Numerology – How to Find Your Life Path Number

Numerology is the belief that numbers have mystical significance and can be used to interpret the past, present and future. The most common form of numerology is based on the teachings of Pythagoras and the concept that everything in the universe is connected through non-physical forces best articulated through numbers. It’s also the study of the numerical value, via an alphanumeric system, of the letters in words and names – a practice known as onomancy.

There are many different systems of numerology, and they vary greatly in their interpretations. However, the most popular method of finding a life path number is to assign each letter of your name a number between 1-9. Then, add all of the numbers together until you have a single digit. This number is said to be your life path number.

Another way to calculate a number is by using the Chaldean system, developed by the Babylonians centuries ago. This numerology system is similar to the Pythagorean one in that each letter of your name is assigned a number between 1-9, but it uses fewer numbers than the Pythagorean method. It’s also based on the idea that there are four planes of expression: physical, mental, emotional and intuitive. You can use your full name or the name you are most commonly called to determine this number.

The main life path numbers are grouped into three categories: mental/intellectual (three, six and nine), physical/emotional (two, five and eight) and practical/logical (one, four and seven). People with the same life-path number tend to have strong relationships because they understand each other’s strengths and weaknesses. But there are other factors to consider when deciding whether a relationship is right for you, like astrological compatibility and your numerological compatibility.