The Destiny Number in a numerology chart is calculated using a person's full birth name. This is the full name that appears on their birth certificate- unless they were adopted shortly after birth and their name was changed. In that case, the new name can be used. Write out the full name with space below the letters to write the number that corresponds to each. A, J and S are represented by the number 1. B, K and T are represented by the number 2. C, L and U are the number 3. D, M, and V are the number 4. E, N and W are 5. F, O and X are 6. G, P and Y are 7. H, Q and Z are 8. I and R are 9.

In order to calculate the Destiny Number, add the numbers together for each part of the name, reduce the total if it is not between 1 and 9 (or 11 or 22, the master numbers). Then add the reduced results from each part of the name together and reduce again if necessary. For the name Jane Doe Smith, you would start with Jane- which would be 1 + 1 + 5 + 5 or 12, which reduces to 3. Doe would be 4 + 6 + 5 or 15, which reduces to 6. Smith would be 1 + 4 + 9 + 2 + 8 or 24, which reduces to 6. Add them together and 3 + 6 + 6 or 15, which reduces to 6. Jane Doe Smith's Destiny Number would be 6.

For those who have a Destiny Number of 7, their life will be dedicated to though, truth and analysis. They will be experts at analyzing, understanding and observing situations and problems. Because of the strength of their thoughts, they will be somewhat secluded and insular. Whatever it is that this person is trying to get to the bottom of, they will become an expert in that subject before the truth has been revealed.

Their attentions may turn to science, technology, religion or any other wide ranging topic. Whatever their current focus is, it will get their undivided attention and they will pursue it wholeheartedly. The harder a subject is, the more challenged this person feels. And they love a challenge. They will often be experts in fields that have very few experts around. For this reason they can make excellent teachers. But their isolated nature makes it hard for those around them to get to know them well. They are peaceful, poised people but they do not understand or express emotions well if at all. They like to have their own space where they can work out their latest puzzle on their own.

The positive sides of having a Destiny Number of 7 include being a perfectionist. Yes, that can be a positive thing in that it makes them rational and logical in all that they do. Negative aspects include those pesky emotions. When an emotionally charged situation presents itself, this person will not know how to handle it and it can overwhelm them. They may have very little trust in other people. Their introversion can cause them to be self centered. Adaptability is not one of their strong traits and they can be intolerantly critical.