# Expression number 9: the humanitarian

An Expression of 9 gives you compassion, breadth of vision and creative talent. Your name describes someone who wants to make the world better and inspires others to help.

## Natural talents

- Compassion and generosity
- Broad-mindedness
- Artistic or creative talent
- The ability to inspire

## Watch out for

- Difficulty letting go
- Giving until you are exhausted
- Disappointment when others fall short of your ideals

## Work that suits Expression 9

Charities, healthcare, teaching, the arts, law, international work, and activism.

## How to tell if 9 is your Expression number

Add the Pythagorean value of every letter of your full birth name, then reduce, keeping 11, 22 and 33. "Anna Smith" adds up to 36, then 3 + 6 = **9**. The free [Expression number calculator](/expression-number-calculator) does it for any name, middle names and accents included.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Destiny number 9 the same as Expression number 9?

Yes. Expression and Destiny are two names for the same number, calculated from every letter of your full birth name.

### How does Expression 9 work with my Life Path?

The Expression describes your talents and the [Life Path](/life-path-number-calculator) the road you use them on. Adding the two gives your [Maturity number](/maturity-number-calculator).