Numbers tell a story. In fact, you can learn more about a person through their numerology profile than you would with hours of interview. By knowing the meaning of numbers in numerology, you not only give yourself a view into person’s personality, but you will also be privy to their conscious and unconscious desires in life.

Here is a quick exercise to help you learn the meaning of numbers. Take the date of your birth, if its not in a single digit reduce it. For example, you were born on the 29th; reduce that by adding 2 and 9. This will give you a result of 11, which is a master number. Master numbers have a higher meaning of their own, but for the purpose of this exercise, you should further reduce 11 to 2 by adding 1 and 1. This is known as your Birthday Number.

Now that you have your reduced birth date number, here is quick view the meaning of numbers in your birth date. You can also use the meaning of numbers provided below as quick reference for the other numbers in your numerology profile.

1 – The number 1 essentially denotes leadership. As an individual you are most likely drawn towards leadership roles and you find yourself happier at the head of the group instead of being a follower. 1’s are also highly intelligent individuals. Other positive traits for people with a 1 in their profile include: pride, courage, independence, positive, individualistic, authoritative, inventive, ambitious, daring, dynamic, and a visionary. Inversely, 1’s can be stubborn, domineering, selfish, didactic, demanding, depressed, cold, hypersensitive, and tactless.

2 – People with number 2s in their numerology profile, especially in their Life Path numbers are known as the quite and spiritual ones. Cooperation is also Key for 2s and they are described as ideal friends and partners in life. 2s are known for being gentle, artistic, tolerant, quiet, agreeable, reliable, friendly, graceful, understanding, self-sufficient, and forgiving. 2s can also come off as shy, ambitionless, depressed, insipid, listless, and malleable.

3 – This is the number of self-expression. 3s are often happier when they are in an environment that allows them to express themselves. This number often denotes the creative soul. If you have always been drawn towards artistic endeavors, chances are that you have a 3 in your numerology profile. Some of 3’s positive characteristics include being friendly, popular, versatile, passionate, talented, witty, romantic, and charming. Some negative traits for 3s include vain, wasteful, gaudy, domineering, critical, fickle, and egotistical.

4 – This is the numerical representation of steadfastness and reliability. People who are 4s are known for being a solid person who is reliable and constant. Some of the top traits for a 4 include being firm, steady, hard working, constant, practical, logical, loyal and permanent. 4s can also exude some negative traits, which include stubbornness, jealousy, didacticism, and they can also be argumentative.

5 – Change is a hallmark of a life lived in the numerological number 5. If you have 5 in your numerological profile then there is a good chances that your life if full of changes. 5s also value their freedom above all else and are often restless and unhappy in an environment that boxes them in. 5s are also known to be literary, adventurous, dramatic, flamboyant, passionate, dramatic, intelligent, free-thinking, free spirited, creative, humorous, probing, and versatile. On the other hand, 5s can also be fickle, unreliable, depressed, impulsive, jealous, envious, inconsistent, sarcastic, and moody.

6 – People with 6s in their numerology profile are known as the peacemakers in life. One of the most famous advocates of peace was Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. He was born on the 15th, which makes him a 6. He is one of the ultimate examples of an individual born with the number 6. Aside from being peacemakers, 6s are also known for being charming, sympathetic, home loving, unselfish, just, intelligent, artistic, persuasive, creative, angelic, truthful, caring, and honorable. On the flip side, 6s can also come off as vain, meddling, picky, intrusive, nagging, self-righteous, stifling, and underhanded.

7 – This number represents intellect and mental pursuits. People with a 7 on their numerology profile are known to be intellectuals. They are also spiritual, mystical, probing, quiet, pensive, discreet, intuitive, artistic, and reserved. Being intensely mental individuals, 7s can also come off as cold, devious, stand-offish, moody, shy, calculating, critical, withdrawn, lonely, depressed, and slow.

8 – This is the number many people wish that they had in their numerology profiles. Why? It’s because 8 is the number of money and everything that goes with it. 8s are destined for fame, power, and fortune. 8s are also known for being charitable, wise, successful, sincere, reliable, spiritual, considerate, a leader, courageous, ambitious, kind, and understanding. This number’s drive towards wealth can also lead them to become power-hungry, egotistical, dictatorial, power mad, depressed, and vain.

9 – In learning the meaning of numbers, you will find out that the 9 is considered the culmination of all the numbers and all their traits. 9s are highly sensitive individuals, which makes them keen in responding to their environment. 9s are also known as intelligent, adventurous, intuitive, understanding, sensitive, peaceful, emotional, loving, leaders, talented, romantic, philosophical. 9s are also known to be lonely, depressed, over-emotional, prone to self-pity, and are also wasteful.

Keep in mind that your birthday number is just one reflection of who you are. You can also learn more about your personality and your potential from your Life Path number, Your Soul Urge number, and Your Expression number. The better you understand the meaning of numbers, the better you will be at figuring things out about yourself and the other people in your life.