Most people know that you can use numerology to analyze character, abilities, psychological interests and destinies but few people are also aware that you can also use it to predict life cycles.

In numerology the cycle is nine years with a Year 1 personal year signifying a rebirth and the number 9 representing the end or an era or phase in one's life.

Depending on what year it is you could be going through anyone of nine cycles including a year 3 which is a year in which you are likely to find creative success or a year 6, which is the year when you are most likely to find a soul mate or a year.

The value of this kind of numerology is that it can tell you what would be a waste of time and focus during a particular cycle. For instance if you are going through a year 7, which is better suited to self improvement and educational improvements you are better off to focus on yourself rather than finding a soul mate which is best accomplished in a year 6.

If you have ever had one of those years where suddenly you made a lot of money and you could do no wrong? In that case you were more than likely experiencing a personal year number 8 which is all about prosperity. In fact if you are entering a personal year number 8 that would be an indicator that it is time to ask for a raise, launch your own business or buy property or investments.

Another type of year that stands out for many is a year number 9. In this cycle it seems that everything that you are not making use of anymore is simply taken away. It is the number of revolution - the process of decay before a rebirth.

A year that might feel as if you are just treading water, might be a number 2 year for you. When you go
through this year it feels like you don't get much accomplished no matter what you do!

To calculate your personal year reduce the month and day of your birth to a single digit. Then add this to the year you want to examine (2005)

The Personal Year is helpful in evaluating the trend of the coming calendar year. For a clue as to what lies ahead in the coming year, the current year or any year calculate your personal year using this formula:

First, reduce the month and day of your birth, your birthday, to a single digit. Let's use George W. Bush as an example. He was born 7/6/1948.

We add together the month and the day of birth which in President Bush's case = 13. This is reduced to the single digit of 4. If your month and day years reduce down to one of the master numbers (11 or 22) then reduce them down to 2 or 4 respectively.

We are interested in looking at George Bush's current year, which is 2005.

Your next step would be to reduce 2005 down to a single digit. 2005 reduces to 7.

Now add the reduction of President Bush's month and year which is the number 4 to the reduction of the current year which equal 7: 4+7= 11

Note that even though 11 is a Master Number, in the case of Personal Years we keep reducing to a single digit, so George Walker Bush is currently going through a personal year of two (1+1=2).

A year 2 is a year that is all about patience. It is a time that should be spent finding new allies and kindred spirits as the previous year was a time of new beginnings. Bush accomplished the conquering of Iraq two years ago when he was going through a year nine which is about the end of an era.

A year 2 is not about having a fun or frivolous time. It is about nurturing ideas that are still in their youthful stage. It is also about waiting for the right time to act. A lot of these trends are expressed in the President's speeches lately as he asks Americans to appreciate his efforts when it comes to rebuilding Iraq and providing aid to the victims of hurricane Katrina.

In essence a year 2 is all about timing - good timing and bad timing.

We can also use personal year calculations to look at present and past years as well. For instance during the World Trade Center Attack in 2001, George Bush was going through the a Personal Year 7. The number seven represents analysis, secrecy and genius.

Once again the calculation for figuring out your birth year is very simple.

It is your BIRTHDAY plus the MONTH you were born plus the CURRENT YEAR.

Interpretation of the Personal Year


Once again the calculation for figuring out your birth year is very simple.

It is your BIRTHDAY plus the MONTH you were born plus the CURRENT YEAR.

For instance my birthday is June 7, 1960 and I want to see what the trends are for the year 2005. The calculation would be 6 + 7 = 13. This equals 4. I then reduce the year 2005 to 7. 4 and 7 equals 11. As it equals a master number the 11 is added together to produce a 2. My Personal year is 2.

Interpretations of the Numbers

Personal Year 1:
Planting Seeds, Rebirth, Beginning of An Era

This is the beginning of a new nine year cycle. Things that have concerned you for the past decade no longer matter at all, in fact you may find your priorities have changed altogether. Disappointments from the past simply don't matter anymore. Any work that you do during this year sets the tone and foundation for the next nine. This is the time to decide what your goals are and act on them. A personal year 1 also often brings new vitality and physical strength.

Personal Year 2:
Nurturing, Development, Waiting For The Right Moment

This is a time during which the seeds of change you have planted during a year 1 cycle start to grow. Ideas or attempts to change can be compared to seeds that are nurtured in darkness and just pushing their tendrils up through the soil. A year 2 is all about patience. It is a year that you should spend finding new allies and kindred spirits and making any necessary personal changes that might be acting as obstacles to your success. Many people find the year 2 to be challenging as it is often filled with obstacles and delays but by the end any trials you experience will only refine your best qualities.

Personal Year 3:
Blossoming, Expansion, Personal and Business Success

This is a very happy year during which you see your efforts begin to show fruit. You can expect delightful surprises and gratification in many areas of your life including business, career, friends and love. You exude such enthusiasm for life that others may find you irresistible. Usually during a year 3 you also find that the burden of responsibility is somehow lifted off your shoulders. The only drawback of this year is that it presents you with so many great opportunities that you might be tempted to take on more than you can handle.


Personal Year 4:
Maintenance, Work, Self Control and Responsibility

This is a year of hard work and discipline in which you will be struggling to keep up with all the promises you made during year 3. Many find a year 4 to be very frustrating as responsibilities increase. A common metaphor used to describe this year is "two steps forward and two steps back." Although it might seem that you are not making much headway, the whole point of a year four is to create a firm foundation that can support the maturing of your life goals over the next couple of years.

Personal Year 5:
Independence, Freedom, Connecting To Others

This year positive opportunities may present themselves on all fronts. Many of the obstacles from previous years seem to slip away. Your hard work is rewarded with more personal freedom and a break from restrictive routines. Travel, adventure or additional education might be part of the overall picture. This year is also good for pursuing new employment opportunities or making new friends. You could also change residence. A drawback of this year is that it can make you feel like not working much or bring a tendency to shirk responsibility.

Personal Year 6:
Finding A Soul Mate, Love, Family and Home

A personal year 6 intensifies feelings in existing relationships and enables you to make new emotional connections. Many people find a soul mate during this phase. You are must likely to get married or engaged during this harmonious year. Although this can be a wonderful experience it can also be sobering as well it often presents a choice: to make a commitment or not. You may also prefer more to spend more time with family or an intimate circle of friends. A friend that you meet during this cycle is likely to become a friend for life.

Personal Year 7:
Reflection, Learning, Self Analysis

Even if you have a reputation of an extrovert, a year 7 is likely to put you in the mood to be alone. You may feel like pursuing your interests, traveling or finding a way to escape from business pressures. A year 7 is like a cocooning stage for the psyche, in which you analyze, reflect and try to shed any behaviors, relationships or patterns that may be preventing your personal growth. This year also favors any kind of self-improvement including surgical operations, seeking counseling or therapy or seeking higher education.

Personal Year 8:
Health, Wealth and Abundance

This is a potent year that usually gives all aspects of your life a big positive boost but it especially favors your
career and money matters. This is a good year to buy a new home, find a new job or put a business plan into action. While you are in a year 8 others find you more attractive and charismatic and many people find themselves thrust into a position of great authority or power during 8's influence. If you focus on making money, you more than likely will during this prosperous cycle.

Personal Year 9:
Death, Taking Personal Inventory, The End of an Era

The number 9 year is one of completion and marks the beginning of the ending of everything you have managed to accomplish during the last decade. This is an uncomfortable year for many individuals, especially if they are unable to embrace change. You may feel restless and things that used to interest you may be replaced by new desires. If you are not able to let go of the past willingly, a situation may manifest that forces you to change. This is the year you reap what you sow.

Now that you have learned how to calculate your personal year we are very sophisticated numerology calculation that usually only used by professionals. This is called the Life Cycle Number. The Life Cycle Number incorporates the calculation of the Personal Year Number and integrates it with three 28-year cycles to give you an idea of the influences governing an individual's early, adult and later years.