How to Find Your Birth Number

In Numerology, names, events, and things can be reduced to vibratory numbers. The numbers 1-9 have special controlling characteristics that can be used to ascertain meaning.. Your birth number indicates which number set a controlling influence on the day you were born. The extent to which your birth number shaped your character depends on other factors, including your name number. In numerology, the effects and meaning of a variety of numbers are combined to create a full profile. Follow the steps below to find your birth number.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

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   Assign a number to your birth month. Each month has a number that will be added to the day and year of your birth date. January is a 1, February is a 2, and so on. Notice that October is a two digit number (10) and must be reduced to a vibratory number (1+0=1). November must also be reduced to 2 (1+1=2). December is reduced to 3 (1+2=3). Click the image to see each month’s vibratory number.

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   Reduce the date of your birth. Both the day and year of your birth must be reduced to a number between 1 and 9. For example, if you were born on the 22nd of the month, this would be reduced to 4 (2+2=4). Your birth year must also be reduced. The year 1974 would be reduced to 3 (1+9+7+4 = 21 and 21 is further reduced to 3 [2+1=3]).

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   Add up the numbers. Add up the reduced numbers for the month, day, and year of your birth. The result is your birth number. Click the image to the left to see the birth number for July 4, 1776.

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   Analyze your birth number. Each number is given different significance. Use the link in the resource section below to find the significance of your birth number. In general, 1 is the number of initiative, 2 signifies balance, 3 represents versatility, 4 symbolizes stability, 5 shows adventure, 6 embodies dependability, 7 indicates mystery, 8 translate to success, and 9 illustrates achievement.

Resources

• Numbers and Their Meaning
• Guide to Numerology
• How to Find Your Name Number

[kristara]

on 6/3/2009 Very interesting article. My birth number is also 6!

[FrazzledNanny]

on 5/27/2009 Thanks for the interesting article. My birth number is 6. 5*