Numerology is any belief in the divine or mystical relationship between a number and one or more coinciding events. It is also the study of the numerical value of the letters in words, names, and ideas. It is often associated with the paranormal, alongside astrology and similar divinatory arts.
In Western numerology, a practice created by Greek mystic and mathematician Pythagoras over 2,500 years ago, everyone has a numerology chart made up of seven “Personality Numbers,” each with its own insights. As crazy as it sounds, all you need to discover your five greatest personality strengths are the numbers in your birthday.
How does numerology work?
Every number has its own unique energetic vibration. Numerology studies the way these vibrations influence the story of your personality and life.
In a world of polarity (good and bad, day and night), everybody has personality strengths and challenges. By tapping into the powerful and precious resource of numerology, you can discover your natural strengths and abilities to use them to reach your highest potential.
When it comes to understanding your personality strengths, one of the most significant of your seven Personality Numbers is the “Life Path Number.”
Take this 60-second quiz to calculate your Life Path Number and find your top five strengths.
Step 1: Add all of the numbers in your birthday together. Be sure to write out your full birth year (i.e., 1969 rather than just 69).
Step 2: Keep adding any double-digit numbers together until you get a single-digit life path number between 1 and 9.
Let’s use the birthday March 29, 1969 (3/29/1969), as an example.
3+2+9+1+9+6+9 = 39
3+9 = 12
1+2 = 3 Life Path Number
Step 3: Now, locate your life path number below to find your top 5 strengths. But keep in mind, there are seven numbers in your numerology chart, so all the other numbers must also be taken into consideration for greater accuracy.
Life Path 1: The Independent Individual
You’re a unique individual who must march to the beat of your own drum. You have an innovative and creative mind with a gift for leading others.
Top 5 Strengths:
- Pioneering
- Courageous
- Innovative
- Self-motivated
- Determined
Life Path 2: The Cooperative Peacemaker
You’re a natural mediator who can see both sides of any situation. You instinctively know what people need and have a gift for counseling and nurturing others.
Top 5 Strengths:
- Harmonious
- Intuitive
- Loving
- Supportive
- Understanding
Life Path 3: The Self-Expressive Creative
You’re an outgoing individual and you know how to light up a room. A natural communicator and entertainer, you have a gift for working with people.
Top 5 Strengths:
- Humorous
- Imaginative
- Creative
- Friendly
- Charismatic
Life Path 4: The Dedicated Worker
You’re stable and reliable, and others can count on you. You’re not afraid of hard work and you have a gift for organizing and managing businesses and people.
Top 5 Strengths:
- Hardworking
- Organized
- Grounded
- Responsible
- Focused
Life Path 5: The Freedom-Hungry Adventurer
You’re a people person who has a variety of talents. You can run several projects at the same time and have a gift for advising and communicating with others.
Top 5 Strengths:
- Resourceful
- Multi-talented
- Good communicator
- Adaptable
- Charismatic
Life Path 6: The Responsible Supporter
You’re conscientious, idealistic, and meticulous. You enjoy being of service and have a gift for protecting, counseling, teaching, and healing others.
Top 5 Strengths:
- Nurturing
- Supportive
- Sympathetic
- Creative
- Reliable
Life Path 7: The Introspective Seeker
You’re naturally inquisitive with a gift for uncovering the truth in people, the media, society, politics, health, finance, and pretty much everything else.
Top 5 Strengths:
- Intellectual
- Investigative
- Intuitive
- Analytical
- Insightful
Life Path 8: The Organized Leader
You’re independent, tenacious, and resourceful. A talented decision maker and problem solver, you have a gift for managing, organizing, and leading others.
Top 5 Strengths:
- Organized
- Self-motivated
- Dependable
- Pioneering
- Hard working
Life Path 9: The Compassionate Humanitarian
You’re a generous and passionate individual who enjoys being of service and has a gift for leading, educating, healing, entertaining, coaching, and supporting others.
Top 5 Strengths:
- Creative
- Determined
- Understanding
- Intuitive
- Multitalented