Affinity Numerology : Number Meanings
Number 38 Meaning
In essence, the numerology number 38 is about relationships. The relationships tend to sustain themselves through creative expression.
Teamwork, pulling together, companionship, romance, diplomacy, cooperation — all are in the number 38's realm.
The number 38 also has an inherent talent for dealing with people in a creative and sensitive way.
The number 38 is a natural teamworker.
38 requires co-existence. Relationships within that co-existence is the energy of its essence. Whether in the role of team member, romantic interest, special companion, friend, or other type of relationship, the essence of coexistence is always present.
The number 38 generally is optimistic. People feel inspired when they're around 38.
Number Meaning Is Derived From Number Essence
The energy a number represents can be thought of as the number's essence, its basic tone or vibration. As an overview, the essence of the number 38 is a composite containing the ideas of:
- Co-existence
- Relationships
- Creative self-expression
- Efficiency
- Diplomacy
- Optimism
Meanings of the number 38 are interpretations of the essence in relation to its numerology chart position, or in relation to the situation or circumstances where the number occurs.
Here are example interpretations of the number 38.
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If the number 38 is in the life path position of the chart, it means the events and circumstances as the person lives life are likely to include a necessity to work with others to determine conclusions, solve issues, or reach goals.
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If the number 38 is in the heart's desire position of the chart, it means the person yearns to be part of a group. It may be a particular group or just a strong yearning to be part of any group at all. It desires to be in a position to benefit the group with negotiation and diplomatic skills it wishes it had.
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With a number 38 pertaining to something in a person's environment, interpret the situation as if it included relationships, diplomacy, or creative expression.
See the article About Numerology Number Meanings for an introduction to the essence of the energies numbers represent and deriving meanings for numbers depending on what the number pertains to or is associated with.
The Basic or Core Essence of 38
The deep down basic essence of the numerology number 38 is co-existence and relationships. Other meanings of the number 38 must take that vibration into account.
The number 38 is composed of the digits 3 and 8. The foundation number is 2.
Here are the calculations to determine the foundation number:
3+8 = 11 1+1 = 2
The numerology energy represented by the number 38 is a composite. It includes the energy represented by the foundation number and also the energy represented by the individual digits.
See the following articles for interpretations of the energy represented by the foundation number 2 and each unique digit in the number 38. The foundation number is listed first.
The foundation number energy always has more force or capacity than the energy represented by the digits of the number being reduced. The relative amount each contributes to the whole could be represented by this graph:
Thus, the 38 energy contains:
- a large dose of 2 energy such as coexistence, association with others, and romance,
- plus a dose of 3 energy such as creative self-expression, dynamism, and charisma,
- plus a dose of 8 energy such as business, entrepreneurship, and organization.
The blend results in an energy unique to the number 38.
Relationships, teamwork, companionship, coexistence, diplomacy — these are all aspects of the number 38. As are intuition, spirituality, charisma, creative self-expression, tolerance, and inspiration.
38 has many different aspects imbued within its essence. But the overriding one is relationships, in whatever form they may be.
The number 38 is lonely when it's by itself. It's essence requires co-existence and relationships with those it co-exists with. Being alone is nowhere in the 38 essence, which is why it feels lost whenever it finds itself separated from others.
38 tends to be efficient, and is likely to be balanced and a realist.
Its happiness rests on relationships with others. Common goals, creative expression, smooth relationship dynamics, friendships, and feelings of closeness are all important to 38.
Imagine coexisting with others in relationships from project teamwork to companionship to romance, with intuition, creative expression, and diplomacy.
That's 38
