Tool 18
Birth date grid Repeated numbers, missing numbers and arrows
Repeated and missing numbers and the arrows of your 3x3 birth grid
the birth date grid
Grid for this birth date
Born
Box in a full line Box in an empty line
Full arrows
This grid has no full line.
Empty arrows
This grid has no empty line.
People born in 2000 or later have more empty boxes than people born last century. That comes from the digits of the year, not from who you are.
Numbers you have
Watch out for
Missing numbers
Watch out for
Balance of the three rows
Thought row Numbers in this row
Feeling row Numbers in this row
Action row Numbers in this row
What the eight arrows in the grid mean
1 2 3 · Full arrows
The Planning Line
Arrow of the Planner
The left column holds all of 1 2 3, so identity, gut feeling and memory link together. You are good at setting up systems and setting goals, and prefer the overall picture to fussy details. A point to notice: at times details get skipped.
building systems · setting goals · big picture
4 5 6 · Full arrows
The Intent Line
Arrow of the Will
The cells 4 5 6 are all present and form a central axis that works like the spine of the grid. Once you intend something, you usually get there. A point to notice: determination can lead to skipping the objections of those around you.
firm intent · central axis · gets there
4 5 6 · Empty arrows
The Expectation Line
Arrow of Expectation
The grid has no 4 5 6 at all. The central axis of intention is left empty, so expectations of yourself and others may run higher than what is carried out. A point to notice: shifting from the phrase 'I want it to be' to 'I choose to like it'.
high expectations · practicing intent · choosing what you like
7 8 9 · Full arrows
The Vigor Line
Arrow of Activity
When 7 8 9 arrive together in the right column, experience, wisdom and ambition combine into high energy, and you like to express yourself and act. A point to notice: energy with no outlet turns into restlessness.
high energy · expressive · taking action
7 8 9 · Empty arrows
The Stillness Line
Arrow of Stillness
The numbers 7 8 9 have not landed in any cell. The owner of the grid is often a thinker and planner behind the scenes, and outward drive arrives at a slow pace. A point to notice: inertia, and pinning down small daily goals helps you start moving.
thinker behind the scenes · slow pace · small daily goals
3 6 9 · Full arrows
The Quick Mind Line
Arrow of the Intellect
The top row holds all of 3 6 9. The brain is at work constantly, and memory and discernment are in good working order. A point to notice: with nothing to think about, thoughts can loop until you feel irritable or lonely.
quick mind · good memory · continuous thought
3 6 9 · Empty arrows
The Memory Line
Arrow of Memory Practice
The top row holding 3 6 9 is an empty row. This does not mean being unable to think, only that memory is a muscle trained steadily. A point to notice: notes and a work schedule give lighter support than keeping everything in your head.
practicing memory · taking notes · using a schedule
2 5 8 · Full arrows
The Inner Balance Line
Arrow of Emotional Balance
The cells 2 5 8 in the middle row are all filled. Feelings are steady, you understand people and see life as a balance of heart and body. A point to notice: at times you take matters more seriously than they warrant.
steady feelings · understands people · balance
2 5 8 · Empty arrows
The Sensitivity Line
Arrow of Sensitivity
The middle row with the cells 2 5 8 is still empty in every cell. The heart is quick to react to words and expressions around, and childhood may have brought shyness. A point to notice: the shell around the heart is thin, so everything is felt sharply, and being with people who show love openly softens it.
quick heart · easily shy · needs warmth
1 4 7 · Full arrows
The Doer Line
Arrow of Practicality
The bottom row has 1 4 7 all present. You excel at doing real work and are good with your hands, handling what surrounds you smoothly. A point to notice: you sometimes act before the thinking is done, and pausing briefly to review the plan before starting helps.
real action · good with hands · handles things smoothly
1 4 7 · Empty arrows
The Taking-Action Line
Arrow of Action
The bottom row of 1 4 7 has no number in its cells. You can think and feel a great deal, but organizing and doing take more effort than other areas. A point to notice: a good plan may stall at the first step, so start with a small task that can be finished in one day.
more thinking than doing · organizing · a finishable small task
1 5 9 · Full arrows
The Determination Line
Arrow of Determination
The numbers 1 5 9 all appear in the same grid. This is the diagonal of someone who sets a goal and keeps walking, with a stubbornness that has direction and a capacity for long work without changing course easily. A point to notice: that stubbornness can turn into not listening to the voices around.
determined · stubborn with a goal · steady effort
1 5 9 · Empty arrows
The Follow-Through Line
Arrow of Finishing
All of 1 5 9 are empty. The analytical part and the practical part may run apart from each other. A point to notice: things that are started and then left hanging, and working through small pieces until complete helps join the two parts.
finishing · small pieces · joining thought and action
3 5 7 · Full arrows
The Trust Line
Arrow of Spirituality
This slanted line holds all of 3 5 7, linking the symbols of all three rows together. You tend to trust people simply and openly. A point to notice: trust that is very clear can be used beyond reason.
links three rows · trusts easily · open-hearted
3 5 7 · Empty arrows
The Questioning Line
Arrow of Questioning
When 3 5 7 are all left out, you are curious from the start and want to test things yourself. Once proven, belief goes all the way. A point to notice: early on it can look like refusal, so tell those close to you that you are still taking time to study.
questioning · testing for yourself · believes when seen
Repeated and missing numbers
Number in the grid 1
None of this number
There is no 1 in the grid. Showing yourself off is not a natural strength, so talking about your own matters is practiced a little at a time.
practice opening up · light presence
Your wants may be so quiet that the people around you do not catch them. One short sentence is enough.
One of them
A single 1 appears. Venting about personal matters is hard, and feelings tend to be tucked away deep inside.
hard to open up · hides feelings
Things kept in for long turn into a heavy lump. Pick one trusted person and let one matter out.
Two of them
A pair of 1s marks a balanced way of showing yourself. You can talk about yourself in fair measure and express yourself in writing as well as you do in speech.
self-expression · balance · speaking and writing
The balance depends on noticing your own rhythm. When excited, you may lean toward going quiet or talking too much.
Three of them
Three 1s fill the grid. Speech is polished, though conversations often circle back to oneself too much.
good speaker · talks about self
Count three seconds silently to leave room for the other person, then ask about how they are doing.
Four or more
A grid where 1 takes more than three cells has an identity so strong that listeners struggle to follow, and the words do not match the thought behind them.
hard to grasp · indirect communication
Sum up what you want to say in a single sentence before opening your mouth, then ask the listener what they took from it.
Number in the grid 2
None of this number
No 2 appears in the grid. Intuition and reading the moods of people nearby are not natural strengths, yet both sharpen with attentive watching.
intuition · practice observing
Things others already sense may reach you a little later. Asking a short, direct question helps.
One of them
One 2 appears. The heart is quick with people and picks up the temperature of a room easily.
quick with people · reads the room's temperature
In very tired spells the quick heart weighs several times heavier. Sit still for a moment before returning to the group.
Two of them
A pair of 2s brings balance to the inner rhythm. Inner knowing is accurate and can be relied on.
balanced · accurate inner knowing
When the inkling is right so often, do not neglect other facts. Run through one reason to go with it.
Three of them
Three 2s make the heart too quick. The moods of others flow in and flood it.
too quick · absorbs others' moods
Try separating which weight of worry arose in you and which came along with the atmosphere of that group.
Four or more
Four or more 2s let inner knowing slip easily. Temper runs hot, you act rashly, and you turn sarcastic when upset.
rash · sarcastic · knowing slips
Before hitting back, draw one deep breath. A calm heart reads the situation more accurately.
Number in the grid 3
None of this number
The cell for 3 is empty. Memory is a power that grows with practice, along with the whole top row.
practice memory · top row
What is not written down tends to fade fast. Keep a tiny notebook within reach.
One of them
One 3 appears. Memory and mental imagery sit at a good ordinary level and work smoothly.
ordinary memory · mental imagery
This good baseline can be built on. Give imagery some room, such as drawing or a short journal before bed.
Two of them
Two 3s appear. Mental imagery and the tip of the pen stand out, but the output rests on discipline as its pillar.
striking imagery · the pen · discipline
Ideas may pile up without a schedule to hold them. Set a timer for a few minutes of writing each day until it becomes a habit.
Three of them
Three 3s occupy the grid. The mind drifts so far from the ground, and you often feel lonely in a crowd.
far from the ground · lonely
Meeting real people pulls the feet back to the floor. Try arranging to see one friend each week.
Four or more
A dense four or more 3s give a very high private world. The heart lives mostly inside the head.
high private world · lives in the head
Open a window for someone to come in. Just sharing a short thought gives the world in the head a friend.
Number in the grid 4
None of this number
The grid lacks a 4. Routine and persistence are parts that can be built up, and even a simple schedule is a way to start.
practice routine · practice persistence
Long repetitive work invites a wandering mind. Split it into short stretches, tick off each finished stretch, then move on to the next.
One of them
A single 4 appears. You are tidy, serious about work and good with your hands.
tidy · serious · good with hands
Exact habits can make changing plans awkward. Keep some free time in reserve for events outside the plan.
Two of them
Two 4s side by side see the world through money and belongings, so a balance with other areas is worth finding.
sees through money · balance point
Set aside a stretch of time for things with no price tag, such as a full night's sleep or a chat with an old friend.
Three of them
Three 4s hold the grid. The heart clings to material things more tightly, and inner strength is leaned on to pull yourself back.
clings to things · inner strength
A large pile of collected items turns into a burden. Keep only what is still used and pass the rest on.
Four or more
Four or more 4s is a very rare grid. Orderliness, patience and attachment to concrete things run strong in every area of life.
order · patience · concreteness
Very strong attention to detail can burn energy on small matters. Deciding which things get full effort and which just enough helps spread your energy.
Number in the grid 5
None of this number
The center cell is empty, with no 5. Feelings flow unevenly, and letting them out through the heart is something that can be practiced.
practice expressing · empty center
Emotion that is not released builds up quietly. Write one sentence about how the heart is today.
One of them
A single 5 sits in the center of the grid. People with it love freedom and feel things keenly, and often enjoy work that engages emotion, such as the arts and creative projects.
freedom · feeling · the arts
The love of freedom can clash with schedules and group rules. A private corner of your own tends to soften this side.
Two of them
A pair of 5s gives high driving power, a serious gaze and full confidence.
driving power · serious gaze · confident
A firm gaze and bearing can make colleagues tense. Add a smile or soften your voice a little.
Three of them
With three 5s at the core of the grid, emotion runs intense and is hard to keep in check.
intense · hard to hold
Before the heart boils over, walk out for some fresh air for five minutes, then come back and talk.
Four or more
Five appears more than three times, and this grid has the most intense heart of all. Every matter passes through the heart first.
most intense · heart first
Intensity at this level naturally seeks a good outlet, such as music, dance or journaling.
Number in the grid 6
None of this number
The 6 does not appear. Initiative is a part you can deliberately train to grow.
practice initiative · deliberate growth
Initiative can start with things close at hand, like cooking a new dish or moving a corner of the desk.
One of them
A single 6 appears. You are a thinker and doer, fond of home and the circle of relatives.
thinker and doer · loves home
A heart tied to the home hesitates when it is time to leave for far away. Set a regular time to call each other.
Two of them
Two 6s appear together. Care for those close by runs strong, and may become either a burden or a strength.
cares for the close · burden or strength
Turn worry into small trial actions, such as calling to ask after someone or helping with chores, rather than looping alone.
Three of them
Three 6s fill the grid. Worry runs heavy, and the heart hangs on the people at home all the time.
heavy worry · heart stays home
Carve out one hour a week for yourself so the heart gets free of fretting over others.
Four or more
Six fills four cells and beyond. Concern for the household is at its fiercest, and every choice circles back to kin.
fierce household concern · kin at the center
Spread the duties so household members share the load and you do not carry it alone.
Number in the grid 7
None of this number
This grid has no 7. The books hold that lessons of letting go and release come through less often, so learning comes from trying and observing rather than from heavy experiences.
learning by trying · lessons
Some deep kinds of experience may not have happened yet, so views on them are an outsider's view.
One of them
A single 7 stands alone in its cell. Learning comes through loss and letting go in one dimension of life.
learning by letting go · one dimension
This kind of teacher is not welcome. Looking back with a calm heart shows what came along with you.
Two of them
Two 7s make the teacher of life more intense, teaching through two dimensions of existence.
intense teacher · two dimensions
Waves of lessons coming thick wear you out. Note what each wave left behind.
Three of them
Three 7s cover all three dimensions in life, though you usually settle your mind and let go.
all three dimensions · lets go
Letting go easily may bury what is inside quietly. Try telling someone close what is on your mind.
Four or more
Seven appears more than three times. The wound from separation runs deeper than anyone's, and the layers of past events are very thick.
deep wound · separation
A heart that has weathered many storms longs for time to rest and a friend sitting beside it.
Number in the grid 8
None of this number
With the 8 left blank, picking up details and standing on your own feet are areas that can be practiced.
practice details · practice standing alone
Choose one tiny task a day and finish it with your own hands from start to end.
One of them
A single 8 slips in on its own. You are painstaking, self-reliant and accurate at gauging people.
painstaking · self-reliant · accurate with people
Painstaking care is valuable, but take care not to size people up before hearing them out.
Two of them
Two 8s give a razor-sharp read on people. Whether the result is a help or a bother depends on the holder's attitude.
razor-sharp · attitude decides
Looked at with a wide heart, sharpness turns into understanding. With a narrow one, it becomes fault-finding.
Three of them
Three 8s bring restlessness, a gloomy view of the world, and a longing for encouragement from those beside you.
restless · gloomy outlook · longs for encouragement
Words of encouragement from loved ones are worth a lot. Tell them plainly what you would like right now.
Four or more
Four or more 8s give overflowing zeal, an unsettled body, and movement nearly all day.
overflowing energy · never still
Find channels for the energy, like brisk walks, swimming or handicrafts, before the overflow turns into irritation.
Number in the grid 9
None of this number
There is no 9 in the grid. Pinning down goals and holding on to a vision is something to practice step by step.
practice setting goals · practice holding a vision
Begin with a small piece on day one. Write one line about what the heart wants to happen this month.
One of them
A single 9 stands alone in its cell. You carry a high vision, drive to move ahead and a sense of duty.
high vision · drive forward · sense of duty
A strong sense of duty tends to lead to carrying work for others. Spread it out according to each person's capacity.
Two of them
Two 9s lift idealism another notch. Action sometimes trails several steps behind the thinking, and work grounded in practical routine helps a great deal.
idealism · ambition · practical grounding
The dreamed picture and the real result can sit far apart. Try cutting a large goal into small steps that show results right away.
Three of them
Three 9s fill the grid. Vision and drive soar sky-high, with a risk that life tilts out of balance.
soaring vision · risk of tilt
Put rest hours and time for your family into the schedule before adding work, so life keeps all its wheels turning.
Four or more
Nines stacked up to four or more overflow the grid. The vision spills out, and there is a wish for support and backing from others.
overflowing vision · wants support
Asking for help does not cheapen a dream. Choose a true friend to think it through with you.
The three rows: thought, feeling and action
Thought row
The mind plane sits in the top row, bringing together memory, imagination and seeing matters as a broad picture.
Three or more numbers fall in this row. The brain works almost all the time and may loop in thought when there is nothing to handle.
This row is empty. Abstract thinking is not a natural strength, and notes and repetition help memory settle.
Feeling row
The feeling plane sits in the middle of the grid, holding gut feeling, sensitivity to people's hearts and an eye for art.
The middle row is dense. Feelings are strong and clearly shown, and the moods of those nearby reach you easily.
The middle row is empty. Reading your own moods and others' takes longer, and straight talk helps a lot.
Action row
The action plane sits in the bottom row, bringing together speaking, organizing and working with the hands.
The bottom row holds several numbers. You are good at acting and handling concrete things, though at times you act before finishing the thought.
The bottom row is empty. There is more in the head and heart than in what gets done, and starting with a small task that shows results at once helps unlock this.
What is a birth date grid
A birth date grid places the numbers of your birth date into nine boxes, one box for each number from 1 to 9. In Western numerology, a number that appears several times points to a strong theme, and an empty box points to something still open to practice.
This tool shows the numbers you have and how often, the missing numbers, which of the eight arrows are full or empty, and the balance of the three rows: thought, feeling and action. Results are belief, not a prediction, and your birth date is not stored.
Questions about the birth date grid
Can I enter a Thai Buddhist year? +
Yes. The grid uses the Common Era year because this tradition grew up on the Western calendar, so a Buddhist year is changed to the Common Era before the grid is drawn.
Why is 0 not in the grid? +
The grid has nine boxes for the numbers 1 to 9, so a 0 in your birth date has no box. Only the numbers 1 to 9 are placed.
How is this different from the Lo Shu square? +
This grid places 1 to 9 in columns, not in the Lo Shu order of 4 9 2, so only some arrows through the centre match.
Is my birth date stored? +
No. The grid is worked out in your browser and your birth date is not sent to us.