# Balance number calculator

The Balance number comes from the initials of your full birth name. Numerology reads it as the way you regain your footing when life gets difficult.

## How the Balance number is calculated

1. Take the first letter of every name: first, each middle name and each family name. A compound surname such as "García López" gives two initials, G and L.
2. Add their Pythagorean values.
3. Reduce to one digit. Master numbers are not kept in the Balance number.

For "Maria Stefania García López": M (4) + S (1) + G (7) + L (3) = 15, then 1 + 5 = **6**.

## What each Balance number suggests

| Balance | In a crisis |
|---|---|
| 1 | Take charge, but ask for help |
| 2 | Look for agreement, not avoidance |
| 3 | Talk it through and keep perspective |
| 4 | Make a plan and work it |
| 5 | Stay flexible, avoid escaping |
| 6 | Lean on the people close to you |
| 7 | Step back and think |
| 8 | Use your strength calmly |
| 9 | Find the bigger picture |

## Frequently asked questions

### Do middle names count?

Yes. Every name's initial counts, middle names included.

### Why is there no master Balance number?

The Balance number is a practical guide, so it is always reduced to a single digit.