MICHAEL JOHNSON & ROBERT MILLER
About Your Relationship Profile
This report analyzes the personalities of both individuals to assess their compatibility. It also offers suggestions for ways to mitigate the stress or damage that can come from differing personalities and perspectives.
When you are in a relationship, you come to know each other more deeply over time. At first friction is rare. As time goes by and you discover additional sides to your partner, you become aware of personality traits you appreciate as well as some that rub you the wrong way. Even if you consider your relationship nearly perfect, you will experience occasional bouts of conflict.
Negative traits are almost always a cause of friction, but it is interesting to note that some qualities that are considered positive can also be incompatible. You may find this report is more critical or even harsh compared to other readings of this type. My approach is designed to throw light on differences in your chart that might benefit from a frank, unbiased examination. Ignoring potential issues can cause more damage overall than a few honest remarks in a reading.
You will probably encounter some texts that state: "The compatibility aspect in this area of the chart is already included in other parts of this report." Those texts are not repeated here because they are either redundant or offset by other conditions. This is done to offer a perspective that is as well balanced and clear as possible; repeating certain traits would place too much emphasis on them.
Michael and Robert, I hope you will appreciate the perspective of your Compatibility Report and will find it beneficial to your relationship.
Please note we use gender-neutral language when addressing individuals in our relationship readings. To some, using the singular "they," "them," and "their" may sound awkward, but we believe words matter. We aspire to include everyone.
Please verify that the name and date of birth showing below are accurate.
Your Life Path number is considered the single most significant information available in your Personality Chart. It is derived from the total of all numbers found in your date of birth. However, it is important to keep in mind that the aspects described in the next few chapters will either complement, supplement, or sometimes weaken the attributes revealed in numbers derived from your name.
Michael, your Life Path number is 2
The key word in your nature is peacemaker. Michael, you have the soul of an artist. You are extremely sensitive, perceptive, and a bit shy. These qualities are both your strengths and weaknesses, for while you possess enormous sensitivity to your feelings and those of others, that same sensitivity can cause you to hold back and repress your considerable talents. Sensitivity and perceptiveness are among your many fine qualities.
Because you intuitively know what people want, or feel, you can be extremely diplomatic and tactful. You are also patient and cooperative. You work well with groups and somehow find a way of creating harmony among diverse opinions.
You enjoy music and poetry and require a harmonious environment. You have an eye for beauty and a fine sense of balance and rhythm. You have healing capabilities, especially in such fields as massage, acupuncture, physical therapy, and counseling. However, your sensitivity can also be your downfall.
Your delicate ego bruises easily and can make too much of someone else's thoughtless remarks or criticisms. Because you get hurt easily, you may tend to withhold your own thoughts and contributions to the matter at hand. This can cause you considerable resentment and anger. Too often, you run from confrontation to avoid a battle.
When you employ your considerable inner strength, you will discover your enormous power and abilities to direct difficult situations toward your own goals. It is the awareness of your inner strength that will give you the courage to use your own personal power when it is needed. You are a sensitive and passionate lover; your perceptiveness makes you aware of your partner's needs and desires, which you are able to fulfill with almost magical delicacy.
However, when you feel you have been mistreated or jilted, you can react with devastating power, sometimes using personal criticisms vindictively. Your awareness, diplomatic skills, and organizational talents give you the ability to bring off difficult tasks. You willingly step out of the limelight to facilitate the success of your endeavor. In truth, you are often the power behind the throne. However, you do not always receive the credit you deserve for the fine work you've done, or your role is underestimated, and your accomplishments overlooked.
Rather than brood over your losses, you need to confront those who would make less of your contributions and stand up for your accomplishments. You need security and comfort, quiet settings, and the company of loved ones. You are a perfectionist when it comes to your home and work environment.
You have excellent taste which is obvious in your private surroundings. You are a fine companion and possess a good sense of humor. Friends seek you out for your calming and peaceful company. You are a safe haven to other sensitive people, who recognize your compassion and understanding. When you have found your niche in life, you have all the talents and intelligence for great success. Seek out work that allows your sensitive nature to flourish -- be the glue that binds others together.
Robert, your Life Path number is 2
Robert, your Life Path is also a 2; the same as Michael’s
Your Life Path number is the most important influence in your chart. As such, their compatibility is very important to the well being of your relationship.
Michael and Robert, your Life Path Compatibility is 2 and 2
This aspect of the chart tells us both of you have a sensitive, vulnerable side. Sometimes this is favorable, but it can prevent issues from being resolved. There may be occasions when you step around issues too carefully, concerned about hurting the other. This can cause issues to fester and erode the foundation of your relationship. Try not to walk away from problems because you do not want to rock the boat. It is almost always better to face them head on. Although your concern about your partner's feelings are sincere, you should both guard against avoiding confrontation altogether.
As two people who experience emotions deeply, you are likely more vulnerable to criticism than others. This is another contributing factor in your tendency to avoid taking on important issues. If this type of avoidance persists, especially if unresolved issues have festered, you might lash out with a "below-the-belt" criticism, expressing your anger in a way that can be harmful to your relationship. This in turn makes it much more difficult to resolve underlying problems.
We all look for things we have in common, with the hope it will enhance our relationship. But the fact that you both carry a 2 in this area of the chart does not necessarily translate into an advantage. On the positive side, you easily relate to each other's emotional experiences. On the negative, your ability to commiserate can mean you are unable to "talk your partner down" during a highly emotional event.
Michael and Robert, your numbers suggest you both have the potential to use the occasional trivial lie to circumvent what you perceive as dangerous territory. This is not always a bad thing. However, unless other numbers in your chart support your ability to confront things directly when simple tact and diplomacy are not sufficient, you may end up creating distance without meaning to. Without open communication, you live in separate worlds. If you have the type of relationship where partners live their own life quite happily, this will not be as much of a concern. However, the fact that you are both people of the heart makes that scenario unlikely.
The key to maintaining a healthy relationship when both partners carry a 2 in this part of the chart is to recognize the need for scheduled heart-to-hearts. When an issue arises discuss it openly and frankly; try to avoid impulsive, dramatic discussions. Instead, let your partner know something is bothering you and ask for a good time to discuss it. Create a setting: make a cup of tea, sit in comfortable surroundings, and begin by confirming your love and commitment. Combining respect, care, and direct, honest communication can help you form a deep, long-lasting relationship.
Your Expression number, calculated from your full name at birth, reveals the orientation or goal of your life. Some numerologists refer to this as your Destiny number because it represents a lifelong target at which you are aiming. Thus, the Expression number, to some extent, reveals the person you aim to be.
Your Expression is the most influential of the three characteristics that make up who you are. It is also the number with the most influence on your choice of career, although other aspects are important as well.
Michael, your Expression is 4
You are the bedrock of society, the foundation of any enterprise. You are an organizer and manager. Your approach to life and to problems is methodical and systematic. You are a builder and a doer. You turn dreams into reality. You possess a highly developed sense of structure. You enjoy management systems and can carry out your well laid plans. You are not the type to embark on any trip without a map.
You take your obligations and those of your family quite seriously. As a result, you are reliable and responsible. You enjoy seeing a project through from start to finish but can become too narrowly focused. You put your nose to the grindstone and tend to become a workaholic.
You are driven by contempt for all that is unstable, insecure, and unpredictable. You distrust the unconventional, preferring instead the tried-and-the-true. But this can make your endeavors move slowly and cause you much frustration, especially with the apparent limitations of your resources.
At the same time, concern for the limitations of your resources causes you to be careful and cautious, shutting you out from possible shortcuts and creative solutions provided by more daring people around you. It is important that you recognize restrictions for what they are: guiding forces that are testing and directing you toward your goals. Your challenge is to be more imaginative and to attract more creative people into your life who can advise and inspire you.
In relationships, you tend to be somewhat moralistic. You are extremely honest and sincere. You have integrity and are trustworthy but can also be rigid and stubborn. Don't let your strong likes and dislikes overrule your common sense and compassion. Be more understanding of others' shortcomings.
Because you tend to focus on details, you can fall into a rut and become a little dull and overly serious. Often, people born with the 4 Expression need to lighten up and have more fun. You have a keen eye for detail. You have great stamina and can work conscientiously and persistently toward your goals. This eventually brings you success and standing in your community.
In your conservative and careful way, you are good with money. You are very conscious of the balance between income and expenditures. You can limit your expenditures; saving money is important to you.
You are a surprisingly good parent, and love to be involved with children. Somehow, you relate a little more than others to the innocence of children, perhaps seeing a good deal of yourself in them. You, too, are idealistic and respect the simplicity of children.
Many accountants, bookkeepers, government officials, managers, and lawyers are born under the 4 Expression. You can be attracted to the arts and music but will likely bring your love of structure and order to any artistic field. Classical music and opera are particularly appealing and inspiring for you.
Robert, your Expression is 6
You are a loving and caring individual with a tendency to put the needs of others before those of yourself. You are responsible and trustworthy with a high regard for justice and honesty. Duty will follow you all your life and sometimes feel a little too much of a burden.
You are artistic. Harmony and beauty are high on your list of priorities. You have musical talent but the creative talents of a 6 are sometimes left undeveloped or suppressed as a result of your tendency to sacrifice your time and pleasure to the service of others. You are highly creative in all areas of life, particularly the visual. You are also a talented business person and can work methodically toward the realization of your goals.
You have a natural gift with flowers, gardens, and animals. Your love of children has caused numerologists to dub you the "Cosmic Mother" or "Cosmic Father". The very shape of the 6 resembles and symbolizes "Pregnant with Love". You are a natural counselor and healer. But you must be careful not to interfere with the freedom of others. You are recognized as an idealist, mainly regarding marriage, friendships and humanity.
The 6 is the most harmonious of all numbers, but also contains within itself the greatest paradoxes. It is as if opposite tendencies were tenuously poised. Because of its gift for harmonizing these opposites, you are uniquely qualified to handle and integrate contradictions within yourself. It is for this reason that 6s so frequently find themselves in the role of healers or counselors, creating a peace between opposing points of view, or internal conflicts within the self.
While you can be very idealistic, there may also be a temptation to acquire beautiful objects by improper means. You must also guard against other meddlesome behavior and domestic tyranny, or always having to have your own way in a family dispute. Conversely, you have it within yourself to understand another person's dilemma and come up with a creative solution. Your natural ability to give comfort and warmth can smooth over hurt feelings like a healing balm. You attract love and appreciation. And rightly so, because you give the same in return.
You make an outstanding teacher (especially young children or special education), healer, counselor social worker, psychologist, artist, designer, gardener, florist, and farmer. You can be successful in business, especially those that involve dealing with people.
More than any other number in your chart, your Expression number reflects who you are as a whole person on a deep level (rather than the "face" you show to the world, described by your Personality number).
It cannot be over-emphasized how important it is to recognize that the same number in a different area of your chart will affect you differently. There may be times you read something that seems to directly contradict an earlier statement. Yet, if you take time to carefully think about the opposing information you might recognize that, being the complex individual you are, you carry the same contradictions. This is natural and true for all of us. You may excel at organization in one area of your life, while chaos rules in another. You may be tactful and sensitive in one setting, but direct and confrontational in another.
Be aware that it is more difficult to overcome negative traits you recognize in yourself when they are found in this part of the chart, than when they are found under the Life Path description.
Michael and Robert, your Expression Compatibility is 4 and 6
Michael and Robert, it is uncommon for these two numbers to "fall in love." Although they carry common traits (they are both practical and highly responsible) they are rarely interested in one another. The 4 and the 6 are both family-oriented numbers, with a strong sense of community and loyalty to others, but they tend to compete where you might expect them to be supportive. This is only one area of your chart, so there are other influences to consider that could mitigate this competitive aspect, but it will quite possibly be the hardest to overcome at the onset of your relationship.
However, if support prevails over competition and you do become involved in a romantic relationship, it will usually be a strong, comfortable alliance - the kind of relationship others view as indestructible. If you can accept your differences, you have the potential to be the "perfect couple".
You share important priorities: your home, children, friends, stability, and security. You are both loyal and protective of each other and those you care about. It is in your approach to life and the way you express yourselves that you are quite different. While Michael (the 4) relies on structure, discipline, and control to protect and care for others, Robert relies on warmth, sacrifice, and forgiveness. Michael is much less flexible and may, at times, feel that Robert is too soft and lenient. Yours is an example of a relationship typically characterized by the disciplinary father and the soft mother, or vice versa.
People around you may have the impression that Michael is rigid and less loving, while Robert is pure love and gentleness, however this is not an accurate perception. Michael's love is no less powerful than Robert's - it is just less openly expressed. Michael will fight for, and sacrifice, just about anything to protect Robert, the children, and anyone else who is part of their life.
Some danger exists if your differing attributes become too magnified. Michael's need for discipline and structure could become too much for Robert, suffocating and limiting their ability to express love naturally and without anxiety. Robert's willingness to be generous to a fault (and possibly be taken advantage of as a result) might lead Michael to lose respect for them.
Your loving natures can help you weather such conflicts and differences. Stay focused on your love, commitment, and shared values. If you can talk openly about your issues, and respect each other's individuality, you have the potential to maintain a strong lifelong relationship.
The Expression number described above points to a more productive side of your life. Your Heart's Desire reflects a deeper, inner you; it suggests an underlying urge, your true motivation, and the general intention behind many of your actions. It reveals the environment and lifestyle you prefer, as well as your likes, dislikes, and the type of people you are drawn to. Consequently, it dramatically influences the choices you make in life.
It makes sense that the vowels of your name are the foundation for your Heart's Desire. Vowels are the peaks and valleys of a language. Notice how vowels leave your mouth in a free-flowing breath. Try it: Aaaa.... Eeee.... Oooo.. Consonants though, are cut off either at the beginning or in the end.
You might say that it is in the flow of your breath that you express your deeper self.
Michael, your Heart's Desire number is 2
You want peace and harmony in all aspects of your life. You want to devote your life to someone or something. You fall in love easily. You are extremely sensitive and emotional. You can be sentimental, and you cry at sad stories. You need friends and society. You appreciate the refinements of life. You desire comfort and security. You have refined taste and can be a connoisseur. You love music and possess a good deal of musical talent. Your sensitivity is a symptom of your highly developed intuition. But you must learn to trust it.
You are a gentle soul and shy away from confrontation if possible. You experience a battle within when you do not believe you can handle a situation; this may have a paralyzing effect on you. You prefer to give in when you should assert yourself. You must learn to be more decisive. Very often, you are afraid to use your own power in the face of someone else's aggressiveness. You incorrectly perceive yourself to be in a weaker position; you may ultimately give in merely to avoid a fight. Conversely, you are extremely diplomatic and tactful. You like to accomplish things through quiet persuasion. You dislike force.
You must fight uncertainty and doubt. You need to develop confidence and a willingness to stand up for what you believe to be right.
You function best in a supportive role, guiding the more public person in quiet, unobtrusive, yet essential ways.
Robert, your Heart's Desire number is 8
You want success in its fullest meaning: wealth, power, and material comforts. You have an enormous ambition. You dream of big projects, great undertakings, and rewards. You are a visionary. You see the horizon and the promise.
In general, you also see the methods necessary to fulfill that promise. But you are not especially good with details; you need others to help you deal with the smaller parts of the picture.
Your challenge is to make full use of the full spectrum of your abilities, as indicated by your other core numbers. In the same way, you must bring forth the best from others and orchestrate their talents toward the realization of your vision. In short, you must lead by example, demonstrating the standard for commitment, determination, and excellence.
All of this requires effort on your part. You will meet with obstacles and difficulties. Your determination and commitment will be tested. But you have the power to overcome every obstacle you face and accomplish the goal you've set for yourself.
Your task in life is to learn to use power in refined and elevated ways. The expression and use of power are directly related to one's personal evolution. The more primitive uses of power rest with violence and the threat of deprivation. The higher expressions depend upon your capacity to care for and nourish the people and projects in your charge, giving each exactly what is needed at the appropriate time and in appropriate amounts.
You have a creative mind and an unusual approach to business and problem-solving. You need to cultivate your ability to evaluate others. It is essential for you to be involved in a project that challenges you and offers the potential for rewards. When you are uninvolved or unoccupied with a worthwhile task, you can become deeply despondent, depressed, and frustrated. You are the perfect example of the old platitude, "Idle hands are the devil's workshop."
Without a challenge, you can lose balance in life and become selfish, cruel, and even self-destructive. Disappointments become shattering, causing terrible consequences in self-image and self-love. Perspective is everything for you. You have a natural talent for balancing the spiritual and material planes.
You need to cultivate courage and stamina. Courage is a choice. You need to decide to be brave in the face of fear. A balanced 8 is among the most powerful and satisfying of numbers. It is the spirit of the true survivor, able to bounce back and achieve a greater victory.
Compatibility of the Heart's Desire number is very important in a relationship. Few relationships last beyond the initial stage if these numbers are not harmonious.
Michael and Robert, your Heart's Desire Compatibility is 2 and 8
Michael is drawn to Robert in part because Robert has great inner strength and the kind of personal power that could lead to worldly success. Capable and goal-oriented, Robert is a force to be reckoned with.
Robert is attracted to Michael largely because they recognize in Michael an emotional and inner/spiritual wealth that has likely remained dormant in their own life, at least to some extent. Michael experiences life on many levels, they know the heart and understand the power of emotions. When brought together, the innate qualities of the 2 (Michael) and the 8 (Robert) can produce a rewarding, balanced relationship.
This is a combination with the potential to survive long-term, however, there is also the possibility of miscalculating your strength as a couple. The relationship between the 2 and 8 is sometimes based on the "illusion" or assumption that the partner will never change. Michael admires Robert's strength and believes it will always be there. Robert is attracted to Michael's romantic, emotional nature and expects it to be unwavering. But there will be times when strength will falter, and the heart will seem to lose interest. However, remaining alert and responsive to each other, and not allowing issues to fester can overcome these challenges.
Every couple must accept the changing nature of relationships, that they ebb and flow over time. The key for success in yours is to recognize each other as whole, complex individuals, seeing beyond your first impression and your partner's most distinctive characteristics. Michael must respect and accept Robert's strengths and abilities, as well as their weaknesses. Robert needs to realize Michael is more than the gentle, romantic, accommodating partner they first fell in love with.
Few combinations tend to give birth to relationships based on misperception as often as the 2 and the 8. But remember, this is just one aspect of your chart. You both have many other qualities to bring to your relationship. Combine your respective strengths and you should have a rewarding, long-lasting relationship.
The consonants of your full name at birth are the foundation of your Personality number, which is a little like a narrow entrance hall to the great room that is your true nature. It's the outer layer of your personality, the part you feel comfortable sharing. With time and trust, you invite others into the deeper aspects of your nature.
Your Personality number serves as a censoring device in terms of what you send out, as well as whom and what you allow to approach. For this reason, your Personality is usually narrower and more protective in its definition than the real you. It also gives an indication of how others perceive you.
Michael, your Personality number is 2
You appear friendly and unpretentious. You have a soft and warm exterior. Others perceive you as gentle, safe harbor. People are drawn to you because, among other reasons, you appear warm and unthreatening.
Your dress is neat and clean. Your clothing should be comfortable, soft, and flowing. You should avoid plain and understated clothes. Try to be a little more daring and exciting in your appearance. This will balance nicely with your perceptive and open personality.
You are very patient and understanding, and a wonderful listener. You make others feel important and loved. You are sensitive and become tense in a disharmonious atmosphere. You have experienced quite a bit of negative criticism as a child, which made you shy growing up. Though you may be well past that shyness, a bit of the vulnerability has remained with you and is often sensed by others.
You are a peacemaker. Arguments leave you drained. People sense your desire for harmony. But you must avoid being the blank tablet for others' projections. People may underestimate your strength, but this is a mistake. You are strong. You bend, but don't break. Exercise is important to your appearance and to promote the level of strength you radiate.
You have a fine sense of beauty and excellent taste. There is a grace in your movements, reflecting your keen sense of harmony and refinement. The opposite sex is attracted to your gentle and attentive nature yet senses the passion beneath your surface. You have sex appeal.
Robert, your Personality number is 7
You seem mysterious and different. People see you as serious and studious. You are highly independent and self- sufficient. Your exceptional intelligence and wisdom are quickly noticed, people respect you. You are not one to attract people on the basis of your warmth or compassion -- though you may be loaded with both -- but because of your obvious insight into life's mysteries. You are hard to get to know. You are often withdrawn.
It is common for people to see your focus turn inside of yourself in the middle of a conversation. You have the makings of an intellectual and an aristocrat, but you have to guard against arrogance and an attitude of, "I've got it all figured out".
There have been periods in your life when you had little concern for your clothing or fashion, while at other times you are very aware of your clothing and use it to make a specific impression. You appear dignified no matter how you dress., but a well-groomed seven with a touch of dash definitely has an advantage. Your confidence increases when you know you are well dressed.
Your love of knowledge and wisdom shows. You are recognized as spiritual and religious, with your very own ideas regarding the purpose of life and the Creator. You are an inspired speaker, but only when discussing subjects that really interest you. Otherwise, you are not one for chatter.
Your Personality is the first aspect people notice when you first meet. Very few relationships have a chance to progress if their Personality numbers are not compatible.
Michael and Robert, your Personality Compatibility is 2 and 7
In this combination of numbers, intuition meets intelligence, sensitivity meets clinical research, and the heart meets the mind. It would be a challenge to find two more different archetypes than yours. Michael and Robert, you have a surprising relationship. Rarely do people with such different characteristics express even the slightest interest in each other. But when they do, the partnership is worth every effort. You almost certainly met under unusual circumstances, perhaps when you were both outside of your normal environment (I am guessing Michael, the 2, initially reached out to Robert). Once these dissimilar numbers (and personalities) get close enough, the result is often an exchange of energy that welds the relationship for life.
Potential pitfalls in this combination are generally experienced at the beginning of the relationship. There could be many challenges, including the inability to relate to your partner's way of thinking, feeling, or expressing emotion.
Michael's approach to love is soft and gentle, idealistic, romantic, emotional, and innocently childlike. Robert is less emotional and expressive - like a precious jewel, it requires a great deal to earn their love. Wisdom and knowledge, spiritual understanding and an ageless quality strengthen Robert's love. At the onset of the relationship, this was probably the biggest hurdle to overcome. Robert is not likely to trust love that comes easily, and Michael does not understand how responding to something as natural as love should be so difficult.
Sometimes, a relationship with this combination occurs after the partners have known each other for some time, when trust and understanding have been established (and before either considered a romantic relationship). A romance based on this solid foundation, balanced by pure sentiment on one side and wisdom and spiritual understanding on the other cannot help but succeed.
If you can accept and respect one another's differences, this will be the glue that binds your unique relationship together - a bond that you could say is almost unbreakable.
Your Maturity number indicates an underlying wish or desire that gradually surfaces at around age 30 to 35. A direction begins to emerge as you gain a better understanding of yourself. With this self-knowledge comes a greater awareness of who you are, and the direction you want to set for your life.
Michael, your Maturity number is 6
As you mature, you will become increasingly concerned with the well-being of family, friends, and community. You will be drawn to the role as healer, counselor, and teacher. You have a growing ability to give comfort and sound advice to those in need. You naturally assume the role of patriarch or matriarch of those in your care, no matter how old they are. You become more responsible and protective. You may well become involved in environmental protection, volunteer work or politics. You are naturally idealistic and strive to realize those ideals as you grow in maturity and in personal resources.
Your careful and balanced approach to business and financial matters provides you with sound and secure success later in life. The 6-maturity number provides an outstanding financial foundation for the future. In addition, the influence of the 6 promises an old age surrounded by loved ones.
For those who have few 6s in the chart, or none at all, this Maturity Number promises the close relationships that you have striven for most of your life.
Robert, your Maturity number is 8
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.
Your Maturity number becomes more dominant with age. The texts below become increasingly important after about age 40.
Michael and Robert, your Maturity Compatibility is 6 and 8
Michael and Robert, the 6 and the 8 are very compatible. You are both practical, goal-oriented people who are not afraid of responsibility. However, there are big differences in the way the 6 and 8 view responsibility, and an even bigger difference in the way they pursue their respective goals.
Michael (the 6) is strongly focused on family and friends, and hesitant to do anything that could endanger the comfort and safety of their loved ones. Robert's priority is fulfilling material goals and dreams. Where Michael will be reluctant to take risks that affect others, Robert does not hesitate to take carefully calculated risks to achieve their objective. Robert feels it will benefit everyone's life if their goals are met.
Interestingly, the 6 and 8 combination is excellent for business partnerships. The 8 inspires the 6 to aim higher and seize opportunities; the 6 keeps a rein on the dreams and vision of the 8. Without an 8 to inspire, the 6 will likely remain confined to small dreams requiring little or no risk. Without the grounded practicality of the 6, the 8 can get lost between creating the vision and achieving the goal.
In a romantic relationship, the numbers found in this part of the chart play off each other's strengths in similar ways that can be greatly beneficial. However, problems can arise if one partner tries to dominate the other. Michael, your tendency to sacrifice and take on any burden, plus your need to feel secure in a relationship, can put you at the mercy of Robert's somewhat assertive and demanding nature.
Sometimes, the opposite will happen, and Michael's ability to make Robert feel guilty (by simply demonstrating how much they are willing to do for them) could hamper Robert's powerful, focused energy.
Michael and Robert, this aspect of your chart finds you at a fork in the road. You have the potential to enhance each other's strengths and talents, or to create frustration and discord. The key to maintaining a rewarding, balanced relationship is to ensure neither or you dominate or shame the other.