Lo Shu Grid Calculator by Date of Birth
Pick your date of birth. The grid fills itself and shows your missing and repeated numbers.
Quick answer: A Lo Shu grid is a 3 by 3 box of the numbers 1 to 9, laid out as 4 9 2, 3 5 7, 8 1 6. Put every digit of your date of birth in its box, skip the zeros, and add your Mulank and Bhagyank. Empty boxes are your missing numbers. Boxes with two or more digits are your repeated numbers.
✓ Reviewed by Akanshha Joshii, numerologist
Worked example: 28 March 1990
28 March 1990: date digits 2, 8, 3, 1, 9, 9 (zeros skipped). Mulank 1 added (2 + 8 = 10, 1 + 0 = 1). Bhagyank 5 added (2 + 8 + 0 + 3 + 1 + 9 + 9 + 0 = 32, 3 + 2 = 5). Missing numbers: 4, 6, 7. Repeated numbers: 1 (2x), 9 (2x).
What is a Lo Shu grid?
The Lo Shu grid is an old Chinese magic square. Every row, column and diagonal adds up to 15. In numerology each box stands for one number and one quality, for example 1 for self-expression, 5 for balance and 8 for money sense.
How to make a Lo Shu grid, step by step
Step 1: write your date of birth as digits, for example 28-03-1990. Step 2: drop the zeros. Step 3: add your Mulank if your birth day has two digits and is not 10, 20 or 30. Step 4: always add your Bhagyank. Step 5: put each number in its box: 4 9 2 on top, 3 5 7 in the middle, 8 1 6 at the bottom.
What missing numbers in a Lo Shu grid mean
A missing number is an empty box. It points to a quality you may need to build with effort. Missing 5 gets the most attention, because 5 sits in the centre and stands for balance. A missing number is a nudge, not bad luck.
What repeated numbers in a Lo Shu grid mean
A number that shows up two or more times gives that quality extra strength. Too much of one number can tip into its weak side. For example, three 1s can turn confidence into ego.
How the Lo Shu grid links to your name
Our numerologist Akanshha Joshii uses this same grid when she checks a name. A good name number often fills a missing box. That is why the free Name Check shows your grid next to your name.
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Does your name suit your birth numbers?
Check your name number against your Mulank and Bhagyank in the free Name Check.
Frequently asked questions
Do I include zeros in the Lo Shu grid?
No. Zero has no box in the grid, so zeros are skipped.
Why are the Mulank and Bhagyank added to the grid?
They are your two main birth numbers, so this method adds them. The Mulank is added only for two-digit birth days other than 10, 20 and 30. For the other days the day digit already is the Mulank, so it is not counted twice.
Is a missing number in the Lo Shu grid bad luck?
No. It shows a quality that may need more effort. Many people with missing numbers do very well.
Can my name fill a missing number?
A name number can fill one missing box. The free Name Check shows whether your name does this.
Which planet goes with each Lo Shu number?
1 Sun, 2 Moon, 3 Jupiter, 4 Rahu, 5 Mercury, 6 Venus, 7 Ketu, 8 Saturn, 9 Mars. These are the same planet meanings used across Indian numerology.
Does your name suit your birth numbers?
Check your name number against your Mulank and Bhagyank in the free Name Check.