What is numerology?

HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR BIRTH PATH NUMBER?:

Your ‘birth path number’ (sometimes called: ‘life path number‘) can be revealed with simple mathematics. Each ‘birth path’ includes primary and secondary influences. Your ‘primary birth path’ is related to the day of your birth. Your secondary birth path is related to the sum of month, day, and year.

A Birth Path Numerology Formula example:

(the publication date of this example)

Month: 10
Day: 29 (2+9 = 11 => 1+1=2); 2=Primary Birth Path
Year: 2008 (2+0+0+8 = 10 => 1+0 = 1)

Month+Day+Year (1+0+2+9+2+0+0+8 = 22 => 2+2 = 4); 4=Secondary Birth Path

MORE DETAILS ABOUT LIFE PATH NUMEROLOGY & THE INTERPRETATION OF YOUR BIRTH PATH NUMBER:

  • Birth path numerology & birthday numbers
  • How to use the numerological ‘birth path’
  • Numerological strategies
  • Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro.

    Fidel Castro

    FIDEL CASTRO’S
    NUMEROLOGY CHART
    BIRTH DATE: Aug 13, 1926
    Fidel’s Birth Path Number*:
    3
    FULL NAME: Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz
    Fidel’s Name Number*:
    5
    Fidel’s Soul Urge Number*:
    1

    * Read further: Birth Path Number, Name Number & Soul Urge Number

    Why is Fidel Castro famous?

    Fidel Castro has gained worldwide fame as a is a Cuban revolutionary leader. He was the prime minister of Cuba from December 1959 to December 1976, and then Fidel Castro became the president until his resignation in February 2008 – due to health problems.

    Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz was born out of wedlock in 1926 in Birán, near Mayarí. Castro was formally recognized by his father when he was 17, when his surname was legally changed to Castro from Ruz (his mother’s name). At age 19, Castro entered law school at the University of Havana. Since 1930 student politics had degenerated into a form of gangsterismo dominated by fractious action groups; this is how Castro became involved in the volatile politics in Cuba. In 1947 Castro joined the Partido Ortodoxo, and in 1951 he became the president of the party. Castro had become a candidate for a seat in the Cuban parliament when General Fulgencio Batista led a coup d’état in 1952, successfully overthrowing the government of President Carlos Prío Socarrás and canceling the election. And from then Castro played a major role in the Cuban Revolution (1953-1959).

    About Fidel Castro’s NUMEROLOGY CHART:

    BIRTH PATH NUMBER 3:

    Threes often experience what many consider a carefree life. They are generally contented and fortunate in love, money or both. They tend to learn and experience life vicariously through someone else’s adventures, which they find most enjoyable.

    NAME NUMBER 5:

    The number 5 Expression endows with the wonderful characteristic of multi-talents and versatility. You can do so many things well. The tone of the number 5 is constructive freedom, and in your drive to attain this freedom, you will likely be the master of adaptability and change. Your popularity may lead you toward some form of entertainment or amusement. Whatever you do, you are clever, analytical, and a very quick thinker.

    SOUL URGE NUMBER 1:

    With a Soul Urge number of 1, you want to lead and direct, to work independent of supervision, by yourself or with subordinates. You take pride in your abilities and want to be recognized for them. The positive 1 Soul Urge is Ambitious and determined, a leader seeking opportunities. The negative side of the 1 Soul Urge must be avoided. A negative 1 is apt to dominate situations and people; the home, the spouse, the family and the business.

    Bodybuilder, actor & politician Arnold Schwarzenegger.

    Arnold Schwarzenegger

    ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER’S
    NUMEROLOGY CHART
    BIRTH DATE: Jul 30, 1947
    Schwarzenegger’s Birth Path Number*:
    4
    FULL NAME: Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger
    Schwarzenegger’s Name Number*:
    9
    Schwarzenegger’s Soul Urge Number*:
    3

    * Read further: Birth Path Number, Name Number & Soul Urge Number

    Why is Arnold Schwarzenegger famous?

    Arnold Schwarzenegger gained worldwide fame as a Hollywood action film icon. He has many nicknames, e.g. “The Austrian Oak”, “The Styrian Oak” (during his bodybuilding days), “Arnold Strong” and “Arnie” (during his acting career). Later he acquired the nickname: “The Governator” – a portmanteau of Governor and ‘The Terminator’, one of his most successful film roles.

    Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger was born in 1947 in Thal, Austria. As a boy, Schwarzenegger played many sports. Schwarzenegger picked up his first barbell in 1960, when his football coach took his team to a local gym. At the age of 14, Schwarzenegger chose bodybuilding over football (soccer) as a career. Schwarzenegger moved to the United States in September 1968 at the age of 21. Schwarzenegger is considered among the most important figures in the history of bodybuilding. He won many bodybuilding contests, including 5 Mr. Universe contests, and 7 Mr. Olympia contests. Schwarzenegger’s acting breakthrough film was the mythical epic ‘Conan the Barbarian’ in 1982. In 1984, he made the first of three appearances as the titular character in director James Cameron’s science-fiction film The Terminator.
    Other successful movies with Arnold Schwarzenegger are: ‘Red Sonia’ (1985), ‘Red Heat’ (1988), ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ (1991), ‘Junior’ (1994), and ‘Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines’ (2003). Schwarzenegger announced his candidacy in the 2003 California recall election for Governor of California on the August 6, 2003. In May 2004 and 2007, he was named as one of the Time 100 people who help shape the world.

    About Arnold Schwarzenegger’s NUMEROLOGY CHART:

    BIRTH PATH NUMBER 4:

    Fours freely give their loyalty and in doing so attract the same from others. Their pleasant easy going personality often hides their adept business acumen and a sixth sense which helps overcome obstacles the encounter. They are most likely to be successful professionals that appreciate what their hard work brings them.

    NAME NUMBER 9:

    The characteristics of #9 are: Humanitarian, giving nature, selflessness, obligations, creative expression.
    The expression that you exhibit is represented bythe number 9. Your talents center in humanistic interests and approaches. You like to help others as you were intended to be the ‘big brother or big sister’ type. You work well with people, and have the potential to inspire. You are quite idealistic, and disappointed at the lack of perfection in the world.

    SOUL URGE NUMBER 3:

    With the Soul Urge number 3 your desire in life is personal expression, and generally enjoying life to its fullest. You want to participate in an active social life and enjoy a large circle of friends. You want to be in the limelight, expressing your artistic or intellectual talents. Word skills may be your thing; speaking, writing, acting, singing. In a positive sense, the 3 energy is friendly, outgoing and always very social. The 3 Soul Urge gives intuitive insight, thus, very high creative and inspirational tendencies. The truly outstanding trait shown by the 3 Soul Urge is that of self-expression, regardless of the field of endeavor.

    American professional basketball player.

    Michael Jordan

    MICHAEL JORDAN’S
    NUMEROLOGY CHART
    BIRTH DATE: Feb 17, 1963
    Jordan’s Birth Path Number*:
    11
    FULL NAME: Michael Jeffrey Jordan
    Jordan’s Name Number*:
    8
    Jordan’s Soul Urge Number*:
    5

    * Read further: Birth Path Number, Name Number & Soul Urge Number

    Why is Michael Jordan famous?

    The biography of Michael Jordan on the National Basketball Association (NBA) website states ““By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.” Due to his fabulous leaping ability, illustrated by performing slam dunks from the free throw line, he earned him the nicknames “Air Jordan” and “His Airness.” His record includes many awards, titles, designations and honors. In 1999 Michael Jordan was named the greatest North American athlete of the 20th century by the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN). He is also known for the “Nike’s Air Jordan sneakers”, which were introduced in 1985 and are still very popular today

    Michael Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York as the fourth of five children. Michael Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation, and was instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s.

    About Michael Jordan’s NUMEROLOGY CHART:

    BIRTH PATH NUMBER 11:

    Elevens are hard to keep up with. They are risk takers that approach life as if it is a challenge to be overcome with their raw, powerful force of will. They master their own destiny, creating the events, the struggles and the outcome as they go forward in their life, which is most always very productive.

    NAME NUMBER 8:

    The characteristics of #8 are: Practical endeavors, status oriented, power-seeking, high-material goals. The 8 Expression is well-equipped in a managerial sense. The positive 8 Expression produces individuals that are very ambitious and goal-oriented. If the 8 energy is not in excess in your makeup, you will no doubt express these traits to some extent. No one has any more energy than a person with the 8 Expression who has a plan laid and is starting to work. The number 8 is very materialistic and also very desirous of status and power.

    SOUL URGE NUMBER 5:

    The 5 soul urge or motivation would like to follow a life of freedom, excitement, adventure and unexpected happening. In a positive sense, the energies of the number 5 make you very adaptable and versatile. You may be overly restless and impatient at times. You may dislike the routine work that you are engaged in, and tend to jump from activity to activity, without ever finishing anything.

    American recording artist & entertainer Madonna.

    Madonna

    MADONNA’S
    NUMEROLOGY CHART
    BIRTH DATE: Aug 16, 1958
    Madonna’s Birth Path Number*:
    11
    FULL NAME: Madonna Louise Ciccone
    Madonna’s Name Number*:
    6
    Madonna’s Soul Urge Number*:
    6

    * Read further: Birth Path Number, Name Number & Soul Urge Number

    Why is Madonna famous?

    Madonna released her self-titled debut album in 1983. Then she produced three consecutive number-one studio albums on the Billboard 200 in the 1980s + four more since the year 2000. Madonna has been dubbed as the “Queen of Pop”, by many sources. Guinness World Records list Madonna as the world’s most successful female recording artist of all time. On March 10, 2008, she was inducted into “The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”.

    Madonna was born in Bay City, Michigan as the third of six children. In 1977 she moved to New York for a career in dance. After performing as a member of the pop musical groups ‘Breakfast Club’ and ‘Emmy’, she lounced her career as a singer by producing her first solo album ‘Madonna’ in 1983. Later Madonna also become known for her works that explore religious symbolism and sexual themes, which also drew criticism from the Vatican in the late 1980s.

    About Madonna’s NUMEROLOGY CHART:

    BIRTH PATH NUMBER 11:

    Elevens are hard to keep up with. They are risk takers that approach life as if it is a challenge to be overcome with their raw, powerful force of will. They master their own destiny, creating the events, the struggles and the outcome as they go forward in their life, which is most always very productive.

    NAME NUMBER 6:

    The characteristics of #6 are: Responsibility, protection, nurturing, community, balance, sympathy. The number 6 Expression provides you a truly outstanding sense of responsibility, love, and balance. The 6 is helpful and ever conscientious, making you quite capable of rectifying and balancing any sort of inharmonious situation. The positive side of the number 6 suggests that you are very loving, friendly, and appreciative of others.

    SOUL URGE NUMBER 6:

    With a number 6 Soul Urge, you would like to be appreciated for your ability to handle responsibility. The positive side of the 6 Soul Urge produces a huge capacity for responsibility; you are always there and ready to assume more than your share of the load. If you possess positive 6 Soul Urges and express them, you are known for your generosity, understanding and deep sympathetic attitude. Strong 6 energy is very giving of love, affection, and emotional support.

    American musician Michael Jackson.

    Michael Jackson

    MICHAEL JACKSON’S
    NUMEROLOGY CHART
    BIRTH DATE: Aug 29, 1958
    Jackson’s Birth Path Number*:
    6
    FULL NAME: Michael Joseph Jackson
    Jackson’s Name Number*:
    8
    Jackson’s Soul Urge Number*:
    6

    * Read further: Birth Path Number, Name Number & Soul Urge Number

    Why is Michael Jackson famous?

    Michael Jackson’s self-proclaimed nick-name is: “The King of Pop”. The success-story of this musician, entertainer, and businessman is best illustrated by the fact that five of his solo studio albums have become some of the world’s best-selling records (including Guinness World Records!): ‘Off the Wall’ (1979), ‘Thriller’ (1982; this album is in 2008 still known as the best selling record ever!), ‘Bad’ (1987), ‘Dangerous’ (1991) and ‘HIStory’ (1995).

    Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana as the seventh child of the Jackson family. Michael debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of ‘The Jackson 5′ (with his four brothers). He began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the ‘Jackson Five’. In the early 1980s, Michael Jackson became a dominant figure in popular music and he is known as the first African-American entertainer to amass a strong crossover following on MTV.

    About Michael Jackson’s NUMEROLOGY CHART:

    BIRTH PATH NUMBER 6:

    Sixes can be too cavalier for their own good, finding little seriousness in any matter. They take unwarranted risks with their general well being and tend to lay blame at the feet of others. This can all be changed by recognizing their responsibility in their life and calling upon their strong character which can provide more stability in life.

    NAME NUMBER 8:

    The characteristics of #8 are: Practical endeavors, status oriented, power-seeking, high-material goals. The 8 Expression is well-equipped in a managerial sense. You have outstanding organizational and administrative capabilities. You have the skill and abilities to establish or operate a business with great efficiency. You have good judgment when it comes to money and commercial matters, and you understand how to build and accumulate material wealth. The positive 8 Expression produces individuals that are very ambitious and goal-oriented. The number 8 is very materialistic and also very desirous of status and power.

    SOUL URGE NUMBER 6:

    With a number 6 Soul Urge, you would like to be appreciated for your ability to handle responsibility. Your home and family are likely to be a strong focus for you, perhaps the strongest focus of your life. The positive side of the 6 Soul Urge produces a huge capacity for responsibility; you are always there and ready to assume more than your share of the load. If you have an over-supply of 6 energy in your makeup, you may express some of the negative traits common to this number. With such a strong sympathetic attitude, it is easy to become too emotional. The person with too much 6 energy often finds that people tend to take advantage of this very giving spirit.

    Olympic gold winner Michael Phelps.

    Michael Phelps

    MICHAEL PHELPS’
    NUMEROLOGY CHART
    BIRTH DATE: June 30, 1985
    Phelps’ Birth Path Number*:
    5
    FULL NAME: Michael Fred Phelps
    Phelps’ Name Number*:
    7
    Phelps’ Soul Urge Number*:
    7

    * MORE DETAILS ABOUT: PHELPS OLYMPIC NUMEROLOGY

    Why is Michael Phelps famous?

    Michael Phelps is the world record holder: 14 olympic gold medals – he won 8 gold medals during the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijng, China.

    Michael Phelps was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. In his younger years, he was diagnosed with ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Phelps started swimming at age 7, partly because of the influence of his sisters and partly to provide him with an outlet for his ADHD energy. Michael excelled as a young swimmer: by the age of 10 held a national record for his age group. More age group records followed, and Michael’s rapid improvement culminated in his qualifying for the 2000 Olympic Games at the age of 15.

    About Michael Phelp’s NUMEROLOGY CHART:

    BIRTH PATH NUMBER 5

    Fives experiences the strange, unusual or occult side of life more than any other number vibration. Some of these experiences may be difficult to understand and therefore overcome as they are so indescribable. But fives are introspective, curious and strong of heart. They learn from these abstract realities, incorporate them into life, and embrace them daily.

    NAME NUMBER 7:

    The characteristics of #7 are: Analysis, understanding, knowledge, awareness, studious, meditating. Thought, analysis, introspection, and seclusiveness are all characteristics of the expression number 7. You are the type of person that can really get involved in a search for wisdom or hidden truths, often becoming an authority on whatever it is your are focusing on. The positive aspects of the 7 expression are that you can be a true perfectionist in a very positive sense of the word.

    SOUL URGE NUMBER 7:

    With a number 7 Soul Urge you are very fond of reading, and retreating to periods of being alone and away from the disruptions of the outer world. You like to dream and develop you idealistic understandings, to study and analyze, to gain knowledge and wisdom. You are very timid around people that you don’t know very well, so much so at times that casual conversation and social situations can be strained. The negative traits of the 7 include becoming too much the introvert and isolated from others.

    American television host Oprah Winfrey.

    Oprah Winfrey

    OPRAH WINFREY’S
    NUMEROLOGY CHART
    BIRTH DATE: Jan 29, 1954
    Oprah’s Birth Path Number*:
    4
    FULL NAME: Oprah Gail Winfrey
    Oprah’s Name Number*:
    7
    Oprah’s Soul Urge Number*:
    4

    * Read further: Birth Path Number, Name Number & Soul Urge Number

    Why is Oprah Winfrey famous?

    Ophrah Winfrey – often referred to simply as Oprah – has become famous worldwide as an American television host in the first place. Later she also became famous as a media mogul, and philanthropist.

    Her fame began in 1983, when she was relocated to Chicago to host WLS-TV’s low-rated half-hour morning talk-show, AM Chicago. The first episode wend on air on January 2, 1984. Within months after Oprah took over, the show went from last place in the ratings to the highest rated talk show in Chicago. Later it was renamed The Oprah Winfrey Show. The national broadcast began September 8, 1986.

    Michelle Obama about Oprah: “Oprah is a wonderful friend and an incredible force. Her friendship and support have meant so much to Barack and me.”

    About Oprah Winfrey’s NUMEROLOGY CHART:

    BIRTH PATH NUMBER 4:

    Fours freely give their loyalty and in doing so attract the same from others. Their pleasant easy going personality often hides their adept business acumen and a sixth sense which helps overcome obstacles the encounter. They are most likely to be successful professionals that appreciate what their hard work brings them.

    NAME NUMBER 7:

    The characteristics of #7 are: Analysis, understanding, knowledge, awareness, studious, meditating. Thought, analysis, introspection, and seclusiveness are all characteristics of the expression number 7. The hallmark of the number 7 is a good mind, and especially good at searching out and finding the truth.

    SOUL URGE NUMBER 4:

    With the Soul Urge or Motivation number of 4 you are likely to strive for a stable life. You tend to follow a rather orderly pattern and systematic approach in your endeavors. The negative side of the 4 is rigid, stubborn and somewhat narrow-minded. There is a tendency to hide feelings, or to really not be aware of real feelings.

    US presidential candidate Barack Obama.

    Barack Obama

    BARACK OBAMA’S
    NUMEROLOGY CHART
    BIRTH DATE: Aug 4, 1971
    Obama’s Birth Path Number*:
    11
    FULL NAME: Barack Hussein Obama
    Obama’s Name Number*:
    1
    Obama’s Soul Urge Number*:
    9

    * Read further: Birth Path Number, Name Number & Soul Urge Number

    Why is Barack Obama famous?

    Barack Obama has become famous worldwide for his inspiring speaches, during the US presidential elections in 2008.

    Barack Hussein Obama was born in 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. In 1992 he married his wife Michelle Obama. Obama worked as a community organizer and practiced as a civil rights attorney before serving three terms in the Illinois Senate from 1997 to 2004. In 2004 Barack Obama was elected as a senator for the state illinois. Obama resigned from the Illinois Senate in November 2004 following his election to the US Senate. On February 10, 2007 Obama announced his candidacy for President of the United States.

    About Barack Obama’s NUMEROLOGY CHART:

    BIRTH PATH NUMBER 11:

    Elevens are hard to keep up with. They are risk takers that approach life as if it is a challenge to be overcome with their raw, powerful force of will. They master their own destiny, creating the events, the struggles and the outcome as they go forward in their life, which is most always very productive.

    NAME NUMBER 1:

    The characteristics of number 1 are: Initiating action, pioneering, leading, independent, attaining, individual.
    A number 1 Expression denotes the skilled executive with keen administrative capabilities. The negative attributes of the 1 Expression are egotism and a self-centered approach to life.

    SOUL URGE NUMBER 9:

    With a 9 Soul Urge, you want to give to others, usually in a humanitarian or philanthropic manner. You are highly motivated to give friendship, affection and love. And you are generous in giving of your knowledge and experience. There can be significant conflict between higher aims and personal ambitions. You may resent the idea of giving all of the time and, in fact, if there is too much 9 energy in your nature you may reject the idea.

    Basic concepts in Numerology!

    Three basic concepts in Numerology:

    Often the date of birth plays a major rule in the science of Numerology. One can derive several numerological features from the date of birth. However, the most important (and most used) features is the concept of the ‘birth path number’.

    Another major role is reserved for the birth name. One can derive various numerological features from the birth name as well. The most important numerological concepts related to the birth name are: the ‘name number’ and the ’soul urge number’.

    THE ‘BIRTH PATH NUMBER’

    The calculation of the ‘birth path number’ is quite simple: you only need to sum the individual numbers in your birth date.

    An example:

    If a baby is born on october 19 2008, the ‘birth path number’ is:

    10-19-2008 => 1+0+1+9+2+0+0+8 = 21 => 2+1 = 3;
    Birth date ‘10-19-2008′: 3 = birth path number

    Note: Master numbers 11 (11, not 2) and 22 (22, not 4) stand alone and are not summed together.

    SOURCE: Birth Path Numerology at About.com

    THE ‘NAME NUMBER’

    For the calculation of the ‘name number’, you can use the chart below. Each letter corresponds to number (according the principles of Pythagorean numerology). Then add all the numbers up, and “reduce” the sum to the final ‘name number’: a single digit number.

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    A B C D E F G H I
    J K L M N O P Q R
    S T U V W X Y Z  

    An example:

    If a baby is given the birth name: Maria Magdalena, the ‘name number’ is:

    Maria Magdalena => 4+1+9+9+1 + 4+1+7+4+1+3+5+5+1 = 55 => 5+5 = 10 => 1+0 = 1;
    Birth name: ‘Maria Magdalena’: 1 = name number

    SOURCE: Name Numerology at Cafeastrology.com

    THE ‘SOUL URGE NUMBER’

    How to find the ’soul urge number’? This number is made up from the vowels (a, e, i, o and u) in your full birth name. The sum of all of these vowel-letter, is converted to numbers: see the table below. And finally these vowel-numbers are reduced to a single number (or a master number): this is your ’soul urge number’.

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    A - - - E - - - I
    - - - - - O - - -
    - - U - W* - Y* - -

    * The letter ‘Y’ is also treated as a vowel when there is no other vowel in a syllable (for example: Bryan or Madelyn) and when it is preceded by a vowel and sounded as one sound (for eg: Hayden). The letter ‘W’ is also treated as a vowel when it is preceeded by a vowel and produces a single sound (for example: Bradshaw).

    An example:

    If a baby is given the birth name: Maria Magdalena, the ’soul urge number’ is:

    Maria Magdalena => aiaaaea => 1+9+1+1+1+5+1 = 19 => 1+9 = 10 => 1+0 = 1;
    Birth name ‘Maria Magdalena’: 1 = soul urge number

    SOURCE: Soul Urge Numerology at Findyourfate.com