Numerology Number 8 Meaning and Traits

The number eight vibrates to the planet Saturn. This is quite a serious, intense personality type. Number Eight represents the need to find security, establish roots, and develop wisdom. There are traits of tenacity, determination, and the ability to learn through experience. 

Number Eight is the essence of someone who is patient, consistent, and who seeks stability in their life. Number Eight is not fazed by responsibility; in fact, they thrive on it. However, it takes time for them to come into their own. They are often shy and reserved when younger, growing more powerful and charismatic as they get older. 

This number is business- and money-minded. They have great instincts when it comes to investing and saving. They have a cautious personality, and they are quiet and reserved in terms of their emotions as well. Number eight are slow to form attachments, but they seek to develop lasting bonds with people. They are quite stoic in character; they have a lot of self-discipline and control and rarely lose it. They are quite capable of enduring times of hardship and restriction. 

Personality Traits of a Number Eight in Numerology 

A number eight will say it and mean it; you can guarantee that they will follow through if they make a promise. They will think before they speak, and you can trust their word. Eight is not a flippant or necessarily gregarious personality, as they are fairly modest and self-effacing. 

A person resonates to the number eight if they were born on the 8th, 17th, or 26th day of the month. 

This is a fairly conservative number. The characteristics and values of eight are fairly traditional; they enjoy marriage and the responsibility of family life, but they are also very ambitious, and they make their way in the world slowly but surely. Eight often suffers hardship in early life, but they turn it around to great success because they are capable of learning the lessons and capitalising on the strengths and challenges that they have endured. 

Number Eight is a pragmatist and a realist. They seek facts and value knowledge, plus they look to accumulate experience. They always look before they leap, and they are fairly cautious in terms of over-promising or indeed taking risks. They value things that are sure and stable, and they will tend to gravitate towards personalities which are solid, reliable, and sensible. 

Eight is quite a shy personality type; indeed, they can be quite reserved. It is often hard to break through the strong boundaries and shields that they have up. They have a great deal of patience. They are fairly assertive, but you wouldn’t necessarily recognise it because they are not perceivably competitive, and they take their time to understand what they want and what the best way to go about it is. Their patience is the key to their success and why their ambitions usually bear fruit. 

Number eight often conceal the fact that they are intensely driven. They want to reach the top, and they enjoy leadership intensely. They excel in business and finance careers, but they also enjoy politics. They may make excellent teachers and legal experts. They are also drawn to law enforcement. 

Number Eights often have poor health or health challenges in childhood, but they tend to grow out of these and become quite robust. In the long run, they live quite a long time; longevity is quite high with eight for men and women. 

The Number Eight in Love and Relationships 

Number Eight will often take a while to understand what they truly want in love. They will make a few mistakes in the romantic sphere when they are younger because they are quite romantic but also bashful. They aren’t always the most intuitive character, and that means they don’t really understand what’s good for them in love, and early romantic experiences are often quite awkward. Once they have been hurt in love, it takes them a while to get over it, feelings of rejection weigh heavily. 

Their best relationships tend to come when they have achieved confidence through experience and have also gained wisdom and understood the game of love. 

Number Eight does not have the traits of a game player, they like personalities that are upfront, straightforward, and direct. They cannot stand people who are sneaky or dishonest, and they also hate people who don’t take relationships seriously. Their motto is: if you’re going to do something, you do it properly. So they are all-or-nothing in terms of love. 

They have high expectations in love; they can be quite demanding. Their high standards mean that if you fall in love with an eight, you have to step up to the plate and be strong enough to weather the storms. 

What’s great about the number eight personality is they don’t flake out and walk away. If they make a commitment, they want to stay the pace, that’s why they often have long-lasting relationships. However, they also have very powerful red lines, and they’re not afraid of walking away, particularly if there are betrayals. 

Compatibility of Number Eight with the Other Numbers in Numerology 

A number one with a number eight is quite a compatible relationship. Both are strong personalities. On the downside, they are both proud and stubborn, so when they do have disagreements, it becomes a stalemate. However, they are both fairly ambitious, and because they both have courageous traits, they will both commit to the relationship and work through the hard times with perseverance. 

Neither are quitters, both believe in love and want to be in strong relationships. They are both sturdy, noble, honest people and these make great ingredients for a successful relationship. However, as they are both very assertive energies, they really do need to have different areas of life where they can have complete control. 

Number eight gels very nicely with number two. Number two have a fairly vulnerable nature and can be more passive, eight can compensate by being strong, assertive, and making decisions. Both numbers have opposite traits and attributes that fit comfortably together, but they both tend towards caution and conservatism when it comes to relationships. They’ll take life seriously, and both have the patience and kindness to want to know each other better and understand each other emotionally. This relationship may be off to a slow start, but it can become very solid and fulfilling simply because they are both willing to work at emotional, family and financial matters together. 

The Number eight needs to be a little bit wary of the number three and the number five. While these are both positive and outgoing personalities who resonate with the eight’s ambitious energy, they can sometimes seem a little bit whimsical or non-serious. A three in particular is very future-orientated and risk-taking. They love adventure, and this worries the eight because they take life a lot more seriously, and three seems a little reckless. 

The Number five is a great communicator and adaptor. Eight respect them, and they find them very interesting, but they’re not quite sure if they’re ready for commitment, and eight may see them as a little bit flippant and somewhat avoidant. Eight need a partner who will also be nurturing, and a Number five often takes a more surface-level approach to life. 

Eight can become deeply attached to a six or seven. These are both very romantic, sensitive numbers in numerology. Seven is intuitive and has a great deal of kindness and compassion which is beneficial as number eight often feels misunderstood and they are very hard on themselves and self-critical. Eight can be very private and sometimes uptight, but a seven has the ability to see through the façade, understand who they really are, and help them get in touch with their deeper emotions. Eight may finally feel consoled, accepted and loved unconditionally by seven, which is very, very sweet. 

When it comes to compatibility with number six, number six is loving, but they are also firm and seek justice. Number eight will see six as being an honest broker but someone who also has a backbone. They love the fact that sevens and sixes are both very creative, as they themselves are a creative energy, but it’s a part of themselves they are often only able to figure out later in life.

Number eight should be extremely cautious entering a relationship with a number four. Now, I’m not saying that there isn’t a chemical attraction and that they can’t be soulmates, but it’s likely to be a very complicated relationship. Often, there is past-life karma linked to a shared trauma, meaning they bring a very heavy energy into the relationship. They can often be pessimistic, they may try and control each other, there may be some codependency, and there can often be painful experiences together. So this is a number combination to be embarked on with caution. 

Eight can become quickly attracted to a number nine. Both of them are go-getters who are ambitious and quite headstrong. Both have a certain degree of stubbornness. However, the nature of the nine is to keep moving and nine is inattentive to emotional matters, whereas eight is looking for someone who’s more caring, is going to be very loving, sensual, and show a creative flare in romance. Eight feel that nine is always in a rush and can be a bit careless in relationships. Nine can sometimes find eight too cautious and set in their ways, and that becomes frustrating for number nine, who really wants to live life at a speedy pace. 

Strengths and Challenges of the Number Eight 

Number eights have an innate sense of duty and accountability. They rarely want to let other people down; they take their responsibilities seriously, and they are reliable and sensible. They make great custodians and parents, and they can be trusted with money. They have a well-developed sense of humour, but it is subtle, and it tends to come to the fore when they are really comfortable with people. 

Eights have a great sense of inner resolve. They are like a tree with deep roots and are quite unflappable. People can come and go, and life’s situations can be up and down, but they persevere with a smile and with the innate belief that they are going to survive. They have strong survival instincts and are very resilient. 

Eight has protective and persistent traits. When they fall in love, it means everything to them, and they can be a deeply sensual and romantic lover. Their love languages are gifting and showing care in practical ways. They are a personality for whom the motto “deeds, not words” is key because they are not always very effusive or communicative, but they let their actions speak louder than words. 

Number Eight can be very proud, and they can sometimes be too aware of what other people think of them. While they are not vulnerable to flattery and don’t seek compliments or attention, they do like to be respected and accepted, and they will generally follow a more cautious, conservative route in life because they want people to think well of them. 

Number eight may lack spontaneity. They often develop a lifestyle that is quite rigid, and while this provides them with a lot of stability, it can limit their horizons. Sometimes they reveal narrow-minded or judgmental traits, and in some cases their need for security can make them a little bit mean, both in terms of being less generous with money and with compliments. 

Number Eight hates weakness. They hate it in others, and they hate it even more in themselves. However, weakness is a part of life. Sometimes being blind to their weak spots can limit their ability to grow and can make them less empathetic. They need to understand that sometimes you must walk a mile in someone’s shoes to truly comprehend their struggle. 

Spiritual Meaning and Symbolism of Number Eight in Astrology 

Number eight carries with it a heavy karma. There is often a sense of having lived many previous lives, and number eight may struggle to be frivolous and have fun. It is often the case that the early life and childhood of an eight involves them taking responsibility and being independent, and they often feel that they have not been sufficiently nurtured. Later in life they may seek someone who can mother them. 

Their spiritual quest in love is to learn how to care for themselves, to forgive themselves, and to be less self-critical. They have to learn to nurture and love their inner child, and later in life, when they are secure and feel more at ease with who they are, they need to start enjoying themselves and recapturing their youth. For number eight, there is absolutely nothing wrong with having a second childhood to replace the one they never truly had. 

While they are deep and intense in nature and have a great deal of strength and courage, it is important for them to show a vulnerable side in love. Their quest spiritually is dropping their guard, having the courage to show vulnerability, and therefore truly opening themselves up to the wonders of love. Achieving self-love and remembering that, “Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all,” is vital for Number Eight. 

The Number Eight in Tarot and Astrology 

Eight resonates with the planet Saturn and the sign of Capricorn. In tarot, the number Eight is associated with the card The Devil. 

The Devil sounds like an inauspicious card, but what does it truly mean? The karma associated with The Devil is that number eight needs to realise that they are not always as limited and restricted by external forces as they believe. They need to acknowledge that some of their own chains and sense of being imprisoned and powerless come from within themselves. 

The Devil is associated with a sense of despair or pessimism, and the goal of eight is not to dismiss that pessimism but to begin to understand the fears that have a hold on them and are stopping them from leading their most fulfilling life.

Fear is often a key factor that plays a role in the way number eight lives their life, and the spiritual challenge represented by The Devil is for them to develop more faith, optimism, and to quieten the negative voices that undermine them. “The devil is in the detail,” and for number eight, the devil is often that inner critical voice which may represent a cold, dominant parent or teacher that has been internalised. 

Life Lessons and Growth for Number Eight 

The spiritual lesson for number eight is that they need to learn to let go. They can’t and shouldn’t try to control everything, they need to do their best and then release a stake in the outcome. 

In love and relationships, they must bravely demonstrate affection and start enjoying the sensual pleasures of lovemaking. Sometimes they can be a little bit too cool and undemonstrative, even when deeply in love. 

Trust is absolutely essential in relationships if they are to embrace the full warmth that is available to them in love. Eight is a character that often feels lonely. They desperately want to be loved, and they are capable of great sacrifices in relationships in order to make them work. However often, if they don’t learn to love themselves first, they can never achieve their highest aspirations in relationships. 

They are quite mature for their age, but they actually get stronger, more resilient, and more attractive with age. In fact, “50 is the new 30” is a perfect description for a number eight. 

Conclusion 

Number eight demands a lot of themselves and others. They are a personality type associated with a great deal of wisdom and maturity, and they are both stoic and persevering. They have a great deal of self-control. 

On the negative side, they can sometimes be proud and arrogant, and this can make them a little bit defensive. However, they have a warm heart longing for love and affection, and they need to learn to laugh, have fun, and let their hair down. As they become older and wiser, it’s far easier for them to enjoy life and capture the spirit of youth. 

They need to have the courage to show a little bit of vulnerability in relationships in order for them to be sweeter. 

They will be very successful because they are an ambitious, hardworking personality who is good with money. Their greatest achievement in life is often a secure, stable, and successful relationship that stands the test of time.