In the last issue we investigated the BMRT system. We saw how to break a Date of Birth (DOB) into four parts: Basic, Method, Reason, and Transformation numbers.
Here is a quick review of the process. The Date of Birth is written in the format dd/mm/yyyy. We add the following sets of numbers together in a method called fadic addition – adding the digits together, then adding the resultant digits together, and repeating this process until a single digit remains. First the dd digits fadically added give the B (Basic) number. Fadically add the B number to the mm digits to get the M (Method) number. Fadically add the yyyy digits to get the R (Reason) number. Lastly, fadically add M and R to get the T (Transformation) number.
This time we explore the benefits of comparing one set of BMRT with the sets from other dates. All dates work with this system: dates for parties, dates for interviews, dates for meetings, dates for dates, dates of birth of others, dates for anything at all.
Why would we want to compare one date with another? After all, aren’t all days virtually the same – just a day? Yes and no. The actual day – the physical time – is no better for one event than another, however, the calendar date itself has psychological implications, and it is these that we study in numerology. Comparing one Date of Birth with another shows us the compatibility (or lack of) between two people. It shows who might dominate the other and in what manner this might occur. Notice that I use the word ‘might’, numerology cannot dictate what will happen, it only describes a probable pathway – it does not and cannot command actions.
This limitation not-with-standing, we can use the information gleaned from comparing dates to our personal advantage. When comparing dates we look at the differences between each date’s B, M, R, and T. The differences are called stress numbers. We need to have a list of what each stress means.
For our first example Sarah - DOB 25/02/1973 – is asking about Simon, her new boyfriend. She questions if they are well-matched. Simon’s DOB is 16/09/1969.
We place the numbers in a chart listing each number in a column under the owner’s name. Separating them is a third column labelled ‘stress’.
| Sarah | 'stress' | Simon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 7 | 7 | |
| M | 9 | 7 | |
| R | 2 | 7 | |
| T | 2 | 5 |
We now subtract the smaller of the B numbers from the larger, and place the result in the stress column with an arrow pointing to the larger B number. If the numbers are the same, the result is 0 and we place it with arrows pointing to both B numbers.
Generally the lower stress-numbers are better for the outcome. The only exceptions are the numbers 1 and 0: 1 tends to be very dominating, and 0 is very favourable as it indicates little division of opinion. There can never be a stress-number of 9.
| Sarah | 'stress' | Simon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 7 | ← 0 → | 7 |
We repeat the process for each of the other numbers (M, R, and T) and place them into the chart like this:
| Sarah | 'stress' | Simon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 7 | ← 0 → | 7 |
| M | 9 | ← 2 | 7 |
| R | 2 | 5 → | 7 |
| T | 2 | 3 → | 5 |
Using the meanings list we can tell that Simon and Sarah will have a good personal relationship due to the presence of the 0 in the B stress position and low numbers in all but the R position. The B stress of 0 means no conflict in personal tastes, although this does not mean their preferences are identical. The M stress of 2, favouring Sarah, indicates she would ‘force’ Simon to become more involved in what they could do together. The stress of 5 (rivalry, complexity) where Reason is concerned, can add an interesting mental spark to an otherwise peaceful – perhaps boring? – relationship. It favours Simon who creates a challenge for Sarah – perhaps by being a bit too critical (look at all his 7’s!) The last stress, T, is a 3, also directed toward Simon, in this relationship he may try to manage the purse-strings, and direct the conversations.
Fortunately, we can work this for two dates at a time. Sarah, (DOB 25/02/1973), is interviewing two potential employees, Chris, (DOB 28/07/1975), and Michelle (DOB 02/05/1970). She has already met them once and likes them equally well. She wants to know which person would be more harmonious and effective for her workplace.
Now we place the numbers in a two-way comparison chart. The process is exactly the same as in the previous example, except that we have added columns to the left of Sarah’s numbers.
| Chris | 'stress' | Sarah | 'stress' | Michelle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 1 | 6 → | 7 | ← 5 | 2 |
| M | 8 | 1 → | 9 | ← 2 | 7 |
| R | 4 | ← 2 | 7 | 6 → | 8 |
| T | 3 | ← 1 | 7 | 4 → | 6 |
Sarah is dominant to both B numbers. The number 6 is one of performance and discipline, and 5 is one of rivalry and complexity. Therefore we can tell that basic personality clashes might be more prevalent with Michelle, as the relationship is very changeable, whereas overseeing Chris could be very hard work. Sarah dominates the others in the M numbers, but Michelle's outcome is better than Chris's, as her work relationship would be based on involvement and sentiment issues rather than leadership squabbles. In the R stresses both potential workers dominate, with Michelle having a bigger problem than Chris, due to her need to always perform better. Chris's 2 is merely a need to share more of Sarah's mental time. Lastly the T stresses. Again both workers dominate Sarah's number. Michelle's number 4 is more beneficial than Chris's 1, because Chris will tend to be bossy, whilst Michelle will tend to the more pragmatic arguments.
So, who is the better candidate for Sarah? Twice, Chris's stresses for Sarah came to 1, indicating a leadership, dominance, authority challenge. As Sarah is looking for someone to work with her, under her leadership, Michelle is the better of the two. However, she is not especially compatible, merely a better choice at present. My advice would be to keep looking for other applicants. As previously mentioned, having 0s and low numbers other than 1s are far more favourable.
Also note that this system is not comparing Chris to Michelle: it is comparing Chris’s compatibility with Sarah to Michelle’s compatibility with Sarah. Of course, we could always generate a chart for stresses between Chris and Michelle by using the single comparison chart. Would they be good workmates? Why not evaluate this question for yourself!
This system works well for any date, not just birth date. We could have compared Sarah, Chris, and a potential date for an interview. Try working one out for the best day for a picnic or to see a movie. See how different people react (on paper), to the same day; then go with them on the day that best suits you and see if you predicted their reactions accurately.
There are complimentary systems useful in finding out just that little bit more about a person. We’ll cover a simple grid system in the next issue.