Are you curious about numerology but not sure where to start? Why not begin with you?
Just as you have an astrological “blueprint” based on where the planets were when you were born (i.e. your birth chart), you have a numerology “blueprint” based on your birth date! Finding your birth numerology is simple — it’s just a matter of addition.
Let’s say you were born July 13, 1995. July is the 7th month of the year, so we’ll write it out as “7”. Now, take all the individual numbers in your birth date, and add them up. Be sure to use the full year and not its abbreviated version (so 1995 instead of 95):
7 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 9 + 9 + 5 = 35
Then reduce the 35 by adding its two digits together. You should end up with a single-digit number between 1 and 9:
3 + 5 = 8
In this example, 8 would be your “life path number”. This is your numerological North Star, illuminating how to live your most fulfilling life! Much like familiarizing yourself with your sun sign in astrology doesn’t tell you the entire picture of who you are, knowing your birth numerology doesn’t mean that you know everything and therefore won’t run into obstacles. However, whenever you feel lost or stuck, reflect on your life path number. It will provide you with clarity and help you to get back into alignment with your soul’s mission.
Ready to get started? Once you’ve calculated your own life path number, we’ll break down what your personal number means for you:
Life Path 1
Become your own authority! You won’t be satisfied following in another’s footsteps. Your mission is to discover your passion through exploration. Try new things. Take the road less traveled. Push yourself outside your comfort zone.
Life Path 2
Teamwork makes the dream work! Co-creation is your mission. Working with others will open your heart. You’ll discover your purpose and define your priorities through relationships. Trust your powers of intuition!
Life Path 3
Capitalize on your creative talents. Your mission is to become the boss of your own life! Do you dream of running a business or founding a start-up? Embrace your entrepreneurial gifts. Communicate your vision. Sell your ideas.
Life Path 4
Patience and compassion are your strong suits. You are a humanitarian at heart and want the best for others. Your mission is the search for truth! In pursuing your spiritual and ethical growth, you teach by example.
Life Path 5
Lead the charge! Your mission is to take action. Assert your will through words and deeds. Life is a choose-your-own-adventure, so chase your passions. Your courage inspires others to do the same.
Life Path 6
Bring people together! Your mission is to unite others in pursuit of shared goals. Networking is your strong suit. You have a gift for seeing the bigger picture and will put aside petty differences for the greater good.
Life Path 7
You embody the healer archetype. You have a sensitive aura that picks up on energetic imbalances. Your mission is to bring beauty into the world through acts of kindness. Maintaining your inner peace and sense of security is essential.
Life Path 8
You have big dreams and the energy necessary to accomplish them! You’re not afraid of hard work or getting your hands dirty. In fact, these realities empower and motivate you. Your mission is to devote yourself to inspiration!
Life Path 9
Become the master of your circumstances! You have a gift, and your mission is to develop proficiency in that gift. Trust that the universe will provide what you need to thrive. Lean into your psychic senses. Let your emotions be your guide.