For many people the study of numbers is serious business.
Here it is used simply to allow you another way of getting to know you.
It can reveal character traits and patterns that you may have been unaware of.
- Write your name on a blank piece of paper
- Find the numeric value for each letter
- Reduce to a single figure between 1 & 9 as shown
- Write your date of birth
- Reduce the value to a single figure between 1&9
- Add these together
- Reduce to a single number between 1 & 9
Example: Joe Bloggs
- 1+6+5 + 2+3+6+7+7+1 = 38 3+8=11 1+1= 2
- 10th 9th 1978
- 1+0+9+1+9+7+8= 35 3+5 = 8
- 2+8=10 1+0 = 1
- 1=AJS 2=BKT 3=CLU 4=DMV 5=ENW 6=FOX 7=GPY 8=HQZ 9=IR
Suggested Analysis:
1
Negative: Prefer to handle things your own way, rarely turning to others for help. Can be obstinate even when heading for disaster. Must be wary of aggressiveness, boasting, dominance and egotism.
Work: You prefer to lead than to be lead in your field of work. Be wary of the negative aspects like egotism and selfishness. People will look to you for guidance and direction so be prepared.
2
Negative: Can be over sensitive and easily hurt. Can be shy, timid, lonely and unhappy. You may pay too much attention to details resulting in loss of time. Depends on assurance and encouragement.
Work: Co-operation, diplomacy and peaceful co-existence are your goals in life. You may be called upon to act as arbitrator and peace-maker. Co-operation, sharing and association will bring you success.
3
Negative: Can be moody. Scattered interests and extravagance can lead to loss and disappointment. Loose talk, exaggeration and self-centeredness could make you unpopular. Can find it difficult to forgive and be over critical of others.
Work: Popularity, happiness for self and others, love, romance and material possessions are salient features in your life provided a positive use of talent is made. You are a joy giver to others.
4
Negative: Can lack imagination and develop fixed ideas. Can appear stubborn to others. Argumentative, extreme seriousness and dominance must be guarded against. You may work too hard with no time for leisure or family.
Work: You tend to take responsibility. Others will depend on you for help and support. Limitations in life may frustrate you. Through patience, determination, order, sincerity, honesty and service you will provide security for others and yourself.
5
Negative: You may have too many irons in the fire, Jack of all trades and master of none, if you are not careful. You can be restless, nervous and discontented. You should keep a check on your mood and impulsiveness. Being sarcastic and critical is not helpful to anyone.
Work: You like to work with people and tend to promote progress. Change, new circumstances, new approaches, variety, versatility and unexpected happenings will be salient features in your life. Be wary of being too controlled.
6
Negative: Too much love of duty and sacrifice can bring personal disappointments. Can have a tendency towards being fussy, trivial and arrogant. Guard against becoming complacent and selfish. Don't fall for flattery.
Work: Love, duty, responsibility and charity are keywords. You are dependable, generous and bring comfort to others. The more you do for others the more love, comfort and money will surround you. For your own progress you need beauty, companionship, love and harmony.
7
Negative: Can be too reserved, inadaptable and lack trust in others. Can be aloof, confused and depressive. Pride can lead to wrong situations. Be careful not to be too cynical, bad-tempered and sarcastic. Can be extravagant and lack understanding for the needs of others.
Work: You search for wisdom or hidden truths. You may find yourself lonely even in the midst of people. You like to delve deeply into things. Popularity, love and respect should come to you for the knowledge you attain and you should be good at passing on your knowledge to others.
8
Negative: Can be over ambitious and too materialistic leading to strain and tension. Love of recognition and display of power must be guarded against. You can also lack understanding and consideration for others and submit to obstinacy and impatience. Money does not come easily to you.
Work: Management, organization and administration should lead you to a position of authority and recognition. You will have to make a proper assessment of people and events from time to time, not always an easy task. Money may not always be the line of development.
9
Negative: Can be moody and impulsive. Can act in haste and repent later. Changeable in love affairs, careless of money and with a capacity for enjoying the high life if given the opportunity. At times selfish. Possessive and intolerant.
Work: You are destined to be popular. Love of brotherhood and service to mankind will be part of your personality. Love, romance, music and art interest you deeply. Compassion, generosity and understanding are keywords.
The value of something simple like this is in getting you to look at yourself.
This type of thing gives you the opportunity to acknowledge the good and the bad that is in us all.
A large part of healing is in developing your sense of self awareness: Essential if you are going to heal and grow.
