Calculating Life path numbers according to my Numerology.
My system of Numerology identifies that there are two series of paths. The first series of paths is numbered 1 to 9 and travels outward from the spiritual source. The second series of paths is numbered 11 to 19 and returns inward, seeking spiritual enlightenment, and return to the spiritual source.
The challenge when calculating your life path number is to determine whether you are a 1 on an outward cycle or an 11 on an inward journey, a 2 or a 12, a 3 or a 13 and so on.
Using my mother’s birth date (5 February 1932) as the example, I add up the numbers of the day, month and year.
05
02
+ 1932
1939
I call this number (e.g., 1939) the Calibration Number.
Divide the Calibration Number by 9. This determines the number of cycles of 9 in this number.
9/1939
215 with a remainder of 4
The result of this division is a quotient and a remainder. The quotient represents the number of cycles of 9 in the Calibration Number. An odd quotient means that there are an uneven number of cycles. An even quotient means that there are an even number of cycles. The remainder is a partial count along the next cycle.
My system of Numerology identifies that there are two series of paths. The first series of paths is numbered 1 to 9 and travels outward from the spiritual source. The second series of paths is numbered 11 to 19 and returns inward, seeking spiritual enlightenment, and return to the spiritual source.
The challenge when calculating your life path number is to determine whether you are a 1 on an outward cycle or an 11 on an inward journey, a 2 or a 12, a 3 or a 13 and so on.
Using my mother’s birth date (5 February 1932) as the example, I add up the numbers of the day, month and year.
05
02
+ 1932
1939
I call this number (e.g., 1939) the Calibration Number.
Divide the Calibration Number by 9. This determines the number of cycles of 9 in this number.
9/1939
215 with a remainder of 4
The result of this division is a quotient and a remainder. The quotient represents the number of cycles of 9 in the Calibration Number. An odd quotient means that there are an uneven number of cycles. An even quotient means that there are an even number of cycles. The remainder is a partial count along the next cycle.
If the remainder is 0, then you have completed either an outward or inward cycle. If the quotient is an odd number and the remainder is 0, then you have completed an outward cycle. If the quotient is an even number, then you have completed an inward cycle.
In this example, the quotient is 215 which is an odd number. This means that the remainder 4 is partway along the next inward cycle from 11 to 19, subsequently my mother’s Life Path number is 14.
In comparison, consider the birth date 19/5/1978.
19
05
+ 1978
2002
9/2002
222 with a remainder of 4
This quotient (222) is even, meaning that an even number of outward and inward cycles have been completed, subsequently the remainder is partway along the next outward cycle and the Life path number is 4.
In the event that the remainder is 0 then the Life Path Number is either 9 or 19. When the quotient is an odd number, then the Life Path number is 9, because the quotient indicates as completion of an outward cycle. When the quotient is an even number, then the Life Path Number is 19, because the quotient indicates completion of an inward cycle.
Consider the birth date 7/10/1981
07
10
+ 1981
1998
9/1998
222 with a remainder of 0
This quotient (222) is an even number. The Life Path number is 19 because it is at the completion of a balanced set of cycles.
Consider the birth date 6/11/2008
06
11
+ 2008
2025
9/2025
225 with a remainder of 0
This quotient (225 is an odd number. The Life Path number is 9 because it is at the completion of an outward cycle. There is an unbalanced set of cycles.
Getting back to my comparison of birth dates with the Modern Numerology method, consider my birth date 14/03/1956.
14
03
+ 1956
1973
9/1973
219 with a remainder of 2
This quotient is odd, meaning that an odd number of cycles have been completed, subsequently the remainder is partway along the next inward cycle and the Life path number is 12.
In my system of Numerology, there are no Master Numbers. My mother has a Life Path Number of 14 which is represented by the Tarot card Temperance. I have a Life Path number of 12 which is represented by the Tarot card of the Hanged Man. In the Modern Numerology method my mother has a Master 22 number and I have an 11 Master Number. As you can see, there is a significant difference.
It comes down to a matter of personal preference. My system is based upon the recognition that there are 22 Paths in life, 18 of which are provided for souls to incarnate upon for the purpose of engaging in experiential learning. In the realm of spirits and souls, there are more highly evolved souls and it is my understanding they occasionally incarnate on earth to assist other souls achieve their outcomes. Nevertheless, they incarnate on one of these 18 paths and no doubt they are very masterful in the ways of any particular path.
Also. my system allows you to differentiate between opposite polarities of a number. For instance, in the Modern Numerology method, all birth dates that calculate to a 9 are bundled in together as Life Path 9. In my system they can be identified as either a 9 or a 19.
In this example, the quotient is 215 which is an odd number. This means that the remainder 4 is partway along the next inward cycle from 11 to 19, subsequently my mother’s Life Path number is 14.
In comparison, consider the birth date 19/5/1978.
19
05
+ 1978
2002
9/2002
222 with a remainder of 4
This quotient (222) is even, meaning that an even number of outward and inward cycles have been completed, subsequently the remainder is partway along the next outward cycle and the Life path number is 4.
In the event that the remainder is 0 then the Life Path Number is either 9 or 19. When the quotient is an odd number, then the Life Path number is 9, because the quotient indicates as completion of an outward cycle. When the quotient is an even number, then the Life Path Number is 19, because the quotient indicates completion of an inward cycle.
Consider the birth date 7/10/1981
07
10
+ 1981
1998
9/1998
222 with a remainder of 0
This quotient (222) is an even number. The Life Path number is 19 because it is at the completion of a balanced set of cycles.
Consider the birth date 6/11/2008
06
11
+ 2008
2025
9/2025
225 with a remainder of 0
This quotient (225 is an odd number. The Life Path number is 9 because it is at the completion of an outward cycle. There is an unbalanced set of cycles.
Getting back to my comparison of birth dates with the Modern Numerology method, consider my birth date 14/03/1956.
14
03
+ 1956
1973
9/1973
219 with a remainder of 2
This quotient is odd, meaning that an odd number of cycles have been completed, subsequently the remainder is partway along the next inward cycle and the Life path number is 12.
In my system of Numerology, there are no Master Numbers. My mother has a Life Path Number of 14 which is represented by the Tarot card Temperance. I have a Life Path number of 12 which is represented by the Tarot card of the Hanged Man. In the Modern Numerology method my mother has a Master 22 number and I have an 11 Master Number. As you can see, there is a significant difference.
It comes down to a matter of personal preference. My system is based upon the recognition that there are 22 Paths in life, 18 of which are provided for souls to incarnate upon for the purpose of engaging in experiential learning. In the realm of spirits and souls, there are more highly evolved souls and it is my understanding they occasionally incarnate on earth to assist other souls achieve their outcomes. Nevertheless, they incarnate on one of these 18 paths and no doubt they are very masterful in the ways of any particular path.
Also. my system allows you to differentiate between opposite polarities of a number. For instance, in the Modern Numerology method, all birth dates that calculate to a 9 are bundled in together as Life Path 9. In my system they can be identified as either a 9 or a 19.
The following Numerology introduction is the structure provided on the website of a reasonably successful and famous modern numerologist.
How to Calculate Your Life Path Number
Your Life Path Number is the most significant number in your numerology chart. It’s the very first number a numerologist will look at to get an understanding of who you are and the kind of life you’ll live. This number reveals the path you’ve chosen to walk in this life and the lessons you’ve chosen to master on your journey. It indicates the kind of life experiences you’ll encounter as you fulfill your destiny and life purpose.
The Life Path Number can be calculated several ways however this is the easiest method of all.
Step 1:
Put a plus sign between each of the individual numbers in your birth date and add across.
Make sure you write the full birth year—that is, 1969 rather than just 69.
Let’s use the birth date March 29, 1969 (3-29-1969), as an example: 3+2+9+1+9+6+9 = 39
Step 2:
Add any double-digits together until you get a single-digit Life Path Number, unless they total 11, 22, or 33, which then becomes an 11/2, 22/4, or 33/6 Life Path Number.
3+9 = 12
Step 3:
Keep adding any double-digits together until you get a single-digit Life Path Number, unless they total 11, 22, or 33, which then becomes an 11/2, 22/4, or 33/6 Life Path Number.
1+2 = 3 Life Path Number
Click on your Life Path Number for a detailed description and suitable career choices
Life Path Number 1 – The Independent Individual
Life Path Number 2 – The Co-operative Peacemaker
Life Path Number 3 – The Self Expressive Creative
Life Path Number 4 – The Dedicated Worker
Life Path Number 5 – The Freedom Loving Adventurer
Life Path Number 6 – The Responsible Caregiver
Life Path Number 7 - The Contemplative Truth Seeker
Life Path Number 8 – The Business-Minded Leader
Life Path Number 9 – The Compassionate Humanitarian
Life Path Number 11/2 – The Inspirational Teacher
Life Path Number 22/4 – The Master Builder
Life Path Number 33/6 – The Cosmic Parent
This system has been very successful and it satisfies most people. My purpose of putting this structure here is to highlight the differences in my own structure compared to what may be considered the standard method and life path structure of Modern or Traditional Numerology. There are two main differences I wish to highlight, the method of calculation and the structure of the Life Paths.
Using the Traditional Numerology method (as explained above), I calculated my mother’s Life Path number from her birth date, 5th February 1932.
Add up the numbers 5 + 2 + 1 + 9 + 3 + 2 and you get 22.
According to this method my mum is a Master Builder.
I calculated my life path using my birth date 14th March 1956.
Add up the numbers 1 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 9 + 5 + 6 and you get 29. 2 + 9 = 11. I am also a master number – the Inspirational Teacher.
It is worth following the idea of the soul being on a “Life Path”. Do your research and look for the idea of a “Life Path”. My study reveals that the Hebrew system of Kabbalah has most probably the greatest contribution to offer for the idea of a series of paths. The Kabbalah is where you will be introduced to the model of the Tree of Life.
How to Calculate Your Life Path Number
Your Life Path Number is the most significant number in your numerology chart. It’s the very first number a numerologist will look at to get an understanding of who you are and the kind of life you’ll live. This number reveals the path you’ve chosen to walk in this life and the lessons you’ve chosen to master on your journey. It indicates the kind of life experiences you’ll encounter as you fulfill your destiny and life purpose.
The Life Path Number can be calculated several ways however this is the easiest method of all.
Step 1:
Put a plus sign between each of the individual numbers in your birth date and add across.
Make sure you write the full birth year—that is, 1969 rather than just 69.
Let’s use the birth date March 29, 1969 (3-29-1969), as an example: 3+2+9+1+9+6+9 = 39
Step 2:
Add any double-digits together until you get a single-digit Life Path Number, unless they total 11, 22, or 33, which then becomes an 11/2, 22/4, or 33/6 Life Path Number.
3+9 = 12
Step 3:
Keep adding any double-digits together until you get a single-digit Life Path Number, unless they total 11, 22, or 33, which then becomes an 11/2, 22/4, or 33/6 Life Path Number.
1+2 = 3 Life Path Number
Click on your Life Path Number for a detailed description and suitable career choices
Life Path Number 1 – The Independent Individual
Life Path Number 2 – The Co-operative Peacemaker
Life Path Number 3 – The Self Expressive Creative
Life Path Number 4 – The Dedicated Worker
Life Path Number 5 – The Freedom Loving Adventurer
Life Path Number 6 – The Responsible Caregiver
Life Path Number 7 - The Contemplative Truth Seeker
Life Path Number 8 – The Business-Minded Leader
Life Path Number 9 – The Compassionate Humanitarian
Life Path Number 11/2 – The Inspirational Teacher
Life Path Number 22/4 – The Master Builder
Life Path Number 33/6 – The Cosmic Parent
This system has been very successful and it satisfies most people. My purpose of putting this structure here is to highlight the differences in my own structure compared to what may be considered the standard method and life path structure of Modern or Traditional Numerology. There are two main differences I wish to highlight, the method of calculation and the structure of the Life Paths.
Using the Traditional Numerology method (as explained above), I calculated my mother’s Life Path number from her birth date, 5th February 1932.
Add up the numbers 5 + 2 + 1 + 9 + 3 + 2 and you get 22.
According to this method my mum is a Master Builder.
I calculated my life path using my birth date 14th March 1956.
Add up the numbers 1 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 9 + 5 + 6 and you get 29. 2 + 9 = 11. I am also a master number – the Inspirational Teacher.
It is worth following the idea of the soul being on a “Life Path”. Do your research and look for the idea of a “Life Path”. My study reveals that the Hebrew system of Kabbalah has most probably the greatest contribution to offer for the idea of a series of paths. The Kabbalah is where you will be introduced to the model of the Tree of Life.
There are many drawings and depictions of the Tree of Life.
The model above clearly shows the 10 spheres known as “Sephiroth” and an extra sphere called “Daath” which is considered to be a non-Sephiroth.
“Sephiroth” is a Hebrew word meaning “emanations” or “states of existence”.
The idea of the Tree of Life derives from the seminal writing known as the Sepher Yetzirah meaning “Book of Formation”.
In this short, 32-page document, it is clearly identified that there are 10 Sephiroth and they relate to the 10 numbers of our decimal system.
Note that these 10 numbers are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
These 10 numbers are used to form every other number in existence.
The model above also clearly shows the 22 paths that connect between the 10 Sephiroth.
They are numbered with Roman Numerals.
Each of the 22 paths relates to one of the 22 Hebrew letters.
From this model, I suggest that there are 22 paths in life and you progress in sequential order along these paths, learning and growing in the purpose of developing the soul.
Referring back to the structure of Traditional Numerology, you see there are 9 basic life paths (1 to 9) and then 3 master numbers (11, 22 and 33).
This is the similar to most systems of modern numerology.
My question is “Where are the rest of the 22 Paths?”
To enable the discussion of the Life Paths, I take this opportunity to introduce the 22 cards of the Tarot Major Arcana.
From my study of the Tree of Life, I came to understand that the soul incarnates into life and descends from spirit through denser and denser matters into physical manifestation on earth.
From there, the soul then seeks to return to spirit, seeking enlightenment, returning back through the layers, eventually returning to spirit.
Of the 22 paths on the Tree of Life, 4 of them enable the journey of the soul, I call them administrative paths.
18 of them are experiential paths through which the soul progresses through life after life after life.
To help with explaining the 22 Paths, I align the paths of the Tree of Life with the 22 cards of the Tarot Major Arcana.
I believe the Tarot Major Arcana gives us the pattern of life.
The following table showcases the Tarot archetypes and meanings against the model of Traditional Numerology.
The model above clearly shows the 10 spheres known as “Sephiroth” and an extra sphere called “Daath” which is considered to be a non-Sephiroth.
“Sephiroth” is a Hebrew word meaning “emanations” or “states of existence”.
The idea of the Tree of Life derives from the seminal writing known as the Sepher Yetzirah meaning “Book of Formation”.
In this short, 32-page document, it is clearly identified that there are 10 Sephiroth and they relate to the 10 numbers of our decimal system.
Note that these 10 numbers are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
These 10 numbers are used to form every other number in existence.
The model above also clearly shows the 22 paths that connect between the 10 Sephiroth.
They are numbered with Roman Numerals.
Each of the 22 paths relates to one of the 22 Hebrew letters.
From this model, I suggest that there are 22 paths in life and you progress in sequential order along these paths, learning and growing in the purpose of developing the soul.
Referring back to the structure of Traditional Numerology, you see there are 9 basic life paths (1 to 9) and then 3 master numbers (11, 22 and 33).
This is the similar to most systems of modern numerology.
My question is “Where are the rest of the 22 Paths?”
To enable the discussion of the Life Paths, I take this opportunity to introduce the 22 cards of the Tarot Major Arcana.
From my study of the Tree of Life, I came to understand that the soul incarnates into life and descends from spirit through denser and denser matters into physical manifestation on earth.
From there, the soul then seeks to return to spirit, seeking enlightenment, returning back through the layers, eventually returning to spirit.
Of the 22 paths on the Tree of Life, 4 of them enable the journey of the soul, I call them administrative paths.
18 of them are experiential paths through which the soul progresses through life after life after life.
To help with explaining the 22 Paths, I align the paths of the Tree of Life with the 22 cards of the Tarot Major Arcana.
I believe the Tarot Major Arcana gives us the pattern of life.
The following table showcases the Tarot archetypes and meanings against the model of Traditional Numerology.
Modern Numerology, like the Kabbalah and the Tree of Life, has no number that represents the number 0.
As far as I am aware, I have the only system of Numerology that accounts for the 22 paths.
As far as I am aware, I have the only system of Numerology that accounts for the 22 paths.
Consider the Tarot archetypes for each of the numbers.
The Tarot images are from the Rider Waite Universal Tarot deck.
The artwork in this tarot deck is by Pamela Coleman, an artist, under the direction of Arthur Edward Waite.
Bear in mind that Waite interchanged the two Tarot cards of Justice and Strength.
In his deck these two cards are numbered 11 (XI) and 8 (VIII) respectively.
For the purposes of my system, ignore Waite’s numbering and revert to the original numbers used in Tarot decks before Waite.
The Marseilles Tarot is an example of the correct numbering:
The Tarot images are from the Rider Waite Universal Tarot deck.
The artwork in this tarot deck is by Pamela Coleman, an artist, under the direction of Arthur Edward Waite.
Bear in mind that Waite interchanged the two Tarot cards of Justice and Strength.
In his deck these two cards are numbered 11 (XI) and 8 (VIII) respectively.
For the purposes of my system, ignore Waite’s numbering and revert to the original numbers used in Tarot decks before Waite.
The Marseilles Tarot is an example of the correct numbering:
It is interesting to compare the complementary numbers in each of the series from 1 to 9 and 11 to 19. It is not too difficult to see the natural relationships between the cards.
I refer to my Tree of Life model as the “rectified Tree of Life” because I have made changes to the Traditional model that rebuilds the structure and returns it to the original pristine state before the event of “The fall”.
Compare my rectified model with the Traditional model below, showing the paths with the Tarot cards.
On this Traditional model of the Tree of Life, the relationships between the two streams of cards are not readily obvious.
In addition, you cannot practically walk this tree following the sequential paths.
Primarily this is because the paths are not sequential.
Also, in this model the traditional kabbalists identify the 4 Kabbalistic Worlds very differently, see the model below. It is my view that the allocation of the Sephiroth to the particular Kabbalistic Worlds in this model, does not make any sense but I’ll leave it to you to do the research and form your own view.
In addition, you cannot practically walk this tree following the sequential paths.
Primarily this is because the paths are not sequential.
Also, in this model the traditional kabbalists identify the 4 Kabbalistic Worlds very differently, see the model below. It is my view that the allocation of the Sephiroth to the particular Kabbalistic Worlds in this model, does not make any sense but I’ll leave it to you to do the research and form your own view.
Walking the paths of the Tree of Life
Using my Rectified Tree of Life model
On the following two pages, I have stripped out the cards of the Tarot and provided a brief description of the purpose of each path.
In this balanced model of the Tree of Life, the worlds of Atziluth and Nephesh mirror each other.
In the worlds of Beriah, Yetzirah and Assiyah, the Paths and the Sephiroth follow a pattern of active energy and passive energy which seeks harmony and balance and is then followed by an application of the balanced, dual opposite energies.
Using my Rectified Tree of Life model
On the following two pages, I have stripped out the cards of the Tarot and provided a brief description of the purpose of each path.
In this balanced model of the Tree of Life, the worlds of Atziluth and Nephesh mirror each other.
In the worlds of Beriah, Yetzirah and Assiyah, the Paths and the Sephiroth follow a pattern of active energy and passive energy which seeks harmony and balance and is then followed by an application of the balanced, dual opposite energies.
This model provides a balanced psychology of life.
In everything you do, you will find this pattern is always actively operating in the background. This is the pattern and rhythm of life.
One aspect I have not included in the above diagrams of the Tree of Life, in an attempt to keep the main diagram less complicated, is the overlaying structure of the three Pillars.
In everything you do, you will find this pattern is always actively operating in the background. This is the pattern and rhythm of life.
One aspect I have not included in the above diagrams of the Tree of Life, in an attempt to keep the main diagram less complicated, is the overlaying structure of the three Pillars.
AS you can see, it is quite easy to calculate your Life Path number and see where you are on the Tree of Life.
Hopefully this information helps your understanding of yourself and your purpose in life.
All of this helps, when you are walking my spiritual walk, to consider what path you are on.
Where am I in consideration of the big picture?
What Sephiroth am I travelling from and to?
What Pillars am I travelling between?
What world am I within?
What is the nature of the energy that is influencing my life?
Hopefully this information helps your understanding of yourself and your purpose in life.
All of this helps, when you are walking my spiritual walk, to consider what path you are on.
Where am I in consideration of the big picture?
What Sephiroth am I travelling from and to?
What Pillars am I travelling between?
What world am I within?
What is the nature of the energy that is influencing my life?