In Numerology, there are certain numbers, central to one’s existence, that are used more often than others to analyze people, events, and situations. These numbers, observed alone and in the totality of a chart, define an essence, and weigh more heavily when doing chart analyses — they are called The Core Numbers.

Traditionally there are five Core Numbers: the Life Path Number, Birth Day Number, Expression Number, Personality Number, and Heart’s Desire Number. I will add the Attitude Number to this list for 6 Core Numbers as the Attitude Number becomes extremely important in accurate assessments and predictions.

To demonstrate the accuracy of The Core Numbers and allow their meanings to stand out in bold relief, we will use them to analyze a famous and colorful personality — the legendary musician, actor, and producer — Frank Sinatra.

The Life Path Number

Everyone talks about the Life Path Number because it is your Life’s Foundational Vibration. It is the bottom line when you boil down all your motivations and reasons for incarnating on the date of your birth. The Life Path Number indicates the path you travel in this life — including the challenges, opportunities, and signs you will meet on the way to your destination.

Your Life Path Number is calculated by taking all the numbers in your full birth date and reducing them to a single digit (or an unreduced, double digit Master Number (11, 22, 33).

To understand The Life Path Number, let’s use Frank Sinatra’s birthday as an example: December 12, 1915

Frank’s birthday breaks down like this: 12 (December is the 12th month)/12/1915

1+2=3 / 1+2=3 / 1+9+1+5=16=1+6=7, so reduce each number to a single digit and then add them 3+3+7=13/4