What Is Vedic Numerology?
Vedic numerology, often called Indian numerology, reads your numbers through the nine planets of Indian astrology.
Numbers and grahas
Vedic numerology links each digit to a graha:
| Number | Graha | English |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surya | Sun |
| 2 | Chandra | Moon |
| 3 | Guru (Brihaspati) | Jupiter |
| 4 | Rahu | North node of the Moon |
| 5 | Budh | Mercury |
| 6 | Shukra | Venus |
| 7 | Ketu | South node of the Moon |
| 8 | Shani | Saturn |
| 9 | Mangal | Mars |
The three core numbers
Mulank is the day of birth reduced to one digit. It is called the psychic or soul number and describes temperament.
Bhagyank is the whole date of birth reduced. It is called the destiny number and describes the course of life.
Namank is the name number, usually calculated with the Chaldean chart.
Friendship between numbers
Because each number has a planet, the relationships between planets in Indian astrology decide whether two numbers are friendly. The Sun, Moon, Jupiter and Mars form one friendly group, so 1, 2, 3 and 9 support each other. Mercury, Venus and Saturn form another, with Rahu and Ketu often grouped with them, so 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 support each other.
How it differs from Western numerology
- More weight on the day of birth (Mulank)
- Planetary relationships decide compatibility
- Remedies linked to the ruling planets
- Close ties with astrology and traditional practices
What Vedic numerology is used for
Name correction, baby naming, business names, marriage compatibility, mobile and vehicle numbers, and choosing dates. Most numerology practised in India today follows this framework. See Vedic numerology for a consultation.
See your numbers Example
- Mulank
- –
- Bhagyank
- –
- Personal year
- –
- Missing
- –
The grid uses every non-zero digit of the date, plus the Bhagyank, plus the Mulank when the birth day is 10 or more. Schools differ on this; a consultation reads the full chart with your name.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vedic numerology mentioned in the Vedas?
The term is used for Indian numerology based on the planetary system of Jyotish. The method as practised today developed over centuries.
What is Namank?
The name number, usually calculated with the Chaldean chart.
Why are Rahu and Ketu given numbers?
Indian numerology assigns 4 to Rahu and 7 to Ketu to complete the nine numbers.
Vedic numerology explained in one line?
Vedic numerology explained: the Vedic numerology system reads Mulank, Bhagyank and Namank through the nine grahas.
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