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The Numerology Guidebook: Uncover Your Destiny and the Blueprint of Your Life

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      Numerology is the ancient metaphysical science of numbers where your name and date of birth reveal the blueprint of your life. The Numerology Guidebook will uncover your destiny and life purpose, along with your future potential, in a simple and easy-to-understand way. Whether you’re looking to choose your ideal partner or career, a business or baby name, or your wedding day, numerologist Michelle Buchanan will show you how.      Numerology is the ultimate tool for self-love and understanding that will help you improve your relationships with others and yourself. If you’re interested in parenting or manifesting “by the numbers”—or you simply need help deciding whether to use your maiden or married name after marriage or divorce—this is the perfect book for you. It will teach you everything you need to know about forecasting major life events, such as when to get married (or end a relationship), have children, change jobs, move, focus on your finances, travel, study, or work on your personal and spiritual development. If you’re searching for a life of happiness and meaning, the ancient science of numbers will assist you on your journey!

312 pages, Paperback

First published December 2, 2013

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737 reviews23 followers
August 16, 2020
Taking the next step in my path to learn numerology, I picked up this book and was not disappointed. This is a nice, detailed book that begins with an explanation on numerology and how there’s a difference between modern and old school numerology. Neither is wrong, it’s all up to personal preference. From there, the book dives into how to calculate your core numbers before diving into the juicy bits.

There is a lot of useful information on learning numerology along with how to compile your own numerology profile. The instructions on how to calculate core numbers along with other numbers, such as challenge numbers, are clear and nothing is left to the imagination. I like that there’s multiple ways to calculate the numbers so that people can choose the method that makes the most sense to them. The question that I had with a different numerology book was do we reduce the number if we get a power number? Michelle Buchanan provides an explanation on this so calculating is left without questions.

I love how much information is in this book without making it overwhelming for anyone dipping their toes into numerology for the first time. There are clear explanations and how to blend the information you get from the numbers together to create a clear profile. I also like that it encourages to look at both the power number and what it reduces to if you get a power number in your core numbers. There’s a reason for this and it makes a lot of sense.

Toward the end of the book, there’s other numbers to check out for when selecting baby names, pet names, and so on. I decided to calculate the numbers for my cats even though I named them when I adopted them. Their numbers are spot on. It’s pretty interesting how a name can tell us so much about a person, place, or animal.

Numerology is so interesting. I’m glad I came across this book because it’s very informative and I highly recommend it for other people just getting into numerology.
197 reviews
October 10, 2013
As a long time numerology interest, I had to read this book. I'm glad I did because there's much information packed into this book. This book has it all, even house numbers and wedding day numerology. I highly recommend this book for those interested in numerology.

Thanks to netgalley for providing my copy.
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178 reviews
July 1, 2025
seven personality numbers:

life path number: uncovers life purpose and path you've chosen to walk this life. encounters you might have and lessons to learn

7s make fantastic psychiatrists psychologists counselors and therapists teachers scientists philosophers investigators reporterd and journalists, fitness instructors, health and wellbeing practitioners, alternative therapists and spiritual teachers.

I have life path 7 (contemplative truth seeker): you already are a contemplative truth seeker and you will walk that path in this life, for it is your life purpose.

top 5 strengths: intellectual, technically orientated, investigative, intuitive, analytical
top 5 challenges: intolerant, secretive, pessimistic, cynical, suspicious

destiny number: what you are destined to do in this life and who you are destined to become. ability already resides in you

i have destiny number 7: you are destined to become a contemplative truth seeker in this life, as it already resides within you.

soul number: souls urge, soul desire, hearts desire, in order to feel complete

I have soul urge number 6 (the responsible caregiver): your soul longs to be a responsible caregiver in this life, so it can feel complete.

6s make fantastic: teachers, counselors, therapists, healers and health practitioners, interior designers and chefs, hair makeup clothing stylists. nutritionists, life coaches, fitness or personal trainers

personality number: outer you/outer personality/how people perceive you. more dominant numbers such as life path destiny soul etc tend to overshadow personality number

I have personality number 1 (the independent individual): perceived by others to be an independent individual

maturity number: reveals future potential and ultimate goal of your life. doesn't kick in until maturity or midlife, age 45 onwards

I have maturity number 5 (freedom loving adventurer): you are on course to become a freedom loving adventurer from the age of 45+

current name number: name you use on a daily basis. indication of the vibration you put out to the world

i have current name number 7: you're projecting out the vibration of a contemplative truth seeker every time you use this name

birth day number: reveals additional personality traits along with specific talents and abilities that will assist you on your life path

my birth day number 6 (the responsible caregiver): you have personality traits of a number 6 that can assist you on your life path and help you to fulfill your pre chosen destiny.

born on the 6th of the month: you're reliable and responsible and enjoy taking care of others. People often turn to you for assistance and advice. you're family oriented and would rather be in a relationship than on your own. love is very important to you.

top 5 strengths: nurturing, supportive, sympathetic, loving reliable
top 5 challenges: bossy, critical, interfering, self righteous, perfectionist

karmic lesson number: indicate some of your inherited weaknesses and specific areas in need of growth that have been passed on from previous lives and need to be addressed in this life

this karmic lesson influence is minimised when that number is your life path, destiny soul personality maturity or birth number.

my karmic lesson number: 2

this lessons indicates a need to be more cooperative, patient, and considerate towards others. this lesson will force you to be more aware of others feelings, to harmonise with your environment, and work as part of a team

karmic debt number: indicates particular lessons that must be mastered in THIS lifetime because we failed to learn them in previous lives. 1, 4, 5, 7 in your seven personality numbers is considered a karmic debt number

personal year number

personal month number

universal year number

pinnacle number

challenge number
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113 reviews2 followers
July 4, 2020
Didn’t Want to End

I didn’t want this book to end. It was thorough and beautiful in its description of all the parts of us. I liked the sections the book taught in & the acknowledgement that numerology is not absolute & common sense is needed. I wish it helped a little more on the blending part to teach how to compile a profile, and a couple of headers were missing.
I recommend this book to everyone, especially parents & spouses. Understand your families numbers. I gave this book 5 stars because of its thorough nature and authentic tone.
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October 12, 2021
I really love the way this book is written, it removes the trauma of maths in which some numerological seen to write. It's written in East language,the sums involved are clearly written in simple examples that even maths haters like myself can cope with. I also follow this author on social media.It's very surprising just how accurate numerology is. In some cases,more so than in generic Astrology.
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January 9, 2018
Clear easy to read guide

Clear, understandable. Resonated truth. Was fixed for 2 days with a notebook working alongside it. Need to spend more time on it though. Fascinating, rewarding and fun!
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March 31, 2018
i'm not mad about numerology but this is a very good book on numerology
Author 1 book1 follower
January 22, 2021
This is a book I flick back to often. In fact, it's on my desk beside me now
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6 reviews5 followers
December 13, 2021
What a great book!

I was absolutely amazed how accurate this book was. Especially everything around my purpose and life lessons. I highly recommend this thorough book.
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38 reviews
April 14, 2022
Amazing insight into numerology and a great starting point for learning numerology
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July 25, 2023
Easy to read and informative guide and I'm useless with numbers at the best of times!
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2,464 reviews79 followers
December 2, 2013
I find things like numerology interesting. I don't believe but I don't disbelieve ... 'know what I mean?

This book walks you through the process of figuring out your core numbers.

* Your life path number is the most significant number in your numerology chart ... it is the path you will walk in this life. You calculate it by reducing down your birthdate.
* Your destiny number tells you what you're destined to become. It is calculated from your full original birth certificate name.
* Your soul number reveals what your soul needs in order to feel content. It is calculated from the vowels in the birth certificate name.
* Your personality number is how others perceive you. It is calculated from the consonants in the birth certificate name.
* Your maturity number reveals your future potential from age 35 to 45 and onwards. It is calculated by adding the life path number and destiny number together.
* Your birth day number indicates your natural talents and abilities. It is the "day" number of your birth date.
* Your current name number are your additional traits, strengths, lessons, experiences and opportunities. It is calculated using the first and last name you go by today.
* Your karma lesson numbers indicated inherited weaknesses from previous lives along with the specific areas in need of growth that must be addressed in this life. The numbers you are missing in a birth certificate name indicate the karma lesson numbers.

Then it details what each number means for each of the core numbers. From there you can forecast your major life cycles. There are also tips if you are considering changing your name, choosing a pet's name, choosing a business name, choosing a baby name, wedding days, etc.

If you are interesting in numerology and want to check out what it's all about, you should read this book.

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Author 1 book33 followers
July 29, 2016
This book is good, save the formatting of the ARC. Please, publishers give reviewers a copy that is formatted for our digital ereaders. Please stop throwing a copy of a book formatted for print into the fray and thinking it works. It doesn't. It makes the book near impossible to read...

Okay. I wanted this book, because I enjoy Numerology. I think it can help us gain insight into ourselves, if we allow it. The formatting made it difficult to read, and so I must admit I ended up skimming a lot. However, in that skimming, I saw a lot of things that I think were good and make this book worth having if you are interested in Numerology at all.

If you are new to numeroloy, this book will help you learn about it and guide you in the right direction in how to use the information to help yourself in your life. It's not a cure-all, nor does it claim to be.

I would suggest this book is aimed more at those who either have only become interested in Numerology, or others, like myself, who are getting back into it after years away. It helps you learn how to find your Path Numbers, your basically, your Core Numbers. What the numbers mean, understanding your Number profile, and the other numbers in your life.

This is a great jumping off point for Numerology students. Start with this and see if you are truly interested in learning more, then move onto more indepth material.
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Author 8 books43 followers
January 19, 2014
This numerology guidebook provides the information to calculate your Life Path, Destiny, Soul, Personality, Maturity, Birth Day, Current Name, and Karmic numbers (core numbers). The core number meanings are well organized, the author’s approach is easy to understand, and, to be frank, the exercises are fun!

I hoped this book would satisfy my curiosity of numerology and it did. I found it interesting that, as someone who hasn’t studied numerology or had any preconceived notions about it, it was easy to understand and many of the results were amazingly accurate.


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a review copy from Hay House. I was not required to write a positive review. The options I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.
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February 19, 2014
It has been my experience in life at the point of many major crossroads that confirmation and valuable information always appears to me at the crucial times. The only requirement for me is to pay attention. So it was when I requested this book from Hayhouse Publications free for the purpose of review. I was not required by Hayhouse to give a positive review. I was ready to be objective and impartial.

I knew some but very little about numerology when I first turned the pages of this book. Michelle Buchanan easily guided me step by step through my Life Path Number, my Destiny Number, my Soul Number and so much more. The information I gained was incredibly right on. Michelle Buchanan’s expertise and clear writing style makes this a book already becoming a worn favorite as I continually seek out new guidance for myself and now my friends and family.
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537 reviews148 followers
October 31, 2015
Know yourself through the numbers!
Numerology is the science of numbers,every number has a meaning and by analyzing the numbers in your birthdate ,you get to know who you really are and who you were meant to be ,namely your life purpose and path
The book is inspiring,helpful and easy to read and use ,I had a personal insight by Knowing my numbers.It's another tool like Astrology to help you to get to know yourself better and I totally recommend it for people who are interested in Numerology and new age
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Author 1 book11 followers
April 6, 2014
this book is way better than others I've read it is practical, clear and fascinating how the power of numbers from your birthday to house number can tell you a little about your character and path. Really good.
57 reviews8 followers
August 1, 2014
Awesome intro to numerology. Learned a lot about my numbers and it's all pretty accurate!

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