity,' Bender says. 'Anything having to do with the written or the spoken word is right up their alley.' On the other hand, their weaknesses might be dealing with depression and self-doubt as emotional highs and lows, she notes.
Number 4If you're a Four, practicality is the name of your game. You're a serious and stable worker, known for being industrious. (Meaning there's an Employee of the Month plaque just waiting to put your name on it.) 'The Four uses limitation and order to build and create,' says Joyce.
Fours are often teachers and knowledge seekers who prioritise security, Bender adds. However, a weakness of this numerology number is its occasional stubbornness.
Number 5Your life's a wild ride—full of freedom, sex, change, experience, entertainment, and adventure—and Bender even calls you a sensuous freedom seeker. Five is basically the numerological equivalent of 'carpe diem,' so there's no better reason to seize the dang day. Overall, your number represents expansion, change, and unexpected happenings, says Joyce. However, Fives can also be impulsive, which isn't always a positive trait. (Translation: Buckle up, buttercup.)
Number 6
Does everyone call you the 'mum' of your friend group? Well...They're right, because 'the Six in numerology is the cosmic parent,' Bender says. You're a nurturing visionary with an inherent love of home, family duty, service, and responsibility, the experts agree.
You also tend to be responsible and unselfish (hence why you make sure all your friends get home safe after a night out). Just know that your number is 'challenged to embrace beauty, love, harmony, sympathy, and understanding wherever possible,' says Joyce. However, Sixes can also be crushing perfectionists and idealists, and that drive for excellence can manifest itself in controlling tendencies, Bender adds.
Number 7
You're a seeker, but not the Harry Potter kind. (Sorry, that'd be cool.) Rather, Sevens are 'spiritual seekers' as well as analysts who are intellectual and data-driven, Bender explains. You seek the truth, but at the same time, you may be reluctant to delve into life's deep questions at times. Those identifying with this number can also be skeptical, closed off, and superficial at some points.
It all comes together, Joyce says, in 'introspection, mental analysis, and understanding.' (Maybe it's time to add some meditation into your daily routine?)
Number 8
Eight is all about financial manifestation and material satisfaction, according to Bender and Joyce. Yup, you're all about money, power, control, and authority—and, on the other side of the coin, greed and avarice.
Madonna's 'Material Girl' might be your 24/7 soundtrack, but just know you'll be challenged to deal with the material and practical things of life, says Joyce. (Read: Don't swipe that credit card every chance you get.)
Number 9
Always looking for a way to give back? Then you're a Nine, or the 'compassionate humanitarian,' Bender says. (No pressure, though!) This number is known for its philanthropic nature, humanitarian tendencies, and overall selflessness. Because you have so much empathy and compassion, you might be a bit self-sacrificing here and there.
But as much as you might feel the urge to give back, you're still challenged 'to learn the satisfaction of giving,' says Joyce, and you might even be a bit belligerent at times, Bender says. That's okay, though—everyone's a work in progress!
Master Number 11Master Number 11 energy pushes people forward, almost through a doorway (as the shape of the number suggests you can look at it that way), says Joy Woodward, a numerologist and the author of A Beginner's Guide to Numerology: Decode Relationships, Maximize Opportunities, and Discover Your Destiny based in Edmonton, Canada.
Elevens have an 'incredible intuition as well as this ability to sort of see a little bit into the future,' Woodward says. No, that doesn't mean you're a legit psychic—but you might be something of a trendsetter and leader.
Master Number 22Twenty-twos have very foundational energy, meaning, they 'are true visionaries where they are able to conceive of things that don't exist and in a very practical way, bring them to life,' Woodward says. They break down barriers, but are practical about their approach. For instance, Woodward had a client who was the first female SWAT team member in her city. Her number? Twenty-two.
What are master numbers in numerology?Master numbers are repeating numbers, such as 11, 22, 33, and so on, says Bender. These numbers come with more intense challenges, she explains, as 'those with master numbers get kind of thrown into the fire because they're meant to be healing, teaching, and leading in a grander way,' she says.
Despite being thrust on a path to greatness, these numbers are inherently in conflict with themselves, Bender notes. Take 11, for instance. You can look at it as a two, or as a two ones. While the two is the lover in numerology—known for being diplomatic, patient, loving, and group-oriented, per Bender—the one is the opposite. 'It's the leader, it's the ego, it's the self, it's the entrepreneur, it wants to win,' she explains.
So, master numbers often present yin-and-yang-like qualities, which is why they can be intense and challenging, Bender says.
How do you calculate your life path number?If you can add, you can find your life path number—it's seriously that simple. Here's how to do it:
If your birthdate is December 28, 1989, a.K.A. 12/28/1989, start with the number of your birth month: 12. Break it down to 1 and 2 before adding them together to make 3 (1 + 2 = 3). 'In numerology, we're always reducing to a one-digit number,' says Bender. Keep that in mind as you put together all the pieces of this puzzle.
Repeat that with your birthday number, meaning 2 + 8 = 10. Because 10 is a double-digit number, add its components together—1 + 0 = 1—so your ending number is 1.
Next, repeat that again for your birthday year, adding up all four digits together (1 + 9 + 8 + 9 = 27). Again, if the total is a double-digit number, like it is here with 27, add those two numbers together again to get a single digit (2 + 7 = 9).
Finally, to calculate your life path number, add those three digits up: 3 + 1 + 9 = 13. Normally, that result would be your life path number, but since 13 is two digits, you still need to reduce to a single digit by adding 1 and 3 together (1 + 3), finally giving you the—drumroll, please—life path number of 4.
Simple, right? (Well, compared to calculus it is, anyway.)
How do you calculate your destiny number?Your destiny number (or name number) is secondary to your life path number, and it's basically how you express the goals of your life path number, Aliza Kelly, a professional numerologist, astrologer, and author of the manifestation deck and guidebook There Are No Coincidences, told WH.
So, if your life path number is eight, which is associated with prosperity and abundance, but your destiny number is six, which is associated with healing and spirituality, you can channel both by becoming a yoga teacher and opening your own studio, for instance.
To figure out your destiny number, take the alphabet and assign each letter a number one through nine, starting from the top, says Joy Woodward, a numerologist and the author of A Beginner's Guide to Numerology: Decode Relationships, Maximize Opportunities, and Discover Your Destiny. Then, use your full birth certificate name to figure out your number. Here's a quick key:
So, say your name is Amy—you would add 1 (A) + 4 (M) + 7 (Y). Add those together to get 12, then add 1 and 2 together to get 3. Voilà, your destiny number!
Well, there you have it: A new (to you) way to help guide your life and make the choices that will lead you down the right path—no complex math required.
More from World of Woo... Related StoriesLindsay Geller is the lifestyle director at Women's Health, where she oversees the Sex & Love, Relationships, and Life sections and manages Women's Health+ content. She has 10 years of experience covering sex, relationships, health, fitness, and general lifestyle topics for print and digital publications. She currently lives in New Jersey with her husband and loves going on runs around her local park with her rescue dog.
Addison Aloian is the associate health & fitness editor at Women's Health, where she writes and edits across the health, weight loss, and fitness verticals. She's also a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). In her free time, you can find her lifting weights at the gym, running on the West Side Highway in New York City—she recently completed her first half-marathon—and watching (and critiquing!) the latest movies that have garnered Oscars buzz. In addition to Women's Health, her work has also appeared in Allure, StyleCaster, L'Officiel USA, V Magazine, VMAN, and more.
6 Essential Numerology Chart Calculations & What They Mean
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Want to know a little bit more about yourself? Calculating several key values on your numerology chart can help. These numbers can give you insights into your motivations, personality, destiny, and more. Don't worry — it's easy to do and only requires a little bit of math. So get your pencils and calculators ready.
Before starting a numerology chart, you'll need to have paper and a pencil handy and be prepared to do just a little bit of math. Don't worry — we won't deduct points if you use a calculator. As you work, you'll need the following.
Your Birth Name and Current NameUse the full name on your birth certificate and the name you currently use. For example, if you were born Jane Alexis Smith but are now Jane Alexis Jones, you'll use each name to calculate different name numerology numbers. For the calculations below, you'll focus only on your given name at birth.
Letter Value Numerology ChartYou also need to know the value of each letter to calculate your chart. Different types of numerology have different charts. The chart below is Pythagorean numerology, but there is a different chart for Chaldean numerology.
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Decide Whether Y Is a Vowel or ConsonantY is always considered a consonant in Pythagorean numerology unless it sounds like a vowel. Then, you calculate it as a vowel instead. For example, if your birth name is Candy, the y has a vowel sound (ee), so you calculate it as a vowel. Otherwise, such as in the name Young, it is a consonant.
Your Date of BirthYou'll also need your date of birth as mm/dd/yyyy; for example, for December 14, 1969, you would need the numbers 12 (mm), 14 (dd), and 1969 (yyyy).
When you begin your calculations, take your time and make sure you're adding numbers correctly so you don't have to go back and recalculate.
Calculate the Heart's Desire NumberThe first step is to calculate the heart's desire. Your heart's desire number describes what motivates you or your inner drives.
Add the value of the vowels in each part of your birth name. For example, Jane Alexis Smith would be calculated:1 (a) + 5 (e) = 6 (Jane); 1 (a) + 5 (e) + 9 (i) = 15 (Alexis); 9 (i) (Smith)
Reduce each to a single digit by adding the individual digits of your first answer. For example:6 (Jane); 1+ 5 = 6 (Alexis); 9 (Smith)
Next, add all the names together.6 (Jane) + 6 (Alexis) + 9 (Smith) = 21
The final step is to reduce yet again to a single digit.2 + 1 = 3
Here, you'll again use your birth name but calculate it using the consonants of your name. Your personality number describes the image you project to the world.
Add the value of the consonants of each part of your birth name. For example, Jane Alexis Smith would be calculated:1 (j) + 5 (n) = 6 (Jane); 3 (l) + 6 (x) + 1 (s) = 10 (Alexis); 1 (s) + 4 (m) + 2 (t) + 8 (h) = 15 (Smith)
Reduce each to a single digit. For example:6 (Jane); 1 +0 = 1 (Alexis); 1 + 5 =6 (Smith)
Add all the names together. For example:6 (Jane) + 1 (Alexis) + 6 (Smith) = 13
Reduce to a single digit. For example: 1 + 3 = 4
Your destiny number may also be called your expression number. It describes opportunities and inner goals available to you. Use the full birth name to calculate it.
Add the value of all letters of your name at birth, creating a separate number for each name. For example:1 (j) + 1 (a) + 5 (n) + 5 (e) = 12; 1 (a) + 3 (l) + 5 (e) + 6 (x) + 9 (i) + 1 (s) = 25; 1 (s) + 4 (m) + 9 (i) + 2 (t) + 8 (h) = 24
Reduce each name to a single digit. For example: 1 + 2 = 3 (Jane); 2 + 5 = 7 (Alexis); 2+ 4 = 6 (Smith)
Now, add all the numbers together. For example: 3 (Jane) + 7 (Alexis) + 6 (Smith) = 16
Reduce this final number. For example: 1 + 6 = 7.
If you've been adding correctly, you should now have three sets of numbers: the heart's desire, the personality number, and the destiny number. Now, you're ready to calculate the planes of expression for these.
These numbers are significant because they can provide a detailed study of how an individual thinks, acts, and behaves. The planes can also help reveal inner conflicts and play a significant role in love relationships.
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Calculate Your Life Path NumberYou'll use your birthdate to calculate your life path number. It's an outline of the karmic imprint that you bring into this lifetime, including skills, challenges, and other things that may arise in your life.
Add your numbers for mm, dd, and yyyy separately. For example, for December 14, 1969, add:1 + 2 = 3 (December); 1 + 4 = 5 (14); 1 + 9 + 6 + 9 = 25 (1969)
Reduce each number. For example:3 (December); 5 (14); 2 + 5 = 7 (1969)
Now, add all the numbers together. For example:3 (December) + 5 (14) + 7 (1969) = 15
Finally, reduce this to a single digit. For example: 1 + 5 = 6
In a numerology chart, attainment represents the spiritual consciousness under which many lives and rebirths have come into form. This number represents everything you ever were (in a past life) and what you are striving for in this life. Numerologists consider the attainment number the "design" of the soul's journey.
To calculate, add your destiny number to your life path number. For example: 7 (Jane's destiny number) + 6 (Jane's life path number) = 13
Reduce to a single digit. For example:1 + 3 = 4
The only time you don't reduce a number to a single digit is if the result is a master number. There are three master numbers: 11, 22, and 33. In the final result of any calculation, leave these as is and read the result for the master number instead.
Junior, Senior, or Other Numbers in a Birth NameIf your name has a generational identifier, such as junior, senior, II, III, IV, etc., these aren't calculated into any of the numbers above, so you can simply drop them from the name.
How Name Changes Affect Your NumerologyIf you've legally changed your name, go by a nickname, have a maiden and married name, or hyphenate your last name, these can affect your numerology. You can also calculate with your new name to gain insights into how you may have changed in your life, but your essential karmic imprint comes from your given name at birth.
Calculating your numerology chart can help you gain a better understanding of some of the imprints, also called karmic overlays, you come into this lifetime with. As you better understand these imprints, you can work to find solutions to navigate challenges that arise based on the gifts you brought with you when you were born.
How To Calculate Your Lucky Year, Month, And Day Using Numerology
Destiny Number Numerology Meaning
They say you can't predict the future – but what if you could calculate it? Numerology is the ancient practice of assigning spiritual and esoteric meaning to specific numbers and numerical patterns, and it acts as a divine light into what the cosmos might have in store for us. If you're someone who regularly checks your horoscope or likes to perform new moon rituals to manifest, numerology is another tool you can add to your practice to divine the greater meaning of life. Just like in astrology, your birthday plays a key role in finding the unique energy of your numerology. Not only that, you can use the letters in your name to find your Destiny Number and dive into the deeper drive behind your soul's fire. Using your Destiny Number, you can predict which days, months, and years in your future are the perfect time to make moves and manifest your dreams. Here's a quick guide on how!
How to Find Your Destiny Number in NumerologyYour Destiny Number, also known as your Name Number or Expression Number, is the key to finding the most aligned days in numerology annually. Finding your Destiny Number is easy: calculate the root number of your full name, both first and last, and reduce each name to a single-digit number. In numerology, each letter of the alphabet is assigned a number, and you can calculate the root number of your full name using this technique.
Here's a guide to help get you started:
1 = A, J, S
2 = B, K, T
3 = C, L, U
4 = D, M, V
5 = E, N, W
6 = F, O, X
7 = G, P, Y
8 = H, Q, Z
9 = I, R
To find your Destiny Number, start by writing out your full name (first, middle, and last) on a piece of paper. Then, refer to the numerical values associated with each letter in the guide we provided earlier. Swap the letters in your name with their corresponding numbers. Once you've done that, add all the numbers and reduce the sum to a single digit.
For instance, let's take my full name: LAUREN (3 + 1 + 3 + 9 + 5 + 5 = 26, which becomes 2 + 6 = 8) ASH (1 + 1 + 8, which becomes 10, reducing to 1 + 0 = 1). Adding those two numbers together gives us a Destiny Number of 9 (because 8 + 1 = 9). Remember, while your Life Path Number is crucial for understanding your life's journey, your Destiny Number is the key to unlocking specific dates and fated events that will align you with your dreams.
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How to Find Your Lucky Years Using NumerologyWhen determining whether a certain year will bring you good luck, you'll want to see if the sum of that year is compatible with your Destiny Number. For example, if you're looking to make big changes in 2025, add the digits 2 + 0 + 2 + 5 = 9 and see if the resulting number harmonizes with your Destiny Number. For it to be a lucky year, the year must have the same digit or be compatible (even/odd) with your Destiny Number.
People with an odd-numbered Destiny Number will have better luck during odd-numbered years, and people born with even-numbered Destiny Numbers will succeed more in even-numbered years. If the year's total is the same as your Destiny Number, you can expect many new situations and experiences to bring you closer to spiritual enlightenment.
How to Find Your Lucky Months Using NumerologyEach month corresponds to a specific number. For example, January is the first month symbolized by the number 1, February is the second month ruled by the number 2, and so on. In the case of October, November, and December, you would reduce those numbers to single digits between 1 and 9. October is 1, November is 2, and December is 3.
Similarly to how the energy of the year must align or harmonize with your Destiny Number, the same can be said for the months of the year. This also explains why some people love their birthday month and feel like they come alive during their astrological season, while others seem only to have unlucky or disruptive birthdays!
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How to Find Your Luckiest Days Using NumerologyFinding lucky days in the year is as easy as noting any day that adds up to your Destiny Number or is a multiple of that number. For example, because my Destiny Number is 9, the 9th day of any month should have extra luck for me, as well as the 18th and 27th days of the month. If you were born on an even-numbered day, you should have a fairly good time on days that add up to other even numbers. On the other hand, days that add up to other odd numbers could present a challenge for you. You can work these out with your Destiny Number and plan the entire calendar year to mark your good and bad days ahead.
How to Make Monthly Predictions Using NumerologyNow that you know how to find the best years, months, and days for your personal numerology, you can combine these techniques to pinpoint your peak areas of activation over the next year. Start by finding the year for which you hope to cast predictions and selecting the month that interests you. Add those numbers with your Destiny Number and reduce them until you have a single-digit number between 1 and 9.
For example:
August = 6
2025 added together = 9
Destiny Number = 9
Total = 24
Taking the total of those three values, we get 2 + 4 = 6, which is my monthly number for August 2025. This would indicate that August will be a less harmonious month for me because it's not an odd number like my Destiny Number. You can calculate your own monthly number the same way using your Destiny Number instead of mine and catch a sneak peek of what personal numerology the year has in store. Happy counting!
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