Expression – Destiny Number
The Expression number, often referred to as the Destiny Number, is an important core number. Derived from your full name at birth, it symbolizes the opportunities you have at your disposal, reveals your inner goal, the person you aim to be, and the talents, abilities, and shortcomings that were with you when you entered your human body. Expression(aka Destiny) Number is one of the five core numbers that include your Life Path Number, Heart's Desire(aka Soul Urge), Day Number (the day you were born on), and Personality Number.
How To Calculate – Expression/Destiny Number
Each letter in your name is given a single digit number, based on the chart below.
To calculate your Expression/Destiny number, assign each letter of your name a number from the above chart. Do this separately for your First Name, Middle Name (if you have one), and Last Name (surname). For each of your names add the numbers up separately, reducing them down to a single digit value. When you have the numbers for each of your names, add these up and again reduce to a single digit to come up with your Expression/Destiny Number. If at any time in your calculations you encounter a master number (11,22, or 33) do not reduce it any further.
Example Calculation 1: John Winston Lennon
John Lennon's Expression Number = 2 + 33 + 11 = 46 = 10 = 1
Example Calculation 2: Oprah Gail Winfrey
Oprah Winfreys's Expression Number = 4 + 2 + 1 = 7
You might find other charts showing different perspective numbers assigned to each letter. The methods on this website and in the readings I provide are based on Pythagorean numerology system which uses numbers 1 to 9. Chaldean numerology system follows a slightly different system using only numbers 1 to 8 (more to come on this topic at a later date)
Below are both the positive and negative traits assigned to each number
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 22 33
How To Calculate – Expression/Destiny Number
Each letter in your name is given a single digit number, based on the chart below.
Example Calculation 1: John Winston Lennon
John Lennon's Expression Number = 2 + 33 + 11 = 46 = 10 = 1
Example Calculation 2: Oprah Gail Winfrey
You might find other charts showing different perspective numbers assigned to each letter. The methods on this website and in the readings I provide are based on Pythagorean numerology system which uses numbers 1 to 9. Chaldean numerology system follows a slightly different system using only numbers 1 to 8 (more to come on this topic at a later date)
Below are both the positive and negative traits assigned to each number
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 22 33
Expression Number 2 - tactful, intuitive, sensitive, friendly, open minded, gentle, modest
Expression Number 3 - outgoing, optimistic, expressive, inspiring, positive, charming, creative, imaginative, sociable, undisciplined, escapist, irresponsible, cynical, sarcastic
Expression Number 4 - organizer ,manager, builder, trustworthy, moralistic, good with money, good parent, idealistic, honest, dull, too serious
Expression Number 5 - free spirit, adventurous, adaptable, likes change, good communicator, enthusiastic, overindulges in food, drugs, alcohol, bored easily
Expression Number 6 - Caring, loving, responsible, honest, trustworthy, artistic, creative, idealistic, balanced, meddlesome
Expression Number 7 - analytical, philosophical, logical, private, secretive, introverted, critical, cynical, wise, perfectionist, distant, aloof
Expression Number 8 - competitive, realist, visionary, efficient, leader, demanding, stubborn, intolerant, ambitious
Expression Number 9 - humanitarian, idealistic, compassionate, sacrificing, visionary, influential, artistic, charismatic
Expression Number 11 - highly intuitive, psychic, sensitive, aware, shy, emotional, idealistic, impractical, unrealistic
Expression Number 22 - master builder, creative, inspiring, leader,visionary
Expression Number 33 - see attributes as defined by number 6
{ 28 comments… read them below or add one }
What happens if you do not end up with a signle digit? I did this twice and got a 10 in the end. Am I doing something wrong?
DEBORAH = 4+5+2+6+9+1+8= 35, 3+5=8
LYNN = 3+7+5+5= 20, 2+0=2
OSWALT= 6+1+5+1+3+2= 18, 1+8=9
8+2+9=19, 1+9=10
Hi Deborah, 10 = 1 + 0 = 1
Hi could you tell me more about what it means that my full name is in all 3′s? 33 + 33 + 3? is there something special about it other than the fact my destiny number is 6?
I got 2 for my first name, 33 for my middle, and 12 on my last, do I add the 1 and 2 to make 3 or keep it at 12?
Hi Joshua, you would reduce the 12 to a 3 so in the end you end up with 2 + 33 + 3 = 38/11 as your Expression number
Hi i’m a bit confused on the reduction, my first name is 26, middle is 43, and my last is 31 making a grand total of 100.
almost there, although from the looks of it, it is a 1 … however to do it properly you need to reduce each number to its single digit, then add them up
26 = 8
43 = 7
31 = 4
8 + 7 + 4 = 19 = 10 = 1
If u are a jr., how would you calculate the sufix?
… do not use the suffix within the calculations. Also if your name has a number, like Henry III, you would only use Henry.
I was adopted at age 12, new name is on birth certificate. Do I use original last name or adoption last name.
You should use your original name given to you at birth
Hi. How do you reduce the numbers? My first name is 14. My middle name is 28. My last name is 34. I added those numbers and got 76.
Now what do I do? I’m not good with math…Thanks.
Hi Lisa -
14 = 5
28 = 10 = 1
34 = 7
so 5 + 1 + 7 = 13/4
Why do the occupations for my Life Path number *totally* NOT fit me? Both my first and middle names both total 22 (or revert to 4), and my full birth name reduces to 4, yet the “soul path” occupations of accountant, bookkeeper, builder, manager, etc. are SO HORRIBLE for me I would rather eat poisoned broken glass than do any of them! Never in my life have I been drawn to any of these types of occupations, and for the past 20 yrs I’ve been stuck “doing time” in construction/engineering which I HATE! Few occupations could make me more miserable – I have zero, less than zero, interest in anything to do with construction/engineering. I got pigeonholed when I took a temp job years ago and haven’t been able to get out. Every day I beg God to help me get out of this miserable day job and do what I want, which is creative – much more a life path 3. From an early age I’ve been creative, artistic, expressive…it’s what my soul yearns to do. Why this wretched discrepancy???
Karen,
You are being tested on this planet as we all are from GOD.
4 and 22 are the creative numbers. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numerology)
Building is a foundation of creative. Doesn’t have to be construction example I am in web development/graphics.
You have legs, use them to get out and tell them not to go back.
Your life path is most important in numerology. But on top of that is doing something you love ie creative. Nobody is stopping you except you!
Most people will support your creative talents, trust me you start tomorrow.
Well my birth name is Kristen DaNeal Rodarmel and I just figured my whole name. Kristen = 33, DaNeal= 19, Rodarmel = 41.. So 33 + 10 + 5= 48 which = 12 and their is no 12 listed above. Did I do something wrong??
I figured it out. I have to add the 1+2=3.. So sorry! Thanks
hi, Pythagorean Destiny, Heart and Personality numbers are all based on birth names & not the changed names later? hence, when a person changes name post-wedding, the above numbers remain same or the changed name (mostly last) does bear importance?
That is correct … because these core numbers are based on the name given to you at birth, any name changes at a later stage in your life do not have any influence on these numbers. Your current name does influence couple of other minor numbers in the numerological chart
I have two questions. First, if I’m adopted, should they use their birth name or adopted name. And if the birth name is used, It just so happens that my Life Path number, expression number, heart’s desire number are all the same. I’m a four. Is there significance to this? since is it statistically hard to arrive at that conclusion.
Pythagorean numerology used on this site uses your birth names for calculating your core numbers. As far as having your numbers all being 4’s … i suppose you can read into it in any number of ways, but basically it just means that the positive as well as the negative traits represented by that number have much more influence on you, and if you stray too far one way or another you are likely to never come back … so be on the lookout to avoid the “dark side” of the 4 : )
When calculating the expression number I came across a question. Which is, when a person has two middle names, do you add them both separately then add the four numbers? Or add the two names together then add them together, to get the second number prior to adding the three numbers? Or do you just use the first middle name, and not worry about the second middle name? Thanks in advance
Good question, one that I pondered on as well, and in the end it is really dependent on personal preference. For consistency, I always stick to the 3 numbers principle, so regardless of the number of “names” in your middle name, or your last name for that matter, I treat them as a single value. This way you always have 3 numbers to add up in the end to get your final number. No matter how you add them up you will still get the same single digit value. There might be a discrepancy for those who might or might not have a master number as a result of the calculation method, but in this case it would only affect a very small percentage of people.
What does destiny 5 mean?
Number 5 represents a free spirit, adventure, love of freedom.
I took a bit of a break for the holidays, but i am back to providing free personality readings so if you are interested, just fill in the info on the following page – http://seventhlifepath.com/numerology-personality-reading/
My Life Path number is 33/6
Destiny number is 22
Heart/Soul is 4
Personality is 8
Attitude is 2
Is there an explanation of the Destiny number anywhere? I would like to know what the 22 represents for me. thank you
Hi Victoria, for a detailed explanation of all your numbers, not just the Expression number,you can fill out the form for a free personality reading on my site.
hi, Vic G pls contact me for further explanation