A 60-Second Numerology Quiz To Calculate Your "Life Path"

Like your zodiac sign or enneagram type, your numerology chart can provide clues about your personality and tendencies. And all you need to access it are the numbers and letters in your birth date and name.

Numerology has roots in the divine arts, and some ancient civilizations are believed to have used it for centuries. Today, we are finally coming full circle and starting to capitalize on this valuable ancient wisdom of the past. Western numerology—created by Greek mystic and mathematician Pythagoras over 2,500 years ago—is the most popular system used around the world today. Other numerology systems include Kabbalistic, Chinese, Tamil/Indian, and Chaldean, which date back even further.

Every number (and letter) is thought to have its own unique energetic vibration. Numerology studies the way these vibrations influence the story of your life and personality. By tapping into this powerful resource, you can start to uncover your destiny and the life lessons you will face along the way.

Numerology can be used for many things, but some of its most common applications are to help:

Let’s take a look at one of those lessons now by calculating your “Life Path Number” from your birth date.

You may feel different from others and must find the confidence and courage to walk a path less-traveled. You must learn to embrace your individuality.

You must learn to love and believe in yourself unconditionally and find the balance between giving and receiving. You must learn to say “no.”

You must learn not to exaggerate negativity or overdramatize your problems. You must learn to eliminate unnecessary gossip and drama in your everyday life.

You must learn to build a stable “emotional, physical, mental, and material” foundation in your inner and outer life. You must learn to persevere in order to reach your goals.

You must learn the value of moderation. Rather than succumb to addiction or other forms of escapism to avoid the boredom of everyday life, you must find healthier ways to stimulate your senses.

In your quest to help others, you must learn to find the middle ground between assisting and enabling. You must learn not to overstep another’s boundaries.

The emotional realm may feel awkward for you; however, you must learn to communicate and express your emotions and affections in this life.

You must work through personal power issues and learn not to let anything or anyone disempower you. You must also learn not to disempower others.

Now that you know one of your numerology life lessons, can you recognize the recurring role it plays in your daily experience? If so, take comfort in knowing that working through this lesson has brought you one step closer to living a conscious and empowered life.