Numerology 101: The Beginner’s Guide
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Ever felt an affinity with certain numbers? Perhaps you have been using our 81 Auspicious/Inauspicious Numbers Table to choose your new mobile number or car plate number. Well, there’s actually more to numbers and the role that they play in our lives.
For several cultures, the meaning of numbers follows age-old traditions and cultural beliefs. There are deep spiritual and symbolic meanings behind certain numbers that tie back to one’s life path. Read on to learn more about numerology and how numbers play a part in this world.
Numerology: What is it?
Numerology, often associated with astrology, is the study of numbers in one’s life to gain information and insights into ourselves and the world. The practice of this ancient art revolves around the belief that there are no coincidences in the universe. Hence, everything including your birthdate and name can be analysed to interpret signs and your destiny. With greater understanding and self-awareness, you can gain confidence and make better progress in life.
“Every number has an energy and magic in it.” – Pythagoras
According to Pythagoras – a brilliant ancient Ionian Greek philosopher and mathematician – our physical world is the amalgamation of the energetic vibrations of numbers. In the 5th century BC, he developed a system that corresponded numbers with alphabets, known as Pythagorean Numerology, which is commonly practised today.
What can a numerology reading tell you?
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The idea behind numerology is that the cosmos and your life is affected by your birth date, birth name, and many other factors surrounding you. A proper numerology report can be used as a life guide, as it provides insights about an individual, which allows one to discover his/her strengths, weaknesses and potential future.
Nonetheless, it is important to remember that a numerology reading is meant to help you work through questions and make decisions. Nothing is set in stone, and it differs from fortune telling. Numerology can reveal much about your characteristics and potential life paths, but at the end of the day, it is up to you to make your choices – be it for a career change, investing in your health or starting a new relationship.
Numerology readings can vary; revealing opportunities and challenges, compatibility with others, your talents, skills, etc.; pretty much dependent on the numerologist’s services and what answers the seeker is looking for. Sometimes, numerology may be paired with other divination methods and theories such as Tarot or even the Five Elements, to uncover more details with greater accuracy.
How does numerology work?
The practice of numerology typically involves calculations. Each number corresponds to a letter of the alphabet, which can be summed up or simplified to a single digit (e.g. 20 = 2+1 = 3) to derive an individual’s story. Each numerology number has its unique meaning (find out more below!), depending on the type of analysis.
You may have come across many guides on how to get your numerology life path number using basic calculations, but there’s more to numerology than just revealing your personality traits. It can be difficult to deduce how these numbers work together and what they convey. Hence, people generally go to a master numerologist for more detailed and accurate readings or join a numerology course to become the master of their own destiny.
Meaning of main numbers and personality
Did you notice that there are many numbers in our life? From our birth date to mobile phone numbers, passport numbers and credit card numbers, all the numbers that appear in our lives harness powerful energies that can influence how we live and what happens in our lives. Let’s look at what the main numbers in Pythagorean Numerology mean.
| Numbers | Meaning | Positive traits | Negative traits |
| 1 | Individualism
(I am) |
Independent, ambitious, righteous, possess leadership skills, etc. | Stubborn, self-centred, lonely, etc. |
| 2 | Partnership
(We are) |
Good communication skills, calm and composed, friendly, etc. | Indecisive, timid, unassertive, soft-hearted, etc. |
| 3 | Creativity
(I create) |
Self-motivated, proactive, mental clarity, creativity, etc. | Impulsive, bad-tempered, flippant, mischievous, etc. |
| 4 | Work
(I/We build) |
Planner, intelligent, wise, extrovert, etc. | Insecure, impatient, overly direct, slow, etc. |
| 5 | Adventure
(I explore) |
Good sense of direction, curious, good reflexes, loves freedom, etc. | Stubborn, destructive, short-tempered, impatient, etc. |
| 6 | Service
(I support) |
Wise, artistic, imaginative, strong family values, etc. | Materialistic, egoistic, proud, etc. |
| 7 | Mysticism
(I believe) |
Eloquent and sincere, sociable, analytical, charismatic, etc. | Procrastinator, careless, indecisive, etc. |
| 8 | Power
(I lead) |
Responsible, trustworthy, etc. | Vain, prone to anxiety, oppressed, disorganised, etc. |
| 9 | Wisdom
(I teach) |
Optimistic, liberal, business-minded, loves to dream, etc. | Emotional, unrealistic, greedy, not meticulous, loner, etc. |
Have fun with Numerology
Some of us are not good with mathematics but numbers can be a lot of fun. Here’s a simple game shared by Master Ruanna Segal from Melbourne, Australia. Try it!
- Pick a number between 2 & 9.
- Multiply it by 9.
- Add the 2 digits together.
- Subtract by 5.
- Think of a letter from the alphabet that corresponds to your number, e.g. 1=A, 2=B.
- Think of a country that begins with that letter.
- Pick the next letter of the alphabet
- Think of an animal that begins with that letter.
Answer: Look at the person as if they were peculiar and say:
But there are no elephants in Denmark!
Numerology with Master Ruanna Segal
Like Tarot reading, numerology is one of the most accurate divination methods that originated in the western world. It can help you to tap into your deepest subconscious and bring it to light. Are you looking or are you ready for a change? You can use Numerology in various ways, from understanding the energy of a house number before you purchase the house, to picking a wedding date for your special day!
Once you know the basic meanings you can have fun working out the best power numbers for your family members or your friends. Get in touch with us to find out more!
