Kirstie,

What these last few posters have said about number "4" birthdays seems to be true in my experience as well.  

I am only a beginning student of Chaldean numerology but what I have read from a number of sources  is to balance this energy out with the influence of the number "1".  The "1" vibration will bring in a winning energy.  Perhaps have a phone number or address that adds down to "1".  You could slightly change your name or create a nickname for yourself  that adds down to "1".  Here is the Chaldean letters key:    

                           A, I, J, Q, Y  =   1
                                  B, K, R  =  2
                              C, G, L, S  =  3
                                  D, M, T  =  4
                              E, H, N, X  =   5  
                                 U, V, W  =   6
                                      O, Z  =  7  
                                      F, P   =  8

As an example, just a change of one letter in the spelling of your first name would  create a "1" vibration name:  Cirstie = 19 (1+9=10=1).  Not a great example and you have to consider the last name as well , but you get the point.  The important thing is not to have a number that adds down to "4" or God forbid an "8".  

As you know there are other types ot numerology that you may want to explore as well.  I hope this will be of some help to you.

Regards,
SL

Good info.  Thanks.  THe very good thing about 4 and 8 is that it gives focus and endings to things.  I was born a 30/3 and have a large number of 5's in my chart.  So I have always been hyper, active, etc. and it was hard for me to do or be with anyone that was "boring"..... or so I thought.  I have no 4's or 8's in my chart.  The 4 is my maturity number so helps me be more grounded, finish things, not be so hyper, go step by step.......and I only wish I had at least one 8 in my chart to give me some kind of money sense!!!  With all the 3's and 5 energy I have, money is here today and gone tomorrow and I don't worry about it too much!!!!  So there are advantages to all numbers.  As I mentioned on another post the 4 can be a negative thinking and speaking number "downer" so to speak.     MLT

In Phythagorean system,
My daughter's full birth name adds to a 8.  she has a 1 soul urge and 7 personality number. . Do you think I should try to adjust it to a more favorable number since she is still young? Or would that make much of a difference anyway?
Using only first and last names, she'd have 10 or 1 name, 17/8 soul urge, and 11 personality. The 8 pops up using the common name as well.

In the Chaldean system using only first and last names, it comes to a 12 or 3.

Any input?

in both cases the 1 and the 3 show creative energy and self expression also the three can be a little care free .you seem to be worried about the eight this energy can bring balance / order but is a very materialistic   but can also give structure and order to the creative  high energy 1 or 3 .bringing some grounding into the picture .

the eight  positive expression

discriminating
knows choices
administration
knows value
organizing people
accomplishment
balance
judgment
decision making
ambition
intelligence
practicality
executive ability
self confidence
realism
handles finances
allocates resources wisely
prosperous

negative expression abuse of power ,controlling, over ambitious,
callous disregard for other careless with money
domineering

denial expression
material unconcern
denies power
fears failure
poor judgment
no discrimination

With the seven and eleven  again you have some similar energy  seven can be withdrawn 11 can show nervous energy.
but both can be very spiritual .intuitive .
In my opinion a name change is not needed  and the eight can add some balance as i stated before ,but caution and nurture as with any combination of numbers  
is the key. knowing and understanding the energy that a number puts off will help in drawing the positive and hold the negative energy at bay

Thanks, that was very helpful