Unlike astrology, the basics of numerology can be understood easily, and is based on the belief that each number between 1-9, 11 and 22 carry a specific energy with them.  There are many systems of numerology to assign the numerical value to each letter of the alphabet including Hebrew numerals, Abjad numerals in Arabic, Greek numerals and Armenian numerals.  Numerology is based on the basic idea that everything in the universe has certain vibration correlated with the mathematical number.  In numerology, it is essential to understand the essence of root numbers, and each number is associated with certain positive and negative traits.

More than month and year of birth, the date of birth is an important numerological indicator that provides overall thumbnail sketch of person’s traits, and it has a very strong influence on the most productive periods of their lives.  Adding together all the vibrations of the vowels gives Soul Urge, and it depicts the longings of the soul, and motivations and goals of life.  Numerology is the science of using mathematical numbers to find the personal vibrations, which are then interpreted to find the hidden meaning in them and their true purpose.  First sub challenge is obtained by finding the difference between month and day of the birth, second sub challenge is derived by finding the difference between day and year of birth, and final challenge is the difference between first and second sub challenge digits.

Vibrations not appearing in the name indicate Karmic Lessons, and are the qualities that have not been fully developed yet and areas which you are yet to be explored.  A chart is used to assign the number to each letter and all the numbers are added up till a single digit number is obtained.  Numerology is also used to estimate the potential of having the long term compatibility with a person, address the problems with existing relationships and have a better understanding or personal relations.  Life path can be calculated by adding the digits of date of birth, and reducing it to a single digit number.

Many people use numerology to find the compatibility with other person or to compare their number with someone else in order to get the deeper understanding of their relationship and chances of success.  Many parents consult a numerologist to get assistance in choosing the suitable name for their child, however, role of numerologist must be limited to getting the insight into traits of different numbers, or to find the names that are compatible with parents and other members of the family.  It is a good idea to look for the free software programs containing numerology calculator to figure the birth date numbers, motivation numbers, full name numbers, number meanings, selection of numerology number meaning and numerology chart.