Toni Morrison: The Visionary of Freedom
Chloe Anthony Wofford “Toni” Morrison was an American novelist, essayist, editor, teacher, and professor emeritus at Princeton University.
Numerology Focus: Toni Morrison – The Visionary of Freedom
by Numerologist Greer Jonas
During this uneasy time in our world, perhaps we can get inspiration from a woman who had a pivotal, heart-opening impact on our society. Toni Morrison, who passed on August 5, 2019, was a Nobel Prize winner for literature. She was a compassionate and inspirational novelist who was most known for her portrayal of womanhood and the struggle and triumph of African American lives. Her most popular and award-winning book was Beloved.
“Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another.” ~ Toni Morrison, Beloved
Toni Morrison (born February 18, 1931) wasn’t always her name. In fact, her childhood name was Chloe Anthony Wofford.* While in college, Chloe changed her name to Toni (shortened from Anthony) because few could pronounce her name correctly. Morrison was her married name.
*Toni’s birth name was Chloe Ardelia Wofford, but her mom changed it early on to Chloe Anthony Wofford. For the purpose of this article, we will only analyze the middle name, Anthony.
Let’s take a look at the numerological influence of Morrison’s birthday and her many names.
DESTINY: What Did You Come Here to Do?
The way you calculate one’s destiny or life purpose is to add all the numbers in your birthday. Thus 2+1+8+1+9+3+1 =25 which reduces to a 7.
The destiny of 7 is all about spirituality and stepping into the unknown with fascination. The seven is the non-conformist, poet and writer, who is not interested in the status quo or pleasing anyone. People with a 7 life purpose are more intrigued by the inside story of people and the nature of things. The seven destiny number certainly describes a visionary, but her name helps Toni to be out there more in the public eye.
Birth Name of Chloe Anthony Wofford
In numerology, it is important to look at all the names a person is called in order to discover the full picture of the influence, challenge, and expression in their lives.
To analyze a name, we first look at the numerical value of each letter. (See the Pythagoras chart below for reference.) For example, A, J, and S is the value of 1. The number one is the energy of the leader and inspirer.
Let’s take a look at the numerological chart of Chloe Anthony Wofford.
Soul’s Essence
To find one’s Soul’s Essence we add the vowels in the name. This describes someone’s inner soul before any outside influences. With Chloe Anthony Wofford, her soul’s essence is a 1. In Chloe Wofford, her soul’s essence is a 5. Both characteristics describe a woman who is a charismatic leader and is not afraid to be out there in the world, inspiring others.
Personality Number
Next, we see the consonants added together. This represents the personality number, which defines how a person is seen in the world and what they are attracted to. Chloe has a 1 and a master 44/8 in her personality number. Here Chloe looks for inspiration (1) and is a master builder (44) and manifester (8)
Expression Number
Finally, we add all the letters of the name and reduce. This sum represents the ‘expression number’ which is how a person communicates in their life. Here we see a complicated issue. The 2 expression is very quiet and can be introverted. The 2 does work with relationships, but often as a follower compared to a leader. The 4 is the builder which assisted Toni to compose and organize her writing.
With her name change, we see a dynamic shift that helped Toni achieve success and dedication. Her soul number is a 9 with the goal of ‘seeing the bigger picture’. Transformation and understanding the psyche is also the quality of 9.
Finally, we see two 8s in both her value and expression numbers. What a difference from her birth numbers! Eight is the charismatic leader who is not afraid to be out there but is all about empowerment and having an impact on the world.
She became a representative of all the possibilities of changing one’s mindset. Rather than sinking into the abyss of one’s failures, we can embrace the brilliance within.
“There is a loneliness that can be rocked. Arms crossed, knees drawn up, holding, holding on, this motion, unlike a ship’s, smooths and contains the rocker. It’s an inside kind–wrapped tight like skin. Then there is the loneliness that roams. No rocking can hold it down. It is alive. On its own. A dry and spreading thing that makes the sound of one’s own feet going seem to come from a far-off place.” ~ Toni Morrison, Beloved
Also, Read The Numerology Focus of well-known personalities who have changed their names.
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About the Author
Greer Jonas is an intuitive numerologist who conducts readings by phone, online, and in-person in NYC. She is also a teacher and an artist. www.numerology4yoursoul.com. Contact: greerdjonas@gmail.com with questions or to schedule a reading.
