Your birth number, in numerology, is calculated based on the day of the month you were born. It's a single-digit number (or 11, 22, or 33) derived from your birth date.
Calculation Steps:
Here's how to calculate your birth number:
- Identify the Day: Determine the day of the month you were born.
- Single-Digit Day: If you were born on the 1st through the 9th, that number is your birth number. For example, if you were born on the 5th, your birth number is 5.
- Double-Digit Day: If you were born on the 10th through the 31st, add the two digits together.
- Reduce to a Single Digit (If Necessary): If the sum from step 3 is a double-digit number, add those digits together until you get a single digit. The exception to this rule are the numbers 11, 22, and 33; these are considered "master numbers" and are not reduced.
Examples:
- Example 1: Born on the 12th. 1 + 2 = 3. Birth number is 3.
- Example 2: Born on the 28th. 2 + 8 = 10. 1 + 0 = 1. Birth number is 1.
- Example 3: Born on the 29th. 2 + 9 = 11. Birth number is 11 (a master number, not reduced to 2).
Special Cases: Master Numbers
The numbers 11, 22, and 33 are considered master numbers. These numbers are not reduced to a single digit. They hold a higher level of intensity and potential compared to single-digit numbers.
Calculating your birth number involves a simple process of adding the digits of your birth date until you arrive at a single digit (or a master number). This number is believed to offer insights into your personality, strengths, and life path.
