The Power of Birthdays, Stars & Numbers

1. Astrology and Numerology: Ancient Tools for Self-Understanding

Astrology and numerology are languages of symbols that explore the relationship between humankind and the universe.

Symbolic languages. Astrology and numerology are not literal sciences but symbolic systems that offer insights into human nature and our place in the cosmos. They provide a framework for understanding ourselves and the world around us through the lens of archetypes, cycles, and numerical patterns.

Interconnectedness. Astrology emphasizes that everything is interconnected, and nothing exists in isolation. We are all part of a constantly shifting and dynamic relationship with the cycles of the cosmos. Numerology, similarly, posits that numbers possess a duality of quality and quantity, and that they are instrumental in the creation of order.

Holistic perspective. Both astrology and numerology offer a holistic perspective, teaching us that everything is interconnected and part of a constantly shifting and dynamic relationship with the cycles of the cosmos. They provide a unique perspective on the meaning of duration and find knowledge through the study of context.

2. The Sun's Journey: Twelve Archetypal Roles

All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.

Universal themes. The Sun's journey through the twelve zodiac signs symbolizes the complete range of human experiences, from love and birth to death and old age. Each sign represents a particular archetype or role that we are all born into life to learn to play.

Integration with the whole. Although a person is born under one particular Sun sign, in order to integrate with the whole, he or she must relate to the other eleven signs. In our daily lives we come to experience all facets of the twelve signs, but our Sun sign can be interpreted as the major role we have come here to learn to play.

Conduits of the divine. Through self-realization, we come to recognize that individuals are only conduits or channels of the divine and that through them the universe is focused according to the time and place of their performance. The ego becomes a crystalline lens through which the will of God is concentrated in the individualized act.

3. Decoding the Zodiac: Signs, Planets, and Decanates

Cogent astrological practices are based on a single moment in space and time, making each astrology chart symbolically unique.

Basic signs. The zodiac is divided into twelve distinct signs, each associated with specific characteristics and traits. These signs are further divided into thirds, called decanates, each associated with an additional sign and planet.

Planetary influences. Each of the ten planets (including the Sun and Moon) represents a psychological function and corresponds to aspects of our personality. The positions of the planets and their relationships to each other suggest character traits.

Decanates. Each decanate describes 10 degrees of the circle of the zodiac, with the three decanates of that sign acting as a subinfluence and complement to the qualities of the sign itself. Each decanate is associated with an additional sign and planet.

4. Fixed Stars: Cosmic Influences Beyond Our Solar System

The importance of fixed stars derives from the fact that all material bodies in the cosmos are in a state of electrical charge and have a magnetic field surrounding them.

Distant suns. Fixed stars are suns in their own right, situated outside our solar system. They have been incorporated into astrology since ancient times and are believed to exert a pull upon us.

Magnitude matters. The influence of fixed stars is relevant to their strength, which is calculated by their brightness. The effect of stars is measured by their magnitude or brightness.

Subconscious insight. Fixed stars offer a fascinating insight into the subconscious mind and the potential or problems an individual might have. This interpretation, however, must be carefully analyzed in relation to a complete natal horoscope; fixed stars are not interpreted separately, but always as a subinfluence on the planets’ celestial qualities.

5. Numerology: Unveiling Your Holistic Number

Numbers possess a dual nature and can represent either a positive or a negative force.

Sacred powers. The belief that numbers possess sacred powers has been shared by cultures throughout history. Numerology is a symbolic system that can be used to understand ourselves and our life purpose better.

Holistic number. Your holistic number represents the total sum of the numbers of your birth day, month, and year. This number reveals your life purpose or challenge with its positive and negative attributes.

Nine basic numbers. The quality of each of the nine basic numbers can have a positive or negative expression in people’s personalities, depending on how they approach their life challenges. Each number has its own unique set of attributes and challenges.

6. Personal Year Numbers: Navigating the Annual Cycle

This is a time for new beginnings.

Annual cycles. Personal year numbers fall in cycles of nine years, each year with its own vibrational quality. By calculating your personal year number, you can gain insight into the themes and opportunities that are likely to arise in a particular year.

Calculating your number. To calculate your personal number for a particular year, simply add your personal month and day of birth to the year in question. This vibration lasts for one year, from January 1 to December 31.

Interpreting the numbers. Each personal year number has its own unique interpretation, with keywords that describe its vibrational quality. These interpretations can help you make the most of the opportunities that arise and navigate the challenges that you may face.

7. Personal Day Numbers: Daily Characteristics

The great desire to be first and independent is suggested by your birthdate.

Fixed influence. The personal day number corresponds to the day of the month you were born and is unchangeable. This number reveals specific characteristics and tendencies that are associated with your birthdate.

Positive and negative. The quality of each personal day number can have a positive or negative expression in people’s personalities, depending on how they approach their life challenges. Each number has its own unique set of attributes and challenges.

Understanding your number. By understanding your personal day number, you can gain insight into your strengths and weaknesses and learn how to make the most of your potential. This can help you to live a more fulfilling and purposeful life.

8. Cusps: The Blending of Energies

People born often think they are acting out their own role, but through self-realization they come to recognize that individuals are only conduits or channels of the divine and that through them the universe is focused according to the time and place of their performance.

Blending energies. Individuals born on the cusp between two zodiac signs often possess a unique blend of characteristics from both signs. This can result in a complex and multifaceted personality.

Progressed Sun. If you are born close to the end of a zodiac sign or born on a cusp, your Sun progresses into the next zodiac sign within a few years. On these occasions you may feel a greater affinity with the following sign than with your own Sun sign.

Understanding the blend. By understanding the influences of both signs, you can gain a deeper understanding of your own unique personality and potential. This can help you to live a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Last updated: February 23, 2025