A complete numerological profile of an individual involves the examination of many numbers. These include what are typically and variously called the Birth Number, the Life Path Number, the Destiny Number, the Life Lesson Number, the Soul Number, the Soul's Urge Number, the Motivation Number, the Inner Urge Number, the Inner Expression Number, the Personality Number and so on and are often expressed as a "final" single-digit number, typically from 1 to 9.
The "final", single-digit numbers are usually obtained by reducing compound numbers which, in turn, are obtained by reducing 3 and 4 digit numbers. For example, a 4-digit number such as the year 1960 will reduce to the compound number 16 which, in turn, will reduce to the final, single-digit number 7. In numerology, this delineation is expressed as 16/7.
In order to get an accurate numerological reading, it is necessary to individually examine each digit in this numerical expression. Furthermore, it is also important to evaluate the order in which the first 2 single digits appear. Thus, in our example, all three numbers (1, 6 and 7) are considered both severally and as a whole. However, we must also look at the order in which they appear because each digit has a certain degree of influence based on where it appears in the sequence. Thus, for example, the final number 7 could be arrived at as follows: 16/7, 61/7, 25/7, 52/7, 34/7, 43/7, 70/7. To a numerologist, 16/7 and 43/7 hold different clues and meanings.
Finally, an experienced numerologist will not only study the final numbers and their delineations but, during the course of performing the calculations, s/he will also look for, take note of and consider certain patterns, combinations, sequences, repetitions, etc. For example, the prevalence or absence of particular numbers and the occurrence of Master Numbers.
In numerology, Master Numbers are generally considered to have a vibration that bestows both special gifts and challenges. Typically, Master Numbers are not reduced to a final, single digit number and are dealt with in a slightly different manner. As there are different schools of thought concerning Master Numbers, I will address this in depth in other postings.
I would also like to note that the foregoing information is based on the Pythagorean method, which is the foundation for the modern numerology system that is most often used in the West today. However, when I look at someone's numerological profile, I also often consult other methods, such as the Chaldean system. I will discuss other numerology systems in future posts.
In Love & Light,
Angelika
