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In Vedic numerology, name numerology can identify a person’s potential and natural abilities as derived from the individual’s vocational number. Our vocational number reveals our natural liking or aptitude for a specific type of work. Knowing this number can help us avoid delays and obstacles in our careers and daily tasks.

How to Calculate Career Number in Vedic Numerology?

To find your vocational number, you must use your full name. Convert the alphabetic figures of your first name, middle name, and surname into numbers and combine these until they are reduced to a single digit. For example, a professor is named Dr. Ashok Kumar Sen:

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Thus, Dr. Ashok Kumar Sen’s vocational number is 8; his name numerology will be deduced from the characteristics of this number.

Dr. Sen was a professor at a renowned college in the city. His academic career was excellent, but students did not admire him much as a professor. The number 8 favors executive work, and people with a vocational number 8 are more successful in management than in other professions. When Dr. Sen was offered the post of college principal, he hesitated.

Ultimately, he took the advice of a good numerologist and accepted the offer, becoming one of the most successful principals rewarded and admired by the administration and students. This example highlights the significance of name numerology.

Please note that we did not consider ‘Dr.’ in the number calculation. Do not count prefixes such as Dr. or Professor when calculating vocational numbers. However, if Dr. Sen was known among his friends as simply “Doctor,” his personality number would be derived from this name (i.e., “Doctor”).

Another question may arise from this example. Dr. Sen was qualified enough to have the opportunity to progress in his profession, but this is not always an option for everyone.

In such cases, numerologists can suggest a second option: change your name slightly or adopt an entirely new name so that your new vocational number matches your profession. In my country, most actors adopt a new name; people know them by this assumed name only.

Alphanumeric Table for Calculation of Name or Vocational Number

A, M, X – 1

E, L, T – 2

B, K, V – 3

C, D, Q – 4

F, N, U – 5

J, R, Z – 6

I, P, W – 7

G, O, Y – 8

H, S – 9

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The vocational numbers in name numerology and the best-suited jobs against each number are given below.

Vocational Number 1

Teachers, lecturers, researchers, scientists, and managers are best suited with this number for jobs related to planning and designing, developing a new kind of machine, or a new process.

Vocational Number 2

This is the number of tact and diplomacy. Judges, arbitrators, and jobs involving filling or cataloguing are best suited with this number.

Vocational Number 3

This name numerology number is invaluable for occupations that need contact with the general public. Public relations counsel, jobs related to sales marketing, publicity, advertising agents, stage performers, radio performers, and call center executives are best suited with this number.

Vocational Number 4

The best-suited jobs for this number are in industry and construction firms, builders, engineers, city planners, artisans, and mechanics. Not fit for a job where vivid imagination is called for.

Vocational Number 5

Does not suit any job that involves routine. This is the number for go-getters, the advantageous, brimming with new ideas who like to take a chance and do things in a bigger circle.

Vocational Number 6

This is the name numerology number of honesty and devotion. Homemakers, nurses, mission workers, social service officials, healing arts, and public duty are the best-suited jobs with this number.

Vocational Number 7

This is the number of “lone wolves” who make their way alone and unaided. It helps artists and performers, especially when cooperation from others is not needed.

Vocational Number 8

Executives and managers in industry or financial organizations are best suited to this number. Number 8 stands for hard work, disappointment, and probability of success only after years of struggle.

Vocational Number 9

This number is for artists more interested in success than genuine merit. In business and commerce, the number 9 represents cunning and cleverness.

Author Bio - Jayanti Ghosh and Soumen Ghosh

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Explore the profound science of Vedic numerology under the guidance of Jayanti Ghosh and Soumen Ghosh, esteemed experts with over two decades of dedicated study and practice. Their work draws from ancient Vedic texts and respected authorities, blending traditional wisdom with modern interpretation. With their deep knowledge and commitment to integrity, Jayanti and Soumen provide trustworthy insights to help you navigate your Vedic numerological journey confidently.

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