Ask yourself what your favourite numbers are, then right them down in order of most favourite to least favourite. The amount of numbers you have varies between people. Stop when you feel you have written enough. Do not force the numbers let them come to you.

This will indicate the stages you will go through in your life.

For example...Mine were.
3, 5, 7, 2, 9, 13, 17.

The study of each individual number will tell you about that single point in your life.
The study of the numbers as a whole represents your life as a complete picture.

I grew and developed well (3, 5, 7) till adolesence when suddenly i experianced extreme depression (2) and was thrown into a complete different cycle of self.
After recoverigng from that I am now currently on the path of spiritual awakening (9).
My future holds...
13 = 1 + 3 = 4 with expression of 1 & 3 also present.
This shall be a time where i build the foundations of my business with the skills i have learnt so far.

I recommend if you are unsure use a pendulum for all self readings.

The following information is sorced from a numerologist but is accurate in description.
Thanks to Blair@Numerology.com for sharing with me this compressive descriptive system.

The Number One:
The Creative, Male, Dominant, Alpha, Leader, Ambition,
Initiation, Individualism, Self, Arrogance, Aggression,
Attainment, Happiness, Fulfillment, Glory, Fame, Birth,
Fire, Unique, Omniscience

The Number Two:
The Submissive, Female, Dualism, Cooperation, Consideration,
Cooperation, Balance, Mediation, The Other, Love,
Flexibility, Adaptability, Grace, Dance, Harmony, Devotion,
Obedience, The Subconscious, Water, Soul Mate,

The Number Three:
The Divided, Triangle, Multiples, The Holy Trinity, Faith,
Hope and Charity, Expression, Speech, Wit, Society, Art,
Culture, Sensuality, Sorrow, Immaturity, Passion, Air,
Surprise, Spontaneity, Change, Sex

The Number Four:
The Builder, Foundation, Stability, Patriarchy, Power,
Progress, Earth, Justice, Ability, Manual Dexterity,
Practical, Law, The Conscious Mind, Civilization,
Traditional, Profit, Wisdom, Commerce, Health, Conviction

The Number Five:
The Visionary, Expansion, Opportunity, The Matriarchy,
Adventure, Imagination, Story-telling, Symbols,
The Subconscious Mind, Individualism, Freedom, Healing,
Miracle, Choices, Unconditional Love, Mercy, Kindness,
Invention, Resourceful, The New Age, Assistant.

The Number Six:
The Protector, Provider, Healer, Nurturing, Children,
Empathy, Intuition, Sympathy, Quality, Sustenance,
Love of Community, Unconditional love, Circulation,
Economy, Agriculture, Charity, Balance, Grace, Evolution,
Simplicity, Sorcery.

The Number Seven:
The Analyst, Thinker, Science, Learning, Education, Study,
The Written Word, Logic, Alchemy, Secrets, Myth, Religion,
Ritual, Understanding,  Knowledge, Isolation, Chastity,
Dignity, The Collective Consciousness, Genius.

The Number Eight:
The Manifesting, Wealth, Power, Riches, Status, Material,
Pragmatism, The Ego, Provision, Aggregation, Dictatorship,
Multiples, Business, Investment, Employment, Appearance,
Customs, Skills, Exchange, Reality, World Transformation.

The Number Nine
The Humanitarian, Religious, Charitable, Philanthropic,
Duty, Calling, Mission, Obligations, Hardship,
The Higher Self, Spirit Guides, Mysticism, Faith,
Angel on Earth, Faith in Mankind, Optimist, Suffering,
Self-sacrifice, Karma, Enlightenment, Divine Wisdom.

The Number Eleven
The Master Teacher, Illumination, Enlightenment,
Inspirational, Idealism, Intuitive, Psychic, Channeling,
Poetry, Art, Symbols, Expression, Dreamer, Revolution,
Drugs, Alternate Consciousness, Mysticism, Catalyst,
Prisoner, Prophet.

The Number Twenty Two
The Master Builder, Dreams Made Manifest, Ancient Wisdom,
Realization, Force of Nature, The Future, Evolution,
Technology, Universal Love, God, Retribution, Redemption,
Love, War, Leader, The Universe, Personal Power, Charisma,
Service, The Divine Imagination.

Personal numbers are much more accurate in describing the overall self as seen by the self at certain points in our life. It can also show us where our spiritual growth or lack thereof will take us.

Goodluck finding your own =]