I Know Something About You

When I lived in Iowa, a friend told me about a cool book that was on clearance at Borders, and I went out and bought it. It's called "What Your Birthday Reveals About You." It's the kind of book you can have fun with at a party because every day of the year (aka your birthday) has a page describing you, based on your astrological sign, the alignment of the planets, and your "root number." I can't tell every one of you the information specific to your birth date, but I can give you a little taste of who you are based on your root number.

So, here is how you figure out your root number. It is your birth date only, the numbers added together until you have a single number. For example, my birthday is on the 13. 1+3=4. So my number is 4. Someone born on the 22 would also be a 4. Someone born on the 28: 2+8=10; 1+0=1. So their number would be a 1. Make sense? Your answer should be a single digit, 1 through 9.

Okay, now I'm going to give you a few sentences about your root number (each number actually has a whole page of description). We'll see how accurate (or ridiculous) your root number truly is.

Number 1 = Individuality. Ones are forthright leaders, pioneers, and fearless adventurers of society. Your dynamic, self-reliant personality prompts you to assume a leading role in all your endeavors. You express yourself through your own originality and creativity...Ones don't respond well to authority or the advice of others. Finesse is not your forte.

Number 2 = Duality. Twos are the partners and peacemakers of a society. Your sociable, courteous nature brings balance and harmony to all your interactions. A good listener and persuasive talker...You're usually the first to make up after an argument.

Number 3 = Exuberance. Threes are the friendly, the witty, and the charmers of society. You are a born entertainer with a cheerful, easygoing manner and a gift for gab that endears you to all kinds of people. Threes are generally multi-talented and sometimes have difficulty choosing among various career options. Naturally artistic and creative.

Number 4 = Stability. Fours are the workers and builders of society. Your vitality, sense of purpose, and will power keep you going long after others have run out of steam. Your outlook is traditional and you dislike upsetting changes. As a four, you're totally trustworthy and dependable and may be relied upon to follow through on your promises.

Number 5 = Freedom. Someone who is a five is a freewheeling adventurer who adapts readily to any situation. You have a genial personality and make friends easily. Because of your characteristic sociability, you rarely feel down or depressed. Your knack for coping with the unexpected gives you the confidence to try new things that are unusual and exciting.

Number 6 = Harmony. You strive for peace and harmony. Essentially an idealist, you're the original Good Samaritan. Sixes like to entertain and will spend lavishly for parties and other social affairs. They tend to be charming and attractive, with magnetic personalities that draw others to them.

Number 7 = Wisdom. The typical number seven is a truth-seeking intellectual with a decided knack for sizing up any situation in the blink of an eye. Other people may regard you as a geniune mystery, because your somewhat solitary nature is much given to private contemplation. You're actually happiest on your own.

Number 8 = Authority. Eight represents power and authority in the material world. It is the number of leadership, business acumen, tenacity, and hard work. Many number eights are wealthy and powerful. They are so dedicated to work that they are generally viewed as workaholics. They often experience deep feelings of loneliness.

Number 9 = Compassion. Nine is the number of universal receptivity and heightened awareness. You possess an extremely perceptive mind with intuitive powers bordering on the psychic. You understand the human condition, and in your work with others you are selfless and courageous. You refuse to tolerate injustice. However, you are also impatient and impulsive and often forget to think before you speak.

I am a four. And yep, it pretty much sums me up. Stable, dependable, trustworthy, faithful. Threes are so fun and charming; I'm wondering if the most popular bloggers are threes.

Now it's your turn - tell me what number you are, and if the description is dead-on or silly.