Question: In numerology, why is a destiny number of 1 an unfriendly number to have? Many celebrities with that number have some sort of downfall. —Anna
Ask Greer: Well, I haven’t thought of numbers as “friendly” or “unfriendly”, but I suppose the “1” is not as friendly as the “3” or the “5” or the “6”. The ‘1’ destiny (life path) is the leader, the inspirer, the one that has a strong mind and takes action with his/her ideas. The “one” is a yang number – assertive and fearless. Celebrities with the destiny of “1” that has a downfall? I would not isolate that description only to a “1” destiny. But we have Actor George Clooney, Apple’s Steve Jobs (rather complicated soul) poet Maya Angelou, and entertainer Sting, who all have a “1” destiny. All strong in presence, brilliance, and leadership. All extremely successful and inspiring.
I would say one thing about the ‘1’ and the “downfall” word. The shadow of 1 is the ego. The challenge is holding on to being so strong in one’s convictions and ideas that they do not allow space for others to share their brilliance. I would say Steve Jobs was like that. The lesson of the one is to delegate and “empower” rather than stay on top without compassion.
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Is lifepath no. 8, good? if yes, then how good is it?
As I mentioned in the other post on the '1', numbers are not good or bad.The number eight is the powerful, successful, and charismatic leader. In its strength, the destiny is about empowerment and reaching out without retreating to insecurity. Barbra Streisand, as an example, has an '8' destiny. Her memorable voice and presence are not like any other.
Like all numbers, there is a shadow. If you are not living in the energy of empowerment, you can tend to want to be a leader without caring about or listening to anyone but yourself. This could be a lonely life, believing that your opinion is the only opinion.