Meaning of Your Life Path Number
The life path number is as it sounds! It is the core lesson that you are here to learn on this planet and shapes the way you live your life. While the birthday number is how others perceive you on the outside, the life path number tells who you are inside.
Your life path plays an important role in every decision you make as your subconscious knows the lesson you need to focus on at all times. Bringing this lesson into the conscious will allow you to operate as a more efficient human being and live a more fulfilled life.
Calculating Your Life Path Number
Calculating your life path is easy. Below we work through an example together so you can follow the same steps to find your life path!
Example Birthday: 11/23/1999
Step 1: Add the single digits in the month of your birthday together to get one digit. If you are born in a single-digit month (January-September), your work is done! We use November in this example to demonstrate a double digit month.
In this example,
1 + 1 = 2
Step 2: Add the single digits of the day you were born together to get one digit. If you are born on a single-digit day, your work is done!
In this example,
2 + 3 = 5
This is also your Birthday Number! In addition to being how others see you, it is also key in finding your life path number.
Step 3: Add the single digits in the year you were born together to get one digit. This may take multiple steps
In this example,
1 + 9 + 9 + 9 = 28
2 + 8 = 10
1 + 0 = 1
Step 4: Add the 3 numbers from each step together:
2 + 5 + 1 = 8
The example birthday is an 8-life path
Now that you know how to calculate your life path, we teach about each of the different life path below.
Life Path Numbers
Each life path has an internal lesson that is the focus. As one learns the lesson, they serve as an example for others and also displays positive external characteristics relating to that lesson.
It’s important to remember that these descriptions are of each life path in the positive. If you are not being an example of the lesson you are here to learn, you will display the opposite characteristics of the positive of the path.
Life Path #1: The Leader
The lesson of one is to learn to believe in yourself so you can inspire others through your courage to take initiative. One life paths are the leaders of our planet, never afraid to take initiative.
Internal: learn self-belief
External: display courage
Characteristics: courageous, competitive, determined, high-achieving, independent
Life Path #2: The Peacemaker
The lesson of two is to learn to balance the light and dark in life so you can serve as a magnet to bring humanity together. Two life paths are the lovers of our planet, always there to listen and be a catalyst for others to thrive.
Internal: learn balance
External: show love to others
Characteristics: calm, intuitive, loving, patient, sensitive
Life Path #3: The Superstar
The lesson of three is to learn to understand the feelings of others so you can motivate and uplift everyone who comes into your life. Three life paths are the great communicators of our planet, always the life of the party and a joy to be around.
Internal: learn empathy
External: inspire others
Characteristics: creative, emotional, fun, hilarious, inspiring
Life Path #4: The Teacher
The lesson of four is to learn to carry out life tasks in a step-by-step process in order to be an example of stability. Four life paths are extremely knowledgeable, putting in the work to learn about their subjects of interest so they can share the information with others who come into their lives.
Internal: learn patience
External: display dependability
Characteristics: determined, honest, knowledgeable, organized, trustworthy
Life Path #5: The Adventurer
The lesson of five is to learn discipline so you have the freedom to explore everything the world has to offer. Five life paths are the great adventurers of our planet, unafraid to step outside of the box, take risks, and find innovative solutions.
Internal: learn discipline
External: display flexibility
Characteristics: brave, clever, curious, progressive, rebellious
Life Path #6: The Visionary
The lesson of six is to learn to accept imperfection so you can make your visions a reality. Six life paths are the nurturers of our planet, always the first to see the big picture and guide others toward it.
Internal: learn acceptance
External: display vision
Characteristics: artistic, beautiful, loving, magnetic, responsible
Life Path #7: The Intellectual
The lesson of seven is to learn to open yourself up to the universe in order to find the truth you seek. Seven life paths are the intellectuals of our planet, determined to solve the world’s most challenging problems.
Internal: learn vulnerability
External: share spirituality
Characteristics: cerebral, detailed, intellectual, psychic, wise
Life Path #8: The Decision-Maker
The lesson of eight is to learn self-mastery so you can come into your power and influence others. Eight life paths are the decision makers of our planet, at their best when they are in charge.
Internal: learn self-mastery
External: influence others
Characteristics: abundant, attractive, bossy, powerful, successful
Life Path #9: The Humanitarian
The lesson of nine is to learn inner peace so you can put the needs of the planet above your own. Nine life paths are the old souls of our planet who come here knowing all the answers at birth.
Internal: learn inner-peace
External: display care for the planet
Characteristics: creative, compassionate, generous, understanding, wise