Using Numbers to Define Your Destiny

The world of numerology draws cosmic meaning and guidance from numbers and number combinations. It’s said to be able to explain your talents, strengths, and weaknesses — not to mention what kind of challenges you’re likely to face on your life path or destiny. While some people scoff at the idea of using numbers to divine the future, others swear by this ancient practice, which is linked to astrology and Hebrew Kabbalah.

In numerology, big numbers are reduced to single digits that each carry a unique vibration. These numbers, when combined, illuminate key personal information like your birth date and name. And much like horoscopes, your number can reveal how the universe sees you.

For example, if your birth date totals 3 + 1 = 6, your Life Path number is 6. This number signifies that you were born with special gifts and talents that you can offer to the world. People born with this number are natural leaders and want to take control of their own lives. They’re also known for their strength, self-reliance, and ability to overcome obstacles.

Other core numbers include your Expression number and your Soul Urge number, both of which are calculated using the vowels in your full birth name. Expression numbers are like the cover of your book, revealing the side of you that you show to the world. Buchanan notes that life path threes are “communicators,” but she warns that they tend to overdramatize or exaggerate their negative traits.