Indian numerology draws from the Chaldean number system, which assigns different values to letters than the Pythagorean system used in Western numerology. The Psychic number — derived from the birth day alone — describes how a person sees themselves. The Destiny number, from the full birth date, describes how others see them and the path life tends to take. The Name number captures the energy a person projects through their name. The system is closely tied to Vedic astrology and is often used alongside it in Indian astrological practice.
What Is Indian Numerology? The Cheiro System Explained
Indian Numerology as systematized by Cheiro assigns two numbers to every person — a Driver and a Conductor — each ruled by a planet. Here's how the system works, what each number means, and how it differs from Western Numerology.