What's in a Name - Marilyn Monroe
It may seem to be a bit odd to include a movie star in a business publication,
but Marilyn Monroe, in her short life engaged in the production of movies as
well. Her life clearly shows the importance of the name. As in your business or
personal life, the name at the time of birth sets the foundation. Later names
add a layer to that base.
(This series of articles on people who have made a difference in
the world of business and politics show the numbers from which
these men and women were and are working. It is helpful to see
what they have done with their energies. With some you will get
the impression that they were fighting their numbers. Others
show the smooth flow as they conformed. These articles profile
these people strictly from a reading of the charts. Through will
power and circumstances they may have overcome the negative
aspects or avoided the pitfalls that the numbers indicated could
be a problem. Obviously, an article cannot do full justice to the
individual. This is not intended to be a biography. It is a quick
sketch at best. By analyzing the chart and life of the person you
will see how most people intuitively follow their numbers. By
having a chart delineated you can know with certainty in
advance.)
Birth Name: Norma Jean Mortenson
Name used professionally: Marilyn Monroe
Birth Date: June 1, 1926
Birth Data
Life Path 16/7
Expression 17/8
Soul Urge 21/3
Personality 23/5
Birth Day 1
Integrative Vision 24/6
Stage Name Data
Life Path 16/7
Expression 19/1
Soul Urge 16/7
Personality 12/3
Birth Day 1
Integrative Vision 19/1
The birth energies are much more balanced than the stage name. Had she not
changed her name, and thus changed her image, she would probably have been a
leader in the movement to allow woman a larger role in business. With an 8
expression she had the leadership qualities that would have allowed her to rise
in any business of her choosing. The 5 personality would have opened
opportunities to her. The birth name contained a 3 soul urge and a 6 integrative
vision number, both solid numbers for an acting career.
Because of her glamorous image, many may have thought that she was a shallow
person, but the 16/7 life path showed that she had unsuspected depth to her
thinking. The karmic emphasis of the 16 would foreshadow her difficulties in
relationships. Learning to connect with people appropriately was a major purpose
of her life.
Did assuming the name of Marilyn Monroe help or hinder her career? With that
change she took on several karmic challenges that would not have been necessary.
The new name contained a 19/1 expression. This is a karmic roadblock that
hindered her ability to understand the need for interdependence. She would often
be unaware of her affect upon others. This attitude is reinforced with a new
19/1 integrative vision number.
The numbers form the birth date are not modified with a name change, so she kept
the 16/7 life path number, which is a challenge in relationships as well.
Relationships would never be easy for her. She had a lot of lessons to learn
from each of her marriages. This heavy emphasis upon the 7 energy gave her an
air of mystery and aloofness. She seemed to be an unreachable goddess, who
evoked our adoration.
The 3 personality gave her an added sparkle that she used to fullest effect. The
effervescence of her personality became one of her trademarks.
The very heavy load of added karma from the name change led to a troubled life
and may have been her undoing. It appears to me that she was a stunning success
in spite of the name, rather than as a result of the change. The alliteration of
the name - Marilyn Monroe - her natural beauty and her charming personality all
contributed to her success as an actress. She was not able to overcome the
challenges of the karma and died at a young age. Some may say that the impact
which she created in those few short years was worth the struggle. If she had
understood the choice, would she have agreed? Would a different name choice have
created as strong a life for her? In some instances overcoming the challenges,
even if they are artificially created, is the key to success.
I think that I would have chosen an easier path. If Marilyn had fully understood
the difficulties that her name change brought to her, could she have coped with
them better? These are questions that you may need to ask when you are
determining a name for your business or deciding to change your name.
© 2004 Daniel R. Hardt
Daniel R. Hardt
Life Path Numerology Center, Inc.
Life Path Business Services
http://www.lifepathnum.com
dhardt@lifepathnum.com
"Bringing Numerology to Business"
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