It all happens for a reason.
About a decade ago, I was perusing the aisles of an old bookstore. I finished looking at a certain section then decided to make may way to another aisle. As walked, I could hear the creeky floor boards under my feet.
Then suddenly, something (from my right) flew out in front of me and landed on the ground, causing me to nearly jump back. Naturally, I looked down at where this “thing” had landed.
The incredible jumping book!
When my eyes focused on the object on the floor, I saw the words: “Vision and Acceptance“. This “thing” was a book, which had somehow gotten itself off the bookshelf, landed face-up and open to a page of importance.
What’s more, the page opposite was folded over – and not by someone. It had to have been folded during manufacturing because the page was not cut to the right size when you go to unfold it.
I can see the “rational explanation” as to how this book found its way into my hands: the floorboards flexed just enough to make the bookshelf move just enough to allow a book, which must have been sitting on the edge of the shelf just enough, fall to the floor.
The spine of the book was just heavy enough to allow it to land in a manner where it opened, and the folded page was just positioned perfectly enough to allow the book to open where it did.
But if any of you know me, you know that – despite this “rational coincidence” – I believe this book was meant for me. It all happens for a reason. So clearly, I scooped it up and took it to the register to purchase without a second thought.
So what was the incredible jumping book? Dan Millman’s “The Life You Were Born to Live: A Guide to Finding Your Life Purpose” (for those in Australia, click here)
What's your birth number?
I don’t have any formal training with birth numbers or their meanings. But I’ve always found this topic fascinating. Dan Millman’s book has been so insightful, since it made its ceremonious entry into my life, that I decided to start sharing some of its wisdom with my students.
Now, I’m sure there are different ways and technique to figure out one’s birth number. So please don’t take this as the “only way” to work out your birth number or your life’s purpose. I’m just sharing what I learned from Dan Millman’s book.
Essentially, you just need to add up all the digits of your birthday. Then once you have that first number, you then add those numbers up to create your second number.
For example, if your birthday is 22 October 1994 you would add up: 2 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 9 + 9 + 4 = 28. So 28 is your first number. Then you add up 2 + 8 = 10, making 10 your second number. In this example, your birth number would then be: 28/10.
Here’s another example, a birthday of 5 February 2005. You would add up: 0 + 5 + 0 + 2 + 2 + 0 + 0 + 5 = 14. Your first number is 14. Then you would add up 1 + 4 = 5. Making your second number 5. In this example, your birth number would then be: 14/5.
I’m a 34/7 and just in the introductory section of my number, it said I’m here to “harmonize apparent opposites and to blend practicality and mysticism, out and inner experience, flesh and spirit, worldly business and spiritual pursuits“.
It goes on to say that those with my birth number “sometimes accomplish this through a spiritual business… for example, selling books or teaching seminars” around the topic of spirituality or personal growth. As you may guess, this little snapshot is pretty accurate, but so is the rest of chapter on my number!
What do the numbers mean?
As I mentioned earlier, I’m not an expert in this field. So I’m just going to share with you the “core” meanings of each number. If you’d like to dive deeper into Dan Millman’s book, I highly recommend you grab a copy to learn more:
Get Dan Millman’s “The Life You Were Born to Live: A Guide to Finding Your Life Purpose“
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But for now, here are what the basic meanings for the numbers are:
1 – Creativity and Confidence
11 – Double Creativity and Confidence
2 – Cooperation and Balance
12 – Creative Cooperation
3 – Expression and Sensitivity
4 – Stability and Process
5 – Freedom and Discipline
6 – Vision and Acceptance
7 – Trust and Openness
8 – Abundance and Power
9 – Integrity and Wisdom
So, when referencing my birth number (34/7) to my life purpose, I look at the numbers 3, 4 and 7. That’s Expression and Sensitivity, Stability and Process, and Trust and Openness. The first number is my most dominant one (3), followed by the 4 and then the 7
You're here for a good reason.
No matter what combination of numbers your birthdate creates, or whether you know about or even believe in numerology, I know you’re here for a good reason.
Whether you’re here to be someone’s support “village” or you’re here because you need a “village” of support – your time is now. And now is the only time. Please remember to embrace and enjoy it! I hope you enjoyed this fun little blog today, big love to you always 💫🤗💗
So 33/6 would very strong 3/6?
Thank you so much for stopping by! And your birth number of 33/6 means double “Expression and Sensitivity” along with Vision and Acceptance 💗💗🤗 Beautiful!
Thank you for reminding me of how I used numerology to create artwork. Years ago, I developed images for people based on a birth number and its ralationship to a Major Arcana card in the traditional tarot deck. Need to start creating again
You’re most welcome Michael, I’m so glad this was a timely reminder for you to creating those wonderful pieces of artwork again! Keep shining your light sweet soul 💫🤗💗
I’m also a 34/7 seems like there are a lot of us! I think I will find a copy of this book and check it out. Thank you Melissa for the information and blog.
Thank you so much for stopping by Trinity – and bless! Isn’t it amazing there are so many 34/7 lightworkers among us! That sounds wonderful, and you’re most welcome! Keep shining sweet soul 💫🤗💗
I am a 34/7 as well! I am currently taking a reiki course from you. I’ll be 60 in July and am FINALLY accepting and on my life paths journey. I cannot wait to see all the wonderful places it will take me. Thank you for everything!
Thank you for stopping by Robin and bless! Isn’t that wonderful we share birth numbers – and are walking this path together! I’m so proud of you for stepping into your truth! You’re most welcome for everything, it’s an honour to be apart of this journey with you! Big love always 💫🤗💗
Namaste, Melissa 🌹🙏
Thanks for the wonderful blog. Amazing how the universe takes us easily to where we should be.
I am 26/8. A Chemical Engineer into Occult world now. Ideated from so many courses from you….
Thank you once again Melissa for telling us that we’re on right path… of evolving ♾️🌌🪄✨💫🌠🔯
Warm regards,
Ravindra Chunodkar
Namaste Ravindra, and thank you for stopping by and your kind words about my post! Yes indeed@ It’s amazing how the Universe leads us beautifully along our path! You’re most welcome for everything, and I also *thank you* – for shining your own beautiful light in this world! Big love always 💫🤗💗
Thanks Melissa for this wonderful post! Apparently I have bought this book in a Kindle version almost a year ago but never read it…. Moreover J forgot about it completely. Hmmm…. Looks like your post has become a reminder to get back to the book & start finally reading it. Coincidence? Don’t think so. Looks like the book has many ways to get to the right person at the right time :). Now I’m curious
Thank you for stopping by Luba and you’re most welcome! I completely agree, my post was a Universal “nudge” for you to start the book! I’m so glad this was timely for you and that you enjoyed this! Big love always 💫🤗💗
Thank you for sharing Melissa from another 34/7! Sending love and light. Jo
How wonderful we share the same number Jo! You’re most welcome, and thank you so much for stopping by! Thank you for the love and light, it’s accepted and returned in kind! Big love always 💫🤗💗
Love this post. I am a 34/7 too. I have been interested in numerology for a long while, meditation, crystals, Reiki and Angels 💗 thank you for your posts, I always appreciate them.
You’re most welcome Jennie and thank you so much for stopping by! How wonderful we share the same number! I’m so glad you enjoy my posts, it means a lot to me! Big love always 💫🤗💗
Love this info
Thank u
Thank you for stopping by Kimberlie! You’re most welcome, I’m so glad you enjoyed this! Big love 💫🤗💗
I also have 34/7 and did a Reiki course with you 🤭
How wonderful we share the same birth number Isabelle! Thank you for stopping by and for shining your light in this world! Big love 💫🤗💗
I love this, I got 35/8 and it resonates deeply with me. I’m a qualified reiki master through your course and I do love this information aswell. Thanks for the continuous advice.
Thank you for stopping by Orwell! And bless, how wonderful you deeply resonate with your number! And you’re most welcome my fellow Reiki Master, keep shining your beautiful light, big love 💫🤗💗
Dear Melissa, Thank you so much for this info on numerology! I learned something new about looking at all of the numbers: 31/4 am I. So much fun and it all helps with developing more spiritual growth. Love and Light, Laara WilliamSen, Canada
You’re most welcome Laara and thank you so much for stopping by! I’m so happy this was interesting for you! Big love always 💫🤗💗