PinWhat is shadow work?

For Spiritual Seekers, shadow work is a difficult but necessary part of bringing more light to life.
Shadow work can take many forms, but it ultimately its practice and exercises involve delving deep within, to uncover and reclaim the parts of ourselves that we’d rather not see.

These may include (but aren’t limited to):
– personality traits that we’ve suppressed and disowned.
– Behaviors that were shunned or disapproved of when we were children
– Negative opinions
– Personal qualities we think are ugly or unlovable
– Desires that we ‘think’ are wrong
– Subconscious thought patterns

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We all have a shadow side

Carl Jung wrote about the shadow containing “everything of which a person is not fully conscious” so uncovering your shadow doesn’t mean you’re a toxic person (though the deep work can make it feel that way). Part of growing up as a human on this planet means you have shadow traits to work through – this is really a large part of the work that you came here to do. Because ultimately, by doing this work, we heal ourselves. And in turn, we heal the planet.

Jung also wrote about archetypes.
You could say that Numerology is a science and system of archetypal exploration, meaning: it seeks to describe and explain the universal energy types that flow through us all.

The Numerology of the Shadow

The Life Path, Expression and Soul Urge Numbers describe our strongest personal archetypes – our key personality traits, our strengths, skills, desires, passions and gifts. And these numbers also contain very big clues as to what our personal shadows contain. So unravelling and decoding our core numbers can be invaluable when it comes to understanding ourselves, our friends and family, and our relationships.

When analyzing potentially ‘negative’ personality traits, it’s vital to be compassionate.
We’re all human.
The shadow traits below are tendencies and not absolutes and it’s important to realize that they are actually the areas of greatest personal potential! So when revealed, they must be held carefully and kindly, as you would a child.

Of course, your flaws, wounds and pain will be unique to you, and the life (and lives) you have walked this far. But the archetypal shadowlands described below can give huge insight as to where to begin looking.

Shadows Decoded

By Life Number…

By Expression Number…

By Soul Urge Number…

LIFE PATH NUMBER 1 SHADOW TRAITS

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Your shadows lie in the way you control your personal power.

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Your temper is your number one enemy, and you may feel the need to flare out, especially when you are cornered and stressed.  You want to achieve great things in life, and you have a great thirst for power, which becomes your primary motivation in life.

As a result, you may focus your hours on your career and ambitions, and your relationships fall by the wayside.

Turn your life path shadow into a strength

Believe in yourself and give yourself more value.  Free yourself.  Don’t allow people, jobs, or commitments to possess you.  Take control of the situations in your life. Be more decisive when you are making decisions.  Know that power comes with courage and responsibility. Have courage when you know you are right.

Try to achieve emotional balance, and don’t let stresses get the better of you.  Use your creativity to put your personal mark on the things you do.  Work on your ability to lead others.  A leadership role can give you more opportunities to realize your dreams and ideas.  It is vital that you keep your plans to yourself because others may dowse cold water on your passion.

EXPRESSION NUMBER 1 SHADOW TRAITS

Your shadows lie in how you treat others, how you speak to them, and the levels on which you connect. How much empathy and tact do you employ? Do you treat everyone as an equal?

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Beware of egotism and becoming self-centered.  This number vibration is prone to aggression, and if there is a lot of number ones in the chart, the person may be difficult to live with.

Aggression is not the only way to fulfill your destiny.  As a number one expression number, your instinct is to dominate, to be the boss, and to be number one however, you do not have to dominate and resort to destructive urges to put your point across and to become an effective leader.

The bright side of your expression number!

You have above par executive and administrative capabilities.  Develop your leadership skills since you have the tools to come up with something original and creative and problem solve.  You love to initiate action, although other people may deal with the details, you are the one who knows how to make things happen.

Use your forceful nature to achieve and get the financial rewards you deserve.  When you work, you need little supervision, and you prefer to act on your own or as a team leader.  Develop your self-confidence, and always remain courageous in your convictions.

SOUL URGE NUMBER 1 SHADOW TRAITS

Your shadows lie in your need to be championing above others. At worst, this becomes narcissistic.

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With a number 1 soul urge, you tend to dominate every situation in your life; your spouse and your family may be witness to your domineering behaviors. You also tend to be dictatorial in the professional arena, such as business and office.

It is difficult for you to handle emotions.  If you have a lot of number 1 energy, you may become boastful and egotistic.   Small matters may cause you impatience.  Because you work at lightning speed, others who fall behind may frustrate you.  You can become critical when others disagree with you.

The power of your soul urge number

You are ambitious and determined, and you have a strong need to manage situations by being on top. Leading others is your forte and talent, and you want to be at the head of the pack. You can work in a fast-paced environment and accomplish things efficiently and quickly. A subordinate position is something you dislike. Your mind is constantly brimming with original and creative ideas, which can benefit the people you work with. You can imagine the big picture and making high-flying plans, but the mundane details and practical application are often left to others.

LIFE PATH NUMBER 2 SHADOW TRAITS

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Your shadows lie in the codependency of your relationships. Ask yourself why you partner with certain others. What is it you are looking for?

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You may feel that your life is meaningless if you are not in a relationship.  You may have become too needy and passive-aggressive.  On the other side of the spectrum, you may be controlling and dominant in relationships.  When number 2 is the life path number, the shadow side normally manifests in relationships.

Turn your life path shadow into a strength

You must spend some time alone away from a relationship so you can get a fuller grasp of your hidden depths and inner life.

You must focus on you.

Work on being assertive so others will not take advantage of you.  Your amazing powers of diplomacy and tact can help you achieve anything you want.  However, you may tend to be blunt, so you must know all the facts before you arrive at a conclusion and form judgments.  There is a great joy to be found in having a special friend or partner, but make sure that the relationship is constructive and healthy to your emotional life.

EXPRESSION NUMBER 2 SHADOW TRAITS

Your shadows lie in your passivity.

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With this expression number, you have a tendency to be overly sensitive and easily hurt.  If there are too many number 2s in the chart, you may end up being overly shy and uncertain in your decisions. It also results in apathy and indifference in one’s job and an inability to handle details.

The bright side of your expression number!

A number two expression number makes you a person who can work very well with others.  You function well in the role of mediator, and harmonizer.  On a deep level, you are dependent on others, and you yearn to function in a partnership or some kind of group activity.  Modesty is your virtue, and you can work relentlessly without the need for recognition for everything you have accomplished.  You are a team player, and you don’t mind if others get credit for your ideas.  You are highly sensitive to others’ feelings, and you apply diplomacy and tact in handling conflict.  You are amazing with details.

SOUL URGE NUMBER 2 SHADOW TRAITS

Your shadows lie in your need for togetherness, which means that you have undeveloped aspects of your personality.

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If there are too many number 2 energies on your chart, you may end up being overly sensitive with an ego that is super delicate and easily hurt. You may be overly timid or fearful.   Being easy-going and neglecting responsibilities may become the theme of your life, much to the detriment of your progress.  You tend to be fearful of criticism and have an irrational desire to please others.  You can be gullible and easily persuaded.

The power of your soul urge number

You are an eternal optimist, and you see the best in every situation and everyone.  You are courteous and polite, and you have excellent manners. Cooperating with different types of people comes naturally for you.  You desire harmony and fair team play.  You are an inspiring presence to others, and you work best in a group.  As a number 2, you are talented at handling details that others give up on.  You love to collect material possessions as well as people.  Making friends give you immense pleasure.  You desire wealth, and you share these blessings to others.

LIFE PATH NUMBER 3 SHADOW TRAITS

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Your shadows lie in your desire to perform. Be careful of what you express. Ask yourself if you are expressing authentically.

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The number 3 life path will have a lot of things that they will deny or disguise.  They will tend to have obsessions and extravagances.  Escape to a fantasy life is a result of being overall bored and unable to deal with reality. The number 3 may also turn to addictions as a form of escapism.

Turn your life path shadow into a strength

You must turn your fantasies and ideas into action.  Creativity is vital to your mental and spiritual health.  Stop dreaming and start acting.  You must work on your self-confidence and believe in yourself and your ideas.  Express yourself better by harnessing the power of words.  You can excel in work where feelings and emotions are needed, such as art and literary pursuits.  Share to the world what’s going on in your head.  Perfect your skills and gain an adoring audience.

EXPRESSION NUMBER 3 SHADOW TRAITS

Your shadows lie in your tendency to obsess.

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The dark side of the number three expression number is superficiality.  You tend to be unfocused and end up scattering your energy.  You may lack seriousness in doing your tasks. A carefree, easy-going g life may become your preference.   You tend to dwell on unimportant matters and may relish gossip.

The bright side of your expression number!

When you have an expression number 3 in your chart, you have agility with using words.  You may be a talented writer, speaker, singer, actor, or teacher.  You may also find success in the entertainment field or become a music composer or trial lawyer.  As a number 3, you are highly imaginative in your performances, and you have above par talents in the arts; however, these talents may be underutilized.  You look at the bright side of life, and you have much enthusiasm.  People are drawn to you because of your charm, loving, friendly, and social nature.  Because you are very good at communicating, your life’s role may be to motivate and inspire others.

SOUL URGE NUMBER 3 SHADOW TRAITS

Your shadows lie in your need for stimulation and extravagance, which means that you quickly become bored with the present.

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With the number 3 soul urge number, you may be too easy-going and look at life through rose-colored glasses, and be the archetypal Pollyanna.  You scatter your energies and end up accomplishing very little.  If there is too much number 3 on the chart, the person may become overly talkative.  People don’t quite know what to expect from you.  At times you are a shy introvert, and on the other extreme, you are a wild social butterfly.

The power of your soul urge number

You have a gift for words, and you use it to entertain people.  With your wit, you can liven up any dull event or gathering.  The inner child within you is vibrant and alive, and it is manifested in your joi de vivre.  Your youthful attitude shows in your looks.  As a number 3, you find joy basking in the limelight that your appearance attracts.

You enjoy living life to the fullest, and you can meet any negative event head-on and roll with the punches.

LIFE PATH NUMBER 4 SHADOW TRAITS

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Your shadows lie in your need to control your environment.

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The number 4 life path tends to abide by routines and absurd rules.  Change may be difficult for people with this life path number.  There is a tendency to be closed-minded and to interfere with other people’s affairs.

Turn your life path shadow into a strength

Try to let go and realize that the only thing you can ever really control is your own life.   Take hold of the steering wheel but be sensitive to the presence of hidden forces and follow the universe’s rhythm.  You need to be in control and successful in life, so you should cultivate virtues to reach your goals.  Be loyal and steadfast in your commitments and acquire the necessary knowledge to gain skills to advance in your career.  Finish your projects and plans promptly, and avoid procrastinating.

EXPRESSION NUMBER 4 SHADOW TRAITS

Your shadows lie in closed-mindedness, and not allowing yourself to expand.

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If there are too many number 4 vibrations in the chart, you may express the number’s negative attributes.  You may feel that your responsibilities and obligations are a source of frustration, limitation, and restriction.  These feelings can affect your mood and make you depressed.

You tend to be rigid and stubborn, as well as judgmental.  As a number 4, you may end up being too much of a disciplinarian. You have a tendency not to see the big picture since you get caught up with the details.

The bright side of your expression number!

The words order, service, and management do not turn you off; in fact, these are the words that run your life!  You have amazing organization skills, and you produce practical results. As a number 4, you have a down-to-earth approach to everything.  Your willingness to do the grit work pushes projects to reach its completion.  You have patience with details that allows you to excel in technically related fields.

You are highly responsible, and you fulfill your obligations the best you can.  As a number 4, you apply strategic systems and order in your efforts to come up with positive outcomes consistently.  The virtues of sincerity, honesty, and faith are practiced at all times in your life.

SOUL URGE NUMBER 4 SHADOW TRAITS

Your shadows lie in fear: fear of change and unpredictability. This limits your potential and impacts the people you love.

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The negative sides of the soul urge 4 is expressed as rigidity and stubbornness as well as narrow-mindedness.  You suppress their feelings and may have trouble handling your emotions.   Details become obsessive concerns for you, and you may fail to look at things from a universal perspective.  Taking risks gives you cold feet.  Changes may shock you and make you feel disconnected. Your critical nature can be a burden to others, and you can benefit by being more flexible.

The power of your soul urge number

The soul urge number 4 has a practical and disciplined way of life.  Time is money for you, and you use your time efficiently.  When it is time to work, you roll up your sleeves and work relentlessly.

You have a fine mind and are endowed with a good memory.  You are very good at retaining facts and knowledge and can be counted on to answer any trivia question.  As a number 4, you have a practical and conscientious approach to everything, including your personal life and love affairs.  You need stability before you form long term commitments.  You are attentive to details and can uncannily pick out the errors in the designs and pictures you pass by.

LIFE PATH NUMBER 5 SHADOW TRAITS

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Your shadows lie in your need to be perpetually moving on. You run from commitment and stability and fear being trapped.

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A life path number 5 will have trouble with commitment and stability.  They can be rather restless and always on the rush.  They are focused on the next trend and fail to see the beauty before them.  Number 5 people may hide behind their busy schedules to cover up issues they want to avoid or don’t want to address.

Turn your life path shadow into a strength

As a number 5, your flexibility and adaptability is your greatest strength.  Use these traits and take risks once in a while to add more fun and meaning into your life.

Although you may love freedom and activity, you have to realize that you have to be responsible.  You have to keep to your commitments and finish up pending projects.   If you multi-task, you might scatter your energies and lose your focus.  Stick to one thing at a time and do mental exercises such as crossword puzzles to increase your attention span.   You can apply your freedom-loving zest for life by being more involved in current events and social issues.

EXPRESSION NUMBER 5 SHADOW TRAITS

Your shadows lie in your lack of dedication to any one thing. Escapist tendencies mean addictions are a real risk.

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Your energy is restless and impatient, so you may not focus on any job or project for the long term.  You tend to change your mind easily and come across as erratic to others and end up scattering yourself and your energies.

As a number 5, you frown upon any restrictions to freedom of speech and action.  Although you are clever, you never seem to learn from your mistakes, and you repeat the same mistakes throughout your life.  You have constantly changing interests, and this brings you varied experiences and a continued state of flux.

The power of your soul urge number

You have great talent in a variety of fields, which makes you extremely versatile.  You can do a lot of things extremely well.  Freedom is the theme of the number 5 number, and it must be handled constructively and responsibly.  As a freedom lover, you are the master of adaptability and change.

You are very good are approaching people to get what you want since you are adept at presenting ideas.  This natural talent gives you an advantage in selling and any job that involves interaction with the public.  Since you are highly popular, you may be drawn to the entertainment field.

You are a quick thinker and clever in whatever you do.

SOUL URGE NUMBER 5 SHADOW TRAITS

Your shadows lie in restlessness, haste, and constantly seeking the next adventure (which means you are missing the one you’re in, right now!)

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You may find yourself being restless and impatient.   Routine makes you antsy, and you tend to scatter your focus and energy from one activity to another and end up finishing nothing.

You have difficulty in handling responsibilities.  You don’t want to be tied down in a relationship, and commitment is hard for you. What you require is freedom at all costs since you hate the feeling of being trapped.  You always think the grass is greener on the other side when you can be focusing on what you already have.

Turn your soul urge number shadow into a strength

If you harness the positive energies of this number, you can have the capacity to multi-task effectively.   You have an unconventional mind that can grasp abstract concepts effortlessly.  Your natural curiosity will lead you to ask many profound questions.

As a soul urge number 5, you find your fulfillment when trying out new things, whether it be a new restaurant, a new fashion, or traveling to a location you have never been before.  You are adventurous and will be the first one to travel to uncharted frontiers.   You achieve your self-actualization when you give in to your freedom and seek new experiences that give you higher wisdom.

LIFE PATH NUMBER 6 SHADOW TRAITS

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Your shadows lie in seeking to create the vision of perfection, regardless of the inner truth.

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Being a martyr is considered a virtue, but self-care and self-love are vitally important. When you over give, you may become exhausted and frustrated as a result. You may become secretly resentful that you are not being acknowledged for all the help you have given. Your desire to serve others may be a cover for deeper issues you don’t want to confront.

Turn your life path shadow into a strength

Give in to your urge to be a nurturing presence to others; however, you must balance this with huge self-love amounts.

Pay attention to your clothes and general appearance. Take time to try on new fashions. You have to realize that you deserve rewards. Be liberal and open-minded and allow your idealism to show. Don’t be unreasonable or stubborn if others don’t agree with you.

As a number 6, you are a harmonizer and mediator when people don’t get along. Your empathy is a trait that can serve your community and the people close to you.

EXPRESSION NUMBER 6 SHADOW TRAITS

Your shadows lie in living your life through others and stifling your creative expression.

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Your shadow side is your exacting demand of yourself. You may end up becoming too much of a martyr and sacrifice yourself to help others. In some cases, your help may be meddling already. If you are caught up too much in others’ affairs, you may end up having trouble expressing your own individuality. Much of your time is used in causes and different responsibilities.

You may end up being too much of a worrier.

The bright side of your expression number!

As a number 6 expression number, you have a great sense of responsibility, an amazing power to love, and an ability to balance your life. The number 6 individual is helpful and conscientious. You can bring balance in a situation of disharmony. You are highly empathetic and give comfort to those in need.

People who are old, young, sick, or underprivileged get your helping hand. Although you may have latent talent for the arts, it may end up underutilized because your primary goal is to devote yourself to nurturing and caring for the community. You have a deep understanding of human nature, which makes you sympathetic kind and generous. You are open and honest in all your relationships.

SOUL URGE NUMBER 6 SHADOW TRAITS

Your shadows lie in over-giving of yourself, leading to martyrdom and resentment.

Pitfall

If there are too many number 6 energies in your chart, you may express this number vibration’s negative tendencies. If you are strongly sympathetic, you may become too emotional. Your nurturing attitude may come across as meddlesome and being overprotective rather than helpful.

People may take advantage of your over giving spirit. To help others, you may repress your own needs so you can fulfill the demands of others.

In the end, you may become resentful of the responsibilities and burdens on your shoulders.

The power of your soul urge number

As a person with a soul urge number 6, you are loving and generous to the max. Family values and traditions are important to you. Your nurturing quality attracts children, all types of people and even animals. You practice common sense, and others trust your clever judgments. You face responsibilities head-on and are willing to do more than your fair share of the workload.

Security and financial concerns are important for you to give a good life for yourself and your loved ones, but overall, the accumulation of wealth is not a primary concern. You are trustworthy and committed to all your relationships. Your promises are gold.

LIFE PATH NUMBER 7 SHADOW TRAITS

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Your shadows lie in mistrust of the self, seeking wisdom from far and wide but blocking your own.

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A life path seven may make the individual introverted and reclusive. They may reject their social self and be aloof. They are prone to self-sabotage and imbalances. In their quest for knowledge and meaning, the number 7 life path may fall into illusions and harmful ideas that will have lifelong repercussions.

Turn your life path shadow into a strength

As a number 7, you must undergo soul cleansing. Try to achieve mental and soul clarity. You want to gain knowledge and deeper wisdom. This desire will lead you to delve into metaphysical mysteries.

Always seek a higher plane and the path of light. Before you accept any type of knowledge, try to analyze the cause and effect behind it to assess whether it is truthful. As you gain wisdom, you must share it with others. If you find yourself with a yearning to be alone, try to make the most out of your solitude by getting in touch with nature and appreciating its beauty. Being with nature gives you the much-needed rest, peace, and relaxation, which your body and soul need.

EXPRESSION NUMBER 7 SHADOW TRAITS

Your shadows lie in the rejection of your social self, aloofness and reclusiveness.

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Your chief negative traits may be your deep mistrust of others. You are highly introverted and can be a little bit self-absorbed and self-centered.

As a result, it may be very difficult for you to adapt to new situations and changes. You may be overly critical and intolerant either of people or ideas that don’t conform to yours. When you work alone, you work your best, and you like to follow your own rules. Emotions perplex you, and you do not understand the human heart very well, and neither do you show your own emotions.

The bright side of your expression number!

The greatest attribute of a number seven expression number is their agile mind. You are gifted at research and discovering the truth. You have fantastic analytical and critical thinking skills. You judge and discriminate fairly, and very little ever escapes your acute powers of observation and understanding of deeper truths.

You may be a person who is involved in the search for higher wisdom and may end up becoming an authority in a field.

As a number 7, you can excel in technical, science, as well as esoteric subjects. Whatever knowledge you pursue, you pursue it with intensity and vigor. You approach every situation rationally.

SOUL URGE NUMBER 7 SHADOW TRAITS

Your shadows lie in your spiraling mind, leading to self-sabotage and mental and emotional imbalance.

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You will often avoid conversation because you are very shy around people you only just met. Social situations cause you a lot of strain. You repress your emotions to the point that other people have a difficulty understanding who you are. You are highly selective with friends and inflexible when confronted with changes.

Your main downfall is your excessive introversion and your tendency to isolate yourself from others.

The power of your soul urge number

You enjoy the tranquility that solitude brings. Although you are the quiet type, your mind is at work, and your observation powers are tuned in. You keep your emotions in check and keep your thoughts to yourself most of the time, which can be a good thing at times. Your solitude serves your purpose of keeping phony people away from you. You are always a seeker of the truth, and you ask intelligent questions. Because you hate to be wrong, so you always think before you speak.

LIFE PATH NUMBER 8 SHADOW TRAITS

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Your shadows lie in your ruthless search for success.

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The number 8, is possessed by a desire for material things and earthly power. They may push themselves hard and be ruthless in their desire to have it all. However, the desire to accumulate things maybe a cover for underlying subconscious drives.

Turn your life path shadow into a strength

As a life path number 8, you have to attain balance in all areas of your life. You may tend to overdo things. You must pay attention to your physical as well as your emotional and spiritual health. You need to handle power, money, and success with wisdom.

When you exercise your authority, you will gain the respect of others. You should realize that you have vast potential within you, and you are meant to do things on a grand scale. Avoid limiting yourself and know that when your motivations are perfectly aligned with your soul and sense of self, you can do amazing things.

EXPRESSION NUMBER 8 SHADOW TRAITS

Your shadows lie in how you flex your authority. How aligned are you with your inner moral compass? What are your core values, and do you base every move you make on what you know to be good and true?

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As an expression number 8, your chief negative traits may be your rigidity and stubbornness. Your ambition may be the overarching theme of your life, and if you do not make progress, you end up frustrated and impatient. If your negative side comes to the fore, you may end up too exacting on your self and in your expectations of others. You desire earthly power, such as material wealth and status. You may desire these things to an extreme. Your main challenge is you might strain yourself to attain your goals and put other important factors in your life, such as close relationships and your health by the wayside.

The bright side of your expression number!

A number 8 expression number gives you amazing managerial abilities. You have above for organizational and administrative abilities. You can achieve a lot in business and other positions of power, such as politics. Financial and material rewards tend to come to you. You have an instinct for business, and you know how to operate it effectively.

Your judgment when it comes to money matters and building wealth is exceptional. However, your main talent may be your ability to judge character. You can discriminate against the people you come in contact with, whether they will be truthful, honest, and helpful in your goals. In business matters, you are realistic and produce practical results.

With your dependable and determined nature, every project you initiate is seen through and completed.

SOUL URGE NUMBER 8 SHADOW TRAITS

Your shadows lie in your desire for power and money, and how you are prepared to share your wealth.

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A number 8 soul urge number makes you a force to contend with. Because of this, you can be dominating and exacting. Rigidity and stubbornness are your negative traits, and it affects the people around you. You can be extravagant and boastful of your success. Stress may weigh you down, and you are prone to health issues.

The power of your soul urge number

Giving up on your goals is not an option for you, and you use your tenacity and willpower to make sure you succeed. Success in the material world is crucial for you, and you crave power, money, and position. You have great administrative skills, and you have a take-charge personality.

In your deepest heart, you feel that success is your right. Part of your great success is your ability to decipher human psychology. You can select people who can help in your endeavors. Maintaining balance is crucial for you to remain successful.

LIFE PATH NUMBER 9 SHADOW TRAITS

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Your shadows lie in the way you hold onto the past.

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Life path number 9 can be overly idealistic. They need to fulfill an idealistic version of themselves and the world. When others fall short of their idealism, they feel crushed. They may have trouble letting go of the past and spend hours over thinking about past mistakes and should-haves.

Turn your life path shadow into a strength 

Be a source of kindness and compassion to others. Help others find their way in life even if they veer from the path you think is best. Allow them to follow their truth. Enhance your worldview by learning other customs and traditions and traveling all over the world. You are the humanitarian, and you want to serve others and understand the overarching themes that bind all humanity. When you find yourself over-giving and exhausted, use your skills in art and do something creative. Artistic outpourings can help you relieve stress and achieve a more balanced emotional state.

EXPRESSION NUMBER 9 SHADOW TRAITS

Your shadows lie in how you use your experiences to form expectations of others. Your idealism can be suffocating.

Pitfall

If the ego of expression number 9 is underdeveloped, they may end up on the opposite side of the spectrum and be very selfish and self-centered. If they do not involve themselves with their higher calling, they may end up being the opposite of their deeper nature. As a number 9 expression number, they must involve themselves in humanitarian causes even though it may be difficult to fulfill this role. With the lack of proper focus of energies, this individual may end up being aloof and insensitive.

The bright side of your expression number!

As a number 9 expression number, you have a keen interest in humanitarian concerns. You find your deepest fulfillment when you help others. Allow yourself to respond to others’ needs and have a sense of compassion for the feelings and plight of those in need. You have above par abilities to work well with people, and you can be an inspiring presence. You will likely be successful in teaching or counseling roles. As a number 9, you have a potential for imagination and artistic expression, but it will often be underutilized. Use these abilities to express yourself because it will put you in a better rhythm with the universe.

SOUL URGE NUMBER 9 SHADOW TRAITS

Your shadows lie in your need to be always generously giving. Following this impulse can be a hindrance to others, and you.

Pitfall

As a soul urge number 9, you may be hypersensitive and overwhelmed by your emotions. You have a calling for a higher-level mission, and this sometimes conflicts with your ambitions. You may resent the idea that you have to make a sacrifice. If there are too many number 9 vibrations on your chart, you may turn your back on the idea of being a giver at all. Since you are highly idealistic, you may be disappointed with the lack of perfection in yourself and in others.

The power of your soul urge number

You have an uncanny ability to be a great influence on others. Your natural friendliness makes you well-liked and easy to get along with. If you follow your higher vibrations, you are a self-sacrificing humanitarian who gains fulfillment in helping humankind. You have a flair for arts, and you can use your creativity to center and balance your spirit. You love on all levels and you are bonded in spirit with everyone. You learn from your disappointments and losses, and this enhances your empathetic attitude towards others.

LIFE PATH NUMBER 11 SHADOW TRAITS

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Your shadows lie in the rejection of your uniqueness. You are not the same as everyone else (who is?!), but you crave to belong.

Pitfall

You have high energy, which may be a good thing; however, this leaves you vulnerable to anxiety and stress. When you are anxious, you may become temperamental and attack others. You may find yourself caught up in the middle of extreme emotions.

Turn your life path shadow into a strength

It is crucial to use your intuition when you are dealing with explosive encounters. If you are under stress, give yourself time to relax. Strive to find your balance in extreme situations. Be an inspiring and helpful presence to others. Be aware of the fact that you cannot change and control others and try to accept other people as they are. You are unique, and you have great gifts, however much is required from you in this lifetime. Always take the high road and stay humble.

EXPRESSION NUMBER 11 SHADOW TRAITS

Your shadows lie in how you doubt yourself and resist the call of your soul.

Pitfall

As a master number 11, you are constantly pressured, so you may have wracked nerves and tensions. In high conflict situations, you may become hypersensitive and end up being temperamental. If you have no strategy or plan at hand, you may end up being more of a dreamer instead of a doer. You may end up being very impractical as fantasy and reality become mixed up in your head. You want to spread your knowledge even though people may not be ready to receive it

The bright side of your expression number!

As a master 11, you have a direct connection with idealistic and spiritual issues. Your potentials may be quite difficult to live up to. You can inspire and make a change merely by setting an example. Your inner strength can help you excel in fields that require motivating others. Regardless of the field, you choose you are likely to have a high sense of your task and your environment since your intuition is finely tuned in.

Many people who work in the psychic and occult studies have a master number 11 expression number. You have a keen mind, and you have amazing powers of analysis. Because of this, you can succeed in any line of work. However, you may find more fulfillment and happiness outside the corporate world since material gain is not your life’s purpose. Your ideas and visions are for the long term. Art of any kind moves you and inspires you, and you either support it or take it up as a hobby.

SOUL URGE NUMBER 11 SHADOW TRAITS

Your shadows lie in fear and even phobias (which arise as a reaction to suppressing your gifts).

Pitfall

As a master number 11, your level of awareness is above average. Because of this, you may experience huge amounts of nervous tension.

The result is hypersensitivity and becoming overly emotional. You cope by repressing these strong inner forces, which leads to a vicious cycle of more nervousness and tensions in your life.

Because of your amazing gifts and energy, you tend to want to be the star of the show and refuse other people’s share of the spotlight.

The power of your soul urge number

You have high powers of intuition to the point of being psychic. You are wise beyond your years and can be considered an old soul. Listen to your inner voice because you make your best decisions when you follow your hunches. You dream of a perfect world, and your devotion to your beliefs attain fruition through your inner strength.

LIFE PATH NUMBER 22 SHADOW TRAITS

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Your shadows lie in the comfort zone.

Pitfall

Your standards for yourself may be unrealistic and impractical, and you are constantly putting yourself in a pressure cooker to become a success. You frown on any kind of failure and may end up berating yourself intensely if you do fail. You may mistrust others and see yourself in a superior position and lack faith in others’ skills. Change or modification to your ideas is something you dislike and fail to see them as opportunities.

Turn your life path shadow into a strength

Be a light to others, and broaden your horizons. Tap into the messages of the universe. You are at your best when you undertake projects that you know will benefit humankind since you are the architect and the builder. Develop your connections and undertake projects on a grand scale. You are meant to succeed in the international arena.

EXPRESSION NUMBER 22 SHADOW TRAITS

Your shadows lie in how you cling too tightly to the familiar and resist your soul’s calling.

Pitfall

The number 22 may express itself negatively as being overly dominating and overbearing.

The bright side of your expression number!

As a master number 22, you are capable of amazing accomplishments. You can be highly skillful and capable of whatever you choose to do in life. You are meant to do large scale undertakings in the material world. Thus, you get the moniker the master builder. As a number 22, you have fine-tuned abilities at getting to the heart of a problem. Thus, your solutions are often unorthodox but effective. You have strong leadership skills, and you are unafraid of Avante Garde directions.

Your powers of perceptions are beyond normal. You can combine material with non-material forces.

You apply your idealism to your practical work. What you build and develop is for the good of humankind. In the end, your achievements will build-up

your charisma, which will gain you an audience and a following.

SOUL URGE NUMBER 22 SHADOW TRAITS

Your shadows lie in the mistrust of what you intuitively know to be true. You hide behind your responsibilities to avoid facing up to your purpose.

Pitfall

Number 22 soul urge number has extreme nervous energy. They have forceful natures and tend to be very dominating. Not many people who have number 22 on their chart can harness their full energy. Directing and focusing the number 22 vibrations may be challenging and difficult for its bearer.

The power of your soul urge number

You want to make a better world than what is already in existence, and you have the talents and raw material to build from the ground. You have amazing leadership and organization skills that inspire people one at a time. As a higher vibration of the number 4, you are practical and thrive when there is a sense of security. You are highly intelligent, which allows you to have a universal perspective.


It’s well known that planetary retrogrades can activate the shadow…

This is because when planets are appearing to move backwards, the pull they exert on the aspect of the human psyche they rule, changes direction. So instead of encouraging and enabling us to do our work out in the world, we are encouraged to turn inward.  Retrogrades signify times when inner work is required of us, and this most often involves facing our personal shadows.  And it becomes even more immediate when the planet Pluto turns retrograde (as ruler of the underworld) and more information about this can be found HERE.

These areas of shadow are general places within your psyche to start looking, but as already described, real shadow work is no walk in the park. So if you are ready for the journey, be wise, and work slowly. Or better still, work with a therapist, healer or practitioner you trust.


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