The birth number is the most important number in our lives. It is the number which influences us in a very prominent way. Firstly it is unalterable, secondly it is directly related to the planets influence at the moment of birth and thirdly by some mysterious law of vibration the moment of birth decides the note of harmony or vibrations and so has its influence on the actions of our lives, right from the cradle to the grave. The birth number relates to the material side of life.

Name number is more occult or spiritual in nature. Name number is more difficult to be sure of – it must be the product of the name we are most known by. Name number should be set in accordance with the birth number. If the name number does not accord with the birth number, it can be made to agree by addition of an initial or an alteration in the name so that both give the same vibration. Number 4 and number 8 is an exception to this rule.