These numbers are known, especially when combined, as the numbers of Fate and the numbers of Karma. Hard luck seems to pursue those whose lives are dominated by the 4 and the 8. When the 4 or the 8 is the single key number of birth, the number has been chosen by that person, before birth, as a way to balance heavy karmic debts. On the level of awareness between incarnations the full importance of the karmic chain is comprehended. The obligation to balance these debts, which have been delayed or put off through many incarnations, is realized and acted upon. A good analogy would be the student who doesn't study for the big exam until the night before and then has to "cram" to get the material learned/memorized.
The single number of the name being a 4 or an 8 is an entirely different matter, since (in most cases) you don't choose your own name. Your parents chose it for you; therefore, to change your name to equal a more fortunate number is not unduly interfering with karma. It's a free will of choice and a sensible way to make your path in this existence a little smoother and less fatalistic.
When 4 or 8 is the birth number care should be taken to avoid these numbers in all other ways, such as phone numbers or addresses which add up to a 4 or 8. Also, avoid taking important action or planning major events for any dates that equal 4 or 8. If you don't, the power of the 4 and 8 are increased and become much more powerfully fatalistic.
Those people whose birth number is 8 are more "children of Fate" than those influenced by the number 4. So, we will discuss the number 8 first. They can be just a s strong of character, as noble, devoted, hard working and self-sacrificing as others, but may feel they don't receive the rewards or recognition they deserve. They will often reach a position of high authority, but it burdens them with stressful responsibilities, great anxiety and long hours. 8 people often accumulate great wealth, but it does not bring happiness. Also, the person influenced by the 8 is often required to pay too high a price for love, which almost always brings suffering of some kind.
An important thing to remember is this: Some 8 people may prefer to carry out the full force and meaning of the 8 influence, not fearing the consequences. This ids because they feel that forewarned is forearmed, and they feel they can handle the negative aspect of the 8 vibration. If the 8 person feels this way, then they should do all they can to increase the influence of the 8, by planning events on dates that equal 8 and changing their name to equal the number 8. In doing this the chance for material success will increase, but so too will the fatalistic stamp upon their life. Be warned; if you do increase the power of the 8 deliberately, the number 4 must be avoided wherever possible - because it's the combination of these two numbers that brings strong magnetic negative influence to bear upon them. This is why 4 people should never increase the power of the 4 since a double 4 equals 8.
According to the Chaldeans, the number 4 as a birth number is not quite so heavy an influence as the 8. People with a 4 birth number will find that days equaling 4 are of major significance (both positive and negative) in their lives. Their own addresses and phone numbers, etc. will be 4's or 8's more often than can be attributed to chance. If your birth number is 4 check this out, you may be surprised!
The rare few who have chosen 4 as their birth number are illuminated souls who have evened out all past karma in previous lives. They have incarnated this time to "rescue" a kindred soul who has become, or is in danger of becoming, a fallen angel. In these cases, the 4 vibration is an extremely protective influence, and should not be dreaded, but recognized as a helpful means to discipline one's self in this incarnation.
