How to Determine Your Numerology Number

Numerology is an ancient applied science based on the meaning of numbers. It is used to gauge personalities, predict events and help guide decision-making. If you've ever been curious about why you are attracted to certain numbers or how the numbers in your life affect your destiny, take the time to learn more about numerology.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Paper and pencil to jot down your numbers
• Books or online references

How to Determine Your Primary Numerology Number

1. Recall the numeric day of the month in which you were born. If it is a single digit, that is your primary number. January 1 would be primary number 1.

2. Reduce a two-digit number by separating the digits and adding them together. January 23 would be 2+3=5. Five would be your primary number.

3. Use your primary number in casual ways, such as personal code or lottery ticket numbers. Or consult a respected reference to find more purposeful ways to apply your number.

How to Determine Your Secondary Numerology Number

4. Recall your full numeric birth month, day and year. October 12, 1992 would be 10, 12 and 1992.

5. Reduce multiple digits as above. Ten, 12 and 1992 would be: 1+0=1, 1+2=3, 1+9+9+2=21 and 2+1=3.

6. Add the reduced digits together. One+3+3 (originally October 12, 1992) would determine your secondary number, or life path number: 7.

7. Use your secondary number as above, or find out how to equate your numbers with their corresponding color, gem, flower, food and other key variables in numerology with a reference book (see Resources below).

8. Visit Astrology-Numerology.com for help getting started with numerology, or for an immediate online reference (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• While numerology may seem complex, don't worry. The math is basic, and you only need to calculate some numbers, like your Life Path, once.
• There are several different ways to determine and apply your numbers. The three main systems are Chaldean, Chinese and Pythagorean.
• Since numerology involves assessing patterns, it's okay to use more than one system.
• Follow one system or reference tool at a time. Many numerologists have their own interpretations, and numerology charts vary from site to site.
• Professional numerologists charge a fee for a reading on many websites.
• Terminology varies from source to source, so this article uses only the most basic universal numerology terms.

Resources

• Get started with Astrology-Numerology.com
• Buy "Numerology Has Your Number" by Ellin Dodge from Amazon