Alphabet Numberology
Numerology 8
The traits of Balance, Power, Authority …
Numerology of the Single Digit 8
How is the Number 8 Defined?
The 8 is the number of success and it is defined by its achievements.
The number 8 is a number blessed with a strong presence, a sharp sense of business, and it may seem like it has a path to success laid out before them. The 8 thrives in an environment that is stable, supportive, and organized.
Among all single digit numbers, the 8 is seen as lucky. This is especially so among many Asian cultures due to the pronunciation of the number in their language is synonymous with fortune. In Numerology as well the 8 is seen as the number of accomplishment and achievement. It is a number of strengths.
The Traits of the Number 8
Where the Number 8 appears in your Numerology charts shows where it brings its energies into your life. When we understand the meaning of the numbers we can play to their strengths where they appear.
Driven
When success befalls anything it touches, the 8 can aim high. They are ambitious to a fault and desire as many accomplishments as they can achieve. They strategically set their goals one after another as the rush of success drives the 8 forward.
Balanced
Success doesn’t come without sacrifice and achievements are meaningless without gratitude. There must be balance to everything and the 8 knows it. The material success means nothing without spiritual understanding. Power has to be tempered with wisdom. In the end, the success the 8 has is not the end result. It is merely a tool for the spiritual growth of the 8.
Tenacious
The path to success is never smooth. A goal that is easily achieved is meaningless. The 8 knows this well as they must develop patience, determination, and grit on their path. This gives the 8 the confidence to push on through difficulties. They know that things will have to come around. Failure is never final just as success is never absolute.
Excessive
The 8 is commonly seen as a number of wealth and power. While this is not the only aspect it is the one that is most often focused on for good reason. The 8 is often surrounded by luxury. It is what they know is their right as they have struggled and fought for it. To others however it can seem excessive as most will not see the struggles of the 8 as they work their way to the top.
Authoritative
Leadership comes to the 8 naturally. Having tasted success before they understand what it takes. Having tasted power they get used to it and may forget that it needs to be balanced with compassion. Their drive can be all consuming especially if they bite off more than they can chew. Frustration can easily set in which can result in their better sense falling by the wayside. The 8 in these circumstances can easily be seen as a tyrant.
Ruthless
Success can easily get to the head of the 8. They know that the victor writes history so their drive for achievement can result in them bending rules. They are used to getting their way and when they don’t, they can take things into their own hands to make sure it happens.
The Life Path 8
If you add up the numbers of your day, month, and year of birth, then reduce it to a single number you get your life path. If that number reduces down to a single digit 8, then you are a Life Path 8.
The Life Path 8 are driven by their goals and the satisfaction of achieving them. However, the money and the luxuries that come with it are trophies of their success. They remind those born under a Life Path 8 of the struggles and the lessons that they have gained along the way.
Manifestation of their will is an outward display of their spiritual understanding. The Life Path 8 is as spiritual as they are materialistic and as a result, they understand that there is a cycle in all things. Karma means that the seeds they have planted will result in the harvest they get eventually.
The Life Path 8 is a leader. As much as they are used to authority they do not work well where they are taking orders from others. They have their own goals and prefer to carve their own path. A career in sales or one where targets are involved suits the 8.
In a relationship the Life Path 8 have the same approach as with everything else. Their relationships and marriages may resemble business arrangements. Negotiations and demands are more commonly found in their relationships than passion. The 8 is very self sufficient and are unlikely to get overly attached to anyone.
Famous Life Path 8 People
These are famous people born with the Life Path 8. They are all people who have ended up in positions of leadership and influence within their chosen industries. Behind the success is a mountain of hard work, effort, and determination.
Barbara Streisand
Naomi Campbell
Pablo Picasso
Michelangelo
Tarot and the Number 8
In the Tarot, the number 8 is represented by Strength.
Strength is a Major Arcana card and is represented by the Roman numeral VIII. This card is often depicted as a woman holding the head of a lion with love and gentleness. Above her head is the symbol for infinity, a symbol that her compassion is without beginning or end.
The lion is often focused on when discussing Strength but it symbolizes the fears, emotions, and desires that are within us. The lion is subdued by the woman showing that strength does not have to be forceful to be powerful. A soft approach can work just as well.
The woman holding the lion has the confidence to subdue the lion by allowing her higher and lower selves to work together. It is only through the harmonious cooperation of the spiritual and the material that she can tame the beast. If one is placed above the other, control is lost and strength turns to fear.
Strength means that you should face life with hope, courage, and self-confidence. You have what it takes within you to rise up to the challenge. Strength doesn’t mean you are fearless; it can be a quiet determination to push on through adversity. You do not forcefully push aside your doubts, you address them and you overcome them.