“The most people can do is sometimes not to be as weak as they’ve been at other times.” Angus Wilson, English writer
We all have life path numbers. This is also true of cities, countries, states, corporations, houses of worship etc. 
The date of birth, the date of statehood, the date of incorporation, the date of occupancy for a new house are all examples of the life path number of that entity. Normally, we only look at our own life paths. We want to know our major learning lessons and our timing of life events. The same is true of a country and a state.
The United States was born on July 4th, 1776. The sum total of its’ birth date is 7 + 4 + 1+7+7+6 = 32…3+2 =5. America has a 5 life path. It is a catalyst of change. The number 5 is always about change, freedom, progress, restless, explorer, researcher, investigator, versatile, impulsive, indulgence in the five senses, quick decisions, can be unstable in too many directions, requirement to control the senses and make changes in a progressive way. It is a catalyst of change for the world and its role is to bring progress. Part of its role in this learning lesson is to learn to assimilate. Here we see the requirement to learn this lesson in accepting people from all walks of life. As we work this learning lesson, we become the example for others. Because America was born on a 4 day, it is also a country that values work, productivity, results and can get itself boxed in, similar to the shape of a 4-sided box. We are currently putting ourselves inside this box. We will not, however, be able to box ourselves in for very long. Our nature will revert back to freedom, change and assimilation. The true nature of America is freedom, progress and change.
California was born on September 9, 1850. It too has the 32/5 life path. It, too, is the agent of the change for the entire country. It is known for being very progressive with its’ discoveries, passage of laws and assimilation of many cultures. Currently, Californians are about to have a face-off with the US government over the lowering of gas mileage standards and the higher standards set by California. California’s standards have already been adopted by 12 other states. As the agent of change for the US, it will be interesting to see how this battle plays out. States rights are written all over the case. You can be sure that if California is asked to lower its standards, there will be a strenuous and protracted conflict that could draw out for years putting auto manufacturers in great uncertainty. As the 6th largest economy in the world, California’s clout cannot be dismissed. Its influence with its auto standards have been adopted by Germany. The interesting note on all of this is that President Trump has a number 4 life path. The box. It will be interesting to see how successful he is in putting America in a box again. The name of this box is called “security”.
California’s job as a 5 is to promote progress. It cannot be of another nature. It is also born on a number 9 day. This is the number of the humanitarian and interested in being of service to others. A number 9 day person, always wants to make the world a better place. The number 9 is also a testing number, the higher you evolve, the more difficulties you may encounter. Time and time again California is tested on its laws, regulations and its toleration of others. It is a generous number and has one of the best support systems for the elderly, the disabled and the immigrant. It is the catalyst for the United States. Some of its customs, its culture, its foods, its ideas, its laws, its inventions and many more societal changes begin in California.
As much as people are repelled by California and the change she brings to the country, she will keep up the pace as that is her true path. Many Americans complain about Californians as being too liberal, too progressive, too secular, too condescending, too isolated etc. It is interesting to note that for many years others countries of the world have said the same thing about the United States. Both have a similar and difficult task, to bring progress and change to the world and to the country. Overall, people don’t like change. They resist it as it can feel at times like a sense of loss. The loss of what was, the loss of the familiar and a requirement to face the unknown. We hear these arguments against change going on now in our government and politics. There is a desire to go back to the 70’s to the 50’s. There is a desire to go back to the manufacturing jobs that no longer exist, a desire to push back environmental progress, a dismissal of science and a resistance to change. It’s pretty much a standard operating lesson for a number 5 life path. Change or be changed. America will revert to her true nature of the 5. It just depends on how long the struggle to get there takes. My guess is a few more years.
Great post on California’s life path Gail. To that I’d add that the 5 energy is even more accentued in California’s life path when you consider that its last cycle and pinnacle are both 5!
Can you say more about California’s numbers from its name? Destiny 7, and soul and personality 8. From both 8, it’s not surprising California is called The Golden State!
There is no turning back, the earth keeps simply moving, and we either move along with it, or we are left behind, there is not even a stand-still. If the US now tries to rewind the clock, cut down on money for research, inventions, developments, education – the rest of the world will move past it and others will fill the void. Russia and China are ready to fight for that voided space. Catching up after years of relentlessly falling back will be unbelievably hard…
“Change” is not always good. However, when it is, I have no problem with it. California is losing businesses and its middle class. It is operating in ways that are not sustainable, especially financially. We have always accepted people from all walks of life. What I’m not comfortable with is people who break the law and come here to attack our country, rather than wanting to come legally, assimilate and become self-supporting Americans.
It is a good job California has a terrific support system for the disabled, because it will be greatly needed in future years as more and more children become vaccine damaged from a state which now mandates vaccines for ALL school age children by removing the religious exemption.
“It, too, is the agent of the change for the entire country. It is known for being very progressive with its’ discoveries, passage of laws…” I don’t find it progressive at all to force vaccines on folks, and Child’s Rights Bill challenges the parents’ authority on making decisions about their children’s health. This is a “change” we can do without, and yes, California is indeed an agent of change as more and more states remove exemptions and parents’ choice in advocating for their child’s health. Moms of vaccine-injured children and adults will continue to resist this “change” and the loss of health freedom. Shame on California for leading the way.
I am also a 5. All over my numerological map. I was born in CA and miss it in many ways, especially political ones. (I now live in AZ.) I definitely am devoted to helping myself and others manage change–not by controlling it, but by riding the waves. Body surfing to the end. Thank you, Gail.
I also have a 5 destiny and was born on a 5 day (Jan 5). I know all about independence, freedom, and being an agent for change. Gail mentions we are experiencing the cycle that took place during the Revolutionary War when this country fought for its independence. There is indeed a cultural war being fought right now, and the struggle is bringing forth all the extremism from both sides. Some would say the pendulum has swung too far, and a middle ground is what is needed to bring back some balance. Trump was also born on a 5 day (June 14) and is an agent for change. If Hillary had won the election, I firmly believe that the shenanigans and extremism would have not been revealed to the extent they are now. It will be interesting to see how this all plays out. I firmly believe there is a universal plan being worked out, and all the players are acting out a part they may not even know about, including Trump.
I’m a 5 destiny life path so not surprised to be born in America, as well as being grateful to live here, although currently the trajectory being wreaked upon by us in D.C. most of us could not have imagined in our wildest dreams. I hope America will revert to her true nature before it is late because we are experiencing lots of firsts that have never occurred before in the history of our country.