by Hans Decoz

The number 8 has always played a special -- if misunderstood -- role in the art and science of Numerology. Numerologists and Numerology enthusiasts often view 8 as the lucky number of money and power, but in truth, the 8 is better known as the "great balancer" -- it represents the belief that you reap what you sow.

Changing Your Name for More 8s
Countless people have considered a name change to add more 8s to their Numerology chart, but this is a waste of time -- you're more likely to lose wealth than to attract it that way. Numerology doesn't trump the natural cause-and-effect of the universe, so no one can gain undeserved riches simply by playing with numbers.

Balance and Consequences
8 represents balance; it's the number that brings reward to some and takes away from others. In shape and energy, 8 symbolizes the idea that all actions have consequences, and it strikes a balance not only in your financial health, but in matters of love and success throughout your life.

8s In the Date
That said, let's look to August 8, 2008 (or 8/8/08) to see what can be gleaned by such a promising date. It's important to remember that the true 8/8/08 happened two thousand years ago, and the date we are looking at breaks down to the numbers 1, 9 and 8 -- the universal year, month and day cycles, respectively. It's interesting to also note the "hidden numbers" -- the 16/7 Pinnacle, which is a Karmic Debt Number, as well as what we call the "zero challenge."