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- Every digit of the birth date added together
- Each number 1 to 9 tied to a ruling planet
- Letters valued 1 to 8 by sound (Chaldean)
Ank Jyotish
Vedic Numerology
Your Numbers and Their Planets
Find your Mulank (birth number) and Bhagyank (destiny number), meet the planet behind each one, and see how your name, the Lo Shu grid and simple remedies fit in.
The short answer
What is Vedic numerology?
Vedic numerology, or Ank Jyotish (the science of numbers), reads numbers through the nine planets of Indian astrology. Your Mulank, the birth number, comes from the day you were born. Your Bhagyank, the destiny number, comes from your full date of birth. Each number from 1 to 9 has a ruling planet that shapes its traits, showing tendencies rather than fixed outcomes.
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In This Order
Two numbers, one complete example, then the planet behind your own number.
- 01CalculatorFind your MulankIt uses only the day you were born, so it takes seconds and gives you your planet.Open
- 02CalculatorFind your BhagyankYour full date of birth adds the number for the direction of your life.Open
- 03GuideSee a full readingOur Mulank 5 guide shows how planet, personality, career and lucky numbers fit together.Read
- 04On this pageRead your numberEach number below names its planet and links to the Mulank and Bhagyank guides.Read
The Navagraha
Numbers 1 to 9
and Their Planets
In Ank Jyotish every number belongs to one graha (planet), and the planet's nature is the reading. A Mulank 1 behaves like the Sun; a Mulank 8 behaves like Saturn.
Sun · Surya · Born on 1, 10, 19, 28
The Leader
Self, authority and visibility. A natural instinct to lead rather than follow.
Moon · Chandra · Born on 2, 11, 20, 29
The Diplomat
Mind, mood and receptivity. Quick to sense how others feel before a word is said.
Jupiter · Guru · Born on 3, 12, 21, 30
The Teacher
Wisdom, growth and teaching. Drawn to knowledge and to passing it on.
Rahu · Rahu · Born on 4, 13, 22, 31
The Unconventional Builder
Ambition and unusual routes. A path that rarely follows the standard order.
Mercury · Budh · Born on 5, 14, 23
The Communicator
Intellect, speech and trade. Quick, adaptable and rarely still for long.
Venus · Shukra · Born on 6, 15, 24
The Nurturer
Beauty, comfort and love. Drawn to harmony in every form.
Ketu · Ketu · Born on 7, 16, 25
The Seeker
Detachment, insight and inner search. The most inward-looking of the nine.
Saturn · Shani · Born on 8, 17, 26
The Karma Yogi
Discipline, delay and earned reward. A slow start and a lasting finish.
Mars · Mangal · Born on 9, 18, 27
The Warrior
Courage, energy and drive. More raw drive than any other number.
11
1 + 1 = 2 or kept as 11
A tenth number
Master Number 11: two traditions
Born on the 11th, or a full date of birth that adds up to 11? You hold the one number Vedic numerologists read in two ways. We write for both, so you can see your number from each side.
The classical reading
The planets run from 1 to 9, so 11 becomes 1 + 1 = 2 and is read through the Moon (Chandra): sensitive, intuitive and cooperative. This is the number our calculators give.
The master-number reading
Many traditions keep 11 whole. It joins the 1's urge to lead with the 2's intuition at a higher pitch: vision and inspiration, with an intensity that takes time to settle.
Your three numbers
Mulank, Bhagyank
and Namank
A basic Vedic reading uses three numbers. Two come from your date of birth and one from your name.
No single number tells the whole story. A good reading looks at how the three sit together.
Mulank (Birth number)
The day of the month you were born
Your everyday nature: how you think, react and carry yourself.
Bhagyank (Destiny number)
Every digit of your full date of birth
The direction of your life and what it keeps asking you to build.
Namank (Name number)
The letters of your name, in Chaldean values
How the world sees you. The only one of the three you can change.
Guides by topic
Personality,
Strengths and Blind Spots
Your Mulank shows your everyday temperament; your Bhagyank, the qualities life keeps drawing out of you.
Each number's bright side and shadow come from the same planet. The Sun gives authority but can bring ego; Saturn gives endurance but often brings delay.
- Bhagyank 2Bhagyank 2 Weaknesses: Why Number 2 Can Struggle With DecisionsStruggling to make a choice?Read
- Bhagyank 5Bhagyank 5 Strengths: Why Number 5 Thrives on ChangeDiscover how Bhagyank 5 strengths like adaptability and communication help you thrive in fast-paced roles.Read
- Mulank 1Mulank 1 Strengths: Why Number 1 People Naturally Take ChargeDiscover your Mulank 1 Strengths.Read
- Mulank 8Mulank 8 Weaknesses: When Ambition Becomes Too Much PressureIs your ambition feeling like pressure?Read
Work and study
Career, Business
and Studies
This is where planet-number readings are most practical. A Mercury number tends to do well where speech and trade matter; a Jupiter number where knowledge is shared.
The right job and the right venture are not always the same thing, so we cover them separately.
- Bhagyank 4Best Subjects for Bhagyank 4: Finding Success through Structured and Practical LearningDiscover the best subjects and academic paths for those with a Bhagyank of 4.Read
- Bhagyank 9Best Careers for Bhagyank 9: Align Your Work with Your DestinyDiscover the best careers for Bhagyank 9.Read
- Mulank 3Best Careers for Mulank 3: Success Paths Guided by JupiterDiscover the best careers for Mulank 3.Read
- Mulank 6Best Business for Mulank 6: Leveraging Venusian Influence and Trust for SuccessDiscover the best business opportunities for Mulank 6.Read
Relationships
Love and
Compatibility
Some pairs of numbers settle easily, some need effort, and most are a mix of both.
Our compatibility guides cover both the Mulank and the Bhagyank side of a match.
- Bhagyank 1Bhagyank 1 Love Life: Predictions, Challenges, and Relationship InsightsDiscover how Bhagyank 1 influences your love life, marriage prospects, and compatibility.Read
- Bhagyank 6Bhagyank 6 Compatibility: Your Guide to Love and MarriageDiscover how Bhagyank 6 influences love and marriage.Read
- Mulank 2Mulank 2 Compatibility: Finding Harmony and Lasting Happiness in RelationshipsDiscover the secret to lasting happiness as a Mulank 2.Read
- Mulank 9Mulank 9 Love Life: Navigating Passion, Loyalty, and RelationshipsDiscover how Mulank 9 influences your love life.Read
Everyday life
Money
and Health
Each planet has its own money habits and sensitive areas of the body. Saturn tends to build wealth slowly; Sun numbers do well to watch the heart when they overwork.
Read these as patterns to notice, not forecasts. For any health worry, see a doctor first.
- Bhagyank 3Health for Bhagyank 3: Common Issues & Wellness TipsDiscover how Jupiter influences your health as a Bhagyank 3.Read
- Bhagyank 8Bhagyank 8 Wealth and Career: Your Path to ProsperityDiscover how Bhagyank 8 wealth and career paths are shaped by Saturn.Read
- Mulank 4Money and Finance for Mulank 4: Your Path to Wealth & Career SuccessDiscover how Mulank 4 influences wealth, career paths, and financial stability.Read
- Mulank 7Health for Mulank 7: Navigating Your Path to Wellness and BalanceExplore the unique health challenges of Mulank 7.Read
Timing and colour
Lucky Numbers,
Colours and Days
Lucky dates, days and colours come from each number's planet. Mulank 1 (the Sun) favours Sunday and gold; Mulank 8 (Saturn) favours Saturday and deep blue.
They are small supports, not shortcuts: use them to time choices you were going to make anyway.
- Bhagyank 7Lucky Days for Bhagyank 7: Auspicious Times for Inner GrowthDiscover the auspicious days and spiritual rituals tailored for Bhagyank 7.Read
- Bhagyank 9Lucky Dates for Bhagyank 9: The Dates That Favor Success and Positive ChangeWhich dates are lucky for Bhagyank 9?Read
- Mulank 5Lucky Numbers for Mulank 5: Boost Your Success and ProsperityDiscover the lucky numbers for Mulank 5.Read
- Mulank 6Lucky Colors for Mulank 6: Harness Venusian Energy for Love, Wealth & HarmonyDiscover the lucky colors for Mulank 6.Read
Name numbers
Chaldean vs
Pythagorean
Your Namank uses Chaldean letter values. They follow the sound of each letter, run from 1 to 8, and never use 9, which is kept as a sacred number.
The Pythagorean values used in Western numerology simply count through the alphabet from 1 to 9. The same name can give different numbers in each, so stay with one system.
| Value | Letters |
|---|---|
| 1 | A I J Q Y |
| 2 | B K R |
| 3 | C G L S |
| 4 | D M T |
| 5 | E H N X |
| 6 | U V W |
| 7 | O Z |
| 8 | F P |
| Value | Letters |
|---|---|
| 1 | A J S |
| 2 | B K T |
| 3 | C L U |
| 4 | D M V |
| 5 | E N W |
| 6 | F O X |
| 7 | G P Y |
| 8 | H Q Z |
| 9 | I R |
The 3 by 3 square
The Lo Shu
Grid
The Lo Shu grid is a square of the numbers 1 to 9 in which every row, column and diagonal adds up to 15. Each digit of your date of birth is placed in its own box.
Numbers that repeat show natural strengths. Empty boxes show qualities you build on purpose rather than inherit.
4·
999
22
33
5·
7·
88
11
6·
- Placed: the non-zero digits 2, 3, 8, 1, 9 and 9.
- Repeated: 9 appears twice, so its qualities are read as stronger.
- Missing: 4, 5, 6, 7. These are the areas a reading looks at for conscious effort.
Practical steps
Name Correction
and Remedies
Name correction means adjusting the spelling of the name you use, often by a single letter, so your Namank sits better with your Mulank and Bhagyank.
Remedies are kept simple: honouring the ruling planet on its day, wearing its colour, a mantra or a donation.
What we suggest
- Start with free remedies tied to your planet's day and colour.
- Change a name only when it clearly clashes, and only to a spelling you will actually use.
- Wear a gemstone only on qualified advice, after a full chart reading.
What we avoid
- Promising that a new spelling will change your luck overnight.
- Fear about “unlucky” numbers. No number is luckier than another.
- Remedies that cost money you would rather not spend.
Our method
How We
Calculate
Our calculators and guides use one method, so you can check any number by hand.
- Mulank: add the digits of your birth day until one digit is left.
- Bhagyank: add every digit of your full date of birth, then reduce to one digit.
- Namank:add the Chaldean values of your name's letters, then reduce.
Worked example
23-08-1990
- Add
- 2 + 3 + 0 + 8 + 1 + 9 + 9 + 0
- 32
- Reduce
- 3 + 2
- 5
Result
Bhagyank 5, ruled by Mercury
Where 11 fits. Our calculators follow the classical planetary reading, where every total reduces to 1 to 9. Born on the 29th: 2 + 9 = 11, then 1 + 1 = 2, a Mulank of 2 ruled by the Moon. Where a tradition keeps 11 as a master number, we say so and read it in its own guides.
Planet rulerships on this page match every Mulank and Bhagyank guide on the site. Raghav Kundra writes and maintains this page.
Two traditions
Vedic
and Western
Western numerology starts from the same birth date but reduces the month, day and year separately and keeps 11 and 22 as master numbers. So the two systems can give different numbers for one person.
Both are worth knowing. Our Western guide covers the Life Path, name numbers and Personal Years.
Our other guide
Western
- Month, day and year reduced separately
- Keeps master numbers 11 and 22
- Letters valued 1 to 9 in alphabet order
Free tools
Vedic Numerology
Calculators
- Birth dayMulank CalculatorYour birth number and ruling planet from the day you were born.Calculate
- Full dateBhagyank CalculatorYour destiny number, its planet and your lucky days.Calculate
- Your nameName NumberYour Namank from Chaldean letter values.Calculate
- All threeNumerology CalculatorMulank, Bhagyank and Namank together in one result.Calculate
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Common questions
Vedic Numerology FAQs
Short, plain answers to what readers ask us most.
What is the difference between Mulank and Bhagyank?
Mulank, the birth number, comes from the day of the month you were born and describes your everyday nature. Bhagyank, the destiny number, comes from your full date of birth and describes the direction of your life. Most people have two different numbers, and a reading looks at both together.
How do I calculate my Mulank?
Add the digits of the day you were born until one digit is left. Born on the 5th, your Mulank is 5. Born on the 18th, it is 1 + 8 = 9. Born on the 29th, it is 2 + 9 = 11, then 1 + 1 = 2. The month and year are not used.
Which planet rules my number?
1 is ruled by the Sun, 2 by the Moon, 3 by Jupiter, 4 by Rahu, 5 by Mercury, 6 by Venus, 7 by Ketu, 8 by Saturn and 9 by Mars. The same rule applies to Mulank and Bhagyank.
Is 11 a master number in Vedic numerology?
It depends on the tradition. In the classical planetary reading, the planets run from 1 to 9, so 11 is reduced to 2 and read through the Moon. Many numerologists follow the master-number tradition instead and keep 11 whole, as a number of heightened intuition and vision. We cover both: our calculators give the classical number, and our Mulank 11 and Bhagyank 11 guides read 11 as a master number.
What is Namank?
Namank is your name number. Each letter of your name gets a Chaldean value from 1 to 8, the values are added, and the total is reduced to one digit. It reflects how the world sees you, and it is the only one of your three numbers you can change.
What is the Lo Shu grid?
A 3 by 3 square of the numbers 1 to 9 in which every row, column and diagonal adds up to 15. The digits of your date of birth are placed in their boxes. Repeated numbers show natural strengths; missing numbers show qualities to build.
Can changing my name's spelling change my luck?
It can bring your Namank into better balance with your Mulank and Bhagyank, which many people find helpful. It is not a guarantee. We suggest it only when the current name clearly clashes, and only as a small change you are happy to use every day.
Is Vedic numerology the same as a Kundali?
No. Numerology works from a few numbers; a Kundali maps all nine planets across twelve houses with timing. Numerology is a quick, useful view of temperament, and it is at its best read alongside a full birth chart.
Written by
Raghav Kundra
Vedic Astrology and Western (Pythagorean) Numerology Expert
Raghav studies Vedic numerology, Vedic astrology and Western numerology, and writes every Mulank and Bhagyank guide on Kundra Astro.
Every number here is calculated the way our Mulank and Bhagyank calculators do it, and every planet rulership matches our guides: 1 Sun, 2 Moon, 3 Jupiter, 4 Rahu, 5 Mercury, 6 Venus, 7 Ketu, 8 Saturn, 9 Mars.
Where to go next
- The other traditionWestern NumerologyLife Path, master numbers 11 and 22, name numbers and Personal Years.
- Go deeperExpert Kundali ReportYour full birth chart, read by an astrologer, for the questions numbers alone cannot answer.
For self-reflection and guidance, not medical, legal or financial advice.