The Five Core Numbers in a Person's Life

To build a numerology chart, we essentially need two things: Full name of a person and his/her date of birth.

I will illustrate all the steps using a sample detail .

    Full Name :       Amit Verma
    Date Of Birth: 23 - May - 1980


The first and foremost thing to be calculated is the

I) Life Path Number :  Life path number is the most important number in a person's life. We all have a purpose in our lives, and this number indicates the challenges and oppurtunies one faces in this lifetime. This number may not indicate your talents and weaknesses,  but describes the mission of your life.  Your Life Path Number describes the path you are travelling on. It doesn't tell you so much about your talents, strengths or weaknesses, but rather indicates the general purpose of your life - your life's destiny.


To calculate the life path number of a person , add all the numbers in the date of birth

ie 2 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 9 + 8 + 0 = 28
which can be further reduced to 1. Hence amit has 1 as his life path number.  

2) Expression /Destiny Number:  Next in hierarchial importance is Expression/destiny Number. Each letter in a person's name represents a talent or specific trait, and all the letters collectively add a distinct talent in every person. This number represents the talent/capabilities a person has. Unlike the life path number which defines what you must achieve in this lifetime, this number denotes what you are.

To calculate the destiny number, add the vibrations of each letter in your full name .

In this example it is

A   M   I   T    V   E   R   M   A

1 + 4 + 1 + 4  + 6 + 5 + 2 + 4 + 1 = 27

Refer chart

3) Soul Urge/Heart'S Desire Number:
This number denotes your inner desires and yearnings which prove to be a strong motivational factor in all your actions. This number describes those traits that you prefer not showing to the world. Your Soul Urge Number shows your deep inner motivation and your heart's desire and you should make sure to apply this driving force wherever you can. For example, when you decide for a certain career, be sure that it allows you to express your soul urge.

To calculate this add the vibrations of all the vowels(a,e,i,o and u) in your full name.

Amit's Soul urge number is

A(1) + I(1) + E(1) + A(1) = 4


4) Personality Number:
This number shows the traits that you show to this world. The world makes an impression of you through this number.

To calculate this, add the vibrations of all the consonants present in  your name.

Amit's Personality Number:

M(4) + T(4) + V(6) + R(2) + M(4) = 20


5) Birthday Number:
Birth day number is the day of the month you are born in.
Amit's Birthday number is 23.
I will write about each birthday number in a later post.

The Three Major Schools of Numerology

There are three major schools of numerology -

A) Pythagorean Numerology
B) Chaldean Numerology
C) Kabbalah Numerology


A) Pythagorean Numerology

Pythagoras was a Greek philosopher, mathematician and astronomer and the founder of a mystic, religious, and scientific society called Pythagoreans.

He lived around 500 BC , and probably best known for one of his theorems known as "Pythagoras theorem".  He is also known as the "Father of Numbers".

He believed that everything can be described and expressed by numbers and that everything follows rhythmic patterns and cycles. According to Iamblichus, Pythagoras once said that "number is the ruler of forms and ideas and the cause of gods and demons.

It is the most popular form of numerology in the west and the easiest to learn too.

Here, each letter is assigned with a number.
Say A=1 , B=2 and so on...


B) Chaldean Numerology

Chaldean Numerology is also known as "Mystic Numerology" and is one of the oldest and most accurate, although less popular. This is because the Chaldean Numerology system is not as easy to master, and the alphabet values are not in as systematic an order as the other Numerology system.

It was developed by Chaldeans , long time ago , who once occupied the southern part of Babylonia.

In the Chaldean Numerology system the numbers only go from 1 to 8, and not 1 to 9 , as 9 is believed to be the number of the god.

C) Kabbalah Numerology

The Kabbalah ( which means knowledge that comes through the mind and soul rather than through a flesh and blood teacher) originated in Hebrew mysticism, and interprets only the meaning of the name. The Kabbalah was developed for the Hebrew alphabet, and therefore has only 22 vibrations ranging from 1 to 400. It was adapted for the Greek alphabet, then further adapted for the Roman alphabet.

The History of Numerology

Numbers can be fascinating for some and detested by most(those who hate maths) , but the fact is a great deal of your personality and life is controlled by numbers .

What is Numerology ?

Numerology is the science of numbers. The word Numerology comes from the Latin word “numerus,” which means number, and the Greek word “logos,” which means word, thought, and expression. It influences every aspect of your life, creates the blueprint of your future , can open the doors to unveiling your own inner nature and more.


How do we get affected by numbers ?

Everything in the universe has a unique vibrational energy. And everything literally means everything , from numbers to inanimate objects to thoughts and actions and human beings.


One of the basic Laws of the Universe is that All is in motion, All vibrates...

Our physical body in its healthy state has a specific rate of vibration. When we are sick, our vibrational rate changes and we no longer are in sync with our true nature.

Our thoughts vibrate at their own rate, A positive thought makes you feel better than a negative thought. That good feeling is the result of a change in vibrations.

Vibrations are not always visible to the naked eye. Throwing a pebble in the pond causes a vibration, which we call as a "ripple". Our thoughts make a ripple that we can't see, but we can feel it. Even if we don't feel it, it is still there. A vibration is an invisible ripple.

All numbers have a vibrational frequency associated with them and each letter has a numeric value, based on its sound. They are everywhere - beginning with the date that you were born and the number associated with your birth name.... from there the list of numbers that get attached to us over a life-time is almost endless... and every number comes with its own vibrational frequency - it's own unique influence on our lives...


The Value of knowing your numbers

Numbers correspond to our inner state and influence how we feel. Everything in life can be reduced to a number. We choose birth numbers that have great significance in our lives S.I.N. numbers, license plate numbers, telephone numbers, addresses, serial numbers, all influence our lives in one way or another.

Numerology has power to remove many obstacles from your path, allowing you to take full advantage of your potential. It is a self-help tool that can give insight into human psyche. It is the interpretation of a life through the understanding of numbers.

Through numerology, you can learn to appreciate the challenge of your name and make the most of its influence. Numerology gives you the power to minimize old karma, and to make the most of your present opportunities.