Active number calculator

How the Active number is calculated

1. Add the Pythagorean values of your first name’s letters.
2. Reduce by adding digits, keeping 11, 22 and 33.

The Growth number uses the same letters but always reduces to one digit. Numerology reads it as the quality that helps you grow.

For “Maria”: 4 + 1 + 9 + 9 + 1 = 24, then 2 + 4 = 6, so Active 6 and Growth 6.

Frequently asked questions

Does a nickname change my Active number?

The traditional Active number uses your first name at birth. The name you go by every day gives a second reading of your everyday self.

How is it different from the Heritage number?

The Active number comes from your first name, the Heritage number from your family name.