MERRIWEATHER

THE NAME ADVISOR FOR PEOPLE

There are many reasons you might want to analyze a name. Perhaps you are considering a name change or are expecting a child. In any case, it is important to recognize that the name you choose is only one part of the picture that determines who you will become.

A name is not unlike a blueprint. It reveals the talents, shortcomings, likes and dislikes, and a wide range of other traits, that were gifted on the day you received your name. Although your name may remain unchanged for decades, you evolve and change over time. This evolution begins with your date of birth. If a name change takes place later in life, it alters some of the traits and characteristics of the individual going forward, but the birth date and original birth name will continue to have the greatest impact.

In short, your name is YOU; your date of birth is YOUR PATH. Intertwined and co-dependent, every building block in a personality's DNA has the potential to change or disappear entirely, just as a missing quality can be learned or unlearned.

How To Read This Report

No name is perfect. What you should look for are the specific strengths and talents you hope will benefit the person receiving the name.

If the name you are analyzing is for an unborn child, the report will only describe personality traits as reflected in the name you choose. Although it will be an incomplete picture (since the date of birth is unknown) it will still be a specific and detailed reading of the person about to be born.

The full name at birth describes their Personality, Hearts Desire, and Expression. If the child has already been born, use this Name Advisor to try a range of names. Once you have narrowed your choices, you may want to follow up with a complete Personality Profile, since you now also have the date of birth.

If you are considering a name change for yourself, the Name Advisor provides opportunities to try several names and variations. However, choosing a new name is not unlike buying a suit; it needs to fit. It is less important to find a name with a specific quality than to find one that suits you and feels comfortable to the person you know yourself to be.

Note: The report is written as if the person already exists.

Hans Decoz

An analysis of the name Merriweather

HOW HIS NAME NUMBERS STACK UP

He has an 8 Expression, a 7 Heart's Desire, and a 1 Personality. If a large corporation used numerology to help choose its upper management, a person with the combination of 1, 7, and 8 would be among their top choices. This is not because the traits are similar, but because they are different in a way that complements them. They make the whole larger than the sum of its parts.

His Heart's Desire reveals his likes and dislikes. A 7 in this position indicates he is drawn to intellectual pursuits. He is serious, curious, and scholarly. These are the traits he will need to nurture for a fulfilling life. In contrast, his ambitious 8 Expression is the opposite of his internal 7 Heart's Desire. It suggests he is a dynamic, business-oriented, ambitious leader. The two influences are opposites. However, they also supplement each other very well. Although most numbers that are opposites tend to get in each other's way, especially before age 30, the 7 and 8 in his chart are quite harmonious. His 7 Heart's Desire gives him a sense of logic and depth of analysis unrivaled by any other number. His 8 Expression is realistic, pragmatic, authoritative, and goal oriented. Both numbers provide traits that are excellent for business and getting things accomplished. Add to the mix his bold, strong-willed, determined, persevering, and at times confrontational 1 Personality, and the sky is the limit.

While a large corporation would love to have someone with his combination at the helm, he would probably be happier and more successful running his own business. He is a risk taker, independent and individualistic. He does not make a good subordinate, as he prefers to be in charge.

All numbers have a potentially artistic side, but each in their own way. The mathematically gifted 7 (some say art is essentially based on math), combined with the highly original and innovative 1 and the crafty, commercially savvy 8, has given birth to some of the most famous artists in history.

There are also drawbacks to this highly charged set of numbers. His Heart's Desire tells us he has the heart of a seeker, or mystic, and is drawn to life's big questions. Unfortunately, we live in a society that does not generally value the dreamer or unconventional thinker, and his own 8 Expression does not care for it either. This is the only area in which the 7 and 8 do not get along. His happiness requires that he consciously seeks out ways to feed his inquisitive mind through reading, study, contemplation, meditation, or philosophy. Yet, many of his talents and strengths lie with his results-oriented, pragmatic 8 Expression, especially as it pertains to the career he chooses. Obviously, this could cause some discord in his life. Imagine a driven, goal-oriented person, with a business partner who prefers daydreaming and watching the sunset. These characteristics are as different as night and day, yet they are both part of him. If he can balance the opposing influences, and give each their due, he will find success, contentment, and even wisdom. Chances are it will take well into maturity before he finds a comfortable balance.

Finding stability and happiness in his personal life depends on the same basic approach. He needs to be available for peace and quiet. He should take time away from the sensational and sensual distractions of popular entertainment and look for the constancy that can keep him even keeled and happy.

Relationships may be a challenge. He has a strong romantic streak but may be somewhat clumsy when it comes to expressing his feelings. The 7 is a bit of a turtle when it comes to personal relationships - a little slow to get things moving, and quick to withdraw. Also, he may be easily misunderstood, and might need to guard against becoming cynical.

Let us look at each of the core numbers for more insight.

HE HAS AN 8 EXPRESSION

A man with an 8 Expression has the power and potential to achieve great things. It is both his challenge and his birthright to gain dominion over a small part of the earth. Whatever his enterprise, he strives to be the best and most successful in his field. He is highly competitive and will not rest until he is satisfied that he has bypassed the opposition. He enjoys challenges and rivalry. He is a realist and a visionary planner. Money and authority are available to him if he is willing to discipline himself -- generally an inborn talent -- and persevere in the face of the considerable obstacles in his path. He is dynamic and has a talent for efficiency. He understands the larger picture, sees the broader challenges, and knows how to marshal his collective resources to address the problems. He delegates responsibility well; it is best for him to leave many of the details to others.

He is a great leader of people and an outstanding judge of character. He is demanding of those who work for him, often putting things in no uncertain terms: do it my way or do not do it at all! At the same time, he does not hesitate to reward the faithful and hardworking employee. He is not a particularly tolerant leader; too much tolerance violates his sense of efficiency. He goes directly after his goal with courage and tenacity.

He has a natural understanding of money, authority, and power. He can struggle consistently after his goal. Eventually power falls to him. Within him lies an innate balance between the higher and lower characteristics of man. His challenge in life is to balance his higher ideals and his understanding of the hard realities of the earth.

Much effort will have to be put out and many ups and downs experienced before he reaches the level of success he desires. Life will probably test him many times with obstacles that seem insurmountable. But these are merely opportunities for him to learn how to use power and authority in the face of difficulties, and to find out just how much power lies within him. It is crucial for his success that he balances the material and the spiritual. He has chosen a path that requires balance between giving and taking, reward and punishment, action, and reaction. Despite the obstacles on his path, he is a true survivor.

When focused exclusively on his desire for results and success, he can become stubborn and intolerant; he can be driven by excessive ambition, causing him to be exacting and without perspective. He needs to be careful of his alcohol consumption, a danger-zone for him. He can be a social drinker, mixing business with pleasure -- a dangerous cocktail.

An excellent manager, organizer, and administrator he has talents in many areas of life. Entrepreneurs, executives, bankers, brokers, negotiators, gamblers, coaches, collectors, heads of institutions, builders, art dealers, manufacturers, promoters, military officers, police detectives, smugglers, engineers, pilots, or sea captains often have the 8 prominent in their charts.

This man has been entrusted with special gifts, the use or abuse of which has an immediate and often physical effect upon him and those around him! He must learn to use these gifts for the good of humankind and accept his own good fortune with gratitude. This is his rewarding stage in his evolution.

HIS HEART'S DESIRE IS 7

He loves knowledge, study, and insight. He values the gifts of his mind, which he uses to great advantage to penetrate the mysteries of life. He studies things in-depth. He searches beneath the surface of things. He abhors shallow judgments or opinions.

He has a natural gift for analysis and research. Once he has grasped the facts of a subject, his creativity and abstract approach lifts his thinking beyond the rudimentary to the philosophical. He has a theoretical mind, but rather than indulge in fantasies or idle thought, he prefers to base his theories upon scientific facts. He enjoys mental and physical puzzles -- figuring them out, taking them apart, and putting them back together.

Some people may perceive him as cool or aloof. He is somewhat introverted; he may feel slightly removed and even a little different. The fantasy of the hermit or monk engaged in a life of study and meditation appeals to him.

In relationships, he tends to keep things business-like and impersonal. He prefers to talk about the facts of a given situation, rather than the cloudier issues of emotions and personal feelings. He distrusts feelings -- both his own and those of others. The whole emotional realm strikes him as unreliable and a bit unnecessary. His inability to fully understand the emotional aspect of life is his Achilles heel. He is so rational that the unpredictability of the heart frightens and surprises him. His challenge is to trust. He needs to share his heart with someone. This is a courageous step for him but will result in enormous growth and satisfaction.

The advice here is to make a true connection with another human being. Without it, he may marry out of convenience or to fulfill social expectations, but it will not lead him out of loneliness. The more removed he is from people, the more he risks isolation, bitterness, and a cynical attitude toward life.

This choice represents a true crossroads in his development. By sharing himself with others (without compromising his independence and need for privacy) he can cultivate his enormous charm and share his understanding of life. He is a natural teacher and advisor. And the wealth of knowledge he will accumulate in life is meant to be shared with others.

This is not to say that he must compromise on his need for privacy or time spent alone to contemplate life. These are natural aspects of his personality, which are essential to his growth. These characteristics should not be threatening to his spouse but must be understood as fundamental to his being.

He is blessed with a great reserve of intuition, which can be cultivated by regular meditation and contemplation. His "inner voice" is his greatest guide and friend. He is idealistic and has high expectations for himself. He must learn to balance his serious nature with regular doses of fun. His intelligence and cultivation make him charming and distinguished in appearance. As he gets older and more comfortable with his identity, people are naturally attracted to him. They see his wisdom, his deep understanding of life, and the refinement he radiates.

HIS PERSONALITY IS A 1

He radiates with a dynamic and efficient energy. He appears controlled and capable. He values courage and effort in the face of difficulties and these qualities show. Others can sense that he will not be pushed around.

He should dress in a dignified and correct manner, caring for the details of his appearance. While he may spend most of his time in staid business dress or suits, bright and cheerful colors work well for him. He is fashionable but has his own style. His appearance suffers more than most people when he is overweight. Overweight directly contradicts the type of personality he is trying to project. Straight lines and square corners accent his good physique and enhance his appearance as a leader.

He is recognized as a pioneer; he has his own ideas of how to do things. He is a risk-taker, original and highly creative. He should be wary of appearing too aggressive or unreceptive. He can intimidate people if he does not soften his exterior somewhat. By doing this, he will attract less confident people who will be more willing to approach him with their thoughts and suggestions.