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Q: Hi, I saw an episode of Leeza on Television today and noticed the subject was on numerology. At the beginning of the show, they told everyone how to figure out their (Destiny) number but I missed it. I know there is some math involved but I did not catch what it was. Could you please tell me how to figure out my number and other peoples numbers? - D. A.

A: Destiny Calculations: Full Birth Date:

Still others add it up this way:

The Pythagorean "Letter Grid"

Fill in the number values from the "Letter Grid" above, putting the vowels above the name and the consonants below the name.

Beginning with the vowels at the top of the name, add the vowels for each name separately place the number in the row above. Then, if the number is a double digit (and not an 11, 22 or 33), further reduce by adding those two digits together to arrive at a single digit. Place that number in the very top row as shown above. Finally, add the three single digits representing the vowel totals for each name across to arrive at a total. If this is a double digit, (and not an 11, 22 or 33) add again to get a single digit. This number is the Soul Urge. 

Do the same thing with the numbers below the name to find the Persona or "Outer Personality" number.

Finally, add the vowel and consonant totals for each name and reduce to a single digit (if not an 11, 22 or 33), then add the three name totals together and reduce to get the Expression or "Character" number. *A quick way to get the single digit Expression is just to add the Soul Urge to the Persona*

Or some add it all up this way:

Add the top row across ie:
1+5+9+1+5+5+7+5 = 38 Further reduce 38, 3+8 = 11/2
(If your double digit adds up to 11, 22 or 33 do not reduce it further as it is a "Master Number".)
In the case above, the vowels equal 11/2. This is the "Soul Urge."

Now add the bottom row across ie:
5+7+3+9+5+3+7+8+9+1 = 57 Further reduce 57, 5+7 = 12
Further reduce 12, 1+2 = 3
In the case above, the consonants equal 3. This number is the "Persona" or "Outer Personality."

To find the "Expression" or "Character" you add the "Soul Urge" plus the "Persona", in the case above you would get 14. Further reduce 1+4 = 5

Q: I wonder if there might be a simple explanation for this. I learned a little about how to do numerological calculations a while back and don't see why this would be. THIS being: When I enter my birth name with spaces, the analysis differs from when I enter my name without. Why is this?

A: NumberQuest is set up to allow people to choose alternate ways of calculating the aspects (as there are so many books out there teaching different ways.) By default, NumberQuest is set to add up each name separately, then add those totals together to reach a final number. So when you run your name all together, NumberQuest thinks it's just one word and adds it up accordingly. Both ways should come out with the same end result, except one of them may end with a Master Number (like 22) while the other way wouldn't (4). It shouldn't give you two different numbers though (please do let me know if this is happening!) I, personally add each section of the name up individually first, in case there's a Master Number (plus the totals of each name give me more information numerologically) and then I add the three totals. If you scroll down below the NumberQuest input form, you will find many "Advanced" settings that you can play around with.

Q: I just have to comment on this. I saw this before and didn't say anything about it but I just have to know now why there is a discrepancy between your infomation and the information presented at another Numerology website. Your Numerology Report is showng this for me today ....
Personal Day: 2
The report that I just ran at another site is showing this for me today ...
Personal Day: 11/2
Any ideas what is causing this discrepancy?

A: Yes, for today you (birthdate info was given) would add your Personal Year *8* plus the calendar month *3* (March) and would get an *11/2* for your Personal Month. Then, each day you add 11 plus the calendar day. 11 + 9 (for today) = 20 and you reduce it to 2. Many "numerologists" think it's ok to just nix all 9's (since they blend into the final core number anyway), but you end up with Master Numbers at the wrong times and no Master Numbers at the right times!

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