Using Numerology to Determine Motivation

In The Science of Numerology, I explored the basics of numerology and defined the basic elements of the core. One of these core elements is termed the Soul’s Urge and is also known as the Inner Urge and Heart’s Desire. Regardless of the label applied, the Soul’s Urge is essentially a pathway to your subconscious desires and ideals. It is representative of your secret ambitions and goals and can illuminate what is wanted most out of life. By understanding the Inner Urge, we can gain understanding of how the inner you strives for recognition.

The Heart’s Desire reflects your emotional view and how you are likely to feel about events and situations in your life. It is also provides insight into how you feel about yourself and others. The essence of the interpretation and expression of your reactions to people and the environment is derived from your Inner Urge number. This urge is influential in determining the person’s perspective, convictions and general approach.

This inner motivation is generally not recognized by others and may also not be recognized by the subject either. There are some cases where the inner urge is so strong as to be visible to most people. Conversely, there are cases where this inner motivation has been sublimated and is not noticeable even by the subject until this analysis reveals it.

The Soul’s Urge is derived from assigning values to the vowels in your birth name and adding these values together. Vowels are assigned the following values:

A = 1 E = 5 I = 9 O = 6 U = 3 Y = 7

The first five (A, E, I, O and U) are always considered vowels. The letter Y is only considered a vowel when it is the only vowel in a syllable. For example, Y is a vowel in the names: Mary and Lynnette. It is not considered to be a vowel in the name Hayden.

Try adding the values of the vowels in your name and comparing your Soul’s Urge number to the chart below. The way to do this is given in the example below using the name:

John Fitzgerald Kennedy

The O = 6, I = 9, E = 5, A = 1, E = 5, E = 5, Y = 7. 6+9+5+1+5+5+7 =38 3+8=11

1 Desire to lead and to be independent. Has little patience and compromise is difficult, Tends to be impulsive in love and in parting. Aggressive and alert to new and novel ideas.

2 Has a great desire to be liked. Tends to be a hero-worshipper with a desire to belong. Has difficulty saying no and may not be a good judge of character, which can lead to be taken advantage of.

3 Has a great desire to be popular. Social standing and status is very important. Fun person. May have a tendency to be negligent and indiscreet in love affairs and flit from one relationship to another. Has a desire to be in "in the know" always.

4 Subconscious desire is for security and stability. Economical and often concerned with future finances. Likes to avoid being in debt. Requires order in work as well as domestic life. Prone to be competitive and to always finish every task started.

5 Other than a strong desire for adventure and excitement, does not really know what is wanted; enthusiasms are not long lived. Restless nature. Apt to be irresponsible.

6 A happy home and family is most important. There is a tendency to magnify petty problems and to be a worrier. Should try to give help and advice only when asked for.

7 Prefers quiet and solitude. There is a desire to love and belong to someone, but finds it difficult to express this love. When love comes, is loyal and monogamous. Has a great depth in nature for productive mental enterprise.

8 Greatest desire to be wealthy with a prominent position. Status symbols are important as is having the best of everything. Has very sophisticated tastes. Very charitable, though friends are generally of high status. Can be snobbish.

9 Desire to give either in the way of love and affection or knowledge and experience. Has artistic talents of considerable magnitude. Can be moody and changeable with a colorful and dramatic flair. Has a love of travel and meeting different types of people.

11 Would like to develop and share views on spiritual matters, beauty, perfection and idealism. Would like to give in the abstract sense of the word.

22 Would like to make a considerable contribution to the world.