Many people only look at the numbers 1 - 9 when they calculate and interpret a numerology chart. However, the so-called master numbers (MNs) are equally important and they are an integral part of numerology. In other words, if you neglect the master numbers, your numerology analysis won't be complete and it will lack important information.

Now, what are actually these master numbers. Most numerologists use only 11 and 22 as MNs. Others also consider the numbers 33, 44, 55... 99. But anyway, these ones are extremely rare.

Master numbers possess more potential than the numbers 1 - 9, but on the other hand they are also more difficult to handle and they need time and maturity to integrate into one's personality.

MNs are known to be very challenging and they can also be highly paradoxical. They promise great potential, but the other side of the coin is that they can also create lots of inner tension, that comes from a strong desire to achieve outstanding things.

The 11 is a highly charged version of the 2 (11 = 1 + 1 = 2). All characteristics that apply for the 2 also apply to the MN 11, but they are often enhanced - the strengths as well as the weaknesses.

Some people call the 11 also the psychics number, because this is a highly intuitive and sensitive number that represents enlightenment and a channel to the higher self.

The 22 is a highly charged version of the 4 (22 = 2 + 2 = 4). And again, all characteristics that apply for the number 4 also apply for the 22 in an enhanced form.

The 22 is often referred to as the master builder number. This is potentially the most successful number and it can turn the greatest dreams into reality. Also, the 22 has the intuitive insights of 2 combined with the practicality of the 4.

It is important to follow certain guidelines for the calculation of the numerology numbers, otherwise the master numbers 11 and 22 might be missed.

Master numbers are usually not reduced to single digit numbers. For example, you would leave the number 22 as it is and interpret it as master number without further reducing it to 4 (2+2 = 4). There are only a few exceptions to this rule. Master numbers are reduced to their single digit representation for the challenge numbers, karmic lessons, passion numbers and a few other secondary numbers.