Life Path Numbers & Master Numbers (How To Calculate Them)

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Note: I am not a numerologist, just laying out informaiton I've come across

In Numerology a Life Path Number is an outline of a person's traits, goals, and lessons he/she will discover in a lifetime. There are nine life path numbers (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9) plus a few more life path "master numbers" (11 and 22 usually). Master numbers are more rare and bring about additional obligations on top of their normal life's purpose. In this way is can be said that 11 is a "master" version of life path number 2 and 22 is a "master" version of life path number 4 (explained below). 2s and 11s have similar paths, though 11s have a greater life purpose than 2 overall.

More About Life Path Numbers & Master Numbers:

- http://www.astrology-numerology.com/num-lifepath.html

- http://www.astrology-numerology.com/numerology.html (Scroll down to Master Numbers)

- https://www.numerology.com/numerology-news/master-numbers

While 11 and 22 have been commonly held as life path "master" numbers, 33 is apparently more of a modern interpretation (and also extremely rare). So some sources deny it's existence, even many hold regard it as a valid number). This is because 33 is technically impossible to reach due to how life path numbers are usually calculated (explained below).

Furthermore there are sources that will cite 44, 55, 66, 77, 88, and 99 as master numbers as well. The problem is these numbers are actually impossible to calculate and as a result are impossible to reach. However it is believed by some that these numbers, while not life path numbers, can possibly be attained at some point in one's life (though this is rare).

More about Master Numbers & "Impossible" Master Numbers:

- https://www.universalclass.com/articles/self-help/understanding-numerology-getting-into-the-numbers.htm

- http://soulnumerology.com/master_numbers.html

When calculating a life path number, there are a few methods, one of which is called the 3 Cycle Method. This method is regarded as the most accurate since it can deduce master numbers more readily. In this method, you must take your (numerical) birth date and calculate it by separate the three numbers of the date itself, adding their digits together individually, then adding those totals together in three steps.

Another is the "simplified" method, which you can add all of the numbers of your birthday together, then reduce the sum by adding the digits together. You should receive the "same" number by using either method. HOWEVER if you have a master number of 11 your number could come out as 2 using this method. The same is true if you have a master number of 22, your number could come out as 4.

This isn't entirely incorrect since 11s are 2s and 22s are 4s, albeit with additionaly life purposes. Just know that by using the simplified method, some informaton can be missed, so it's best to also use the 3 Cycle Methodas well.

Using the 3 Cycle Method a person born on October 28th 1964 has a birthday of 10/28/1964 (or 20/18/1964 for the Europeans). First you take the digits from the month and add them together. If the sum of those digits is a double digit number, you must reduce it by adding its digits together until it is a single digit. Once you've done this, you'll repeat this step for the day and year as well. One you've reduced the month, day, and year to single digit numbers, then you can add them together. If the resulting sum is a double digit number other than 11 or 22, then you must reduce it down by adding its digits together. For example:

3 Cycle Method Example A- October 28th 1964

1st Step: (October) = 10, which is 1+0 = 1

2nd Step: 28th = 28, which is 2 + 8 = 10, which is 1+0 = 1

3rd Step: 1964, which is 1+9+6+4 =20, which is 2+0 = 2

Then add 1+1+2 = 4. This person's correct life path number is 4.

Simplified Method Example A- October 28th 1964

10/28/1964, which is 1+0+2+8+1+9+6+4= 31, which is 3+1= 4. This person's life path is 4.

3 Cycle Method Example B- April 5th 1964

1st Step: (April) = 04, which is 0+4 = 4

2nd Ste: 5th = 05, which is 0 + 5 = 5

3rd Step: 1964, which is 1+9+6+4 =20, which is 2+0 = 2

Then add 4+5+2 = 11. So this person has "master" number 11.

Simpliflied Method Example B- April 5th 1964

04/05/1964, which is 0+4+0+5+1+9+6+4= 29, which is 2+9 = 11. Again this person has "master" number 11.

In this way the maximum number than can be calculated is a sum total of 27 (9+9+9) which is reduced to 2+7= 9. However sources also say not to reduce the final number if it is either 11 or 22 (master numbers).

Be aware that some online calculators will mistakingly reduce master numbers automatically, for example: https://www.easycalculation.com/other/fun/numerology-number-calculator.php. Using these calculators, people with "master" life path numbers may receive an incorrect calculation. This is why several sources prefer the 3 Cycle Method, which is stated to be "more accurate" when deducing master numbers. For example:

3 Cycle Method Example C- December 3rd 1913

1st Step: (December) = 12, which is 1+2 = 3

2nd Ste: 3rd = 03, which is 0 + 3 = 3

3rd Step: 1913, which is 1+9+1+3 =23, which is 2+3 = 5

Then add 3+3+5 = 11. So this person has "master" number 11.

Simpliflied Method Example C- December 3rd 1913

12/03/1913, which is 1+2+0+3+1+9+1+3= 20, which is 2+0 = 2. So with the simplified method this person has a life path number of 2.

So in the example above the 3 Cycle Method states that the person has a master number of 11, while the simplified method stated they have a life path number 2. This is also why many sources apparently favor the 3 Cycle Method and outright state that the simplifed method is incorrect.

Additionally when using the 3 Cycle Method, many sources say to not reduce any master numbers (11 and 22) that are found in the derived in the equation. Here is an example of why that is:

3 Cycle Method Example D1- August 8th 1975

1st Step: (August) = 08, which is 0+8 = 8

2nd Ste: 8th = 08, which is 0 + 8 = 8

3rd Step: 1975, which is 1+9+7+5 =22 (some sources say to not reduce this)

Then add 8+8+22 = 38, which is 3+8 = 11. So this person has "master" number 11.

3 Cycle Method Example D2- August 8th 1975

1st Step: (August) = 08, which is 0+8 = 8

2nd Ste: 8th = 08, which is 0 + 8 = 8

3rd Step: 1975, which is 1+9+7+5 =22 (if we did reduce) which is 2+2 = 4

Then add 8+8+4 = 20 which is 2+0 = 2. 2 is the base number for master number 11, but this person will have missed their "master" number.

Simpliflied Method Example D- August 8th 1975

08/08/1964, which is 0+8+0+8+1+9+7+5= 38, which is 3+8 = 11. Again this person has "master" number 11 as verified by his equation. So this instance brings some validity to not recuding 11 and 22 when found inside of the equation

Furthermore some sources say to NEVER reduce any number that comes out to be 11 or 22 at any point in the equation. By using this method, you can calculate numbers higher than 27 (as previously). For example:

3 Cycle Method Example E- November 22nd 1984

1st Step: (November) = 11 (don't reduce to 2)

2nd Step: 22nd = 22 (don't reduce to 4)

3rd Step: 1984 = 22 (don't reduce to 4)

In this equation you would add 11+22+22 = 55 (instead of 2+4+4 = 10, which is 1+0 = 1). It is in this way that 55 is said to be the

Simplified Method Example E- November 22nd 1984

11/22/1984, which is 1+1+2+2+1+9+8+4= 28, which is 2+8 = 10, which is 1+0 = 1. So this person's number would be 1.

In the previous example, it is show that the person had a "master" number of 55 using the 3 Cycle Method, but a 1 with the simplified method. This makes sense because 55, which is 5+5 = 10, which is 1+0 = 1. However for many sources 55 is not actually a master number and should be reduced. Interestingly enough, as far as it stands, only a person born on 11/22/1984 would be able to achieve "master" number 55.

Additionally the only way to reach this number is by not reducing the numbers 11 and 22 in the equation at all. According to some sources, when deriving master numbers, 11 and 22 must be broken down in the beginning of the equation. This is because November is not considered to be inherently connected to "master" number 11, nor is the 22nd day of a month considered to be inherently connected to "master" number 22.

It is in this way that numerology appears to be subject to the interpretations of numerologists. As stated before many sources only cite 11 and 22 as "master" numbers. While more sources are holding to 33 being a "master" number, the number itself can not naturally appear within the life path equation at this time. This is because the highest that can be calculated within the equation is the year 1999. 1999, which is 1+9+9+9=28 is 5 numbers shy of 33. Not to mention 28 can be reduced to 2+8 = 10 which is 1+0 = 1.

With the turn of the millenium, the range for master numbers like 33 dropped significantly (2000 is 2+0+0+0=2, 2001 is 3, 2002 is 4, so on and so forth. So in order to have number 33 INSIDE of the life path number equation, the year would need to be 6999. This is also excluding the fact that life path numbers seem to be dependent on our own interpretation of time. The way we calculate and record time is very subjective, so it can be argued that the numbers we use to calculate life paths are entirely inaccurate regardless. This statement however takes out all of the fun and misses the point of numerology altogether.

How To Calculate Life Path Numbers & Reduce Master Number:

- https://cafeastrology.com/numerology.html

- http://astro style .com/numerology/

- http://www.tokenrock.com/numerology/life_path/

- https://www.numerology.com/numerology-news/life-path-number

- http://www.annperrynumerologist.com/do-you-have-the-wrong-life-path-number/

-https://www.numerology.com/numerology-news/reducing-master-numbers

http://www.thedreamtime.com/calculate-numerology-methods/
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So there are only 9 paths?

For all the people just 9?
Technically there are 11 life paths, with a possible 12th (33). 11 and 22 are there own life paths, just with the foundation of 2 and 4 respectively.
So if there are 12 people in the room - 2 have same life path?
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Potentially yes, though is that really any different from two people sharing the same element or the same ruling planet? Many astrologers still hold that Taurus and Libra are both ruled by Venus.
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i'm life path 8.

don't really fit me. too Capricorn.

although i have Cap Mercury.

What's the number that breaks down to 8?
17

http://nicksnumerology.com/2016/06/26/178/
it's about wealth isn't it?

It's wanting you to find a balance between you as a spiritual person and your need for wealth

The Prince has this, scroll down to see the interpretation

https://suepernatural.wordpress.com/tag/life-path-178/
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The Prince can have 0 life path and remained a Prince.

it's says Leo quality— i always thought this number is associated with Cap.
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i'm life path 8.

don't really fit me. too Capricorn.

although i have Cap Mercury.

What's the number that breaks down to 8?
17

http://nicksnumerology.com/2016/06/26/178/
it's about wealth isn't it?

It's wanting you to find a balance between you as a spiritual person and your need for wealth

The Prince has this, scroll down to see the interpretation

https://suepernatural.wordpress.com/tag/life-path-178/
The Prince can have 0 life path and remained a Prince.

it's says Leo quality— i always thought this number is associated with Cap.
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It actually leans more towards Taurus moon...

Finance gain/lose

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i'm life path 8.

don't really fit me. too Capricorn.

although i have Cap Mercury.

What's the number that breaks down to 8?
17

http://nicksnumerology.com/2016/06/26/178/
it's about wealth isn't it?

It's wanting you to find a balance between you as a spiritual person and your need for wealth

The Prince has this, scroll down to see the interpretation

https://suepernatural.wordpress.com/tag/life-path-178/
The Prince can have 0 life path and remained a Prince.

it's says Leo quality— i always thought this number is associated with Cap.
It actually leans more towards Taurus moon...

Finance gain/lose

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Lifepath 8?
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i'm life path 8.

don't really fit me. too Capricorn.

although i have Cap Mercury.

What's the number that breaks down to 8?
17

http://nicksnumerology.com/2016/06/26/178/
it's about wealth isn't it?

It's wanting you to find a balance between you as a spiritual person and your need for wealth

The Prince has this, scroll down to see the interpretation

https://suepernatural.wordpress.com/tag/life-path-178/
The Prince can have 0 life path and remained a Prince.

it's says Leo quality— i always thought this number is associated with Cap.

I guess the combination of 1 (Fire, Aries) with the generosity of 7 gives you a Leo quality ?

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i like it then 😄

are u a Lifepath 8 too?
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i'm life path 8.

don't really fit me. too Capricorn.

although i have Cap Mercury.

What's the number that breaks down to 8?
17

http://nicksnumerology.com/2016/06/26/178/
it's about wealth isn't it?

It's wanting you to find a balance between you as a spiritual person and your need for wealth

The Prince has this, scroll down to see the interpretation

https://suepernatural.wordpress.com/tag/life-path-178/
The Prince can have 0 life path and remained a Prince.

it's says Leo quality— i always thought this number is associated with Cap.
It actually leans more towards Taurus moon...

Finance gain/lose


Lifepath 8?
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Yeah there is a second moon sign that shares it but I can't remember at the moment.

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i'm life path 8.

don't really fit me. too Capricorn.

although i have Cap Mercury.

What's the number that breaks down to 8?
17

http://nicksnumerology.com/2016/06/26/178/
it's about wealth isn't it?

It's wanting you to find a balance between you as a spiritual person and your need for wealth

The Prince has this, scroll down to see the interpretation

https://suepernatural.wordpress.com/tag/life-path-178/
The Prince can have 0 life path and remained a Prince.

it's says Leo quality— i always thought this number is associated with Cap.
It actually leans more towards Taurus moon...

Finance gain/lose


Lifepath 8?
Yeah there is a second moon sign that shares it but I can't remember at the moment.

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my guess is another earth moon.
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i'm life path 8.

don't really fit me. too Capricorn.

although i have Cap Mercury.

What's the number that breaks down to 8?
17

http://nicksnumerology.com/2016/06/26/178/
it's about wealth isn't it?

It's wanting you to find a balance between you as a spiritual person and your need for wealth

The Prince has this, scroll down to see the interpretation

https://suepernatural.wordpress.com/tag/life-path-178/
The Prince can have 0 life path and remained a Prince.

it's says Leo quality— i always thought this number is associated with Cap.

I guess the combination of 1 (Fire, Aries) with the generosity of 7 gives you a Leo quality ?


i like it then 😄

are u a Lifepath 8 too?

Nope. I'm a 4. lol

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isn't that the artistic type? 😄
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i'm life path 8.

don't really fit me. too Capricorn.

although i have Cap Mercury.

What's the number that breaks down to 8?
17

http://nicksnumerology.com/2016/06/26/178/
it's about wealth isn't it?

It's wanting you to find a balance between you as a spiritual person and your need for wealth

The Prince has this, scroll down to see the interpretation

https://suepernatural.wordpress.com/tag/life-path-178/
The Prince can have 0 life path and remained a Prince.

it's says Leo quality— i always thought this number is associated with Cap.

I guess the combination of 1 (Fire, Aries) with the generosity of 7 gives you a Leo quality ?


i like it then 😄

are u a Lifepath 8 too?

Nope. I'm a 4. lol


isn't that the artistic type? 😄

Nope. It's a loyal number. Likes stability. 😛
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boring 😛
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Hi, this numerology calculator calculates both methods:

https://numerology.astro-seek.com/life-path-number-online-calculator

A) Simpliflied Method of calculation

Add up the digits and reduce the total to a single-digit number or a Master number (Master numbers are 11 and 22).

B) 3 Cycle Method (this method acknowledges the Life Path as a cycle)

First reduce the Day, Month, and Year individually to the single numbers or the Master numbers. Then add up these numbers and reduce the total to a single number or a Master number.