In this post, “Numerology of Robin Gibb: Birth, Life, and Death,” I explore numbers and dates relevant to these aspects of his life. I will explore the number 47 in the context of his brother Andy’s life and how researching this number led to synchronicity with the number 22, Robin’s birthday number. There are also interesting patterns with the number 3 and 5. I invite you to come along with me as we explore Robin’s numbers!

I write this post in loving memory of Robin Hugh Gibb of the Bee Gees whose passing date anniversary is May 20, 2024. With 12 years in spirit, I can only imagine how Robin has evolved as a multi-dimensional spiritual being. It is a blessing that he continues to make his presence known on earth as he guides and heals with his spiritual energy.

Introduction: Numerology-The Story of Our Lives in Numbers

One of the most enjoyable things about getting to know who Robin was as a person is to study his numerology. It has been an interesting past-time to read the interpretations of his numbers and how they match his personality.

In the book, Numerology: A Simple Guide to Understanding Yourself, Suzanne Boult states this about numerology:

Numerology as a science of numbers has been around for a long time. Pythagoras, born about 509 BC and one of the philosophers of ancient Greece, is generally accepted as the founder of modern-day Numerology… (1)

 

Your birthday and your birth name (with each letter being given a number value), are your keys to this life – your characteristics, abilities, and events. Numerology helps you to understand who you are by exploring the complexity of your own make-up. (1)

From the constellations to the petals of a flower, from the bones in our bodies, to the hours of a day, numbers are present everywhere in mystical and practical ways. To me, it makes sense that each number that we are associated with would have a particular characteristic and vibration, the meaning of which can bring deeper insights into who we are.

I think this is why there are so many interesting articles about numerology. For example, I found this article called, “The Numerology of the 27 Club Musicians,” by Numerology.com Staff. The 27 Club consists of many famous musicians who died at the age of twenty-seven including Janis Joplin, Amy Winehouse, Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, and Jim Morrison. You may like this article which examines the significance of the numerology of the number 27 for these musicians as well as their life path numbers of 1 and 9.

In terms of Robin, I recently had a synchronistic experience with his numbers that got me thinking much more deeply about this topic. In this post I would like to share this story, delving into the numbers 47 and 22 to begin with. Then, I would like to share what I have learned about other aspects of Robin’s numerology, including his life path number, and soul urge, outer personality, and destiny numbers based on his full birth name. There are very interesting patterns with the numbers 3 and 5 in Robin’s life that I will discuss. The book on numerology by Suzanne Boult that I mentioned above serves as my primary guide and resource for this discussion. An article by Artorius DaVinci called, “Michael Jackson Time of Death: The Numerology,” also served as inspiration.

Numerology: Significance of the Number 47 in Robin’s Life

A few minutes before midnight on April 21, 2024, I lay in bed preparing for sleep. I often like to read articles or Kindle books on my phone a little before going to sleep because it helps me settle down as I make the final transition into rest. Yes, I’m a night owl, and for now, it works for me! 😊

On this night, I chose to read a biography about Robin’s brother Andy called, Arrow Through the Heart: The Biography of Andy Gibb, by Matthew Hild.

I skipped ahead from where I left off previously because I wanted to read a little more about the end of his life and what occurred. I knew a little bit but was interested to see what new information I could learn.

This probably wasn’t the best thing to be reading right before going to sleep because as I read about the difficulties Andy had with his heart condition and alcohol abuse while living in Oxfordshire, England with Robin during his last days, the energy felt very intense and heavy. I found myself feeling pulled into the story emotionally because he’s Robin’s brother and I’ve had my own synchronistic connections with Andy. I admit to feeling a little sad and distressed by what I read which is a credit to how well the author shared Andy’s story.

As I read about what was happening with Andy, a quote from Robin was mentioned which really got my attention. At this point, it’s still April 21^st, close to midnight. Here is the quote:

“Before Andy left Robin’s estate that evening, Robin had a brief conversation with him that, twenty-one years later, he said “still haunts me.” “It was a rainy night, and I stood there with an umbrella, and I said, ‘Andy, if you keep up what you’re doing, you will not see forty-seven.’ I don’t know why I said forty-seven and not a rounded figure. But I said it.”” (2)

As I lay there reading this, I immediately had a recollection of Robin’s time of death. I thought to myself that it was so interesting that out of all the numbers he could have said to Andy, “47” is what came out.

The reason I found this interesting is because Robin’s time of death on May 20, 2012, was 10:47am.

Robin associated the number 47 with Andy’s death. But really, this number was associated with his death.

Now all kinds of thoughts were running through my mind and I’m wide awake with no chance of sleep happening anytime soon! 😊

Did his soul have foreknowledge of this aspect of his own time of death approximately 24 years prior to its occurrence? I say yes because this is too accurate to be reduced to just a coincidence. Robin said he didn’t know why he said 47. But it seems that his soul knew, and it came out in this context. This knowledge slipped out when he was talking to Andy days before he died. It seems possible to me that Robin had a psychic connection and foreknowledge of his death time without knowing it at the time.

There are accounts of famous celebrities who consciously and knowingly predicted their own deaths including Buddy Holly, Diana, Princess of Wales, and Mark Twain. You can watch these stories here on this video.

I also believe it’s possible for a person, famous or not, to have a subconscious level of knowing and therefore make a statement about something that pertains to their death while being unaware of this. I learned so much about Robin’s intuitive abilities through this situation.

Robin’s eerie connection with the number 47 gave me chills as I pondered the numerology a little more. Andy passed away on March 10, 1988, so I also noticed that the “10” in Robin’s time of death matched Andy’s “10” with day of death. It’s interesting how these numeric similarities are woven into a family’s history.

With this train of thought, I wanted to make sure I had my numbers correct in terms of Robin’s time of death. I knew I had written a blog post years ago that contained an article I linked to that mentioned it. But I had no idea what year I had written it.

So, a few minutes after midnight on April 22^nd, I went to my website and used the search function to find the post. It is called, “On the Cusp.” I wrote about how Robin and Maurice were on the cusp of the Sagittarius and Capricorn zodiac sun signs and some synchronicity connected to this phrase.

When I looked at the post, I noticed I had written it on April 26, 2019. I made a mental note that I was very close to that date given that I was reading it on April 22nd. I was almost in sync with the dates, I thought. Little did I know, I was exactly in sync in another way. I noticed some text where I had mentioned Easter, April 21^st. I thought, “Wow, I am in sync. It was just April 21^st a few minutes ago.” Also, I had just seen the number 21 mentioned in Robin’s quote above.

As I looked at the post, I found the link to the article I was looking for. In an article by Melissa Abbot of Elephant Journal called, “Sunset of a Boomer Icon: The Astrology of Robin Gibb,” Robin’s time of death is verified as being 10:47am:

He was born on the Isle of Man in the town of Douglas, UK at 3:15AM GMT on December 22, 1949, and died in London, UK on May 20, 2012, at 10:47AM GMT. At his birth, he had the Sun in Sagittarius, Moon in Aquarius and his Ascendant was Scorpio. (3)

His time of death was also verified here. I like to check more than one source when it comes to something this specific because errors are unintentionally made.

In terms of the significance of the number 47, I will write about this later in this post in the context of Robin’s complete time of death, 10:47am, to get the full picture. In the meantime, let’s review the importance of the number 22 because something interesting happened when I read the “On the Cusp” post.

Robin’s Birthday Number: Synchronicity and the Master Number 22

After I found the Elephant Journal article, I continued to scan the post. It had been a long time since I’d seen it, and I wanted to refresh my memory about what I had written about five years ago.

As I read, I noticed that I began a sentence, “On Monday, April 22nd…” I thought, “Oh my God! I’m in sync with what I wrote five years ago to the exact date.”

On Monday, April 22. 2024, shortly after midnight, I was guided to go back and read a blogpost I had written in 2019 in which I described synchronicity that occurred on April 22, 2019.

I could say this was a string of synchronicity occurring because Robin’s connection with the number 47 led to the matching of exact dates and Robin’s birth number.

So, then it was clear that there was a message here I needed to decipher. It was a powerful moment to be in sync with my own writing in terms of dates. Since I had written about a synchronicity that occurred on April 22, 2019, related to being on the cusp, I thought that the message is pointing to how I am on the cusp of something in my life now.

According to The Free Dictionary, the phrase “on the cusp” means:

On the verge of some beginning point or the start of some major development. Usually followed by “of (something).”  (4)

This is something I will be on the lookout for. There are some interesting things happening in terms of travelling to England where I will have the opportunity to visit Robin’s resting place for the first time. This feels major and is certainly something that will deepen my spiritual connection with his soul.

In addition to the significance of being on the cusp of something major, I noticed the synchrony of the number 22. 22 is a master number and Robin’s birthday number. I think it was significant that this number was coming through so strongly. Here is what I learned.

Regarding the number 22 as a birthday number, numerology.com states:

A 22 Birthday number gives you the power to create great things. You are determined and hardworking and your ability to cooperate with others makes you an effective teammate or leader. (5)

In her book on numerology, Suzanne Boult discussed the number 22 as a master number and has this to say:

This is the number of the ‘master builder’. Through your own hard work, you have the capacity to build something tangible and something large – whether a house, beautiful garden, or business empire – that will last forever and be for the good of all. (6)

 

You have higher goals than most and want to achieve material success. Learn to co-operate and work with circumstances rather than pull against them. Keep to your high ideals and don’t be swayed by the thought of power and control or that maybe you could make a lot of money. (6)

 

This is also the number of the big-time crook. The potential here is to be known for something ‘big good’ or ‘big bad’. (6)

From what I’ve learned about Robin’s life through reading and study, I feel that the quotes describe him very well. The Bee Gees as a business empire will last forever because their music is eternal and has certainly been for the good of all.

Also, even though they weren’t “crooks,” The Bee Gees went through several periods of their career where things were not going well. The disco backlash of the late 1970’s is an example of this and could be considered a “big bad.”

Here is a good Los Angeles Times article about the disco backlash.

I hope you enjoyed this discussion of the number 22 in terms of Robin’s numerology. Now I would like to transition into a discussion of the significance the number 3. The vibration of this number is very powerful for Robin.

Bee Gees’ Numerology and Vibration of Three

During my research, I noticed a pattern of 3’s that really stand out in Robin’s numerology. Here are five key areas:

• Life Path Number/Date of Birth: December 22, 1949 ~ 1+2+2+2+1+9+4+9 = 30 (3+0 =3) – 30/3
• Date of Death: May 20, 2012 ~ 5+2+0+2+0+1+2 = 12 (1+2 =3)
• Time of Death: 10:47am 1+0+4+7 = 12 (1+2=3): As I mentioned previously, the significance of number 47, when combined with the 10 for the complete time of death, results in a 3.
• Birth order: 3rd child of 5.
• Type of Band: famous trio.

Robin was born with the vibration of 3, lived with the vibration of 3 and died with the vibration of 3. I think it’s truly fascinating when you look deeper into this.

Felicia Bender, in an article called, “Life Path Numbers,” describes this number well. This is a number which is calculated from your full birthdate:

…The life path number is a key to understanding your life’s purpose, innate tendencies and talents, and the obstacles you’ll face as you continue to master the lessons to be learned. (7)

 

The Life Path number indicates the primary mission in life — it outlines what you’re learning, mastering, and evolving into. (7)

 

While you will have innate gifts and talents in this particular arena, you will also have more distinct or heightened obstacles in getting there. (7)

Dan Millman in the book, The Life You were Born to Live: A Guide to Finding Your Life Purpose, has this to say about the number 3 as a life path number. It is about expression and sensitivity:

Individuals working 3 as their life purpose are here to utilize their emotional sensitivity to bring positive, heartfelt self-expression into the world. (8)

 

The expressive energy of 3s has a strong social component; 3s reach out to other people and depend on other people. Whether 3s express by speaking, painting, singing, sculpting, acting, writing or any other means, they usually start out one-on-one; then, as their confidence in their ability grows, they discover the satisfaction of reaching out and expressing themselves to groups of people – family, friends, or the public at large.  (8)

This sounds just like Robin and the Bee Gees. However, it wasn’t one-on-one, it was the three of them, bringing their heart-felt songs into the world.

I would like to take the time to mention that Robin’s twin brother Maurice obviously has the same life path number of 3 with the “master builder “number of 22. With this combination, it’s no wonder they were so successful in terms of what they built together. According to How Stuff Works:

The No. 22 is about practicality, ambition, and success, bringing great accomplishments to those who embrace its energy.

Very significantly, eldest Bee Gee Barry also has the life path number of 3. Barry Gibb was born on September 1, 1946. So, if you add up the numbers, you get 3:

September 1, 1946: 9+1+1+9+4+6 =30 (3+0 =3)

The Bee Gees all shared the same life path number. I think this is pretty amazing. Discovering patterns like this is what makes numerology so fun and engaging.

With all three brothers working the “3” energies of self-expression and sensitivity, it makes total sense that they were able to create the soundtrack of our lives containing some of the greatest ballads and love songs of all time.

I also want to include Andy in this discussion because he is just as beloved as his brothers. While not officially one of the Bee Gees, Andy could always carry a show with the talent and charisma that only he could deliver.

Please click here to watch a video of Andy with Donnie and Marie Osmond that shows Andy at his best.

So, what do the numbers have to say about him? Andy followed right behind his brothers on the number line and comes in with a 4 in terms of the life path number.

Andy Gibb was born on March 5, 1958. When you add up the numbers, you get 4:

March 5, 1958: 3+5+1+9+5+8 =31 (3+1=4)

According to Dan Millman, life path number 4 is about stability and process:

Individuals working 4 as their life purpose are here to achieve stability and security by patiently following a gradual process toward selected goals. Achieving security -a solid foundation- is a desirable goal for anyone; for 4s, however, it forms the core of their life purpose. (9)

It seems that Andy understandably had struggles creating a solid foundation for himself. Given the powerhouse brothers that came before him, it seems reasonable that he would have had trouble getting his footing and finding his own place in life. Metaphorically speaking, even with some cracks in his foundation, Andy left a legacy of music that is still beloved and celebrated to this day. He managed to create enough of a foundation for himself to allow the beautiful songs within to be released from his soul, out into the world.

In Dan Millman’s Life Purpose System, Barry, Robin, and Maurice’s complete life path number configuration is 30/3. Andy’s numbers are 31/4. So, Andy is still working with self-expression and sensitivity energies just like his brothers even though his total life path number is different.

If you are interested in learning more about these numbers or wish to calculate your own, please click here for Dan Millman’s Life Purpose Calculator. A brief description of the full life path number is given along with links to his books.

A Pattern of Fives: Numerology, Outer Personality, and Destiny Numbers

Through further study of Suzanne Boult’s book, I discovered that outer personality and destiny numbers can be calculated. Interestingly, for Robin, both of these numbers add up to 5.

Here is a definition of both:

Outer Personality: This number comes from adding together the number value of the consonants of your birth name. It shows how the world sees you and the impression you make on others – what they will come to expect of you because of the image you present and how you express yourself. (10)

 

Destiny: This is the total number value of all the letters of your birth name. This is your aim in life. It shows what you came to do in this lifetime – the path you must walk, what you should accomplish and what you must be. It shows what you do best. (10)

In order to calculate these numbers, you use your full birth name and this corresponding Pythagorean Number chart:

Click the image to enlarge it if you’d like.

Please click here to view a Pythagorean numerology chart with the number values that correspond with the vowels and consonants.

Here is the number chart for Robin I created:

The consonants are black and when added together represent the outer personality and how you show yourself to the world.

The vowels and consonants added together represent the destiny number which has to do with who a soul intends to be with the intention to develop their strengths and work to overcome weaknesses.

Here is the interpretation by Suzanne Boult of the vibration of 5 in terms of outer personality and destiny numbers:

Outer Personality 5: Others see them as bright, witty, and chatty. Some may even think they talk too much. They express themselves as natural salespersons, advertisers or promoters as long as it is about something they fully believe in. They like variety and constant activity and feel that change is progress. They must be able to do what they want, when they want and how they want in order to give their best. (11)

 

Destiny 5: Their destiny is to travel and to experience all that life has to offer. People with a Destiny 5 find it hard to stay in one place for long. Freedom, progress and keeping life moving forward is important to them. Sometimes seen as rebels, they enlighten others by doing things in a different way from the traditional. During their lives change happens often and quite suddenly, sometimes by their own choice but sometimes it is forced upon them. (11)

Keywords 5: busy, travel, variety, freedom, quick-minded, salesperson (11)

As far as the outer personality description, Robin seemed to be more on the quiet side, so it’s hard to see him as being seen as talking too much. But he definitely believed in and promoted himself as a professional singer. He also wanted to be able to do what he wanted. He showed this trait by leaving the Bee Gees for a while during his youth and establishing his own solo career and projects even until his final days with his musical work, Titanic Requiem.

In terms of the destiny number description, it very accurately describes Robin’s life of touring, traveling all around the world, and relocating to different countries.

In an article from “The Guardian” by Rosanna Greenstreet called “Q&A: Robin Gibb,” when asked where he would like to live, Robin stated:

I’m always at 35,000 ft. I don’t know what “home” or “abroad” is any more.

I think that says it all! He was always moving forward with his music and other projects of great importance to him such as raising money for the Bomber Command Memorial in Green Park, London. This was something he fully believed in.

Here is a lovely BBC news article honoring Robin’s dedication to the Bomber Command Memorial.

Also in this interview, Robin and the interviewer discuss how he is a mixture of spiritual and pragmatic. Robin said this was true about him, “with a little bit of rebel thrown in.” This is consistent with the description above for Destiny number 5. Here is a screen shot with his words:

It seems to me that Robin fulfilled his destiny, represented by the number 5 to the maximum. You can see this beginning in his childhood all the way through to the end of his life. He really did experience all that life has to offer.

The energy of five shows up in a few more areas within Robin’s numerology.

When I added up the numbers for his birth year and death year, both equal 5:

• Robin’s birth year- 1949: 1+9+4+9 =23 (2+3=5)
• Robin’s death year- 2012: 2+0+1+2 =5
• There are also five children in his family: Lesley, Barry, Robin, Maurice, Andy.

Numerology of Nine: Robin’s Soul Urge Number

In the graphic above, the vowels in Robin’s name are green and when added together, they equal nine. This is his soul number, which reflects the inner self.

In an article called, “The Comprehensive Guide to Soul Urge Number: Meaning, Calculation, and Influence,” by numerologist Kelly Lord, the soul urge number is described as follows:

…It peels away life’s superficial layers to reveal what genuinely drives you, beckoning a journey to the heart of your inner motivations. (12)

 

It’s like a hidden treasure inside of you, showing what you truly want deep down in your heart. Think of it as a secret code to understanding why you do what you do and what makes you feel really alive… (12)

 

It tells about your emotional cravings and spiritual yearnings too. Finding out this number can help make sense of the things that tug at your soul—those inner longings that keep whispering to you. (12)

These core desires may consist of things so deep that you don’t share them with others, or they don’t know about them. Awareness of one’s soul urge number can serve as confirmation if you are already on the path of honoring your deepest yearnings or serve as a catalyst to getting back on track.

So, what does Robin’s soul urge number of nine say about him? According to Suzanne Boult, this is the number of someone with a huge heart:

They desire to be generous, compassionate, kind and forgiving. They would love to help the whole world. They have high ideals and are often discouraged if they can’t reach the high standard, they expect of themselves or others. They have great capacity for unconditional love and forgiveness. (13)

This is so true about Robin as shown through his work with numerous charities throughout his career. The kindness and generosity of his character was one of the first things I noticed about him when I was first getting to know what he was like as a person in 2012. I dedicated a page of this website to the charities that Robin supported because this was such an important part of his life.

This is consistent with what Kelly Lord says about the meaning of soul urge number 9:

9: Humanitarian efforts and a desire to serve globally fuel your spirit. (14)

It’s amazing how accurately Robin’s numerology reflects who he really was. A perfect example of his humanitarian spirit is shown in how both he and his wife Dwina supported the Miccosukee Indian Reservation in the Everglades, Florida after Hurricane Andrew devastated the area in 1992. They both had a connection with an elder at this reservation and they wanted to do something to help repair the damage they suffered. Fundraisers, clean-up, and reconstruction efforts were organized by Robin and Dwina. (15)

The Bee Gees also performed at the Hurricane Andrew Relief Concert at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami on September 28, 1992.

There are so many examples of Robin’s humanitarian contributions that I can’t list them all here. We can honor his memory in gratitude for all he did for others.

Age of Death Numerology: Eight

Robin died at the age of 62. Since 6+2 = 8, let’s look at the meaning of “8” in terms of Robin’s energy around the time of his death.

According to Numerology.com, eight is associated with ambition and achievement:

Of all the numbers in Numerology, the number 8 is the achiever and measures life by the goals it reaches. It has good business sense, a powerful presence, and a strong drive for success. The eight is also a symbol of balance — you can see it in its symmetrical shape. For every blessing it receives, it puts one back out to the universe. When things are balanced, they feel stable, controlled, and supported, which is the most productive environment for the eight to work in. (16)

 

… The 8 represents an ultimate form of achievement that many will spend their entire lives striving for… (16)

 

Ambitious: To say the 8 has ambition would be putting it lightly — they live to achieve! This number is on a mission to reach as many goals and garner as much success as possible. It is strategic in its methods and dedicated to its purpose. The good feelings that come from accomplishment give the 8 everything it needs to keep climbing upward. (16)

Once again, the numerology of 8 is very consistent with who Robin had been at the time of his death. He was clearly ambitious throughout his life and even in his final years. He always strove to be known and valued for his singing and song writing abilities. He had so many wonderful moments in his life because of his achievements, such as seen in this photo, meeting Diana, Princess of Wales.

Even when things were not going well for the Bee Gees, he continued to achieve success by co-writing songs with his brothers for other artists. He also released several solo albums, such as “Magnet,” which fulfilled his goal of expressing himself musically on his own terms.

In terms of who Robin is as a Spirit, his drive for achievement continues. He has been incredible at afterlife communication over the years. From the energy of synchronicity to the movement of objects and creation of sacred symbols, I have experienced his soul to be powerful and strong. I can imagine that he set some goals for himself to achieve the level of telekinesis that he has demonstrated. His body died, but his genius didn’t, and it is evident in how he communicates.

He went out on an eight and is still working with those powerful energies in Spirit. Combined with his “nine” energies of loving, generous, compassion, and the “three” energies of sensitivity and self-expression, he is a most wonderful soul to be in communication with. I’m so happy he’s a member of my soul family.

This has been quite a journey of exploring Robin’s numerology. Synchronicity originally led me down this path of deeper study and understanding of the numbers representing his and his brother’s energies. I learned a lot about Robin and hope you did too!

As always, I am grateful for your visit here and I thank you for reading. Until next time! 😊

References:

1.  Boult, Suzanne (2003). Numerology: A Simple Guide to Understanding Yourself, David Bateman, Kindle Edition, Location 29.

2.  Hild, Matthew (2022). Arrow Through the Heart: The Biography of Andy Gibb, Kindle Book, Location 224-225.

3.  Abbot, Melissa (June 4, 2012). “Sunset of a Boomer Icon: The Astrology of Robin Gibb.”

4.  The Free Dictionary by Farlex, on the cusp.

5.  Numerology.com: Your Birthday Number: Find out what your Numerology Birthday number reveals about you.

6.  Boult, Suzanne (2003). Numerology: A Simple Guide to Understanding Yourself, David Bateman. Kindle Edition, Location 530.

7.  Bender, Felicia. “Life Path Numbers.”

8.  Millman, Dan (1993). The Life You were Born to Live: A Guide to Finding Your Life Purpose, page 45-46.

9.  Ibid., page 52.

10.  Boult, Suzanne (2003). Numerology: A Simple Guide to Understanding Yourself, David Bateman. Kindle Edition, Location 113.

11.  Ibid., Kindle Location 358.

12.  Lord, Kelly. “The Comprehensive Guide to Soul Urge Number: Meaning, Calculation, and Influence”

13.  Boult, Suzanne (2003). Numerology: A Simple Guide to Understanding Yourself, David Bateman. Kindle Edition, Location 499.

14.  Lord, Kelly. “The Comprehensive Guide to Soul Urge Number: Meaning, Calculation, and Influence.”

15.  Bilyeu, Melinda; Cook, Hector; Môn Hughes, Andrew (2013). The Ultimate Biography of The Bee Gees: Tales of The Brothers Gibb, (p. 1083-1084). Omnibus Press. Kindle Edition.

16.  Numerology.com: Number 8 Meaning in Numerology-Learning about the single digit eight.

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