A name can be mined for sources of insight in a variety of ways. We consider the sum of the vowels, the sum of the consonants, and the sum of all letters combined. Additionally, each vowel and consonant is examined separately and in the order of appearance. Information is also gleaned from the absence of certain numbers as well as those appearing most frequently. The Spiritual Transit cycles provide valuable information as well. Every ancestor who carried your last name went through the same Spiritual Transit cycles during the same ages you did. 

The custom of a woman assuming her husband's name has a considerable impact on her personality and experiences. In doing so, she quite literally surrenders part of her identity and inner/spiritual path. This does not necessarily create discord and often affects the relationship positively. However, it is something to think about if you are contemplating marriage or divorce. Considering the effect, a name imparts, a divorced woman might consider reclaiming her maiden name to recoup the part of her identity forfeited during the marriage. The decision to adopt a partner's name requires the same forethought for same sex marriages. 

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