A participant at a workshop asked about the compatibility between the numbers. Do some numbers get along better together than others? As in all things, there is no formula that determines whether or not two people will find perfect happiness together. Also, it takes more than good synastry between numbers to promise a successful partnership, even with the most favourable number combinations. I’ve seen countless “ideal partnerships” fail, and the oddest combinations flourish. It’s not so much what you have, but more “what you do with what you have” that will determine the duration and nature of your relationship.
An excellent tool for determining the potential of a relationship or partnership is the Life Path Number. This number gives us a very good indication of the personality and style of a person, and how they are likely to deal with situations and people. This can be a most helpful bit of information for a parent, especially when there is more than one child and you are trying your best to treat each one with fairness. You have your own style and personality, as does your spouse and each of your children. When personalities are very different, this is when conflict and confusion arises. “I raised them both the same way,” a distraught parent will say, confused over the conflicting and contradictory responses and behaviours of their children.
By taking into consideration your child, or your partner’s or your friend’s Life Path number, you will have a far better understanding of this person’s expectations, style, interests, needs and desires. Even though each Life Path Number represents a unique archetype, some numbers will find a natural affinity while others will immediately set off sparks. Keeping in mind that the person who has come to terms with their own personality quirks and has developed, if need be, a healthy respect for others will probably be able to get along quite well with anybody. Nonetheless, there will be some numbers with which he will feel more comfortable. As in all things, use common sense. If personalities clash, look at the differences, and let them be. You can’t change who a person is, but you can love them as they are simply by accepting who they are. The numbers can give you a good idea of a person’s natural tendencies, making it that much easier to accept some as they are.
The number 1 is independent, autonomous and self reliant and will feel comfortable with other independent numbers, such as the 5 or the 7, although the 7 may not be inclined to give the 1 centre stage all the time! 1′s and 8′s are both leaders; they could make a great team, but if they are immature, they might fight for power. 8’s can be bossy and dictatorial. To function well with an 8, the two people need to be on the same page. The 1 being a self centered number could upset the 4 or the 6, who are both very family and service oriented.
The 1 might be quite happy with a 2 partner. By the same token, the 2 would feel quite lonely and a relationship with a 7, as the 7 is very much an isolator. If you have a 1 in your life, let them take a little space of their own. The 2 is caring, affectionate and loving. 2′s don’t seek the limelight for themselves, so they can be a great partner for a 1 or an ambitious 8, or a social 3, 6 or 9. Actually, the 2 is the ideal partner! Given enough love in return, they will be faithful forever! They are a great match for the devoted and hardworking 4, but could possibly stifle an independent 5 or isolating 7. If you have a 2 in your life, they need those hugs! They might be a great “power behind the throne” person for an 8 Life Path, but the 2 should not expect the 8 to have time to stop and smell the roses! The 8 has business to attend to!
The 3 is sociable and friendly, and might find themselves quite lonely with the 7, or might find the 8 too businesslike, or the 4 too stuck in the mud, but they will enjoy the adventurous spirit of the 5, or the 1, and the affectionate nature of the 6. They are loving and affectionate, and do well with 2′s. They can get along quite well with the sociable, artistic and humanitarian 9. Creative by nature, they need to be in positive and free flowing environments. Negativity and criticism will make the 3 miserable and crabby.
The 4 is home and family-based, and needs a solid foundation to be comfortable. They will share ambitions for material security and stability with the 8, family values with the 6, the safety of a harmonious relationship with the 2, but may find themselves at odds with the freedom-seeking 5, the independent 1 or the more scattered and frivolous 3 or the dramatic 9. 4′s are down-home, meat and potatoes people, seeking security above all things.
The 5 can be compatible with independent 1’s and 7’s, or social and outgoing 3’s and 9’s. They may encounter conflict with more stability seeking numbers such as the 2, 4, and 6. The innovative 5 can be a good match in business with a 8 who has vision and is forward-looking. The 5 needs freedom, above all things, and will not flourish in a limiting environment.
The 6 will thrive in a relationship with a 3, 4 or 9, and can work very well with an 8, but they could feel a little isolated and lonely in relationships with 1’s, 5’s, who are much more autonomous and make sure. The 6 is a kind, gentle and loving nature and needs harmonious interaction in a peaceful environment.
The 7 is kind of a strange bird, and requires a fair amount of self-confidence and autonomy to feel comfortable sense it seeks solitude. 7’s are the most reclusive in nature, and can suffer from loneliness because they tend to give the impression that the are very self-sufficient. It’s not that they don’t want to be in a relationship, it’s just that they have difficulty getting close to people. The 7 can do well with an independent 1, or 5, and perhaps with a 4 who is happy with the quiet simple life. They won’t do as well with the social and outgoing numbers like 3’s and 9′s. If the 5 is very outgoing, this combination may not work well.
As mentioned above, the 8 does well with 2’s, 4’s and 6’s, all of which share home and family values. There could be problems when the 8 is inconsiderate of the feelings of others, setting financial and worldly goals ahead of personal and individual needs. They can do quite well in business with the 1 and the 5, combining ambition, director and, drive and creativity.
The dramatic, humanitarian and artistic 9 relates well with most numbers on a casual basis, but would do better in long term relationships with a 3, 6, or 2. A personal relationship with a 5 might also work well. The 9 will find it a bit difficult to share values with the 4, or 8, which are highly business and security minded, or the seven which is quite solitary.
Keep in mind that each number has a range of possible expressions from positive to negative. In general, a positively expressed number will have much more facility getting along with other people. A negatively expressed number, even a highly social one like the 3 or the 2 will have difficulty establishing harmonious relationships.
