“Essentially, what comes easy for you and where you do well without too much struggle,” explains Josh, who encourages people to use this number as a support to their Life Path number. “They should work together to integrate the Numerology chart.”
How to work out your Natural Ability number
Before we start, note that every letter is associated with a number. Here’s a breakdown: A=1, B=2, C=3, D=4, E=5, F=6, G=7, H=8, I=9, J=1, K=2, L=3, M=4, N=5, O=6, P=7, Q=8, R=9, S=1, T=2, U=3, V=4, W=5, X=6, Y=7, Z=8.
- Use your full name at birth, so first and last name, and write down the number sequence for both. For example, if it’s JANE SMITH, that will translate as 15155 for the first name and 14928.
- Add the letters of each name separately. In this case, Jane is 1+5+1+5+5 = 17. And Smith is 1+4+9+2+8 = 24.
- Now add these numbers together, so 17+24 = 41.
- Finally, add the two digits together to create a new number, 4 + 1 = 5. Five is Jane’s Natural Ability number.
What are master numbers?
In numerology, there are a few double-digit numbers that are known as Master Numbers. “These are noteworthy numbers that add great potential to a person’s life path – but can also test them,” explains Josh. Essentially, they are double digits that repeat, e.g., 11, 22, 33 and so on. “They are viewed as master versions of their base root number.”
So, the only time you wouldn’t reduce your number to single digits is if you have a master number – suggesting you have a powerful vibrational energy that can bring success and achievement. But that may come with stressful or more higher-stakes consequences.
“For example, those with strong 11 energy in their chart may have an inspirational quality or an unconventional creativity that lends itself to a unique form of success. Yet, they may also experience more nervous energy with more highs and lows than the average person. It’s important to strive to use these numbers with greater awareness in the right manner. They do seem to bring greater intensity or depth to a person, but they typically provide some unique challenges as well,” says Josh.
What each number in numerology means
Here, Jane breaks down the meaning behind each number:
1) Independent, self-achiever, pioneer – You may work best if you have your own business, as you like to do everything in your own unique way. You are a natural leader.