1. Moolank (root number)
Add the digits of the day you were born until one digit remains.
- Born on the 23rd: 2 + 3 = 5
- Born on the 29th: 2 + 9 = 11 → 1 + 1 = 2
- Born on the 7th: 7
2. Bhagyank (destiny number)
Add every digit of your full date of birth, then reduce to one digit.
- 23-08-1994: 2+3+0+8+1+9+9+4 = 36 → 3+6 = 9
3. Name number (Chaldean)
Most Indian numerologists use the Chaldean system for names. Add the value of every letter in the name as you sign it, then reduce.
| Value | Letters |
|---|---|
| 1 | A, I, J, Q, Y |
| 2 | B, K, R |
| 3 | C, G, L, S |
| 4 | D, M, T |
| 5 | E, H, N, X |
| 6 | U, V, W |
| 7 | O, Z |
| 8 | F, P |
Example, "Rahul Sharma": R2 + A1 + H5 + U6 + L3 = 17; S3 + H5 + A1 + R2 + M4 + A1 = 16; total 33 → 3+3 = 6. Sign only "Rahul" and the name number becomes 17 → 8. That's why numerologists care which part of your name you sign.
Planets and shubh days
| Number | Planet | Traditional day to start | Qualities linked with it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun (Surya) | Sunday | Leadership, confidence |
| 2 | Moon (Chandra) | Monday | Calm, creativity |
| 3 | Jupiter (Guru) | Thursday | Wisdom, growth |
| 4 | Rahu | Saturday | Ambition, originality |
| 5 | Mercury (Budh) | Wednesday | Communication, business sense |
| 6 | Venus (Shukra) | Friday | Harmony, relationships |
| 7 | Ketu | Tuesday | Insight, focus |
| 8 | Saturn (Shani) | Saturday | Discipline, patience |
| 9 | Mars (Mangal) | Tuesday | Energy, courage |
Tradition suggests starting a new signature on the day of your moolank's planet. Practitioners differ on some pairings (Rahu and Ketu especially), so you may see small variations elsewhere.
How the numbers are used for a signature
Numerologists usually compare your name number with your moolank and bhagyank. If they clash, they may suggest signing a slightly different form of your name (for example, adding an initial). They then apply the shape guidelines: a rising line, a clear first letter, no cutting strokes and no dot. See the 9 signature rules.