Magic numbers that rule your life

Numbers have been used as a means of prediction since the dawn of human awareness. Numerology was known to the Babylonians and the Greeks because they understood that numbers have always carried power, and when numbers are linked to your birthdate they will show you all about yourself.

First work out your own number using the system below, then read on to find out what numerology says about your character - and those of your friends and family! Have fun...

HOW TO FIND YOUR PERSONAL NUMBER

To work out your number, add together all the single digits in your date of birth, which gives you a two-figure number, then add together those two digits. If the answer is a single figure, that's your number. If it's a double figure, add the two single figures together again. For example, Bonnie's birth date is March 19, 1947, so in figures that comes out as 19/3/1947

1+9+3+1+9+4+7 = 34

3+4 = 7 ...so Bonnie's number is 7.

1. Your number stands for leadership, you have a great deal of initiative and are not afraid to use it. An independent thinker, you always coming up with new ideas and always have to be active in one way or another. Usually you are a self- starter or self-employed with a strong feeling of your own self-importance. You like to be noticed and will do well in business.

Best area for careers Advertising, writing, acting - anything where creativity is coupled with intuition.

2. Your number is the number of adaptability. You hate conflict but have strong moods and feelings. You enjoy working with others and are usually happy to work for someone else. You're not intellectual, but you can be an excellent scholar. You will always finish a project even when you have lost interest. Normally very loveable, you never like to be taken for granted. Once crossed you do not forgive easily. You love your home and you need a home base to relax and feel secure. You have a tendency to hold back and not stand up for yourself. This is something you should try to change. You can be creative and enjoy making things with your hands.

Best area for careers Social work, nursing, medical, farming or fishing.

3. You are a very creative person who loves art. You can give a lot of yourself in time and energy and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others. You will have lots of acquaintances and are always involved with lots of things at any one time. You enjoy making people happy, especially those close to you. You have a deep need to be wanted and loved and you like to be surrounded by beautiful people. Generally a happy person, your love of everything is infectious, making you a very attractive person.

Best area for careers Trouble shooter, driver, pilot, diver or artist.

4. You are very practical and industrious. You enjoy doing things for other people. Everything has to be deep and meaningful for you, however at the same time you are realistic and can be very objective. You like to be self-disciplined, but sometimes you find this difficult. Normally generous, you can also have a frugal side. Other people must never take advantage of you. Those who do, do so at their peril! No.4 likes order. You are a worrier - just relax and go with the flow.

Best area for careers Craftsman, factory worker, financial adviser, nurse, care worker or counsellor.

5. A good communicator, you need to express yourself through singing, speaking or writing. You are enthusiastic and always willing to give something new a chance. You can be very restless, you need your own space and are always wondering if the grass is greener. You need to be careful because you have a tendency to keep pushing yourself to the limit. You need constant change to keep you going. But watch out or you could become a Jack of all trades and master of none.

Best area for careers Research assistant, librarian, magazine editor, salesman, actor or musician.

6. Six is the number of harmony. It shows that you are creative and responsible. But you have a tendency to take yourself too seriously. You find it hard to say "no", so watch that you do not take on too much. You are extremely capable and efficient and make an excellent team leader. You are a home lover, a very caring person and a good listener. You are very loyal, but can be too forgiving. You can be a bit of a loner so you do need a partner and to be around people to bring you out of yourself. You attract others by having an air of mystery.

Best area for careers Teacher, lawyer, doctor, nurse, social worker, childminder farmer.

7. Seven is the number of mysticism. You will have insight and sensitivity and also extra-sensory perception. People of this number can usually become mediums, capable of being earthy yet mystical, and they love sharing their knowledge. Sensitive to people and places, you love everyone to be protected from life, but realise that they have lessons to learn. You are friendly, open and helpful. You must watch your health as you do not have stamina. You have an, inquisitive mind and dislike routine. You are never one for rounds of parties and can be lonely and lost for ways to use your time.

Best area for careers Artist, dancer, clerk, academic, scientist, tarot reader or medium.

8. A born organiser and leader, you have the ability to look at things and cut to the heart of the matter. You are very materialistic and your number is associated with power and success. However, it is what you do with your success that matters. When you use it to help others, help will always be given in return. When you use it for your own gain you will be successful for a time only. You take your love life seriously and don't give in easily. You usually have all of the right intentions and never lose sight of your goal.

Best area for careers Politician, business investor, adviser, proprietor, photographer.

9. This is the number of great visionaries. Like visionaries throughout the ages, No.9s often travel. You are intuitive and your visions of the future are incredibly accurate. Your number is the number of service to mankind and if you are wise enough not to look for reward, results and recognition, they will come to you anyway. However, you have high ideals and a deep desire to help other people. You are kind and gentle, and most likely to stay in the background at events.

Best area for careers Writer, gardener, executive, cleric, magician.

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