How to calculate your life path number
- Reduce the month, day and year separately to single digits (keep 11, 22 and 33).
- Add the three results.
- Reduce the total to a single digit, unless it's 11, 22 or 33.
Example: born November 29, 1988
- Month: 11 (a master number, kept)
- Day: 2 + 9 = 11 (kept)
- Year: 1 + 9 + 8 + 8 = 26 → 2 + 6 = 8
- Total: 11 + 11 + 8 = 30 → 3 + 0 = 3
Life path numbers at a glance
- 1: the leader. Life path 1
- 2: the peacemaker. Life path 2
- 3: the creator. Life path 3
- 4: the builder. Life path 4
- 5: the adventurer. Life path 5
- 6: the nurturer. Life path 6
- 7: the seeker. Life path 7
- 8: the achiever. Life path 8
- 9: the humanitarian. Life path 9
- 11: the intuitive (master number). Life path 11
- 22: the master builder. Life path 22
- 33: the master teacher. Life path 33
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FAQ
What is my life path number?
It's the single digit (or master number 11, 22 or 33) you get by reducing your full date of birth. Enter your birthday above to calculate it.
Why are 11, 22 and 33 not reduced?
They're master numbers in numerology, believed to carry extra potential, so they're kept as two digits.
Which life path numbers are compatible?
Traditionally, numbers in the same group get along easily: 1, 5 and 7; 2, 4 and 8; 3, 6 and 9. Each life path guide covers compatibility in more detail.
Can my life path number change?
No. It's based on your birth date, so it stays the same for life.
Is the life path calculator free?
Yes.
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