Characteristics of Life Path Number Eight in Numerology

The individual must learn to deal with material things of life, the practical matters. He will be very conscious of his status in the society, strive for power and high materials achievement.

The infinity symbol of 2 spheres representing Number 8 is an extraordinary and difficult number. Number 8 has both qualities of 2 and 4 and it represents 2 worlds, the material and the spiritual. It has a deep and intense natures, great strength of individual that can make them to either be great success or great failures.

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Former Palestinian leader. A Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) who spent much of his life fighting against Israel. His reputed as a ruthless terrorist during those twenty years long war with Israel. He portrayed himself as a martyr in his own country, Palestine.

Personality Traits :

People with a number 8 have a strong personality - tough, influential, materialistic, ambitious, courageous and capable of handling big projects.

You are a gifted with natural leadership skill and capable of managing large groups of people. At times, you may appear to be reserved and cold as do not express your feelings much but in actual you are warm-hearted and humorous.
You have very few close friends but you will greatly benefit from them.

Number 8 is not the luckiest number, you have to work hard in order to earn your reward in money and position. You are a practical, trustworthy and possess a sound judgment. These qualities can make others depend on you and you will gain an important position eventually as you are never satisfied to be at subordinate position.
Status and power are important to you, you like to show-off the fruits of your effort with material reward such as an impressive car or house. You are proud of your family, your achievements and like to be complimented.

Usually you will meet many obstacles throughout your life. Therefore, you must be strong to accept this as a challenge and learn to develop qualities of perseverance and survival. You must learn to maintain a balance between your material goals and the fundamental human qualities of understanding, compassion and tolerance.
You are generous and volunteer to help in a crisis. You can be philanthropic and be a pillar of your community.

Career :

You have a good judgment, which makes you a born manager blessed the abilities of a manager or an organizer. You are gifted with the ability to see the larger picture. You are blessed with excellent business and financial instincts.

Number 8 people are able to withstand more shocks than other numbers. You are excellent in trading business, industry, commerce, politics, estate property, travel and tourism. You need a challenging job to stimulate your inner strengths.
In business, it is advisable to avoid partnerships wherever possible. You are highly competitive and close partnerships - especially when power is divided equally - can lead you to indulge in plotting and manipulation.

Negative traits :

You are inflexible, hence may have many enemies. Stay away from becoming addicted to intoxicants. An overly ambitious, may cause you strain, tension and your strong character, you may tend to be domineering, aggressive and bossy. You are good at pointing your finger at someone or something but yourself. Secretly, you often suffer all the way in life. Avoid being too materialistic and possessive. You can easily slip into the role of dictator with feeling that only you have sufficiently sound judgment to guide the ship.

Love:

You are warm to and protective over your family. You rarely convey love messages to your loved ones even though you are loyal to love and marriage. 8’s are hermits. You are not easy to live with unless you are willing to adjust and do not be too demanding. You have little time to enjoy the finer side of life which is so necessary for the busy 8.

A person who has 4 or 8 as his root number are most suited to people of the 4th, 8th, 13th, 17th, 22nd, 26th, 31st of any month or Life Path Number 4 and 6

Warnings :

Financially, you can be great success or great failure. Your challenge is to avoid becoming obsessed with your own judgment and power to the point that you refuse to delegate authority or responsibility to others.

Health Concerns :

Related to liver, intestines, migraine/headache, rheumatism and gout, paralysis, high blood pressure, ailment related to blood, and heart disease at old age.