What Is Numerology?

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Numerology is a spiritual-based practice that relies on numbers to determine your personality traits, strengths, weaknesses, and potential for success. It’s similar to horoscopes but provides deeper insights, particularly around your life path and destiny.

Its roots go back to the ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras, who believed that everything in the universe is aligned through non-physical energies best articulated through numbers. Today, numerology is often based on the premise that every number has an inherent vibration that relates to an aspect of your character or personality.

The core numbers a numerologist will focus on will vary depending on their style and the length of the reading, but most numerology analyses include your Life Path Number (similar to a horoscope birth chart), your Expression Number (also known as your “destiny number” or your heart’s desire number) and your Soul Urge Number (which is calculated using the vowels in your full name). A good numerologist will use a calculator or perform calculations by hand, and then interpret these key numbers for you.

The Life Path Number is a single-digit number that’s derived from your birth date and is said to reveal a lot about your character and personality, including your unique talents and strengths, your challenges and what kind of person you are at your core. It’s also considered the foundation of your spiritual journey.