Unlocking the Wisdom of Numbers

Have you ever noticed a number showing up again and again in your life? Maybe it’s 11:11 on the clock, your birth date popping up in unexpected places, or house numbers that seem to follow you wherever you go. In the realm of numerology, these patterns are far more than coincidence—they’re clues from the universe, whispering messages to your soul.

Numerology is the ancient metaphysical science of numbers. It explores how numbers, much like energy, hold vibrations and meaning. It’s a tool that helps us understand ourselves more deeply, align with our purpose, and navigate life’s rhythms with greater ease.

🌀 Where Did Numerology Begin?

Numerology dates back thousands of years and has roots in ancient civilizations like Egypt, Babylon, and Greece. The version most commonly used today comes from the teachings of Pythagoras, the Greek philosopher and mathematician who believed that numbers were the building blocks of all life.

He saw a sacred geometry in the world—patterns and harmonies echoed in everything from music and movement to astrology and personality.

🌱 How Does Numerology Work?

Every letter in the alphabet corresponds to a number (A=1, B=2, and so on). By adding the numbers of your birth date or the letters in your name, numerologists can reveal your:

• Life Path Number – your soul’s journey and core purpose

• Expression Number – your natural talents and strengths

• Soul Urge Number – what your heart truly desires

• Personality Number – the way others perceive you

• Personal Year Number – the themes and energy of your current year

Each of these numbers carries a unique frequency, much like a musical note or colour vibration—and when understood, they provide insight, healing, and a deeper sense of self.

🔍 Example: The Life Path Number

Let’s say you were born on 4th March 1985. You’d add the digits:

4 (day) + 3 (March) + 1+9+8+5 = 30
Then 3+0 = 3

A Life Path 3 is often creative, expressive, and deeply connected to the joy of communication. Their life lesson may be to fully embrace their voice—be it through writing, teaching, performing, or inspiring others.

Each number, from 1 to 9, and the master numbers 11, 22, and 33, holds its own sacred story.

✨ Why Explore Numerology?

Because life can feel chaotic, overwhelming, or uncertain—and numerology offers a lens of clarity. It helps you:

• Understand your soul blueprint

• Navigate challenges with grace

• Align with your natural rhythm

• Discover your personal seasons of change and growth

• Unlock deeper insight into relationships, timing, and purpose

Just like astrology or the phases of the moon, numerology reminds us that we are part of a greater cosmic order. It invites us to dance with life rather than resist it.

🛤 A Compass for the Journey

At The Raft of Life, numerology is another way we read the subtle signals from life itself. It’s not about fortune-telling—it’s about soul alignment. Numbers don’t define you, but they can refine your awareness and light the path forward.

Would you like to find out your Life Path or Personal Year Number? Or weave numerology into your healing or coaching journey? I offer intuitive sessions where we explore these sacred codes and how they interact with your energy field, your purpose, and your timing.

Because when we understand the deeper patterns, life flows more easily—and we remember, once again, that we’re never off track, just being gently guided home.

Schedule a free 20 minute assessment, to have a chat.

Yours in health and happiness

Sandy B Simmons