What is Akara Numerology?
A system of self-understanding based on the date of birth, rooted in the mathematics of the universe and the wisdom of the Ten Light Bodies.
Akara Numerology, also known as Yogic Numerology, has its roots in yogic and tantric teachings and is closely connected to Kundalini Yoga. Each number corresponds to one of the Ten Bodies recognised in this tradition, which makes Akara Numerology both a tool for self-understanding and a practical guide for growth.
The system was taught by Yogi Bhajan and has been systematised over more than 30 years by Nam Hari Kaur Khalsa. It is practical: you can use it to understand your patterns, your relationships, your work and your timing.
Three ways people use Akara Numerology
Recognise your strengths, challenges and what moves you.
See why you connect easily with some people and meet friction with others.
Each day, month and year carries a number. Knowing it helps you choose with awareness.
How your blueprint is built
Each position is calculated from a different part of your birth date and reduced to a number from 1 to 11.
Soul: your inner personality
Day of birthHow you choose to express yourself and what is truly important to you. The Soul always likes to lead the way.
Mastery: your homework in this life
Month of birthWhat your Soul came here to learn. The path of refinement, discipline and devotion.
Gift: your god-given talent
Last two digits of birth yearWhere you naturally shine. When you share your Gift, you expand yourself effortlessly.
Knowledge: what you know from many lifetimes
All four digits of birth yearThe wisdom and mastery you carry from previous lifetimes. What you can access when you trust yourself.
Path: your greatest fulfilment
Day, month and year togetherYour long-range direction. It can be an occupation or a state of mind. When you are in touch with your Soul and use your Gift, the Path unfolds in front of you.
How they work together
Soul and Mastery form your inner foundation. Gift and Knowledge are what you bring. Together they lead to your Path. In a reading the positions are combined with each other to reveal further layers, such as your challenges, assets and strengths.
Explore a Personal Reading →Significant numbers
Sometimes a number such as 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 22, 32 or 33 appears before the final reduction. It is always shown with its reduced value, for example 12/3, 14/5 or 22/4, because it carries an additional sacred dimension.
Every number is a Light Body
Akara Numerology works with the numbers 1 to 11. Each one corresponds to a body of the yogic tradition. 10 and 11 never reduce further.