The Numerology of Odd & Even Numbers

Lately, I’ve had lots of questions about the nature of the odd numbers and even numbers in Numerology.

There are different ways to frame it, yet I really like how Dr. Juno Jordan gets into the flow of the odd’s and even’s.

We can boil it down to:

Are you an introvert or an extrovert?

Numerology might offer you an entirely different perspective on where you fall within the introvert-extrovert range.

Who is the Extrovert?

We often think of the extrovert as the person who loves people and loves to be amongst people most of the time.

These are the class clowns, the talkers, the doers, the shakers, the life of the party. 

They’re defined as the ones who love the spotlight and will bend over backwards to get the most “Likes” on their TikTok, Instagram, or other social media platforms.

They relish attention and approval from outside sources. 

The extrovert uses social engagement as their fuel and as their source of identity.

This is the person you’ll find as the top sales person, the bold one who asks someone out after running into them on the way to the bathroom at a restaurant, or who actively seeks and needs to be around people most of the time.

The introvert is the person who is somewhat shy and reserved.

The introvert would rather die than be the keynote speaker, the lead salesperson, or the center of attention. They are often difficult to “read” and often appear to be somewhat detached or aloof.

Unlike the extrovert, who is almost always found chatting about virtually everything (or nothing!), the introvert craves meaningful conversation and selective social engagement.

Where the extrovert loves to attend group activities, the introvert often opts for one-on-one socializing or very selective group activities where they can sit back, listen, and participate when they want to participate.

They’re the ones who often prefer to curl up with a good book rather than spend the evening at a party, concert, or other mass event. The introvert often feels overwhelmed by too much stimuli and can literally shut down emotionally when they feel pushed or vulnerable.

Are you “Odd” or “Even?”

Dr. Juno Jordan—and other Numerologists—make the observation that there are particular numbers that are innately extroverted and innately introverted. 
And they might surprise you.

According to this line of thinking, the INTROVERT numbers are the ODD NUMBERS: 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9.

The EXTROVERT numbers are the EVEN NUMBERS: 2, 4, 6, and 8.

Hey, wait a minute! What? If I stop to think about it, isn’t it just the opposite?
Do tell!

The Odd Numbers – The Introverts?

Numerologically speaking, the odd numbers have tendencies to be much more self-motivated and—in many ways—more self-focused.  Not in a negative way, per se.  Just in a pragmatic way.

Simply speaking, the odd numbers have a strong drive to assert, achieve, and create. In many ways, they are required to create more self-reliance. 

The odd numbers often require longer periods of isolation and self-reflection in order to create. 

Since I’m a “word” person, I got a wild hair to look up synonyms for the words “extrovert” and “introvert.”

Introvert: brooder, egoist, egotist, loner, narcissist, solitary, wallflower, autist, self-observer.

To me, this adds another layer of depth to what might be a superficial or knee-jerk definition of extrovert. I don’t know about you, but when I think “extrovert,” I think of someone who has a really hard time spending time alone.

Apparently that’s a rather erroneous way of thinking about it!

While the odd numbers ultimately present with bold and gregarious personalities, their process getting there actually requires more isolation, more reflection, and “me” time.

Yet if we were to think of what might be the basic defining qualities of an extrovert, we might see just the opposite. 

Often the 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 are the numbers who place themselves in the spotlight in some way, shape, or form.  They’re often the ones who are leading, entertaining, and creating things that must be put out into the world in a way that requires some audacity and boldness, right?   

Yet these numbers don’t achieve this without relying on introverted tendencies, like retreating to work on their book, doing the research, writing the music, studying the script, inventing the product or service. 

They need a concerted amount of solitude and control over their environment in order to have the wherewithal to get out there in front of the masses.

The Even Numbers – The Extroverts?

What about the 2, 4, 6, and 8?

Here are the synonyms for “extrovert:” character, show-off, showboat, gregarious person, life of the party, exhibitionist.

These are often the numbers we think are “team players” or at least businesslike in their dealings.

The 2 is meditative, loving, and relationship-centered.

The 4 is loyal, systematic, and hardworking.

The 6 is nurturing, visionary, and responsible.

The 8 is all business, power, and organization-minded. 

Yet in this case, the even numbers rely upon and need be to around others more often than the odd numbers. Their values are all about engaging with others in order to perform their mission and also just to feel happy, on purpose, and satisfied along the way. 

Even if the even numbers don’t always present as the most emotionally-engaged people, the core of their purpose resides in being a key part of some kind of group dynamic.

I see the extrovert nature of the even numbers showing up as a need to be seen, heard, and acknowledged by others.

Even when the 2, 4, 6, or 8 is in care-taking mode or organization overdrive, their energy is directed outward. They’re wrangling, managing, organizing, and directing others.

So while the even numbers might have tendencies that draw them more into the background than the vibe of the odd numbers, they are extroverted insofar as they need engagement with other people much more consistently in order to feel on task. 

They want others to be happy, to feel safe and secure, and have an innate understanding how to drive group dynamics to create something as a whole. 

Community and having a clear sense of belonging is often an important characteristic for the even numbers.

Dr. Jordan observes that the 1, 5, and 7 are the “go-getters.” 

These are the people who initiate and push things forward according to their own ground-rules.

Then the 2, 4, and 8 are considered to be the “carry-outers.” 

These are the personalities who manage activity, modulate it, and keep the group working toward a common goal.  These are the people who know what it takes on a practical level to get things accomplished.

And Dr. Jordan considers the 3, 6, and 9 the “easy-takers.” 

These are the folks who enjoy the finer things in life and feel that it is their destiny to have what they want.  She sees that this person has the capacity to easily create substantial financial abundance by allowing others to help and support their intentions, projects, and goals. 

The 3, 6, and 9s are the creatives who can see a bigger picture to ultimate success and are most often aren’t afraid of taking the detours that will lead them to success.  They are more apt to have more of a comfort zone with stepping outside the line and taking a non-linear path. 

And of course no one is just one or just the other. 

We are always a mixture and it’s fun to see how these aspects engage with us not only with our Life Path number, but with our chart as a whole.

This might offer a different perspective on how you view the numbers in relationship to how you feel you actually embody and act upon your own balance of both introverted and extroverted energies. 

It’s informative to see the confluence of how the even and odd numbers engage and show up in your numerology profile.

For instance, a friend of mine has a 9 Life Path, 2 Expression, 6 Soul Urge, and 3 Birthday.

He’s a person who is a “public figure” and is often in front of the camera, writing books and blogs, and keeping up his social media presence. Yet he’s also extremely reserved and private about his personal life, prioritizes his family life, and isn’t interested in parties, large get-togethers, or even really going out of the house unless he has to.

Often we can see where there is flow and where there are points of tension by looking at the balance of odd and even numbers in our numerology profile.

— See Dr. Juno Jordan, Numerology:  The Romance in Your Name and Many Things on Numerology: Controversies and Questions.