DAVID WILLIAMS

Your Core Name Numbers are 3, 2, 1

David, your Expression number is 3, your Heart's Desire is 2, and your Personality is 1. This arrangement points to a range of talents, especially in business, human resources, counseling, and the arts. You will have many choices for career but may find it challenging to take advantage of them, due to your sometimes scattered 3 influence.

Your 3 Expression reflects a creative, innovative, original mind. You have a vivid imagination and the talent to express it. Communication and self-expression are the domain of the 3. However, this playful, impulsive number lacks focus and tends to scatter its energies. It is dynamic and productive, but at the end of the day does not always have a great deal to show for it. On the other hand, your consonants add to 1, giving you a Personality number that is as goal-oriented, ambitious, and focused as the 3 is scattered.

There are differing traits between your 3 Expression (which tends to be undisciplined) and your 1 Personality (which is more focused). The initial impression you make is someone who has the ability to accomplish anything they set their mind to, and to some extent that is accurate. The 1 is a leader, willing to take chances, and this is a significant part of who you are. However, you may also be easily distracted, thanks to the unfocused 3. Your challenge is not so much a matter of effort or sacrifice, but to avoid unnecessary detours.

Your 2 Heart's Desire is a favorable addition to the 1 and 3 combination, because it helps you to garner support and work well with others. Both the 1 and 3 tend to be solitary in their pursuits, while the 2 prefers collaboration, although it can be sensitive to criticism. Your 2 Heart's Desire is an emotionally charged number that is capable of bringing harmony to troubling situations through diplomacy, tact, and an intuitive connection with others.

Obviously, there are conflicting influences here. The core numbers of your name reflect the 3's highly original, creative, and artistic (although undisciplined) mind. These traits are motivated and supported by the intuitive, cooperative, emotionally vulnerable energy of the 2 (although the sensitive 2 isn't always visible due to your dynamic, ambitious, courageous 1 Personality). All three energies are present, but your creative 3 Heart's Desire dominates and is your pathway to success, whether in a creative field, business, human resources, or counseling. Psychology, social work, and education could also be satisfying career options. In any event, to take full advantage of your talents you must cultivate discipline and grow a thick skin (so sensitivity and vulnerability don't hold you back).

In your personal life, you may find that talking your way into, or out of, situations can be tempting (also be mindful of gossip, white lies, and sarcasm). Also, you may not always consider the consequences of your actions - most 3's tend to live in the moment, driven by impulse, rather than deliberate action. Spontaneity has its place, but forethought before making important decisions is always beneficial.

You will not lack for romantic opportunities, as you are likely charming as well as sensitive, however commitment could be a challenge, due to your impetuous nature.

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

You should rely more on your own strengths and abilities. Be more decisive; don't beat around the bush and be straightforward when expressing your thoughts and feelings.

You need to take charge more often. Get off the beaten path and find original ways of doing things. Do not try to be conventional or try so hard to behave according to the expectations of others.

David, you are a born leader. You insist on your right to make up your own mind; you demand freedom of thought and action. You are driven and determent. You don't let anything, or anyone stand in your way once you are committed to your goal. You assume the responsibility to be the protector and provider for those you love. You demand respect and attention and become irritated and even domineering when important things do not go your way. You need to feel in command of important undertakings and resist supportive roles. You seek the forefront and the limelight. You are concerned with your status and foster the appearance of success and self-satisfaction. The need to appear well off propels you to strive for growth, success and the finer things of life.

You are exceptionally creative and original and possess a touch of the unusual. Your approach to problems is unique and you have the courage to wander from the beaten path. You can be impatient with your shortcomings and those of others.

You should watch out for selfishness, conceit and the over-concern with appearance. You must guard against overzealous behavior, anger and aggressiveness. If these qualities are not brought under control you could become excessively domineering, vindictive and even violent. You perform best when you are left to your own devices. Ideally you should own your own business and be your own boss. Hold fast to your life's dream and work with the determination you possess to realize it.

You can become overly stressed by your driven nature. Be careful about the food you eat and maintain an exercise program you enjoy. Competition sports are often a healthy outlet for a person with your drive, particularly sports involving running and swimming. Don't let pride and overconfidence be your masters. Remember, your talents and abilities are a gift from a higher source, which should promote gratitude and humility, rather than pride and conceit.

More often than not a person with a 1 Life Path will achieve much in life as long as the drive, creativity, originality and pioneering spirit are fully employed!

You have a highly-developed creative talent. You are an artist at heart. You could excel in writing, visual, or performing arts. If you are not professionally involved in one of these areas, you should consider taking up art as a hobby. You are highly-imaginative, quick-witted, and possess the gift of gab. You have great enthusiasm. Others find you inspiring and charming. You are a wonderful salesman. You are friendly and sociable, affectionate and loving. You possess a good deal of charisma. You can also be moody and subject to rapid ups and downs.

You have a fine sense of harmony and art in everything that you do -- from your dress to the way you decorate your home. You have a gift with plants and flower arranging. Be careful not to waste time and energy on trivial matters. Keep your long-term priorities in perspective.

Your Life Path and Birth Day number give you a 2 Bridge, indicating that your personal growth depends in large part on your ability to sense the emotional and mental disposition of others. Your ability to connect with people is a powerful tool that can greatly advance your progress.

This is a less demanding challenge. Growth is allowed to take place without one particularly serious obstacle. This does not mean that there will not be challenges on your path, but there is no single and consistent challenge during this period. However, you are being challenged to stay faithful and focused on your highest ideals.

There is an opportunity to go deeper within yourself, and discover the inner being that is you.

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.

Your 2 Bridge number brings relationships to the foreground. It points to a need for clarity and confidence, while remaining sensitive and intuitive. Your Life Path and Expression suggest a fear of creating disharmony when you are pursuing your goals and desires. This is usually unwarranted, but there is a point that relates directly to these concerns.

A 2 in this position suggests you need to work on becoming a better listener. If you practice the art of listening, your friends and partners will feel acknowledged, and you will become clearer and more confident when expressing yourself.

Your maturity will find you increasingly practical, organized, and far more down to earth. You will be capable of putting your ideas into concrete form. Your latter days promise to be a time of accomplishment and activity. You become more focused and goal-oriented and less willing to discard details and cut corners. There is little interest in a quiet retirement. You are too involved in seeing your plans and efforts come to life.

Your family and friends will profit from your four-maturity number because of your increasingly helpful and reliable nature. However, you must guard against becoming rigid, narrow minded, and opinionated, especially if already several fours are found in your chart. If you are lacking 4s, or have only one or two of them, you will benefit by your increased understanding of systems, organization, and the rewards of a methodical approach to life.

It will do you good to take your time to relax and enjoy the flowers every day.

The early part of your life revolves around communication and self-expression. You find yourself drawn to the company of artists and eccentrics and are less comfortable in conventional settings. Social events are important and help you burn off some of that restless, creative energy.

You may have difficulty staying focused on a goal to its completion, as you find that boredom kicks in quickly and patience is not your forte. Others find you charming, attractive, even charismatic, but you must be careful not to waste energy on superficial projects or relationships. Discipline and focus are essential to lay a foundation you will build on for the rest of your life.

The middle part of your life is a time of heightened self-expression and social support. Abilities you possess in the arts, especially in writing, acting, or dance, are enhanced.

You are more social than you have been in the past, and others are attracted to your charm and charisma. Although this is a time of maturing, you feel as though you are becoming mentally younger and more creative. Staying focused on practical goals may be challenging.

This cycle carries enormous potential for establishing a lasting institution or teaching that will greatly benefit others. You can manifest a concept, dream, or invention. Your talents as a builder, organizer, and visionary are at their peak.

You discern the needs of others and create constructive and practical plans to fulfill those needs. You commit yourself entirely to the work at hand. For many, this dream lasts a lifetime and requires every ounce of energy and talent. An all-consuming role beckons but provides a great sense of personal accomplishment and reward. You possess an ability to make a lasting contribution to the well-being of humanity.

Under this Pinnacle you will be very involved with family, friends, and your community. You will face an increase in responsibilities and duties, but you have a greatly enhanced sense of balance and perspective that allows you to handle emotional issues well. Your family demands much of your attention. Matters involving spouse and children require much security, love, and sacrifice. You are the centerpiece of your family, the one people come to for solace and understanding. You may feel an increased burden, as you carry the cares of many. You will experience a deep sense of being needed.

This Pinnacle is full of love, closeness, and warmth, but you must rise to the challenges that close relationships bring. David, you must settle and bring harmony to personal conflicts between others. You are often the only one with perspective in a conflict. It is as if you are the keeper of justice, bringing understanding and compromise to situations that are polarized.

Under the influences of this Pinnacle -- especially at its outset -- people are often married or start families. Children are born, in-laws come into your life. You are the nucleus of a little world. You must maintain your dignity. This is a period that makes it easier to sacrifice, but you can overdo it, becoming a doormat for others to step on simply to maintain a degree of peace. Know your limits and maintain healthy relationships.

This is a fine period for growth in business and financial matters. You attract people with resources who can help to further your personal goals. Moreover, you are balanced in your approach to business affairs. This can bring many rewards.

David, your heightened sense of harmony and your genuine compassion makes you an excellent counselor and healer, especially if you already have native talent in any of these areas.

Personal health matters can also surface, causing you to reflect on diet, exercise, and other health habits. Your desire to help others is also increased. But this can lead you to poke yourself into situations where you do not belong or delve too deeply into other people's personal affairs. Be careful not to meddle or interfere.

The 6 Pinnacle is a time of progress and growth as a full human being. You are capable of developing yourself in many different directions -- as a loving mate and parent; a sound businessperson; and as a pillar of your community. The time requires the balance you possess, since you can easily stretch yourself in too many directions and ultimately feel burned out by the demands in your milieu.

This is a period of inner development and soul searching. David, 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 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.

You are never satisfied with a simple answer. You tend to delve into all the aspects of a question until you feel you understand the problem completely. Then you proceed to solve it with clarity and without hesitation. Few people are able to compete with you when it comes to finding answers. You recognize the underlying factors in a problem situation before anyone else, and you are often able to analyze them in a unique and insightful way.

You are a perfectionist and quickly frustrated when you work with people who like to take short-cuts. You appreciate quality more than quantity in any situation.

You will find your solutions by empathizing with the concerns of others David. You have a gift for understanding a wide variety of people and seeing the broader picture. But too often you retreat to aloofness, a kind of Ivory Tower, in which you regard yourself as an aristocrat, above the masses. You will find your solutions by coming down to the practical reality where people live. It is in giving that you will receive.

You are down to earth, practical, efficient, orderly and systematic. You are shrewd and determined. You can concentrate and overcome many difficulties. You have natural authority but can also be stubborn and rigid.

You tend to scatter your energies far and wide, making it difficult for you to complete projects and tasks. You need discipline and organization in your life. You have a strong urge to escape difficulties by forcing change, instead of trying to work out the problem. You learn quickly, however, and adapt well to change.

Your success in life depends on your ability to ground yourself and accept responsibilities. A family and career do much to anchor your life.

You are highly ambitious and have great talent as a leader and manager. You are competitive and will not settle for second best in anything. You have a strong sense of justice and will fight vehemently to get what you think you deserve.

In all likelihood, you have a strong constitution. Many with an 8 on the physical plane have powerful bodies and strong and impressive voices.

You have vision and a strong direction and will work hard to manifest your dreams. You do not realize your vulnerability until forced to. Money and power are integral parts of your life. Your challenge is to strike a balance between the material and spiritual values.

You are conscious of your status, sometimes excessively so, and will occasionally not refrain from making a show of your success. Many respect and admire you for your hard work, vision, and success. You have an excellent chance of being financially successful and secure in your later years.

David, 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.

You are highly emotional, even mercurial. You experience much nervous tension and can be high strung. You are roused to love and anger quickly. You can be stubborn and proud. You can become personally and emotionally identified with a particular project or person to the point that you become deeply attached and even possessive.

You are demanding in close associations, especially in love and marriage. If not careful, you can easily be domineering. You need a strong willed yet flexible person as a spouse.

You are traditional and like established procedures. You do not feel comfortable with abstract and unproven ideas. You prefer your ideas to be practical and usable. Your religious beliefs tend to be conventional.

Your short name increases your capacity to enjoy life. It boosts your optimism, cheerfulness, good taste, and an interest in sports. You communicate more easily, and your sense of humor is enhanced. You are inspiring company, often motivating and uplifting others. Your artistic ability -- especially your facility with words -- is increased.

The three is a happy-go-lucky number, which, on the negative side, can make you avoid difficulties and try to find the easy way out of challenges.

Your shortened name has a calming effect on your mind. It makes you more tactful and diplomatic. You are more sensitive and aware with this name. Any musical ability you may have will be enhanced.

You will be more refined and gentler. You could become a little less willing to step into the foreground, or to do things strictly on your own. The 2 is a supportive number and enjoys working with others.

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.

The letter V is the most mystical and spiritually powerful letter. It enhances intuition, revelation, and moments of deep religious understanding. You will be very inspired but will need time alone to contemplate your thoughts.

This is also a good transit for finances. You should have opportunities to invest in promising work or projects. It is a good time to pay old debts and experience increased prosperity, however you will need to keep tight control over your projects and listen carefully to your intuition.

This is not a time to hurry. An L Transit requires you to carefully and thoroughly consider your path, plans, and future. It is a mental time, to think and look for the deeper meaning behind your desires and expectations. If possible, take opportunities to travel. Involvement in the arts and expressing your creativity will also be highly rewarding. Making new friends will be easier - and it is a favorable time for marriage or commitment. However, thoughtlessness and careless action could cause you to lose friends and resources.

This is a period of much self-reflection, analysis, and inner growth. The journey now is inward. You will feel a need to spend more time alone to contemplate your life and those close to you. The questions that pursue you are the fundamental ones of life: Who am I? What I am doing? Why am I doing it?

Your environment or milieu will seem more aggressive than during previous years. This is more a function of your heightened sensitivity and intuition. This will naturally drive you deeper within yourself, causing you to ferret out the important issues that have directed your life to this point.

In order to deal effectively with those around you -- especially family members and co-workers -- you will have to refine your expression in all respects. Don't push people too hard, lest you damage close friendships unnecessarily. This is not a time for being extroverted or aggressive. This is a time of introversion and deeper self- understanding. Be gentle with yourself and those around you. Think carefully before making important decisions. Be cautious when making major changes.

It is a wonderful time to study and to specialize in one particular field. Your ability to think deeply and clearly is at an all-time high. Indeed, your mind is your best tool. You are attracted to the great books, new realms of study, and higher learning. You have the ability to focus and concentrate. You can penetrate below the surface of subjects, to see the inner workings of yourself, others, and life around you.

Avoid becoming cynical and skeptical. Don't be too intellectual, lest you leave your heart behind. This is a time of deep spiritual and psychological integration. The head and the heart should be working together, not opposing each other.

You will likely discover what you most enjoy doing now. Follow these urges; study areas that you have long neglected but wanted to pursue. The inner-self guides you during this time. Listen carefully to its advice.

You will experience a strong tendency to spend more time alone, to delve inside and find some answers and to reach a better understanding of yourself. This is not a year for social activities nor is it a year to try and reach goals on a material level. You will find that the necessities of daily life seem to be taken care of by themselves. There is no need to be overly concerned regarding your material needs. Without slacking on your daily duties and responsibilities, you can afford to give more attention to yourself. This is a year for inner growth. It is your spiritual and mental presence that requires attention. Improve the quality of your life, read, contemplate and gain insight in yourself. You are important now. Rest and attend to your health.

It is during this year that you strengthen the foundation of your life, after all your success in all matters rests upon the strength of your inner self. There will be many strange and unusual events inspiring you to take a closer look at life and an opportunity is there to experience the joy and beauty of life without any artificial or exterior involvement but purely the growing awareness of yourself. Too much concern and desire for material rewards, David, will turn this period of your life into a very bad experience indeed, while a "let go and let god " attitude will make this such a fruitful and pleasant year that you may find yourself wondering what you did to deserve this.

After last year's constant involvement with yourself and very possible occasional doubts about the state of your business or career you will find this year to be a relief. Things finally work out. Long postponed checks and promotions come through. You see the light at the end of your financial tunnel and an inner strength and confidence is breaking through. This is your year of harvest and, depending on the effort you put out in the past seven years, your reward will be equally large.

There is a beauty in these cycles we can recognize and understand and in doing so we find ourselves "in the flow" and there is no more need to try and struggle upstream. So this year you will have an opportunity to involve yourself fully in work and material growth and bring home the rewards, at the same time a certain detachment is also necessary, for you and for the experience you have because it is not the reward that brings you happiness but your experience of life, which is why before the rewarding eight year you have had such opportunity for growth during the soul-searching of a seven year. Give in to your ambitions, you will find yourself clearer and more focused and able to pursue and reach your goals. Your power is visible and strong, mental creativity is high, vision and intuition will guide you, and at the same time you are more efficient and focused.

There can be loss, serious loss, bankruptcy and failure, because always the rewards are directly proportionate to your effort and motivation, however you know the effort you put out and you know your motivations, so there must be no room for fear and doubt, only for success and winning and this year will undoubtedly turn out to be a very satisfying year.

A 7 Essence during a 7 Personal Year is one of the most challenging and potentially life-transforming Dualities one can encounter. The focus of this cycle will be on personal growth rather than finance, career, or relationships. External matters will (or should) take a backseat this year.

The first two months of this double cycle could be particularly difficult. Questions and doubts may float to the surface, disproportionately dominating your mind. Self-criticism and uncertainty are not uncommon for the solitary, analytical 7. At the extreme, you could find yourself avoiding others while lost in waves of self-pity. At the very least, you will be more contemplative and self-oriented than usual, and in need of solitude.

No worries - it's the 7's job to shake you up a little and inspire you to reassess your priorities and direction. This can motivate you to make the adjustments needed to move forward with purpose and a clear goal. Perhaps you will go back to school, sign up for a meditation course, or dive more deeply into an art form that inspires you. Your 7 Essence will lend you a sharp mind and the desire to acquire knowledge and insight; it is an abstract, contemplative thinker - a seeker on an inward journey.

Your 7 Year is more external, delivering the events and circumstances you need to fulfill the lessons this period will bring. This could include situations that force you to take an honest inventory, reassess your dreams and goals, or recognize the need for more time alone.

The greatest potential of the double 7 is its ability to give clearer insight into the way you view yourself and the life you have chosen. Taking time to evaluate your circumstances and question your desires and motivations can help you see options not previously considered. With enhanced clarity you can advance more deliberately on your chosen path. As a result of this process, you might awaken a long-forgotten dream you felt was unattainable.

A double 7 is perhaps the most difficult of all dualities, so it is important for you to move slowly and deliberately. Listen to yourself, take the time you need to examine and gain insight into who you are and what you want. Although challenging, this duality is also the most promising of all cycles because it looks behind the curtain and exposes you to new possibilities and your true potential.

The best way to maximize this period's potential is to take as much time as you can for self-reflection and self-discovery. Spend time in nature, meditate, study, or find someone you admire to discuss the big questions of life. A double 7 in a short-term cycle does not appear often, and many people will never have this opportunity.

If possible, keep romance and relationship issues on the back burner. Although it is always important to give time and attention to loved ones, this is a time to make you the priority.

David, when you read the chapters for these cycles you probably recognized their opposing characteristics. Although divergent influences usually produce a difficult period, when a 7 Essence takes place in an 8 Year, we find an exception to the rule.

The reason this combination mitigates some of their differences (when in this configuration) is because the 7 is an internal influence and the 8 affects the events and circumstances around you. In combination they produce a very beneficial partnership, especially for practical matters. (This is not the case when their positions are reversed. An 8 Essence in a 7 Year would be extremely challenging, especially where career and business are concerned.)

Your 7 Essence will produce a serious, thoughtful, and analytical state of mind. It is an idealistic dreamer, but also logical and coherent. It will lend the clarity and intuitive intelligence that can be invaluable when situations are muddled, and it is difficult to distinguish truth from lies or right from wrong. The 7 works behind the scenes from the inside out and doesn't meddle in practical concerns. It is the brains of the operation; the 7 collects the data and insight the 8 boldly puts to use. The results can be impressive.

Your 8 Personal Year cycle will focus mainly on business, career, finance, and other practical endeavors. It will place you in circumstances that require leadership and a go-getter, decisive, and fearless approach.
Consequently, this should be a good period for your professional life, almost regardless of your career. However, if interacting with others is a major part of your profession (sales, politics, education, etc.) you may find that you have less patience than usual and might need to guard against being overly assertive or abrasive.

As you may have guessed, relationship issues are less favored, partly because you will likely be less emotional (and less open to emotional drama) than usual. Also, you may be less social, due to the solitary nature of the 7. If you are in a committed relationship, put extra effort into making yourself available to your partner. If he or she keeps saying you aren't listening, it is probably because you are not listening.

July is a time of unexpected events. Be flexible, especially in thought. Let old concepts and dogma go. This is a time of incredible growth, mentally as well as spiritually, but you have to allow such growth to occur. New information comes to you. You have the opportunity to change old ideas about life or people. Your circumstances could even change. Travel is also possible and favorable. A sudden phone call could put you on the plane the next day. Letters or phone calls could come from people you have not heard from in a long time.

Meanwhile, you feel scattered and restless and want to avoid the nitty gritty details of life. Go with the flow; answer demands as they come up and do not try to control the circumstances too much.

David, you are mentally sharp and quick to see the meaning of new information. You are also creative and imaginative. This month releases your wilder side, especially when it comes to your social life and love relationship. Within the context of this year's serious and spiritual overtones, July is by far the most dynamic month. Be careful of too much self-indulgence and irresponsibility. Moderation, again, is the key.

With August comes stability and quiet. There is recognition and respect at work, but also the possibility that someone else takes credit for your effort. Apply yourself diligently. Responsibility and duty rule this month. There is financial gain, probably from a source other than work.

Your family and friends need your love and attention; give of it freely. Especially give your time and advice to a younger person. There is a lot of love that surrounds you this month, but you may not be aware of it. Your attention is focused inward and you may want more time alone than you actually have. Maintain balance. The people close to you need attention and you should be there for them. Your spouse or romantic partner requires much of you this month, too, and your relationship with deepen as a result.

Now, more than ever, spiritual growth and self-discovery are highlighted. If you have not been fully aware of this inner search during part of this year, there is no escaping it this month. Dreams will be intense and you won't be able to shake them when you wake up. You will find yourself staring into space more often than usual. You are withdrawing and may experience some loneliness as a result.

You are questioning a lot of things that you had been taking for granted. You think about your life and the direction it is taking. The mysteries of life and death (without being morbid) occupy your mind.

You are mentally sharp and flexible, and you easily keep up with any demands that come your way. Your career, finances, and other mundane aspects of your life occupy a relatively smaller place in your life, this month. Without avoiding your duties, you can let these areas take care of themselves until early next month.

Romantic ties can be surprisingly strong, however. You have a real desire to share your innermost feelings with the person you are attracted to, revealing a side of yourself that has not been available in such intimacy before.

October brings reward and recognition. Often, this is a very good month for all matters related to career, business, and finances. You reap the rewards of what you sowed in the past seven years. (Next year offers even greater rewards than this month. ) October gives you the opportunity to peak into the near future because it represents a small-scale sample of what next year will bring.

The eight cycle is a rewarding time, but there are two important sides to the way it is delivered. On one hand, it is directly proportionate to the effort you have put out in the past. On the other, you receive exactly what you need to continue on your path. For that reason, you would do well keeping a close eye on your finances, especially to protect yourself from any shortfalls next year. Financial gain is much more common this month (and in the 8 Personal Year). In any case, this is a time to be aggressive in all matters relating to career and finances.

Your heightened inner awareness and the long inner growth-process you've been working on this year now reach a kind of completion this month in the form of realizations and insights that in turn improve your self-confidence and faith in the future.

At the same time, this is a period marked by emotional ups and downs as you are releasing old concepts, responsibilities, and relationships that you've outgrown. You are doing some inner-house cleaning which reflects in work as well as personal life.

Your career may seem somewhat stagnant. You are looking for new opportunities and challenges, but not much will be forthcoming until late this month or early next month. You should take it slow; perhaps even take some time off for rest.

There will be an opportunity for you to become involved with a good cause, which will prove both personally and professionally rewarding. In the long run, it may even help you financially.

As for money matters, this is not a good time to take chances or spend money on major purchases.

Some of your relationships with friends and relatives are being put to the test. You have grown and changed over the past year and may be a little out of touch with some of the people with whom you were close. In addition, you have become more discriminating about whom you wish to spend time with.

Sometimes, the 9 Personal Month brings a personal loss. You may have to let go of an old relationship or even someone you regard as a teacher. Romance is also in a make or break period. If the relationship has real substance, there will be some emotional turmoil, but the bond will only become stronger. If the relationship isn't strong, this will become very clear and cause a permanent break.

December brings renewed energy and enthusiasm. Your career makes a big step forward. There is financial reward, promotion, and possibly a transfer that brings a welcome change. You will be introduced to someone or several people who are important for your career and can positively influence your future.

While this month brings you and your relatives and friends closer together, the feelings are also intensified and your relationship with some of these people is in a very fragile state. There may be some outbursts of long suppressed feelings that have to be dealt with. Relationships of all kinds - family, friends, and co-workers - tend to be somewhat unstable during this time.

If you are single, romance may become an important ingredient of this month's experience. You may meet someone new and this person will be an intellectual and spiritual challenge.

The attraction will be based less on physical appearance than on curiosity: there are profound differences between you in point of view and lifestyle, which is fascinating on some level. You learn from this person and, like looking into a mirror, you discover a lot about yourself and the changes that have taken place on a very deep level during the course of this year.

January marks a period of completion. You have gone through a spiritual growth cycle that resulted in a better understanding of yourself. You have gained much insight. Now you are entering a time when spiritual understanding must merge with the practical and material side of life. You are moving from a 7 Personal Year, which was dominated by spiritual growth, into an 8 Personal Year, which is focused on the material aspects of your life. This may throw you a little off balance. The year begins with some confusion and self-doubt.

Often, there is financial stress. You need to apply yourself to your career and other worldly matters. This is the year of harvesting your rewards, but before that happens, you need to prepare yourself, to regain your footing. Now you must become more aggressive and ambitious. January requires effort. It also requires a letting go of outdated and outgrown concepts, habits, and relationships. For that reason, January tends to be emotional and somewhat insecure. However, you will soon pick up momentum, and your personal power increases.

Romantic and love-relationships experience some stresses. You are somewhat distant and aloof, which may make your partner feel left out. Spend some time reassuring your mate.

This February things begin to speed up. Unlike last month, you now feel full of energy and enthusiasm. In fact, you're impatient to start new projects, and must guard against impulsive decisions. Your career and financial affairs are the areas of your life that require the most attention. There are great opportunities as well as potential dangers. This is the year marked by opposites: times when everything seems to go your way, and other times when it seems the rug has been pulled out from under you. February gives the first indication of what this year will bring but, more important, it challenges you to put your best foot forward, to show what you are made of.

The month may begin with a challenge. You may have to confront one of your biggest fears, which is followed by an opportunity to put that fear to rest once and for all. Courage, determination, and inner strength are the needed ingredients that will make this a successful month and a profitable year. The year can be characterized by the old carrot-and-stick metaphor: February reveals the carrot -- the prize you can obtain -- but it also shows the pitfalls and dangers; in short, the stick.

Relationships are favorable in all areas of your life. Co-workers show support, friends tell you how much they admire you, relatives make it clear they have confidence in you, and your lover makes you feel you deserve the best.

March demonstrates how you can sometimes make more progress and be more successful by staying in the background than by forcing the issue. March gives you ample opportunity to influence others, to make them listen to your ideas, even to inspire them to do things your way. You are tactful and sensitive, yet also driven and motivated. You find better ways to handle challenging situations.

Later this month, you gain respect and recognition and will find yourself taking on a leadership role. Your authority is impressive because you balance force and strength with diplomacy and tact. Romance is favorable and, if you are single, you may meet someone through work or a business meeting who will touch your heart.

The events of this month inspire creativity and optimism, as well as a need for flexibility and adaptability. Sometimes, the early part of an 8 Personal Year brings financial challenges and problems. If this is the case, April is the most challenging time of the year. It is a testing time that forces you to confront your lifestyle and your priorities. With the right adjustments, you can put yourself on sounder financial ground. The month also encourages a certain detachment from trying to control financial matters too much. Once you stop controlling matters too much, your spiritual understanding of life really pays off in a practical and applicable way.

Last year's opportunities to contemplate and search for insight -- which may have seemed unproductive at times -- now prove to be your best defense on the battle ground of material progress. You are being forced to achieve a balance between the spiritual and the material, especially this month. In any case, April will reveal to you how capable you are of doing that. Be generous but don't waste money. Focus on getting things done, but don't let financial reward be your only motivation. Introduce creativity and a playful attitude to the job at hand. And most important; don't let temporary setbacks ruin your ambition. This is a time to reach out, not to suppress.

Romance and relationships continue to be favorable. Social events bring new people. Your self-expression and sense of humor improve, and it is easy to make new friends during this time.

May is a time of hard work, progress, and opportunity. As with most of this year, the focus in May is on career and finances. There may well be a great opportunity that comes your way. This opportunity offers all kinds of changes, such as a move of residence (either in June, or in or around November), a change of employer, or a promotion.

The early part of May can be frustrating due to the need to involve yourself with routine affairs and details. You have some catching up to do. You may feel restless and bored. However, later this month brings the opportunity you have been waiting for. You are more organized and manage your time well. You are dependable and anxious to take care of some long-postponed chores. You may decide to start a remodeling project on your house. Your relationships are more harmonious.

If you are involved in a long-term love relationship, you will find that comfort and security replace some old doubts.

June brings changes and unexpected events. There isn't much use in planning too much this month, because much will happen unexpectedly. This is a hectic and dynamic month. Go with the flow; be flexible; and trust your instinct. If you are able to adapt to the unpredictable events of this month, your experience will be exciting and adventurous, and quite possibly profitable. However, if you insist stubbornly to stick to your plans and expectations, you will be disappointed.

You are in a position to show your special talents and abilities to people who can be influential in your career. You are able to think on your feet and your reflexes are sharp. This time is particularly good for those who are in retail, real estate, or some other business that's based on sales and closing deals. Financial gains are often considerable.

Travel is possible and favorable. This is also a good time to move or change your environment in some way. Romance is very exciting and, if you are single, you will have to hide out to keep from meeting someone. People gravitate to you and are more than usually attracted to you.

July is an excellent time for business and financial affairs, David. Respect and recognition for past efforts is followed by financial gain or promotion. You are in a position to ask and receive what you believe to be your due. However, you may find that you are not as diplomatic as you might be. This is your most challenging weakness during this month. Guard against arrogance. Your responsibilities increase possibly as a result of a promotion.

Family affairs, friendships, and romance also move to the foreground and are rewarding and healing. You will be asked to sacrifice some of your time and energy to a younger person or someone who is old or sick. You feel closer to the people around you and you want to be there for them. Somewhat contradicting to this show of warmth and affection is the lack of tact and sensitivity you may display a number of times during this month. David, you may be too intent on forcing people to see life as you do, rather than allowing them their own perspectives and their own rates of growth.

The later part of this month brings changes that arise from a chance meeting at a social event. This change may be based on a romantic encounter and may affect your living situation.
An unexpected travel is also a possibility.