numerologia
Destiny number
The destiny number (or life path number) is the central figure of theosophical numerology. It is obtained by adding the day, month and year of birth and reducing them to a number between 1 and 9 (or by leaving the master numbers 11, 22, 33 intact).
How it is calculated
Example for a birth on 15 March 1989. Day: 1+5=6. Month: 3. Year: 1+9+8+9=27 → 2+7=9. Sum: 6+3+9=18 → 1+8=9. Destiny number: 9. If 11, 22 or 33 appears at an intermediate or final step, it is left intact because it is a master number.
Meaning of the numbers
1 leadership; 2 cooperation; 3 expression; 4 stability; 5 change; 6 care; 7 search; 8 power; 9 fulfilment. 11 inspired vision; 22 great builder; 33 master teacher. The number describes the direction of life, not a "fixed destiny".
FAQ
Does it change if I change my name?
No. It depends only on the date of birth.
Is it more important than the sun sign?
It is a different language. Together with the personality, soul and karmic numbers, it gives a richer numerological profile.
Are the masters 11, 22, 33 better?
Not better: they bring higher qualities but also more intense challenges.