Michael Jackson by the Numbers

Numbers play an interesting part in our daily life. Each of us is connected to all kinds of numbers, there’s our social security number, phone number, street address. Many of us have at least one favorite or ‘lucky’ number.

In numerology, the science of numbers, each individual digit has a unique vibration, giving the number a special meaning. The name on our birth certificate can be translated into numbers, which numbers experts say could reveal insights into our personality and purpose in life.

TMZ, the celebrity news site, has detailed some interesting connections between Michael Jackson and the number 7. In numerology, seven is known as a ‘mystical’ or magic number. A few of the ‘seven’ connections detailed on TMZ include: Michael Jackson signed his will on 7/7/02, his memorial at Staples Center was held exactly 7 years later on 7/7/09. Jackson died on June 25th (2+5=7); Jackson’s 2 biggest hits were each no. 1 for seven weeks. Click here for more of TMZ’s interesting 7 Jackson connections.


In our own life, many of us notice seeing the numbers when we check time on a clock. Perhaps, if you knew the meaning of the recurring number(s), there would be a message for you. Others may see it as a sign to play those numbers in the lottery!


I study an ancient system known as Destiny Cards (www.goddessofdestiny.com), which combines numbers, astrology and the deck of 52 playing cards. The Destiny Cards system explains the many similarities between numbers, our calendar and the deck of cards. For instance, there are 52 cards in the deck and 52 weeks in a year; 4 suits (hearts, clubs, diamonds, spades) and four seasons; 13 cards of each suit, and 13 new moons a year.

In the Destiny Cards system, Michael Jackson wasn’t a seven, but a ten: the 10♥ (10 of hearts). Ten, being the first ‘double digit’ number, makes the person experienced in some way – because the ‘ten’ person has the experience of the numbers 1-9 (1 = initiations, beginnings, 9 = endings, completion).


The ‘ten’ person is a natural leader, who is comfortable in front of an audience. Tens love to do things in a big way. Hearts is the suit of love and emotions. Being in relationships is the way in which the ‘heart’ person gathers experience in life. The 10♥ (10 of hearts) person is often popular as a child. This is true with Michael Jackson, who became a star by age 11.


Your personal ‘card’ in the Deck of Destiny is based on the day and month you were born. This ‘card’ can be amazingly accurate in describing your personality, providing insight into your natural talents and perhaps lessons you are here to learn. The Cards can also be used to identify success cycles for business, relationships and more.


You can discover your ‘Card,’ by clicking on your birthday at www.goddessofdestiny.com. You’ll also find a free ‘birthday calendar and decoder,’ a handy two-page print out that has the card and meaning of every birthday of the year. Private consultations are also available. For more on the Destiny Cards, sign up for the daily podcast, click here.

For more information on Michael Jackson’s 10♥ of hearts card, as well as Farrah Fawcett’s ‘Card,’ (she’s a 10♠ of spades), click this link.

Michael & Farrah: A Pair of “Tens”

TEN is the number of full accomplishment. While ONE represents ambitious beginnings and NINE endings or completion, 10 begins a new cycle. People who are ‘10s’ arrive on earth with a level of experience that those of us who are the numbers 1-9 haven’t yet achieved.


Michael Jackson, born august 29th , 1958, is a 10♥ (10 of hearts): The 10♥ (10 of hearts) person is here to overcome obstacles through the power of love….they are usually popular as children, and learn to be comfortable around groups of people… they can also be popular with kids and pets… these 10s may appear selfish or self centered – they need a fair amount of alone time for soul searching.

Along with Michael Jackson, other famous 10 of hearts include Miley Cyrus, Shaun Cassidy, Jane Fonda, Gwyneth Paltrow

Farrah Fawcett – born February 2nd 1947, is a 10♠ (10 of spades)

The 10♠ (10 of spades) is the card of the ‘super worker” those who choose to work hard can accomplish much when they’re willing to put in the effort. Home life and career can compete for the 10♠'s (10 of spades) attention. These people are passionate, and private – preferring to keep portions of their life secret. The 10♠ (10 of spades) may have been pressured by a parent to succeed. They may be called upon to clear up the debts of friends and family.

Along with Farrah, other 10 of spades include Christie Brinkley, pop superstar Shakirah and gossip columnist Liz Smith.


For more, tune-in to my podcast: "Michael & Farrah 2 Tens." To discover your card – download the free goddess of destiny birthday key and decoder at GoddessofDestiny.com

Get a “Great Sounding” Brand: Pro Voice Recording Tips

When you hear a recognizable voice on the radio, chances are you associate their sound (voice) with the brand of the radio station. What is the VOICE of your company voicemail system saying about your corporate brand?

Voicemail and automated phone systems have become an accepted way of doing business in the digital age. Companies often hire a professional voice to record the greetings, which are usually recorded in a single session.

If you decide to use a person on-staff to record the greetings for your company’s voicemail system, these simple tips can help to achieve more professional-sounding recordings:

Breathe Deeply: Before recording, take a deep breath: Inhale…. Exhale…. Lower those shoulders and relax. Continue to breathe from your belly, which will give your voice a more confident sound.

Smile: Smiling while recording the greetings will translate into a warmer, friendlier sound. It may feel funny to smile while recording, but it will make a big difference in the finished product.

Be Clear: Speak clearly at moderate, even pace. Ideally, the script will be written to efficiently route callers to their destination. It is often helpful to offer callers a prompt to repeat the message if necessary for longer greetings that offer several options to choose from (“press 2 for sales, 3 for customer service, etc..”).

Be Direct: When asking for a caller to leave their phone number, remind them to include the area code. You might want to ask them to speak slowly and repeat the phone number, or other critical information, twice.

Your voicemail greeting is often a first impression. A professional-sounding voice on your phone system can only add value to your corporate identity.

Lisa Osborne is a radio broadcaster and provider of voice-over services such as marketing-on hold and voicemail greetings for corporate phone systems, transit agencies and more. For more information, visit BroadcastEdge.net. Find Lisa on Twitter @Lisa_FM

Ramblings from the Twitterverse

About eight million people are now Twittering. Twitter, the popular “micro-blogging” social media, site enables Tweeters (Twitter users) to send Tweets, or small bursts of information (140 characters or less, including spaces) to their ‘followers’ (on Twitter, you follow others as you attract your own followers).

Twitter use has exploded over the past year, and every month usage seems to jump exponentially as more web users dive into the Twitter stream. Market research firm Neilson Online says Twitter grew by 1,689% from February 2008 to February 2009. Facebook still dwarfs Twitter in the number of users, but Twitter’s staggering growth is quite remarkable.

What’s to Tweet About?

Some tweeters are engaged in personal conversations, publicly (private messaging is also available in the form of DM, or direct message). While other tweeters use their Twitter ‘stream’ to deliver helpful, entertaining or informative information on a variety of topics. Positioning themselves as ambassadors or evangelists of their favorite topics, many of these tweeters are attracting dozens, hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of like-minded followers.

To find interesting Tweeples (those who tweet) to follow, browse or enter keywords on your favorite topics in a Twitter search directory such as WeFollow and Twellow.

Want to know what’s on the public’s mind right NOW?

Logging on to Twitter’s search engine enables you to take the pulse of the public at any given moment. Search.Twitter.com posts the ever-changing top trending keywords on its home page. And, you can enter any word into the search box to browse all the tweets on that topic, in real time.

Tech-savvy companies are monitoring Twitter Search to keep an eye on what’s being said about their brands. If a tweeter is complaining about a company’s product or service, it’s not unusual for the disgruntled tweeter to be contacted by a company representative (sometimes within minutes) interested in assisting with problem-solving.

It’s very important for tweeters to be aware that, even though the Twitterverse feels like a big party, what is being tweeted is archived for posterity. Even if you trash (delete) a tweet, it will still live on in the Twitter archives, available in Twitter searches. So, it’s always a good idea to think before you Tweet.

One Northern California-based tweeter learned this the hard way! After being offered a job at Cisco, the person tweeted about their dilemma of receiving a ‘fatty paycheck’ in exchange for a nightmare commute and work they would hate. See Olivier Blanchard's blog post "Losing Your Job in 140 Characters or Less."

It didn’t take long for this poor tweeter to be contacted by someone at Cisco, letting them know that they don’t appreciate employees who hate their jobs.

In shifting economic times, networking and establishing your own personal ‘brand’ is more important than ever. Twitter is packed with entrepreneurial-types, a few even becoming ‘Twitter celebrities,’ attracting hundreds of followers as they tweet about their passion or expertise. Once a large audience is amassed, could making money with Twitter be far behind?

Have questions about Twitter, or just getting started? Drop me a line with your Twitter questions.

Lisa Osborne, creator of Lisa.fm, Leading Edge Talk, is a radio broadcaster and media entrepreneur. Tweeting as @Lisa_FM, the astrology-themed @destinycards y en español @diosadeldestino.