Different systems in numerology *Updated version*
As promised, here is the new version of the post about the different calculation systems used to analyze your inner self in numerology. I share my latest discoveries regarding these methods, so, you will see that I added a few more details about some of them, as well as new techniques such as the minor numbers, the Maturity Number and the Main Challenge Number.
Here are the many types of calculation systems we use in Numerology:
The Personality Number or Expression Number
This is the number that describes someone’s behavior, their talents, their abilities, their shortcomings, their physical constitution, their job performance… We use the first name, the middle name and the surname that you’ll find on the birth certificate. People who changed their names legally must use their new name, but still, it’s important to look at the former name.
Concerning the imaginary character Cary Emily Macavoy, in her case, she should use « Cary Emily Macavoy.»
The Minor Expression Number
This number adds more information about the Expression Number. The Minor Expression Number generally compensates for some characteristics that may miss in the full name number or characteristics that appear in excess there. It shows the outer traits of the individual. To find the Minor Expression Number, use your short name.
For example, Cary Emily Macavoy will only use “Cary Macavoy,” not “Emily”.
This number describes someone’s way of life, values, and personality. We use the first name. The nicknames are also used, but the analysis must be different. Regarding the nicknames, the numbers ruling them will describe the way people calling you that way see you.
It is the outer appearance’s number. It also describes what the primary qualities someone receives from their family, as well as the main characteristics of this family. Only the last name is calculated here. Married women must use their maiden name, but their husband’s name still has an effect. It’s always interesting to take a look at it too.
The Soul Number or Soul Urge Number or Heart’s Desire Number
This number shows what’s underneath: inner cravings, motivations, likes, dislikes… This number is made up from the vowels of the first name, the middle name, and the surname.
Just like the Minor Expression Number, this number adds other details, but this time, about the Soul Number. We only use the first name and the surname’s vowels.
This number denotes someone’s skills and appearance. This number describes the first impression you get when you see someone. Only the full name’s consonants are calculated.
The Minor Potential Number
Just like the Minor Expression Number and the Minor Soul Number, this number reveals new details, but this time, concerning the Potential Number. This number is one more layer on the individual’s appearance and look. Only the short name’s consonants are used here.
The most famous method in numerology. It shows our mission and characteristics we develop. The number is derived from the whole date of birth.
This number acts as a second Life Path Number. But its influence will be mostly felt from age 30. This number reveals your hidden true goals. To find this number, add the Life Path Number and the Expression Number.
The Main Challenge Number or the Third Challenge Number
This number reveals your weaknesses and shortcomings. Actually, there are 4 Challenge Numbers that you will have to deal with at specific periods of your life, but one of them, called, “the Main Challenge Number” or the “Third Challenge Number” will last throughout your life. To find it, you will need your birthdate. Subtract the digits derived from the month and day of birth, then, subtract the digits obtained from the year and day of birth and finally, subtract the digits you’ve just found.
This number denotes our main talents. It’s represented by the day of the month in the birthdate. No need to add it up into a single digit. :)
The meaning is clear: it is the number that makes us happy! The number is made up from both day and month in someone’s date of birth.
These are the primary methods used in numerology. You can also find lots of others such as the pinnacle cycle numbers, the personal year numbers, the karmic lesson numbers…
As for decoding your numbers, it is quite easy. The numbers are reduced by adding the digits together until the sum achieved is one of the core numbers, that is to say, from 1 to 9, including the master numbers, 11 and 22 which are never reduced when they’re found in the total number.
Let’s take the case of Cary who was born on 12/24/1987 :
Cary’s Life Path Number is 7, that is derived from a Karmic Number, 16.
Regarding the names, you must first refer to the chart to know the numeric value of each letter. Then, you reduce the numbers by adding the digits together until the sum achieved is one single number, just like above.
Cary's Minor Expression Number is 1.
Here are the letters’ numeric values:
