The first name in the series of two or three which with the family name comprise the complete name received at birth, carries in its letters and numbers a stronger indication to the nature of the real self, the ego. The vowels of this first name are therefore of special importance to the one who would read character by names and numbers, and the most important vowel of all is the first vowel of this first name.



The characteristic to which this first vowel is the key can be seen as a dominant note in the more inherent temperament of the individual. Let's take a quick look at a, e and i.

"A" is a letter of initiative, activity, self-mastery, makes for independence, is very comprehensive and original.

Those who have "A" as the first vowel are reflective because they tend to reflect the conditions that environ them on the mental, spiritual and the physical planes. They are particularly sensitive to harmony and in harmony. They must be allowed to work according to their own methods. When destructive, the individual expresses sarcasm and cynicism.

Always reason with and never try to drive an "A" vowel. They have a great deal of electrical fire in them and the atmosphere around them is often highly charged and full of motion. They have a fondness for music and dancing. Too much excitement and worry often register as sick-headache and the stomach is easily deranged.

"E" is the letter numbered 5, and 5 stands midway between the 1 and 9, the complete scale of Numerology, and therefore midway between the animal forces of nature and the spiritual forces above. "E" as first vowel is a sign of keen mental powers representing the law on one side and the liberty to obey or disobey on the other. The highest force of "E" especially if repeated several times in the name is towards art, literature, science, philosophy. With all "E" types the mental state greatly affects the physical health. Because this letter has a regenerative number of 5, it leads to a definite but not always constant interest in the opposite sex. There is also an inability to keep the attention to any one subject of conversation.

"9", the number of letter "I", is largely a law unto itself. "I" has strong vibrations. The individual desires to complete that which has been undertaken, to finish by sheer will and habit whatever it takes in hand. There is a repetition of activities and a necessity to do things over until perfection is reached.

"I" is distinctly an individualized letter, chafing under dictation and aggressively opposed to any attempt to limit their activities on any plane.

You may try to hold the "I" under the subjection of another's will, but the attempt will meet with ultimate defeat. Love is the only power by which the individual can be swayed and it is through the intense emotional nature that real activity is produced. "I" is an affectionate letter and responds to encouragement. When discouraged it becomes apathetic. "I" makes the individual sometimes oblivious to the rights of other people and leads to an insistence upon what "I" desires.

This type likes to hold a pen or brush. "I" will create if possible but can always copy well and likes to express through an instrument held in the hand. When denied creative writing "I" is still frequently found identified with forms of clerical work. Many people with "I" for the first vowel find themselves associated with publishing.