JANE SMITH

Your Core Name Numbers are 1, 3, 7

Your core numbers show a mixture of the superficial, easy-going attitude of your 3 Heart's Desire, and a decidedly philosophical/spiritual 7 Personality. Even with the driven, ambitious 1 Expression, this 3 and 7 combination may challenge you to maintain focus and direction; your attention likely wanders when something new attracts your attention.

The different aspects of your personality can also unsettle people when they first meet you. You may switch from introvert to extrovert, from deep thinker to light-hearted joker, from serious to sunny - and often without warning. Your sense of humor is offbeat too.

Your 3 Heart's Desire is about imagination and a desire to express it. You probably spend quite a bit of time daydreaming. This contrasts with your 7 Personality, which thrives on pure intellect and the search for the obscure and hidden side of life. The combination of the 3 and 7 suggests you might mature slowly (due to your inquisitive and creative nature) but you will gather impressive insights along the way. Your attempts to understand the intangible realm may cause you to ask awkward questions. As you reach adulthood, you will likely question the status quo and express unconventional views.

Your 1 Expression number will likely push you to freelance or become an entrepreneur. Your challenge is finding an outlet for your uncommon range of talents, the result of the vastly different 3 and 7 in your core-name numbers. You are better suited to work for yourself than for others, due to your unconventional way of thinking and your individualism. Additionally, your opinionated, sometimes confrontational approach could get in the way of being an effective team player.

Similarly, in your personal life, you could find yourself a bit of an outsider, even within your own family and community. You will likely partner with a person who stands out in some way, and doesn't always fit in.

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

Avoid procrastination. Try to be more reliable and punctual. Be practical, methodical, and systematic in your endeavors. Keep track of details; avoid chaos. Work on the basics of life. Physical and outdoor activities bring you closer to yourself, so get out in nature, work in the garden, or build a fence.

You are the searcher and the seeker of the truth. You have a clear and compelling sense of yourself as a spiritual being. As a result, your life path is devoted to investigations into the unknown and finding the answers to the mysteries of life. You are well-equipped to handle your task. You possess a fine mind; you are an analytical thinker, capable of great concentration and theoretical insight. You enjoy research and putting the pieces of an intellectual puzzle together. Once you have enough pieces in place, you are capable of highly creative insight and practical solutions to problems.

You enjoy your solitude and prefer to work alone. You need time to contemplate your ideas without the intrusion of other people's thoughts. You are a lone wolf, a person who lives by his own ideas and methods. As a result, close associations are difficult for you to form and keep, especially marriage. You need your space and privacy, which, when violated, can cause you great frustration and irritation.

When your life is balanced, however, you are both charming and attractive. You can be the life of a party and enjoy performing before an audience. You enjoy displaying your wit and knowledge, which makes you attractive to others, especially the opposite sex.

But you have distinct limits. While you are generous in social situations, sharing your attention and energy freely, you are keenly aware of the need to "come off stage" and return to the solitude of your lair. You associate peace with the unobtrusive privacy of your world. Therefore, intimacy is difficult for you, because you guard your inner world like a mother lion does her cubs.

All this privacy and aloneness can cause isolation and loneliness, however. You can be aware of emptiness in your life, a part of you that yearns for company and close companionship that may be unsatisfied. If isolation is brought to the extreme, you can become cynical and suspicious. You can develop hidden, selfish motives, which people may sense and may cause them discomfort around you. You must guard against becoming too withdrawn and independent, thus shutting out the love of others and keeping you from experiencing the true joy of friendship and close companionship.

You must especially watch out for selfishness and egocentricity, thinking of yourself as the center of the universe, the only person who really matters. Social contact gives perspective on yourself and on life, while too much isolation can make you too narrow and even shut off from the rest of the world.

Secretly, you may feel jealous of the easy relationships formed by others; you may perceive others as less inhibited than you, or freer to express themselves. You may harshly criticize yourself for not being more gregarious, powerful, or capable of greater leadership.

Your challenge in life is to maintain your independence without feeling isolated or ineffectual. You must hold fast to your unique view on the world, while at the same time being open to others and the knowledge they have to offer. With your abilities to learn, analyze, seek out answers to life's important questions, you have the potential for enormous growth and success in life. By the time you reach middle age, you will radiate refinement and wisdom. Pythagoras loved the seven for its great spiritual potential.

Your 16 Life Path also reflects the presence of a Karmic Debt. (The 13,14, 16. and 19 are Karmic Debt numbers.) The 16 Karmic Debt means destruction of the old and birth of the new. The 16 is about the fall of the ego, and all that it has built for itself. It is a watershed, a cleansing. All that has been constructed, and all that serves to separate the person from the source of life is destroyed.

Through the 16, reunion with the Great Spirit is accomplished. This can be a painful process, because it usually comes after much ego inflation. This results in a struggle between the ego and the divine will. Life presents challenges to your grand plans, which can be resented and struggled against. It is a lost battle, and you will likely feel humbled in the face of the collapse that follows.

This humility is the key to later success, however, because you will learn to follow the intimations of a higher reality. In the destruction of the old, a spiritual rebirth takes place with an entirely new awareness. This rebirth affects every area of your life. It is a life much the better for the fall.

Those with the 16 Karmic Debt must be careful of egotism. Very often, those with the 16 use their highly intuitive and refined intellect to look down upon others and view the rest of the world as inferior. This causes acute alienation and loneliness. In addition, it invites retribution, for the egotist is humbled more harshly than any other. When the 16 is in one of the core numbers, this process of destruction and rebirth is a continual cycle that actually serves to bring you into higher consciousness and closer union with the source of life.

The 16 Karmic Debt can be a path of progress and great spiritual growth if it is looked at properly. One develops great faith by placing one's life in the hands of God. Through such faith, gratitude and peace are firmly established.

You are family-oriented and have a talent for settling disputes between people to the satisfaction of both sides. You somehow know the middle ground. Your lesson in life is to work with the whole subject of balance. You must come to truly understand the ancient and fundamental principle of opposites that seek harmony. Whether the realm is the emotions, caring for others, finances, work, or play, you must learn where you can be of service, exactly what you can do, and what are your limits.

You have a considerable amount of artistic talent. You have a deep appreciation of beauty and art.

You are highly responsible and will do without in order to fulfill a debt.

Your focus is on relationships. You want to help others and have a talent as a healer and could make a profession of the healing arts, either as a nutritionist, alternative health therapist (acupuncture, massage, for example) or doctor.

You need to know you are appreciated. You are given to flattery and vulnerable to praise. Criticism, on the other hand, leaves a very damaging impression on you. You take it deeply to heart.

You will sacrifice your own comfort to support and help others. You are generous, kind, and understanding.

You can be highly emotional and given to extremes in sympathy and sentimentality. You must learn to provide more than merely a shoulder to cry on. Study and the development of your healing skills bring you great rewards in life.

Your Life Path and Birth Day Bridge is 1, which combines individualism and personal power. Strive to recognize your moments of inhibition and question their source. Work on becoming franker and more direct. This has less to do with fear or insecurity than with trusting yourself and your instincts.

Consider the way most children lack inhibition or hesitation when responding to others. They are often painfully honest, but entirely without malice. Find a balance between refreshing directness and unnecessarily hurting another's feelings. Personal power is not the result of gaining authority, admiration or superiority - it comes from knowing who you are.

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.

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.

This bridge number asks you to consider changing a few priorities. Your 6 Bridge connects your Life Path and Expression. This suggests that while making decisions that affect your professional life, you tend to favor other people's goals over furthering your own career. In other words, a little less sacrifice and a little more focus on your own goals might produce a better balance.

As you mature, you will grow in success and financial reward. You will find yourself deepening your commitment to your work. You will find it easier to overcome difficulties that manifest in your path. Your capacity to use power will grow; you will be recognized as a pillar of influence and dependability within your community. You will have to be strong and self-disciplined to avoid sudden painful material losses. Beware of ego-inflation, the surest symptom of an imminent fall.

The 8 Maturity Number requires a certain degree of detachment from material success; otherwise it will rule your personality and make money an obsession. Detachment allows you to remain focused on the higher values of mankind. One of your important motivations should be a desire to build, create, or market in order to enjoy the game of business.

Your wisdom and sheer common sense are recognized by many and will attract important positions. It is possible that you will be given responsibility for the care and management of another person's property. You may also be asked to guide large institutions.

If you already have several 8s in your chart, especially in the core numbers, you will have to guard against selfishness, accumulation for the sake of status, and greed. If you have few 8s in your chart, or none at all, your opportunity to achieve the success and financial independence is greatly increased.

This is a chaotic time full of unexpected events and changes. Entering life with a 5 first Period Cycle often means a less-than-stable family and/or school environment. This can give rise to an obstinate, rebellious streak. From an early age you may have trouble keeping reality and fantasy separate. As a child and young adult, you may be perceived as "different." You are drawn to social interaction, but there may be times you feel you do not fit in well.

You are adventurous and more than once attempt a feat that is clearly dangerous. You are easily bored, and perhaps find refuge in some form of overindulgence. It may take you longer than most to find stability and a goal.

Your middle years are a time of responsibility and duty. The issues of commitment, marriage, and family come into sharp focus. If you honor your commitments with acceptance and love, this can be a period of harmony and support. You are needed by others; you are loved and appreciated. Reinforced by the loving, family-oriented 6, this is the best cycle for marriage and commitment.

In the same way, partnerships go well, and progress is made through joint effort. Conversely, commitments that are broken or not deeply made tend to end in separation or divorce more often during this period than others.

Artistic talents you possess may surface or heighten, and opportunities for self-expression present themselves. A commercial opportunity is supported, possibly your own business. This is a time of progress through flexibility, cooperation, and compromise.

The latter period of your life finds you continuing to move through changing circumstances. There is an inherent restlessness associated with a 5 Period Cycle - one of the few cycles that encourages a more impulsive response to situations you encounter.

You are drawn to travel, new people, and different cultures. This is a dynamic, somewhat chaotic cycle, where not much happens according to plan. You do best when you are social, physically active, and involved - giving your heart and mind the experiences they crave.

During this period, you have a flair for successfully promoting yourself. You are drawn to all that is progressive and farsighted. This is a time to be quick and flexible, and to grasp opportunities as they come.

This is a challenging period in which you are at a high point of sensitivity and intuition. There is so much going on in your psyche that you can suffer much confusion over direction and identity. On the other hand, there is a wide-open channel between the personal consciousness and the higher realms of the unconscious. You are constantly being inspired and even assaulted by information and insight. Because of the intensity of these revelations, you must learn to ground your life in faith and a practical vocation that keeps your feet on the ground every day.

This is a period of enormous spiritual and personal growth. You will come out of it with a highly uncommon clarity and understanding of life. At the same time, it is a period of enormous demands, emotionally and spiritually. Any attachment you might have to specific identity traits -- who you think you are and why you are here, for example -- is constantly challenged. There is a desire to settle into some field or way of life to attain stability, but the energy of this Pinnacle is not allowing it. It is as if there is a destination, or destiny, to which you are being driven. You do not feel in control of this process. Instead, you are acutely aware of the forces that are shaping your life. You must surrender to them.

Meanwhile, you experience the emotional turmoil that can come with this highly charged period. There is a definite, even compelling, sense of being different. You are aware of a feeling of receiving special attention from spiritual forces. Your perception of life is somehow more acute than others; you see more clearly and more spiritually due to your high degree of sensitivity. It is as if you have a perfectly accurate peripheral vision, in which everything stands out in sharp relief. At times you may feel that you can see into the souls of things. At the same time, you may feel like a foreigner to the earth. You are completely impractical. Sometimes you may feel that you do not understand the workings of the physical world. Practical things escape you. You feel awkward and clumsy at times and are aware perhaps how fluidly other lives are going. This increases your sense of being an outsider.

More important than all the awkwardness and feelings of being different is the overwhelming sense of having a purpose or a message to reveal that will make other people's lives happier, healthier, and more at peace. You want desperately to bring this out.

The challenge of the 11 Pinnacle is to remain grounded and attached to this dream. You must find practical and useful ways to be of service to others, at the same time developing yourself so that one day you may be able to bring forth that which is within you.

The influences of this period make you highly creative, innovative, and inventive. You have a completely unconventional approach to problems. Trust your intuition, seek harmonious settings to restore your sense of inner peace, and work hard to keep your feet on the ground. This period will bring great rewards on all levels, and with perseverance you will find your rightful place.

This is a demanding time in which all your personal power comes to the surface and is made available to you. At the same time, you face an enormous challenge in which all that power is needed. This challenges are both physical and spiritual. The physical side is obvious in some large enterprise or dream that you are struggling to make manifest. The spiritual side is more hidden, but just as important, in that one must deliver the full wealth of his spiritual understanding and vision to create something great and lasting for the general wellbeing of society.

Your mental powers are greatly enhanced. At the same time, your determination and efficiency are proportionately increased, making you the master builder. The 22 is a Master Number, which means that you must perceive something large in the archetypal world and materialize it. Everything you focus on is large -- your plans are big and cover long periods of time; you envision making an enormous and lasting impact on the world.

At the same time, your problems and challenges are equally large. You will have to devote yourself entirely to this dream. Without a full commitment to your largest ambitions, you will slip into frustrations and the world of broken dreams. This is why the 22 Pinnacle is so demanding -- nothing less than everything you've got is necessary to bring forth your full potential, and the gift you must give to the world. This is a Pinnacle of extremes.

You are not alone, however, in your struggle. There is much spiritual and material support to help you realize your plans. People are attracted to you who intuitively understand your larger purpose. You gain a close following of friends and supporters who feel enriched by participating in the dream you have articulated.

Courage is essential. You need confidence and faith to help you endure the challenges of the period and help you overcome the many obstacles in your path. You are eminently practical during this period. Your approach to problems is methodical but bold. You are careful of details, yet courageous in your attack on the problems at hand. It is a period in which you must dive in, never hesitating over the possible consequences. Your personal life will likely take a back seat to the excitement of the dream.

This is a Pinnacle of enormous potential requiring much effort. Your day has arrived. Now you must make the most of it.

This is a period requiring much independence, courage, resiliency, and initiative. You must bounce back after many difficult experiences. The challenge of this Pinnacle is to gain will power. There is not a lot of support from others or from family. You must draw from your own strength. You will have to guard against self-pity or surrender. Keep focused on your dreams. This Pinnacle will require an iron will to keep hold of your goals, and also the flexibility to maneuver around difficulties, and bend with the winds of adversity.

This is a period of rapid self-improvement and growth. You will be forced to use every talent and capability you possess. You will need to be resourceful. You must continually put out effort, but with it comes great reward. Without it, there is no accomplishment nor satisfaction, only a negative attitude toward life. Be careful not to become too self-centered, headstrong or self-important. Be strong but flexible. Be open to the counsel of others but make up your own mind.

The benefit of this Pinnacle number is a strong sense of your individuality and strength. You will know what you are made of. There are many hidden gifts in this period, perhaps the greatest of which is faith. Your Pinnacle provides you with the characteristics of leadership, boldness, and daring. You will have many unconventional ideas and the skill and courage to make them a reality. Your abilities to manage and organize people and institutions are greatly enhanced. You have vision and confidence in the worth of your dreams.

These characteristics provide great opportunity for success and major accomplishments.

You are always aware of the expectations of others, and you hold off on expressing your opinion until everyone has had their say; then you point to the mistakes and the things that were overlooked. Your success in solving problems and in finding answers is the result of a process of elimination, more than it is a matter of stringing together logical answers.

Jane, your strength lies with understanding people and the underlying conditions of a conflict. But you can rely too heavily on friends and family to provide you solace instead of handling the situation directly and responsibly. You may be too likely to retreat to the good feelings provided by people not involved in your situation. Responsibility is the issue here, you helped create the situation in the first place, and are an essential part of the solution. Accept your role.

Your J is for Justice. You are honest, loyal, reliable, and sincere. You want to improve the lives of others. You may try too hard to please everyone. You have a clever mind and are incredibly talented. However, you must work at motivating yourself to make the most of your talents.

You like to help others, sometimes to the extent that you do not pay enough attention to your own needs. You are primarily concerned with your home and your family. Everything else comes second. You radiate love and genuine concern for others.

During times of distress you turn to your family and friends. You are responsible and willing to sacrifice for others.

You have a strong presence. You are charismatic and have a dramatic flair in your personality, which may direct you to the theater.

You are also drawn to politics, publishing, promotion, and public service -- any career that requires a certain amount of time before the public. You are attracted to doing things on a large scale.

You are a humanitarian. You are concerned about the wellbeing of society. You have a great deal of compassion, tolerance and generosity. You are highly idealistic and a bit of a dreamer. You are not particularly practical, however. Very often, you are not understood by others, and sometimes considered indifferent and aloof.

In some way, you want to please everyone and tend to give promises that may be impossible to keep.

If you develop your abilities, you have a significant chance to become famous.

Jane, you have a studious and scholarly mind. You may have a genius for one particular field of study. You study a subject in depth and abhor a superficial understanding of anything you regard as important. You analyze things down to the infinitesimal particles. You want to know the inner workings of things. What makes them tick. You may be too occupied with your thoughts and tend to withdraw, especially when you are emotionally troubled. You can be extremely critical of yourself and others. You analyze personalities with an eye toward finding out their secrets and faults. Your mind can look too much on the dark side of things, as if that were the more fundamental part of a human. Your challenge is to use your fine mind constructively, and to attain faith.

You have excellent intuition, which serves you well in life.

You are very romantic. You are highly creative and imaginative. You fantasize about your perfect "other": a White Knight on a horse, or a beautiful princess. Your response to painful emotional situations -- especially in childhood -- was to create a fantasy world to which you escaped. You may still be doing that as an adult, perhaps to your detriment. Reality lacks the romance and excitement of your fantasies.

You can be disorderly and disorganized, however. You can be rather moody. You likely have much artistic talent, especially in writing, acting, or singing.

You don't have any letters on the Intuitive Plane.

It is not uncommon to have no Intuitive letters in your name. This doesn"™t mean you are not intuitive but that you have a more difficult time to access your intuition. The letters in your name are less representative of your strengths and talents, than of your ability to access and use them.

The influence of this number makes you more concerned with the well-being of others. Your Minor Expression number increases your sensitivity to the needs of society. You feel an urge to serve humanity in a more direct way.

The number 9 helps you to better communicate and understand all types of people.

You are more aware of your artistic talent and the need to express yourself. Your name opens you up to a larger view of life. It attunes you to political movements, philosophical theories, and spiritual practices. You are more sensitive to the larger patterns of humanity.

Your short name increases your capacity to radiate warmth, solicitude, and kindness. You are more patient with others and a far better listener. Your willingness to carry the burden of others is increased.

Your Minor Heart's Desire increases your creativity and your domestic instincts. Women feel better at home; men feel more comfortable in the roles of husband, father, and provider. Your sense of harmony and social consciousness are enhanced. You are better able to settle disputes.

Six is the most balanced of all numbers, in harmony with all other numbers. Very few people with 6s in prominent places stray very far from their true natures.

Many men with a 3 Personality are usually handsome; women often strikingly beautiful. Your vibration is full of life. You are uplifting, inspiring, and charming.

Do not let your charm be an incentive to play too much. Work at developing deep and lasting relationships. You must avoid scattering your attention for popularity. You can be flippant about commitments and may dramatize or exaggerate. Your wit can cause you to rely too much on superficial, humorous conversation.

The N transit delivers opportunities to expand your horizon. It is an adventurous period, increasing the possibility of travel or a change in residence.

This is a dynamic time offering new activities and opportunities to make important social contacts. You seek love and fulfillment and are likely to feel more sensual than usual. Sacrifice, adaptability, and flexibility are called for. You will also be concerned with finances and may worry too much about these matters.

You may be more forgetful during this transit. Exercising your intuition is important during this period.

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 could be a particularly emotional time with many ups and downs. The I Transit can make you feel high-strung and vulnerable to stress - and somewhat accident prone. This period requires calmness, centeredness, and an acceptance of life. Do your best to control your moods and try not to slip into feelings of self-pity or insecurity. This year should also find you quite competitive, with opportunities to achieve success and financial reward.

Your mind will be quite active during this period. The H Transit brings thoughts and ideas that are unconventional, original, and inventive. This is an ambitious time and self-promotion should pay off. Advancement and success are possible. Self-discipline is heightened, and you possess a clear understanding of what you want. Emotionally you could feel a little vulnerable and in need of love and attention.

This is a period of enormous demands and, consequently, the chance to achieve greatness. Jane, you will find yourself at the center of some larger movement or social cause. Power has come to you, but you will need every ounce of strength to accomplish the task that lies before you.

You now serve some greater social good. Selfishness, pettiness, and timidity will cause you much trouble. They are antagonistic to everything that you have set your sights on. Now is a time to build some great and lasting edifice. That edifice may be physical -- a building or a business, for example -- or it may be social -- advancing a truly worthy social cause. Whatever it is, it has come to you from a higher plane, or what might be termed the archetypal world. You will see this truth everywhere you look. Practically speaking, people's well-being -- their livelihoods or general attitudes -- rests in a large measure with what you do. People naturally look to you for leadership and inspiration. Your vision is truly wide and distant in scope. Your actions have dramatic effects. Therefore, you are more cautious and responsible with what you do.

This can be a sensitive period. You are being asked to live according to higher ideals. Your values must be above reproach. Avoid disagreements; be magnanimous and patient with others. Take the slower, sure path toward problem solving. Get sufficient rest and take care of your own personal needs. Be balanced in your activities. Avoid excessive work.

Pay attention to detail without losing your vision of your longer term priorities. You are now building a foundation for something that will serve a greater social good. Think big and take practical steps to ensure that your dreams become reality.

This is a year of expansion and personal growth. It is a time of heightened personal expression. Creativity and artistic talent come to the forefront. You are lighthearted and drawn to all kinds of social events. More than most other years, you will entertain and be entertained. You meet new and exciting people. It is a time to appreciate all that you have.

You are highly dynamic and charismatic. Your challenge is to avoid scattering your energies. You have a rare opportunity to bring forth new and creative ideas. But that requires discipline and focus. It is easy to be optimistic and enthusiastic this year and this may result in speeding up your projects. Yet there will be delays and disappointments unless your enthusiasm is based upon the reality of work and concentration.

This is a pleasant time in which friendship is enjoyed and love shared easily.

This is often a good financial year, particularly if your creativity is well directed. Surround yourself with upbeat and positive people.

You may travel more than usual, which in all likelihood will be filled with exciting people and pleasure. Control this year's tendencies towards glamour and extravagance, yet allow yourself more room to enjoy and celebrate.

You communicate well this year and are more capable of getting your ideas across.

February brings changes; June sees the completion of a project and July signals a new beginning. August can be emotional, as can November.

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.

Jane, your 4 Essence and 3 Personal Year are as opposite and discordant as two numbers can be. Fortunately, they have an upside in the way they complement one another: what one lacks the other has in abundance. This is true for all numbers that carry opposite traits.

Your 3 Personal Year should bring optimism, self-expression, and creativity (although it may feel a little hectic and disorganized). Your 4 Essence lends a disciplined, efficient, and practical mindset. This paring has the potential to be quite positive.

However, the influences can only complement each other if there is a healthy balance between them. This will take effort to achieve. You will probably have no trouble finding outlets for your creativity; but, in order to manifest your inspiration and ideas, you will need to make a concerted effort to stay focused and persistent. Your 3 Year will deliver ideas and opportunities, but they will not take you far without the discipline, realistic approach and attention to detail of the 4. If you are able to create this balance, there is real potential for success in this somewhat difficult arrangement - especially in your professional life.

Your challenge is to enjoy the playful, expressive, optimistic 3, while staying disciplined enough to see your projects through. If you are unable to establish that equilibrium, your goals may feel as if they are always just outside your reach. Frustration is the hallmark of imbalance. If you become frustrated by a lack of progress or feel scattered and disorganized, focus on being more disciplined, pragmatic, efficient, and organized.

Your personal life fairs better under these cycles, especially if you give yourself time to play and smell the roses. Also, you will probably be more open to the ideas and opinions than others and find it easier to handle personality issues. The 3 could inspire you to pick up a hobby or express an increased interest in the performing arts.

When a 4 Essence cycle runs concurrent with a 4 Personal Year, Jane, 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.

March brings family affairs and issues involving relationships to center stage. You may be asked to sacrifice some of your time and energy to help others. A parent or child may need more care and attention than usual. Answer the call and you will be rewarded with a wonderful experience of love and closeness.

Many people in the 3 Personal Rhythm Cycle will make a deep commitment of love, or even get married this month. At the same time, separation and divorce are also possible since the theme of this month is to be committed to your true feelings. Confrontations are unavoidable in all troubled relationships. While these trends may be difficult and painful, the forces are working at clarifying your relationships. Your work situation will be rather demanding as more responsibility is transferred to you. However, the reward is right around the corner. (May and June will bring the pay-off.)

This month may be good financially, due to an earlier investment or from payments arriving from previously done work.

April represents a pause for self-evaluation. It is a time of light and shadow, a month of contrasting moods. You may alternate between light-hearted optimism and periods of doubt and even depression. The time requires you to look within. Meditate and contemplate your life. Such self-reflection will awaken deep feelings of gratitude for all the blessings bestowed upon you, including the greatest gift of all: your life itself.

During the first half of the month, you may feel the inner you begin to stir. Your dreams may be intense, graphic, and highly revealing. They are a source of insight if you care to listen. There is a sub-conscious attempt to communicate, not with others but with your deeper self.

Let career, finances, and romance all take a back seat during this important spiritual time. You will be quite safe.

If possible, take some time off. At the very least, walk in the woods, sit at a lake, or otherwise bring yourself in close contact with nature. Keep a journal and write down your dreams, insights, and revelations. They will offer insight into your life's direction.

May brings financial rewards, as well as respect and recognition. This, of course, is proportional to the effort you have put out during the past year. May is a month to focus on career, to be a visionary, and not to hold back when it comes to showing the world how capable you are. For those who are in business, this is a good time to finalize deals and sign contracts. Investments are generally favorable, as are requests for loans, mortgages, or other methods of financial support. In all worldly matters, this is a time to reach out, to go for your goals. Do not be afraid to take a risk.

As far as matters of the heart are concerned, this is a time to take yourself and your feelings with a grain of salt. You are in a generous mode and feel blessed with so many good friends, but when it comes to commitment, you may want to wait a couple of months, when you are more realistic in these matters.

If you are not involved in a relationship, a coincidental meeting with a person from the past sparks a romance.

June brings a bit of moodiness and instability. You have completed many tasks and enjoyed many rewards during the first half of the year, and now you may be feeling a bit empty -- not unlike the fatigue one has the day after a party. It may be a minor case of burn-out, but for reasons you cannot put your finger on. It is a time to let go of many old things and prepare for the new.

You have had some good ideas during the first part of the year. You have been motivated and experienced much excitement, but not all of your ideas proved realistic. Now reality forces you to take a second look at your projects and goals in a new light. It's a weeding out period. The positive side of the coin is that, by the end of this month, you'll have a clearer perspective on your direction and projects. You'll know where to place your energy during the second half of the year. While you may find yourself going through some ups and downs during this month, you also feel the first trembling of new excitement.

This month also brings a concluding chapter to one or more relationships, which may cause additional emotional turmoil. However, you are going through a time of natural selection; what is worth holding on to will stay. The rest will go.

July is a time of dynamism, courage, and eagerness to begin the new. Last month's blues are gone and you feel you are on top of the world. You are more original and creative than at any time of this already creative year.

There is a distinct possibility that you will be able to break out of unrewarding patterns. You may even consider a career change or start your businesses. It is not a time to be squeamish in any area of your life -- be it money, career or romance. You may experience an urge to write, paint, or express yourself in some other creative way. By all means, take on the challenge.

If you are not already involved you may meet someone, but the relationship, while intense and passionate, may not be a lasting one.

July is a month that will also bring opportunities to mingle with new acquaintances at social events. You will be outgoing and witty. These are great opportunities to make lasting contacts that will help your career and other endeavors.

August requires a sensitive and cooperative attitude at work and in all other areas. You are upbeat and optimistic during the early part of this month, but an anticipated reward or recognition may go to someone else, much to your dismay. Your challenge is to set the record straight by using your diplomatic skills. Do not allow anger to alienate you from those involved. Otherwise, relationships go favorably this month. You are in a position to smooth out some long-standing disagreements between people close to you. Often, these disagreements do not involve you directly. You have the opportunity to serve as a peacemaker.

Romance is favorable, your feelings run deep and your ability to communicate them is enhanced. A good month to spend extra time with your lover.

Jane, your creativity is at an all-time high. You find solutions and discover new ways to improve old methods.

You are communicative and express yourself well. You have a strong urge to write to old friends you haven't seen in some time. This need to re-establish relationships with people may even surprise you.

At work, you discover that it is easy to reach others and influence the way they feel about themselves and their work.

You uplift them and are rewarded with gratitude and support.

This is a time to be social, easy-going, and optimistic.

October requires you to be practical and disciplined in all matters. It brings opportunity as well as limitations. Career is a high priority, and you will find yourself putting in overtime. Details will need to be taken care off. There is very little room for slacking, and everyone may be making demands of you. You may feel frustrated and need to blow off steam.

On the other hand, there is also much opportunity implicit in these demands, and you will be pleasantly surprised with the rewards that come your way late in the month. You'll have to respond quickly. You may feel that you are not ready to take on the new challenge that comes with this opportunity, but if you overcome this temporary lack of confidence you will be well rewarded.

This month is demanding in domestic affairs, as well. There is an ongoing need to watch finances carefully, make decisions concerning your budget, and plan for the future. If you have not been keeping a close eye on your checkbook, This month will force you to balance your account and make up for haphazard expenditures of the past.

There's not a whole lot of time for romance this month, but when you can find the time, your partner's love brings perspective and rejuvenation.

November brings change, excitement, and possibly a financial boost. It brings movement -- travel, a change of residence or office, perhaps.

You will receive a letter or phone call from someone close to you whom you haven't heard from in some time.

This month should be light and playful. Try not to take things too seriously. The down-side of this combination (5 and 3) is in the area of relationships. You may tend to misread others, to be a little insensitive and short on tact. Avoid confrontations in personal matters as well as those related to work. As long as you are upbeat and supportive, friendship and social events are favorable.

As was the case with February of this year, November may also find you in the mood to indulge yourself. Moderation may be hard to maintain, but it's still the best advice.

This monthly cycle stabilizes your work environment but requires that you work on your relationships and family affairs. You will be in the unique position to counsel and support someone in your circle of friends and family with immediate and positive result. It will be one of the most rewarding experiences of this year for you.

A promotion or a raise are possible, as is an increase in your workload. This month is good for business and financial affairs, particularly for long-term planning and investment. If you are involved in legal affairs, the time is right to surge ahead.

Romance is also favorable. Commitments bring stability. For those who have become involved in a relationship during this year, this is a good month to exchange vows.

You experience some self-doubt related to your work situation. You may question your direction. This frustration will be in the background for most of the year, but this month particularly feels a little bit out of control. However, hidden forces are guiding you carefully, and your best approach is to persevere. Later this month, or early next month, an opportunity will come your way that represents a step forward in your career.

This month also brings some unexpected changes in other areas of your life; possibly an unexpected trip. Be cautious in all financial affairs.

Your family members demand a lot of attention, and much practical guidance is required from you. They look to you for direction.

Social events are favorable, particularly when they are work-related. You will make a very positive impression on someone who can help you move forward.
If married or involved, maintain harmony and avoid rocking the boat.

February brings an increase in responsibility and workload. You receive recognition for your efforts and abilities, and probably a financial increase, as well. Perhaps even more important is the role friends and family play during the period. Loyalty and a willingness to sacrifice time and energy to your loved ones are needed. In return, you receive comfort and satisfaction. It is a time of love, warmth, and a strengthening of the bonds that form the foundation of your life. It is also a good time to start domestic projects, such as minor remodeling and home repair.

If you are not married and are not involved in a relationship, you may meet someone who catches your interest. In this case, the relationship will develop slowly but will endure. Your focus should be on being dependable and active. There is no room for procrastination.

Your health improves during this time.

Jane, March should bring some significant changes in your outlook. Indeed, the month is filled with the mystery of life. You are aware that you are developing spiritually. It is not a good time to deny important issues in your life or be superficial about significant matters. Your dreams are vivid, and if you take some time immediately after awakening to contemplate their meaning, you have the potential to gain some insights that uplifts you and raises your confidence in your life's direction.

You are mentally sharp and creative. You solve problems and gain insight into things that have floated in the background of your consciousness for some time. It is a period of hard work -- possibly overtime -- juxtaposed with much soul-searching and the need for quiet contemplation.

You may be offered an opportunity to become involved in a new endeavor. Be careful with anything that promises a fast return. This year, long-term projects are far more favorable than get-rich-quick-schemes, or short-term gambles.

Your need for peace and quiet during this month may make your friends and family members wonder whether you have some problem that you are not willing to share.