Pablo Picasso and Chaldean Numerology

Pablo Picasso (October 25, 1881 – April 8, 1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and designer whose artistic style left a lasting mark on global culture.

He was born on the 25th of the month, and his Total Name Number (TNN) was 38. Both numbers reduce to 7 and 2 respectively—numbers that are considered deeply artistic. His strongest numerological influences, however, come from the number 8 series, which includes his Life Path Number of 26. Among these eights, we find the numbers 17 and 89—the latter being a variant of 17. The number 17 is known for bringing fame, whether positive or negative, and it can also bestow artistic talents. The number 3, which also has strong associations with creativity and art, appears in the form of 21 and 48.

In Picasso’s name numbers, we find a recurring theme of construction and deconstruction—for example, the pair of numbers 21 (construction) and 26 (deconstruction), as well as 21 (again, construction) and 13 (deconstruction, which, according to his numerology chart, may also indicate the manifestation of very dark energies). A similar dynamic appears in his consonant number line: 13 and 17 suggest a shattering of unity, while 48 represents a unique and eccentric attempt at reconstruction.

This study of darker energies is not limited to the 13–21 relationship. Many of Picasso’s works carry a heavy emotional tone. Initially, his artistic expression was rooted in a neoclassical style, later evolving into surrealism. Yet it was precisely the disruptive dynamics symbolized by the relationships between 13 and 21, 13 and 17, and 48 that allowed him to forge the cubist style. In cubism, subjects are “broken apart” and reassembled in new ways—an artistic narrative that perfectly suits the life and work of the renowned Spanish painter who lived and created in France.

His harsh treatment of women can likely be traced to the relationship between numbers 26 and 38 (emotional wounds), as well as the challenging placement of 13 and 17. The interaction between the number 25 and numbers from the 3-series—specifically 21 and 48—also plays a role. While this dynamic isn’t without the potential for love, it more readily sets the stage for emotional drama and heartbreak.

Picasso’s political views were radical; he was even a member of the Communist Party. In his numerological profile, the number 13 (from the 4-series) represents revolutionary Uranus rather than the Sun, while 25 and 88 are associated more with Neptune than with the Moon or the South Lunar Node. In his chart, Uranus appears weakly placed and functions more as a planet of provocation and upheaval than as one of structured capitalism. His most dominant number is 8, Saturn’s number, which can represent the bourgeoisie in a positive sense, but in Picasso’s case, it leans more toward the working class. His TNN is 25—a Neptunian number tied to socialism and communism.

His final pinnacle number was 19, which belongs to the 1-series and activates other number 1 energies in his chart. While 19 is generally considered a fortunate number, Picasso had the misfortune of experiencing one of its more challenging forms. In his later years, the interaction between TNN 38 and Life Path 26 also activates the number 28—yet another 1-series number. This may have contributed to his death by heart attack, as numbers in the 1-series are often linked to the heart.