EMILY BROWN

Your Core Name Numbers are 1, 9, 1

Emily, the core numbers from your name occupy opposite ends of the spectrum. Your 1 Expression and 1 Personality make you an independent, ambitious, goal-oriented individual with strong leadership qualities, but they also create the potential of becoming too focused on yourself and your goals.

Your 9 Heart's Desire reflects compassion, sophistication, tolerance, and a global awareness that makes it possible for you to work with people from all cultures and walks of life. The number 9 is often called the Mother Teresa number, which helps explain why the self-oriented 1 Expression does not always see eye-to-eye with the sacrificing nature of your 9 Heart's Desire.

To make things a little more challenging, you have been given the number 1 twice, making it likely that it will dominate your 9 Heart's Desire. Finding a balance between these competing and opposite forces will be crucial.

Your career options also offer two distinctly different paths. You will likely look for a career or business where you can be your own boss. This is typical of a 1 Expression. However, your idealistic 9 Heart's Desire does not have any problem working for a large institution or corporation. In fact, that is usually where the 9 is most comfortable. Examples that offer the best of both worlds are in-house attorney, politician, military leader, positions in upper management, construction, and artist (especially in fashion, interior design, or architecture). A career that satisfies both your need to be in charge, and your desire to support a greater cause or idea, can bridge these dual aspects.

In your personal life, you may find it difficult to find a partner, as the hardheaded 1 and the aloof 9 sometimes have difficulty committing. You make friends easily, but you can be confrontational and unforgiving, making it difficult to sustain friendships and romantic relationships. Interestingly, you are actually best suited to work or socialize with strangers - another reason why so many people with a 9 Heart's Desire are found in politics.

Now let's look at each of your core numbers individually.

The important thing here is to understand the function of money. Money is a tool for trading, no more and no less. This bridge number is a result of having a Heart's Desire and Personality combination of 9 and 1 (or vice versa) and suggests an idealistic view of life. Sometimes the idealism is taken too far and becomes impractical. Other times, the exact opposite happens, and the person becomes obsessed with personal success.

More often though, the 9 and the 1 together reveal the very ambitious humanitarian who has the potential to do well in the corporate world, or any career that offers international connections and activities.

You possess great compassion and seek to be of service to others. You have concern for the weak and the downtrodden. You are a healer and a helper to others. You are capable of giving comfort to those in need and will frequently offer a shoulder for others to cry on. Your task in life is to develop the tools necessary to be truly helpful to others, rather than to simply be a sympathetic ear.

You must find the balance between help and interference. In the same way, you must learn the delicate art of the counselor who knows when to leave the struggle to others and when to avoid taking away the necessary experiences and lessons of life. You are naturally balanced. Therefore, you are well equipped to support and ground others in times of trial.

It is in your nature to take on responsibility -- you often fill the void left by others -- and do not turn away from personal sacrifice. At times, you may feel overburdened by the travails of others. However, the love others bestow upon you is your well-deserved reward. You try to maintain harmony within the family or group, balancing and fusing divergent forces. You seek marriage and are often a wonderful parent, offering warmth, protection, and understanding to children.

You are generous, kind, and attractive. You are often admired even adored which baffles you. You are humble and yet you carry a deep pride. You move well and gracefully but will have to work to stay in shape. Seek out physical exercise and limit the sweets and dairy you crave to keep yourself from becoming plump and round.

When young, you must be careful not to choose partners for the wrong reasons. Do not let sentimentality influence your decision, especially those involving the choice of a spouse. You need to be needed but must learn to discriminate between those you can help and others who are made weaker by your care. After all, it is in your nature to be attracted to the weaker brothers and sisters among us.

The temptation, and the danger for you, is to think of yourself as the savior of the world, carrying the burdens of others on your shoulders.

You are blessed with musical talent, as well as in the visual and performing arts. However, your creativity may well be suppressed due to your willingness to sacrifice, or your inability to fully appreciate your talents.

This is not to say that you cannot excel in these areas; on the contrary, you have the talent, and with effort you can make a success in a number of artistic fields. You also have enormous talent in business. You are blessed with a great deal of charm and charisma, which you use effectively to attract the people and support you need.

You are a leader. You have a great ambition and a strong drive for success. You are highly independent and dislike the restrictions of having to work with others. You easily become frustrated with the routine. You are a pioneer, a gambler, and an initiator. You are very creative; you possess a keen and rapid mind.

You have excellent business instincts and with the appropriate training can run large organizations and big businesses. You use information for a specific purpose. Knowledge is a practical tool in your hands; you dislike information or knowledge for its own sake. You possess a broad vision and a great capacity for motivating others. You have great will power that will be tested, especially during the years 28 to 56. But your opportunity for accomplishment is enormous.

You are generally open to the ideas of others, but you can be extremely stubborn and hardheaded once you become attached to your plans.

Avoid laziness and procrastination. You are given to anger and frustration and tend to force the issue at times when things are not developing as rapidly as you would like.

Your determination, will power, and inventiveness are the keys to your success and will likely bring you much personal reward and financial success.

Your Life Path and Birth Day numbers indicate that having a more dynamic, sometimes even impulsive, approach to events and opportunities may help you progress more quickly and smoothly. This does not mean you should ignore common sense and due diligence, but with a 5 Bridge you can afford to have more faith in your gut feelings.

For most people, when things happen rapidly and we have little control over events, it can confuse and even paralyze our ability to move forward. In contrast, you actually do well in hectic, chaotic situations. Your first impression is usually correct, and your first choice is often your best option.

You must learn to be independent. You will be forced to stand up for yourself and your rights. You will be faced with situations in which you will have to choose between standing up for what you think is right versus giving in to another person's demands. You will have to struggle to strengthen and know your own will power. You will have to learn to be firm and trust your judgment. Don't run with the crowd, be an individual.

This whole lesson represents the frontiers of your consciousness. Therefore, you will have to experience much trial and error, sometimes exploding with bursts of aggression, other times being intimidated and letting frustration and anger build within you until you are ready to act on your deepest instincts. You will learn your own set of values; you will develop into an individual with original and innovative ideas.

You are overly sensitive and too aware of other peoples' expectations. You suppress yourself to avoid feeling conspicuous. You can be overwhelmed by self-consciousness. You fear gossip about you. As a result, you become inhibited. All of this results in a suppression of your own individuality and uniqueness. You yearn to blend into the crowd.

You let your own feelings and emotions play too big a role. Your hypersensitivity causes fear, timidity and lack of self-confidence. And you experience unnecessary fear and emotional turmoil. Little things seem disproportionately difficult to overcome and sometimes have a paralyzing effect. Jealousy can cause much pain and misunderstanding.

These negative aspects of the challenge actually spring in part from positive characteristics you possess, especially your acute awareness and intuition. You are an antenna for other people's feelings; you know before a word is spoken how they feel.

You lack the inner strength to maintain your own center and try to conform to the prevailing emotional atmosphere.

This challenge makes you understanding and compassionate; you have an enormous empathy for the inner turmoil of others and can do much good for people with emotional problems.

Your 5 bridge suggests you a need to be more flexible and adaptable. Be willing to go out on a limb; try being more adventurous and unconventional. A dynamic approach will be helpful in the challenges and opportunities you encounter, especially when your career is involved. (This is less the case in your personal life.) Make freedom, and freedom of expression, a high priority in your life.

Your strength lies in using your creative talents in a business-oriented manner. Your weakness is your tendency to suppress your creativity in favor of proven methods, even if you know there are better ways. Don't be afraid to make waves.

As you mature, you will become increasingly occupied with the larger questions of life, reading, contemplating and searching for a deeper understanding of who you are and what this life is all about. You may turn to philosophy or religion, but will likely examine a wide array of areas, broadening your knowledge in many disciplines.

Your intuition grows stronger, as does your ability to look beneath the surface of every subject you study. You are able to analyze abstract questions and live according to your higher ideals. You may find yourself needing more time alone; your need for privacy will likely increase.

If you already have several sevens in your chart, you will have to guard against becoming withdrawn, and alienated. If you have no sevens, you will now have the ability to deepen your understanding of one particular field. You will have the opportunity to become grounded in a particular area of study.

The first part of your life is a period of slow and patient development. You are acutely sensitive to your surroundings and highly intuitive. You possess a gift for peacemaking, and early on discover the power of gentle persuasion. This is a time to cultivate your talents for tact, diplomacy, and cooperation with others.

Musical and other artistic talents are developed. Partnerships become important, requiring understanding and compromise. Patience and flexibility are essential for success. Your gentle, cooperative attitude attracts others who are happy to support you. Seeking beauty, harmonious environments, nature, and close companionship brings contentment. This is a period of slow but steady progress.

The middle years of your life (approximately ages 30 to 60) find you on an intense path of personal growth. You are required to adapt frequently to the many ups and downs in your life.

When 1 rules the second Period Cycle it focuses on self-empowerment. To facilitate this, situations occur that force you to dig deep to find the courage required to face your challenges. You have love and support, but circumstances will often demand that you rely heavily on your own strengths.

Fortunately, throughout this approximately thirty-year period, you often have confirmation that your gut feelings are correct and feel you are moving in the right direction. You will likely find yourself in a leadership position, strengthening your self-confidence even more.

The latter part of your life finds you "growing older" more slowly than your peers. The excitable, scattered, creative energy of the 3 can resemble an elixir from the fountain of youth. However, there is a tendency to waste time and energy on unproductive projects.

You have many original ideas, but you may have difficultly differentiating between lead balloons and those that can fly. Your 3 energy is uplifting and motivating, which draws people to you. However, staying focused may be a challenge, which could affect your ability to reach your goal.

Your need to express yourself through art, especially the verbal or performing arts increases with age.

This is a highly creative period. Your self-expression is greatly enhanced. Your creative and artistic talents will peak. You should do everything possible to refine these abilities and make the most of them. Many under the 3 Pinnacle are drawn to writing, the theater, singing, and dance. Your chances of success are also heightened. Hard work in any artistic field that one has a talent for can result in much reward. This is also a highly social and emotional time. You attract friends and admirers with your charm and gregarious nature. You have the ability to inspire and motivate people. Your upbeat energy causes people to want to work with and for you.

This is a lucky period, as well. You can overcome problems with considerably less effort than in the past. All of this can lead to self-indulgence and lack of productivity. Life is a little easier, which can make you less vigilant. You need focus and discipline. Under the influence of this Pinnacle, hard work is the key and the challenge to making the most of your opportunities.

Be careful of impulsive behavior or doing things on a lark. You must know your limits during this period. Be careful of your money; balance your accounts. Guard against disorderly thinking and behavior. Otherwise, you may do things you regret or simply squander away so many opportunities.

Children born under this Pinnacle must be disciplined and kept from being spoiled. An early education in the arts will inspire the child to make the most of his or her artistic talents.

This is a Pinnacle of hard work and many rewards. You have the opportunity to build a foundation that will last. Your ability as an organizer, manager, or simply the rock of any institution is greatly increased. You are dependable and reliable. Your ability to fulfill responsibilities is likewise enhanced. As a result of your industry and perseverance, success is well within your reach. It is a step-by-step process in which you build something by small bricks laid one after another.

You will find yourself caring for others in a very material way. Family and in-laws can be burdensome, since you are seen as the cornerstone of the foundation.

Your life is preoccupied with details and responsibilities that must be taken care of. You have set in motion projects that are your children, demanding your constant attention. While there are many rewards, there are also many frustrations. Your sense of your own limits and the consuming nature of details may at times seem overwhelming. You must remember that things that last require slow growth. You may mistakenly believe that your progress should be faster or happen with greater ease. The need for efficiency, orderliness, and methodical systems limit your creativity. Your challenge is to be flexible and adaptable. Learn to play more and allow yourself to be more spontaneous.

Children born under this Pinnacle will tend to be serious and affected by the financial limitations of their parents. The child may feel the need to leave home early and start a family of his own. He or she must be encouraged to be more farsighted and flexible. The child should avoid jumping into the harsh realities of life too soon.

This is a period of inner development and soul searching. Emily, you will deal with the deeply important questions of personal existence and the meaning of life. You will need time to be alone to contemplate your inner world. This is a time of spiritual growth. You will experience a heightened sense of faith. The power of the universe will be the force that carries you along. During this 7 Pinnacle, spiritual growth, increased knowledge, and wisdom are the big rewards. The 7 Pinnacle provides the basis for contentment in older age, because you now begin to understand life more deeply.

You have an enhanced appreciation of poetry and nature. Walks in nature provide great therapeutic value and spiritual nourishment.

This is a time of specialization. You will pursue some course of development with fervor and focus. Your ability to concentrate will be greatly increased. Your desire to study in all forms -- reading, self-reflection, and contemplation -- will reach an all-time high. Your intuition is much more sensitive, making your path a little easier and more direct, since you know intuitively the appropriate next step.

Under this Pinnacle, you will become an expert in one particular field. Your capacity to penetrate the depths of a subject area is enormous. You will look below the surface in virtually everything you encounter. It is very possible that you will find yourself in a teaching role.

You must consciously work on your closer relationships, especially with your spouse and children. You must explain that your desire to turn inward is not an escape or an avoidance of those you love, but a deep need for knowledge. Your challenge is to avoid becoming critical or cynical of others. You can become so withdrawn from society that you look down on others. You may forget that you, too, are part of the imperfect human race. Sarcasm is the lowest form of communication, and a trap you could fall victim to.

Your desire to attain some high degree of perfection is sincere. But that pursuit can make you miserable if you lose perspective and fail to realize the relativity of human existence. Perfection is a Utopian goal, but an unrealistic ambition. It can cause you to be dissatisfied with yourself and others.

The 7 provides the possibility of true refinement, insight, and a high degree of wisdom. This deep understanding is the basis for self-love and true happiness.

This is a period that will teach the realities of freedom and expansion. You will travel great distances, meet many new and interesting people, experience many adventures, and essentially come to know the world. You are in a period of accelerated experimentation and learning. Experience is your teacher. Your ability with words is greatly increased. You can write and speak with ease. You are also able to successfully promote yourself. In fact, this is the source of much adventure; new opportunities for work, travel, and exotic experiences present themselves with regularity.

Your challenge is to prevent yourself from becoming a rolling stone. You need to ground yourself in a particular discipline, career, or relationship. This will not limit your freedoms so much as give you a base for operation. Otherwise, you may find yourself skipping from one meaningless job to the next, one superficial relationship after another. You can also fall victim to the abuse of food, alcohol, sex, or drugs. You must accept limitations as a necessary base for your freedom. Freedom cannot exist without limitations, otherwise you would be without identity, and without existence.

You may fear being anchored or tied down, which can cause you to skim the surface of a pursuit you enjoy, or important relationships. You must come to know the true meaning of freedom, which is unconditional love. You give your love and energy without the condition of holding on to a place, a person, or an occupation; and you expect the same in return -- to be loved for what you are, rather than someone who belongs to another. There is a highly spiritual path offering itself that requires detachment without loss of love. Many turn away from this and instead choose to maintain a superficial relationship with the world, or with other people.

You must cultivate your talents, especially your verbal and writing abilities. You are likely a gifted salesperson, or promoter.

You take the subtle approach. You allow your intuition to be a large part of your intellectual explorations. You are open to the ideas of others, and you may be a little too easily influenced. When you consider a project or face a problem, you tend to allow too many alternatives to cloud the issue.

However, when it comes to recognizing the many possible variations, and how they may affect the outcome, you are hard to beat.

You have an uncanny ability to plan projects and solve problems which require a large number of people to actively participate, while at the same time maintaining a sense of harmony and unity among those involved.

You retreat into some safe haven within yourself, Emily, and hope you will not have to deal with the issue at hand. Yet, the clarity and analytical abilities of your mind are sufficient to provide you with insight into the problem and a clear path to its solution.

You have to work at confronting yourself and the issues you face unemotionally and calmly. You can be engulfed in the emotional aspects of the issue, which clouds your mind and prevents you from using your clarity to find an answer. Get past the emotion and you will find an answer.

You need plenty of freedom. You are physical and passionate, and it is possible you will be married more than once. You like to be social and entertain. You are highly perceptive and not easily fooled. You are original and versatile. You are capable of looking at a situation from different perspectives.

You can appear indifferent to your surroundings and somewhat aloof. You are well-balanced and can survive many a stormy time. In time of trial, you withdraw within yourself finding solace and answers, in your creative and analytical mind.

You may be a bit of a loner and do not easily share your feelings with others.

You have a natively strong constitution. You are versatile and resourceful. You have a flexible body and quick reactions.

You enjoy change, travel, and meeting new people. You have a talent for promoting ideas. You are attracted to the new and exciting. You seek knowledge and understanding through experience. You go about life in a unique and innovative way; you avoid the conventional and traditional. You talk well about many different things and are an excellent salesman if you believe in the product.

Emily, you have a great talent as a business person. You can manage large corporations and institutions. You understand how to organize people and direct them toward some larger common goal. You are highly ambitious and competitive. Money and power are essential to your sense of identity and self- respect. You must guard against arrogance and superiority. You can be imperious.

You are demanding of yourself and others. You seek excellence in all things and refuse to settle for less.

Your emotions are powerful, and you tend to dominate in your personal and business relationships. You are likely to be the controlling partner in any relationship. You are highly ambitious. You are driven by your competitive instincts. You tend to be status conscious and want to show the world your success. Money and power are integral parts of your life. You dream of big things in life -- heading corporations, building big businesses, directing large numbers of people.

You have great intuition and insight in abstract and metaphysical matters. You seek a broad perspective on all intuitive matters. You like to provide scientific and rational support to all of your intuitive insights. You have an inventive mind and likely have a talent as a writer or composer.

This number makes you better equipped for the daily struggle of life. This is a powerful number with good leadership abilities. It is independent, individualistic, original and innovative. It adds courage and a willingness to take risks. This number makes you more determined and goal oriented.

The shortened version of your name broadens your outlook on life. It makes you more compassionate, socially oriented, and concerned for the welfare of humanity. Your Minor Heart's Desire increases your idealism, and capacity for self-sacrifice toward a higher goal. You want to make a difference in life.

You may be more likely to hold yourself aloof and thereby making it harder to find the personal love you need.

Your appreciation for the arts is increased, and any artistic talent you may have is enhanced. You may want to become more of a teacher and are attracted to knowledge that will further this ambition.

You are recognized as a pioneer; you have your own ideas of how to do things. You are a risk-taker, original and highly creative. You should be wary of appearing too aggressive or unreceptive. You can intimidate people if you don't soften your exterior somewhat. By doing this, you will attract less confident people who will be more willing to approach you with their thoughts and suggestions.

This is a time for hard work and a practical approach. You may appear reticent or remote which can create distance between you and those you are close to you; try to express your feelings. Relationships may be demanding and require more sacrifice.

Think carefully before making important decisions. Try not being impulsive and don't let your changing moods influence your direction. Take your time!

You have deeper understanding and insight during this transit. It is a time to deal with money, power, and authority. You have an opportunity to elevate your financial status and personal growth. This is a period where you are likely to meet the best and the worst. You must exercise caution in everything you do and every decision you make. Be aware of your surroundings.

This a period of much work, attention to detail, and advancement in your career. Your rewards will be directly proportional to your effort. Much will be demanded of you, but you now have the opportunity to lay a sound foundation for your life. You must be orderly and disciplined. Attention to detail in all areas -- especially in personal finances and business -- is a necessity. Your workload will likely increase. Only through the correct management of time and resources will you be able to apportion your energies correctly to meet the increased demands made of you.

You are now being trained in the ways of the world, and only sound practical management will bring you the results you desire. Any flimsy or unsound business practices will likely bring trouble and increased work for you. Only by dealing with reality -- that is, by facing situations exactly as they are, and not how you might like them to be -- will you be able to find the correct path to success.

Avoid feelings of restriction or limitation. Be economical in all your expenditures. Be sure to care for your health. Maintain a healthy diet and follow a sound exercise routine. Pay attention to preventive health methods and get the rest you need. But know when to allow yourself some breathing room. Be moderate in all things, including moderation. Balance is the key to this period.

In-laws and family members can be demanding during this period. People see you as a rock of stability and are naturally attracted to you for support. Be helpful without allowing yourself to be used.
You are being called upon to work hard and establish a firm foundation upon which your life will rest for many years to come.

This is a year to be organized and practical. Take care of details. Commit yourself entirely to your goals. Your concentration and ability to focus will be much improved over last year. You will have an attitude of realism and determination.

There can be a sense of limitation and some frustration this year. However, it is a year of important opportunities that must be seized. There can be considerable work-related travel. You must be flexible this year to make full use of the opportunities that present themselves. It will require a combination of perseverance, hard work, and versatility. You will receive recognition for your efforts and support from your friends and family.

It is a good year to buy real estate or remodel your home. It is also a good time to take care of projects which have been postponed for too long. Fulfill your obligations and do not be afraid to spend some of that hard earned money. Selling and trading during this year usually is quite successful. This is the year to work on your foundation and prepare yourself for the many changes that will undoubtedly come next year.

As a result of your hard work, there will be much satisfaction and a feeling of accomplishment. January and February will bring some important change, a new opportunity perhaps. March requires self-reflection and reshaping of your plans. It is a good time to meditate on what lies ahead. June brings a new and important step -- a breakthrough, perhaps -- in your work. October brings changes and a sense of chaos. You may feel threatened by the changes that are on the horizon. But November brings assistance in the form of a promotion or additional financial support.

This is a year of dynamic change. Many surprises will come your way. Be open and ready to embrace new opportunities. Do not be overly careful this year. This is a year in which a major step forward can take place if you are willing to take some calculated risks and do a little gambling. Wisdom and prudence is the key, but you will definitely be faced with choices that require fast action and a willingness to act before all the facts are in.

This is an exciting year in which you will be required to promote yourself in order to take full advantage of the opportunities that await you. There will be increased opportunity to travel and possibly a change of residence. You will have some unexpected adventures and lucky breaks this year.

You may be tempted by the desires of the flesh: too much food, alcohol, sex, and drugs. Be careful and discriminate. You could make mistakes in these areas.

This can be an unsettling year if you try to cling to outmoded methods or characteristics. This a year to throw off the old and adopt the new. It is a rebirth and a release after last year's struggle.

This is a year in which change takes place consistently, and particularly so in April and May. July is a breakthrough, a time to enjoy life. September can be intense, while October requires tact and balance in relationships.

When a 4 Essence cycle runs concurrent with a 4 Personal Year, Emily, it can lead to significant opportunity as well as considerable frustration. When you read the chapters on your 4 Essence and 4 Personal Year cycles, they probably sounded very much alike. However, although their traits are similar, they affect different areas of your life in distinct ways. Also, when both influences are the same, it can throw things off-balance by concentrating too heavily on one set of characteristics.

Your 4 Essence will lend a focused, disciplined, efficient state of mind; your 4 Year will deliver situations that require these practical aspects. This can be a good match, but it also has the potential to make you somewhat rigid and predictable (even boring).

The 4 is a demanding number concerned with making effort and slow but steady progress. There is little doubt you will overcome one or more major obstacles during this period, but not without some bloodletting - figuratively speaking. Many things you attempt could be more difficult than expected, and there may be times you feel as if you are slogging through mud. During these periods, try to recognize that it is precisely this plodding effort and determination that will help you achieve your goal.

With a double 4 as your duality, your willpower and efficiency should be at an all-time high, increasing your likelihood for success. However, because the traits of the 4 affect both cycles, their influence can become extreme. The negative side of the 4 might cause you to feel overwhelmed or stuck in a rut of routine tasks. Your biggest complaint during this period will probably be the shortage of "me" time.

Your greatest challenge this year will be getting past the temptation to cut corners or choose the easy option. This period requires you to apply yourself and commit fully to your endeavors. Your greatest asset will be your physical and mental strength and stability.

If there are times you find the tediousness nature of the 4 a bit too stable, you may find solace in the knowledge that next year will bring all the change and variety you could ask for. This year use the efficient 4 to its full capacity, to build the solid foundation that will serve you well for some time to come.

Emily, some numbers are each other's opposite and compete for attention, which can cause turmoil. When numbers follow each other (as the 4 and 5 do) they always have opposing traits. Where the numbers appear in your chart also determines the influence they will have.

Your Personal Year number affects the world around you - the events and changing circumstances you will encounter. With a 5 in this position, you can count on ever-changing events and unplanned opportunities that will require adaptability and quick thinking.

Your 4 Essence, on the other hand, prefers to take a deliberate, focused, disciplined approach to the events you face. Clearly, the two cycles have different plans. The challenge lies in your desire for stability being unsettled by the stream of changes you are apt to encounter throughout the year.

You can help bridge the discordant aspects of this Duality by staying open to the unexpected. To take advantage of the year's opportunities you will need to be as flexible and adaptable as possible. This may be a challenge, as your mindset is likely to be more rigid than it would be if you had a different number influencing your Essence). Try not to get flustered when things don't go as planned; a little commotion shaking things up could make your priorities clearer.

On the plus side, you have the attributes you need to stay focused and headed in the right direction, even with the year's disruptions. (Taking an efficient, disciplined approach will help keep you on track).

Your greatest challenge could be maintaining a clear perspective, while your most valuable assets lie in your personal strength, courage, and purpose. Drawn by your dedication and abilities, these qualities will likely inspire others to help you achieve your goals.

August is a good time for some relaxation. You will find your workload a little less demanding and may want to take some time off. You are upbeat and optimistic and able to inspire and uplift others. Do not take matters so seriously this month. It's a time of enhanced creativity and practical application. You are original in your approach to problem-solving. You receive inspiring ideas and can turn some of them into reality. You impress others with your deep understanding of the issues.

This month also brings spiritual realizations and insights. You are more aware of the underlying forces that are at play in your life and in the world around you.

The challenge of this month is in overcoming fear. You may find yourself confronting some injustice. It may be necessary to meet that injustice alone. Stand up for yourself!

Be wise, but do not seek to avoid the issues.

Six months or a year from now, you will look back at this month and realize that in some way it represented a turning point on your path to success. However, you may feel frustrated during this month and wonder why everything is moving so slow. In a way, it seems that life has you in a straight-jacket, but in fact you are being protected from yourself. The emphasize is on the irritating and seemingly unnecessarily details. You are forced to deal with things you consider a waste of time. These loose ends can no longer be ignored, but you feel frustrated by the limitations of time and the massive amount of work.

The situation is, in fact, two-sided: One side is effort, the other reward. You are being prepared to take full advantage of a string of opportunities that will begin next month, and will continue all next year. The challenge for you is to keep up. For that reason, you must finish the work in front of you now, to make room for the opportunities to come.

Meanwhile, guard your health, especially against the effects of stress and frustration. You would do well to eat healthy foods and in a regular and orderly fashion. Go to bed early; read to widen your view and escape. Do not dwell on the negative. Leave affairs of the heart to themselves for a while, until this intense period passes. Late this month, you will start to see the light at the end of the tunnel. However, looking back you will be grateful and relieved that you took on this process of re-organizing the basics in both your work, and your personal life.

October brings opportunity and change. You may be asked to go on a trip related to work or business. This trip is unexpected but will bring very positive results. Another possibility is that you will be offered a transfer and promotion. Either way, there will be changes in your environment.

Now is the time to take some chances, to promote yourself unabashed, and to reach out to other possible sources of income. If you are in sales or business, this is one of the most promising times of your life.

If your work is service-oriented, you may receive a long-awaited promotion. Friends and family members are supportive. Romance is exciting. It is a dynamic month in all respects and will wipe away the frustrations of last month. However, a warning is in place: You may tend to make impulsive decisions, to be a little irresponsible, and to put your foot in your mouth.

This hectic and dynamic month brings with it some chaos, and restraint is needed to maintain some control over the events.

November offers the chance to strengthen your foundation in life. You pay close attention to the needs of your family and circle of friends. You are serious and responsible in all matters related to career and receive recognition and respect for that.

Financially, this could be a good month with an unexpected reward coming sometime during the last week. In many ways, this month brings blessings and can be very satisfying. Your workload is considerable but doesn't burden you as much as it did during other times of this year.

You have the energy and feel confident that you are now moving in the right direction. Feelings of insecurity and frustration that loomed so prominently during most of this year are disappearing. Your friends and family members display strong signs of loyalty and feelings are expressed more freely. One or more of your friends or relatives needs a boost and comes to you for help. You are happy with the opportunity to help out in a practical way as well as with moral support. You play the role of (m)patriarch.

The only troubling experience during this month will be the need to deal diplomatically and tactfully with a long-standing problem, perhaps with someone at work. A basic personality conflict has been the cause of friction between you and a co-worker and can no longer be ignored. Tension may come to a head, but there is an opportunity to turn a difficult relationship into one of tolerance and mutual respect.

December is a fitting end for this year. You now enter a period of introspection, contemplation, and meditation, similar to that experience in March. December focuses you on inner-growth and soul-searching. However, that is where the similarities end. December is a more comfortable time for such an inward journey and expansion of your consciousness. There will be plenty of opportunities to withdraw, to seek the quiet. Whether you enjoy this time depends on whether you value such an experience.

It's been a year of hard work and, at times, frustration, but the work will pay off. You are more aware of that now, and you are probably well aware that the year was well-spent.

Understanding the value of day-dreaming and contemplation is more difficult as a result of this society's emphasize on action and result. However, the quiet, "un-productive" times of this month will be at least as rewarding, spiritually as well as practically. It allows for deep inner contentment and a fuller awareness of the love and goodwill of others.

All during this month the focus is on your attitude towards friends, co-workers, and family members. You are in a position to improve relationships in all areas. You are warm, and more outgoing than usual. Others are attracted to your optimistic disposition, and several people close to you will come to you for advice and comfort. January may bring a turbulent new relationship into your life. The initial introduction may start off a little awkward, even cause some friction. You will need to be tolerant and understanding. Even if you feel sure that your point of view is correct, a hardheaded, stubborn approach is not beneficial. On the contrary, the true purpose of this conflict is an opportunity for you to reach out and earn the appreciation and respect of this person by freely demonstrating your own. Other, more practical changes are also in the picture. Many will make changes in their office, residence, or work routine.

You may get some strong signals that your career may receive a boost in the very near future, which only buoys your optimism.

If you are single, this is an excellent month to be social and meet new people.

February finds you more inwardly focused. Self-reflection and contemplation bring spiritual clarity and growth. At the same time, your career improves and you manage to impress important people. Doors that have been closed open and offer access to opportunities. Financially, this month may also show some progress but the emphasize is more on opportunities and your ability to take advantage of them.

Warnings are justified in two areas. Your dynamism and excitement may cause you to be somewhat insensitive at times. Also, you would rather plan and discuss future endeavors than to put forth the effort required to take full advantage of current opportunities. Key-words to make this month a success are caution and discipline.

If you are married or otherwise committed, you may feel a little distant from your partner. This is temporary and does not require any special attention. If you are single, romance is not a high priority. Minor health problems that have not been treated may come to the foreground. This is a good month to apply discipline to your eating habits and to step-up your exercise regimen.

Be careful in all financial matters this month. Issues involving money take center stage. More people go bankrupt or make a killing during this period than with almost any other number combination. Now, especially, you are required to balance the material and the spiritual. If you are considering a major purchase that involves long-range financing -- such as buying a house or a car -- but you question whether you can fulfill the obligation, you would do well to wait until the second half of May before acting.

The worlds of work and personal relationships require an opposite approach this month. A certain amount of aggression in career and business matters is favorable. Promote your ideas. Put out effort. Work harder and longer than is required. On the other hand, your personal life requires patience and understanding -- both of others and yourself. You may want to clear the air between you and a loved one, but you have difficulty overcoming your fear of being misunderstood. Or perhaps you are not clear about what you feel. Try putting your thoughts on paper first to achieve a higher degree of clarity.

April brings a certain amount of completion in both your personal life and career. It is time to let go and prepare for new adventures. It is necessary to keep a close eye on the details, particularly those related to your finances. Check your bank balance regularly and make sure you save the receipts for deposits and other transactions. There are indications of up-coming changes in your work environment; you are in the unique position to move to the spotlight. Self-promotion is favorable. You are a little more emotional and vulnerable and may tend to make mountains out of molehills, however.

Someone you care about is leaving, being transferred, or going on a long trip.

Social events make this a hectic month and a certain amount of moderation and discipline is needed.

May brings a sense of freshness or a new beginning in your personal life and career. You are more energetic and decisive than last month; this will help you cope with the hectic pace this month brings. This is a time of opportunity and the need to adapt quickly. You have been selected to play an important role in some new endeavor. This is an opportunity to move your career forward but it requires courage and the willingness to sacrifice some short-term goals. Financially, this is a dangerous time because of the tendency to splurge.

If you are single, you may well be introduced to someone very interesting and attractive. If married, romance is rekindled. Still, new romantic relationships started under this number combination tend to burn out quickly. The attraction is physical and immediate but may falter as soon as it is put to the test. Even if you are already committed you may well find yourself eye to eye with someone very attractive, in which case you may have to show considerable restraint in order to avoid a situation you may later regret.

The 2 and 5 combination enhance your insight into the motivations and emotions of others. You play the role of counselor several times this month. Your intuitive powers are also enhanced, but this does not extend to money matters. It's not a good time to take financial risks. There are changes taking place in many areas of your life this year, and the general instability is felt strongly this month.

Study and reading are more favorable, especially when related to your career. The focus is on relationships at work and at home. You need to trust others enough to open up your heart and reveal your deeper feelings. This is a good time to release some bottled-up feelings.

Romance also plays an important role this month, particularly if you are involved in a relationship that originated fairly recent. Your enhanced sensitivity and intuition helps you to see the deeper meanings and values, which make the relationship stronger or. . . . cause a permanent break. A critical issue here, is your ability to express your true feelings. Communicate!

An unexpected invitation to visit a friend or relative in some distant town may inspire you to pack your backs and go. This will turn out to be beneficial.

Money matters come to the foreground; debts are called in and close attention should be paid to your bank account.

Your ability to influence the ideas and opinions of others works in your favor and may create a new source of income. This is also a good time to promote yourself. If you have considered upgrading your resume or trying out for that new position you have been considering, now is the time to do it. A career change is also possible as a result of outside forces. You are more creative.

You feel somewhat restless and impulsive and are willing to take risks for the sole reason that you need a change. There is a tendency to be somewhat scattered and even a little irresponsible during this cycle.

Your domestic environment also becomes a source of restlessness and you may have to guard against irrational behavior from your side. At the same time, you reach out to old friends and relatives you have not been in touch with for some time.

Your emotional state is a little turbulent causing you to be moody. Try to maintain equilibrium. This is a month to be somewhat detached from the events and circumstances surrounding your life. Don't take yourself too seriously, and, if possible, take some time off for a vacation. It's a good time to recharge your batteries.

Your career may be demanding and a bit frustrating this month. You need to attend to routine matters, some of which may be boring. This is not a time to slack. Don't procrastinate. Commit to your responsibilities and see projects through to completion.

This August could bring a welcome opportunity on the job front, but your success will depend upon your willingness to stand up for yourself, to take charge of circumstances, and refuse to be victimized by outside events. You need the courage to stand up for your beliefs, to "do the right thing. "

Make important changes in your life. Such as start a diet and/or exercise regimen, quit smoking, dedicate yourself to a good cause, and reconnect to your higher spiritual values. This is the month to make fundamental and positive long-term changes in your life.

It's important to demonstrate to those around you that you are dependable and can be relied upon. This affects both your work and love life. You will impress all of those around you with your sense of duty and trustworthiness.