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Within Numerology your Maturity number is one area to explore in order to get a better understanding of how to achieve your dreams and goals in later life. As you grow and mature, the goals and desires of your Maturity number, begin to come into focus and make themselves known to you. When you have made space in your life for compassion, consciousness and acceptance then you will be better suited to achieve the goals represented by this number. When you know yourself, you will know which goals are worthwhile to pursue and which are not. With maturity, comes wisdom, direction, insight and clarity.
You may be aware that your Soul Number indicates your wants, needs, and abilities on an inner level. Your Life Path also gives you a general outline of your calling in life. Your Maturity Number represents a blending and harmonizing of these numbers. Your Maturity number shows how your Soul Number, Life Path number and other personal numbers work and play together. It is calculated with your full name at birth and your birth date.
Your Maturity Number represents a certain level of maturity that has, or will be reached, and it indicates abilities, yearnings, dreams, or desires that gradually surface between 30 and 40, with its full force becoming stronger throughout your 40’s and beyond. Your Maturity number begins to have a more profound impact on your life after the age of 35. It encompasses those skills and qualities that relate to your true self and it brings experience to the table. These are the skills that you can and should try to develop within your lifetime.
Your Maturity Number also represents your ultimate dreams and goals. While the characteristics of this number are usually able to be seen during your youth and early adulthood, we tend to lose sight of these aspects until we are older. But our lives are always influenced by this number. When you ignore your Maturity number, you ignore a part of your true self. Accepting it can bring more self satisfaction into your life. When you are living up to the potential of your Maturity number then you are someone who has embraced and accepted life and willing to tackle its challenges. You are less rigid, more adaptable and better prepared to accept your limitations. Also, you can more easily find ways to inspire yourself, and others. Of course, you may not be perfect, but you are willing to “get your hands dirty” and do the necessary work when the need arises.
Living up to your Maturity number is critical towards achieving optimal self-acceptance and living a balanced life. By believing in yourself and recognizing who and where you are in your life, you can build hope and find courage to move forward. With time, you will be able to allow yourself to manage your stress, find balance and have what you want in life.
You can read about all of the Maturity Numbers below. You will need to be aware of the "What to Watch for" section, as this highlight potential personality conflicts. This section becomes more important, when you have multiple Core numbers that match your Maturity Number. When you have more matching Core numbers, then you'll need to develop a stronger awareness and keener sense of self, as you may be more likely to have developed the tendencies mentioned in this section.
How to calculate your Maturity Number
To find your Maturity Number, add your Life Path Number and Your Destiny Number together and reduce the result to a single digit.
If you have a Life Path Number of 4, and Destiny Number of 9, then add 4 + 9 together. The result is 13.
Now reduce the result to a single digit:
1 + 3 = 4
The Number 4 is a single digit. You're done. With a Life Path Number 4 and Destiny Number 9, you have a Maturity Number 4. You can read all about it in the section below.
Maturity Number #1
Planning is extremely important for
you. You may not be as strong a you think. You may need to ask for
help on occasion.
Maturing: When you are younger your inner drive,
determination, and uniqueness may single you out. You can become an
inspiring leader at a young age, or become intolerant and bossy if
your need for independence is not held in check.
Mature: As you age you will develop a unique and dynamic personality with strong leadership skills. You will attract and seek out people who are distinctive in their own way. As you age, you will find that you have a need for personal space. This means that you will need to find ways to balance your personal time with that of your friends and family.
What to watch out for:
* You can be aloof, stubborn and bullish.
* At times, you can push and drive others away.
* You can get caught up in fear.
* You can forget about your innovative and inventive spirit.
Maturity Number #2
You will always shine and succeed in areas that require cooperation, diplomacy, and tact.
Maturing: Even at a young age, your friends and family see you as a peacemaker, and organizer. You may be the one who arranges all the after school "pick up" games as a teen. You may also be the one who helps to simply solve disputes between classmates.
Mature: You have natural talent to keep others satisfied, calm and agreeable through your skills with persuasion, tact, negotiation and diplomacy. These abilities will increase and draw more people to you as you age. Also, your sensitivity to the needs and desires of others will increase as well. Careers that utilize your skills may be the most rewarding for you.
You will be most happy in situations where you can be a guiding and directional force, yet not have to handle the responsibility of leadership.
What to watch out for:
* Try not to be what people want, but who you are.
* Don't forget about your own needs.
* Don't deny your artistic interests
Maturity Number #3
Although you may have a tendency toward being stubborn, you can always bring joy, and happiness to those around you. You will do well in situations and work environments that enable you to be social, honest, practical and down to earth.
Maturing: When you are younger, you may be the class clown, or you may be highly introverted. Either way, you may not let people get to know the real you. Your other numbers will indicate your degree of extroversion and introversion.
You may not know, or cannot understand, how to communicate and connect with others.
Mature: As you mature, you will hone your communication and relationships skills. Others may be attracted to you for your fine artistic, creative, or inventive skills, or just because you are you. Finding time for enjoyment, and close friendships is easier now.
What to watch out for:
* Be careful not to over indulge.
* At times, you can fall into the trap of commercialism.
* You may have a tendency to scatter your energies.
* Under certain circumstances, you may not take your obligations seriously.
Maturity Number #4
You can excel at all areas of management, and may be pursued for your organizational abilities.
Maturing: You are usually willing to lend a hand, but may be a bit of a loner at times. Of course your other numbers will help to paint a better picture of your personality.
Mature: As you age will find you will find that when you don't complicate your life with material items and activity, life can be very rewarding and peaceful. As you age you become more practical, down-to-earth, and goal oriented.
What to watch out for:
* Always remember to find time to "smell the roses".
* You may have a tendency to fill your life with activities.
* Be aware of your stubborn side.
* Protect yourself from becoming rigid and intolerant.
* Learn to keep your home and office space free of clutter.
Maturity Number #5
You need to find ways to channel your excessive energy. When you do this, you will be seen as a very knowledgeable business and personal associate.
Maturing: A saying that you should keep in mind is: "Curiosity killed the cat.", especially in your younger years. You should not be afraid of new opportunities, but be careful to keep an open mind and a watchful eye. The world can be a wonderland, but you will need to learn about self-control and concentration.
Mature: As you age you become more adaptable and dynamic. You will become more attractive to others as you learn to "let your hair down". As you learn to take risks and become open to challenging situations, travel, and change, you will find new friends with similar interests.
What to watch out for:
* You can tend to your energy over too many interests.
* You may have a tendency to become restless and impatient.
* At times, you may need to learn how to focus better.
Maturity Number #6
You will often put the needs of others ahead of your own. Because of this you can excel in all areas of social and humanitarian work. You are a family person.
Maturing: At a young age, you may be the one who always rushes to the aid of the bird that fell out of the nest. You may be the one that likes to comfort sick family members.
Mature: As you mature, you will become more and more concerned with the comfort, safety, security, and health of loved ones. You may be most happy when you are surrounded by your family at home. Throughout your life, you home is your safe haven.
You will be drawn to a career that allows you to care for others. A career in the medical world, teaching, parenting or counseling may serve you well.
You have the inner ability to give comfort, support and positive guidance to those in need.
What to watch out for:
* Learn to have fun as you can be overly serious and dramatic.
* Be careful to be mindful of your own needs.
* You may spend so much time helping others, that you allow your own needs and dreams to evaporate.
Maturity Number #7
You understand the need for personal space. You can do well in fields that require hard work, stamina and personal dedication. Family life may not be what you are looking for. Exploration, of the inner and outer world, is important for you.
Maturing: From a young age, reading, watching educational television, and exploring the internet all are very important and inspiring to you. You find other cultures and traditions fascinating, You may also enjoy spending time alone thinking, be sure to find a way to share your ideas with friends and family. Your interesting ideas can spark many creative conversations.
Mature: As you age you will seek out ways to live your life in unique ways. Vocations or careers that allow you to have the freedom to travel, do research, learn, and analyze would be good choices for you. The meaning of "life" becomes very important to you as you age. Philosophy, and religion may call to you, but no one school of thought may hold you for long.
As you age your insight/intuition will deepen. If you do not cloud your perception with alcohol, drugs, or your emotions then you will be able to develop keen analytical skills.
What to watch out for:
* You can seem eccentric.
* Others may be uncertain of your motives, and shy away from you.
* Don't be afraid to ask others for help and guidance.
* You can be thickheaded, stubborn and closed.
Maturity Number #8
You understand the need for personal space. You can do well in fields that require hard work, stamina and personal dedication. Family life may not be what you are looking for. Exploration, of the inner and outer world, is important for you.
Maturing: From a young age you will excel at sports, and leadership activities. You would do well to do volunteer work, become involved with youth groups, and participate in politics or business groups.
Mature: As you age you will do well in all areas of life, if you learn to balance your personal needs with your business needs. Both sides of your personality can be very potent.
"As you reap, so shall you sow" is a good phrase to remember for you. You can be very powerful, and authoritative, so it would be wise to use your resources for good.
Leadership roles may call to you. When you answer the call, be prepared to properly handle all of your obligations.
What to watch out for:
* Material objects and wealth can be an obsession for you.
* You can tend to be selfish and hoarding
* You can try to dominate certain situations
* You can seem cold and calculating.
Maturity Number #9
You may be very high-minded and idealistic. You want the world to be the Utopia that you dream about. You can be a great leader of your time.
Maturing: From a young age you may be very creative, inventive and intuitive.
Mature: As you age, public service will become more and more important to you. You will do well in all areas of life, especially when you become involved within your community and make its needs and dreams your own.
Creativity, and art also become more important to you. Taking classes, traveling to special museums, and being creative all can be very important and rewarding for you.
A good quote for you, from Albert Einstein, is: "The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: his eyes are closed."
What to watch out for:
* At times, you may appear aloof or reserved.
* At times, you may push away your friends, family, or community.
* You can be stubborn and independent
