For millennia, numerologists have aimed to derive meaning from names, dates and numbers using various calculations.
But how are the main numerology charts and values actually derived?
Let’s explore an overview of the basic mechanisms behind numerology’s core calculations.
Letters Convert to Numbers
In numerology, letters in names and dates translate to numbers using conversion charts. Rules vary between numerology schools. This numeric conversion underlies all core methods.
Life Path from Birth Date
The foundational Life Path number comes just from the full birth date. The month, day and year digits add to a single digit root number or “master number”.
Destiny Number from Full Name
The Destiny number is calculated by adding the numeric values for the full name. This number represents life purpose and potential.
Expression Number from Full Name
This key number comes from only the consonants in the full name. It reflects outer personality, talents and how you are perceived.
Soul Urge Number from Vowels
Only the vowels in your full name get added to generate the Soul Urge number, said to indicate inner desires, creativity and emotional needs.
Personality Number from Consonants
The consonants in just the first name yield the Personality number, supposedly revealing your surface personality and how you present yourself.
Challenge Numbers from Missing Numbers
Any missing numbers in your name are Challengesnumbers. Their purported energies are struggles or growth areas for you.
Pinnacles from Birth Date
Major cycles called Pinnacles come from your birth date digits. Each Pinnacle allegedly has distinct energies affecting you.
Personal Years and Months in 9 Year Cycles
Annual Personal Years and monthly cycles follow 9-year numerical patterns offering guidance on propitious timing for initiatives.
Whiledebated, these represent numerology’s core calculation methods for deciphering meaning from names, dates and numbers. With study, enthusiasts believe insights are uncovered through numerology’s empirical-seeming techniques.
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