Hey everyone! I'm trying to understand how to accurately calculate my personal arcana number, but I'm getting mixed information from various sources. Using my birth date, I calculate a 9, which corresponds to The Hermit. When I try my full legal name (assigning A=1 to Z=26), I also arrive at 9, but I'm not entirely confident in my method. One website gave me a totally different number, 5, which corresponds to The Hierophant, and this just adds to my confusion! So, I'm curious—what method is considered the traditional or most accurate way to find the personal arcana? Should I rely only on my birth date, or is there a specific system where the name matters—maybe for personality or expression? I'd love to hear how experienced readers approach this, especially since I've noticed different sites have varying formulas. Thanks for any insight you can provide! My date of birth is 20/07/1998 if that helps with the calculations.
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Most people stick with the birth date for calculating personal arcana. I see it more as a fun tool rather than a serious thing. For instance, my signifier card is consistently the Queen of Swords, and that feels way more significant to me in readings than the arcana itself.
I personally wouldn't rely too much on name calculations. I use astrology based on my birth chart and combine that with the Golden Dawn tarot correspondences for deeper insights. You might find that court cards serve better as archetypes in readings than sticking strictly to name or birth date calculations.
That makes sense! I was wondering how those connections work together. Can you share how you combine them?