Michelle Buchanan - Numerology: Discover Your Future, Life Purpose and Destiny from Your Birth Date and Name

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Text Michelle Buchanan, 2015

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Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of being a singer. I sang Elvis songs with my dad at the age of five; I performed Blondie songs in front of my school at the age of nine; I wrote original songs and was the lead singer for various rock bands throughout my teens; and I worked for a major record company when I was 19. Music was my life and there wasnt a doubt in my mind that I would become an international rock star when I left New Zealand for Los Angeles in 1991 all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed at the age of 21.

As soon as I hit the LA music scene, things took a different turn. When I discovered the high standard of competition and the fact that thousands of other talented hopefuls were scrambling for the very same dream, my confidence took a dive and my ambition went out the window. Back then I believed the other girls had more talent and were ten times better-looking than me. I felt there was no way I could possibly compete and I didnt even want to try. What made the situation worse was that never in my life had I ever even contemplated plan B!

There I was, all alone, on the other side of the world, with no hope of living my dream. The realization hit me hard and before long I was on a downward spiral fueled by bulimia and drugs. Over the months that followed, I lost my dream, my identity, and my self-esteem. I was lost, unsure of my life purpose, and I had no hope at all for my future. During this time a friend told me about a numerologist who gave personal readings from her home in Venice Beach. Knowing I wouldnt book a reading of my own accord, she gifted me a 40-minute session to ensure I would definitely attend.

Even though I believed in the spirit world and was drawn to metaphysics as a child, I didnt know a thing about numerology. My mother was a fan of astrology and at the age of 12, I would take her Linda Goodman books to school to read star-sign descriptions for my friends. I didnt have a clue how numerology worked, but like a typical know-it-all Aries, I assumed it was a load of rubbish and didnt give it the time of day. Heading into my reading, I had no expectation of the outcome and thought it would be a complete waste of time.

To this day, Im still ashamed of my ignorance and closed-mindedness for judging numerology in such a negative way, because that 40-minute reading was phenomenal and it literally changed my life! They say, Theres no such thing as a coincidence and When the student is ready, the teacher will appear I can confirm from personal experience that this was definitely the case for me. Not only was my reading extraordinary, accurate, and empowering, but it also introduced me to my potential and inspired me to want to achieve it.

In my reading, the numerologist revealed another side of me that Id seen glimpses of, but hadnt fully explored. She emphasized my capabilities and taught me to see myself (and my life) from a deeper and broader perspective. Because she discussed my personality traits and challenges at the beginning of the reading, I was able to see how accurate numerology really was. She didnt know me from a bar of soap, so it provided the credibility I needed to take on board everything else she had to say.

When she spoke of my weaknesses and typical life challenges, it helped me to see that I wasnt the type of person I was or in the predicament I was in because I was a hopeless loser. I was the type of person I was and in the predicament I was in because it was typical of my numbers. As strange as it sounds, I found reassurance and an overwhelming sense of peace in that discovery. Knowing that it was normal to face the challenges I faced enabled me to begin the long and progressive journey toward self-love and understanding a journey that might not have begun at all if I hadnt discovered my numbers.

Now, 24 years later, Im an international numerologist and author of two numerology books as well as the worlds first deck of numerology oracle cards, giving personal readings and teaching numerology to people all over the world. After 24 years of independent study, Im living my dream of helping others through the undeniable power of numbers. This makes my life worth living and thousands of readings later, the accuracy of numerology continues to amaze me.

Knowing what I now know about manifestation, there are times when I wish Id kept pursuing my dream of being a singer by applying the principles of the Law of Attraction. I have the same 38/11/2 Life Path Number as Madonna and the same March 28 birthday as Lady Gaga so maybe I couldve made it if Id kept trying instead of running away at the first sign of competition? That said, I strongly believe the Universe (God/Divine/Source) knows what its doing and it had other plans for me. Although I still sing as a hobby, nothing makes me happier than assisting others on their path with the gift of numerology. Im so grateful to have discovered this precious, life-changing tool, and I wouldnt change it for a thing not even an international singing career and 20 number-one singles! And thats the honest truth.

Numerology has improved my life in many ways. First of all, it enabled me to see myself in a direct, honest, and non-biased way which helps when youre on a journey of personal transformation. It showed me how to view my life from a deeper and broader perspective, and to see it as a blueprint. This helped me to de-personalize my challenges and see them as opportunities for growth, which are necessary for the evolution of my soul.