WILLIAM GARCIA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You are broad-minded, idealistic, and compassionate. You should obtain a wide education, especially in the arts. You are highly creative. Many great artists are found under this number.

You must come to truly understand life to be of greater service to society. You have a greater social role to play that will require a blend of the practical and the humanitarian. You must have a keen sense of what will work, but at the same time directing those efforts toward some greater good. Your challenge is to find a place for yourself that has some direct benefit to others. The more you can be of service to humanity, the greater will be your personal reward on all levels -- from the material to the spiritual.

Children born on the 9th day usually take their time before choosing a profession.

You are socially oriented and have a gift of charm. You are well-liked and even admired by others. You can relate to people in all walks of life. You have a broad vision of the world and can see the grand scheme of things, including international politics and great social movements. You express your feelings well, but sometimes can be a bit dramatic. You have a strong interest in philosophy and metaphysics. Nines tend to attract money from other sources, such as inheritance or a stroke of "luck".

There is an element of sacrifice in the number 9 that demands that you learn forgiveness and unconditional love. You must avoid negative attachments. Do not hold on to people or situations because you feel that justice has not yet been done, or that someone still owes you something. Your task in life is to truly let the universe judge such situations and rely on your own forward-moving life path to bring you the necessities and rewards you deserve.

Your 3 Bridge shows that your creativity and ability to motivate others are specific assets which can help you grow. While this may seem to apply to anyone at any time, there is a hidden purpose that applies to your bridge. People with this combination tend to be more easily affected by a negative outlook, so you may be more vulnerable to this than others.

Conversely, a positive perspective has a more powerful effect on you than on others. When you consciously push aside the clouds and offer hope and sanguinity to others, you will be the main beneficiary of that kindness.

Having a 3 as the "gap" number between two aspects of your personality points to the need for you to lighten up and bring joy and hope to those around you.

You are in danger of becoming a rolling stone. Your desire to experience and enjoy life can overwhelm every other priority you have. Your need for freedom dominates you. You want to try everything and go everywhere.

You must guard against overindulgence -- and even dependence upon -- alcohol, food, drugs, and sex.

You must work at establishing and maintaining long- lasting relationships. Be tolerant and understanding. This will enable you to have people in your life who are more than mere company.

You need to discipline your urge to change every situation that does not immediately suit you. Stick with projects, maintain your friendships, don't abandon people or situations the minute they become the slightest bit difficult.

If few fives are in the chart you have a fear of change and cannot let go of people and situations. This holds you in the past, restricting your growth. Learn to take prudent risks and be more adventurous.

You are highly skeptical of anything that cannot be proven to you. You are particularly doubtful of anything having to do with spiritual matters. It is, therefore, difficult for you to find a personal philosophy that would give you peace of mind and insight into the purpose of your life.

You repress many of your natural inclinations because they do not fit into your intellectual or rational thinking. You need the part of your being that you are now repressing: the child within.

All the characteristics that have to do with the irrational and holistic side of life -- spirit, humor, playfulness, and intuition -- are being shut out. Your challenge is to find some philosophy and, ideally, a community that will give you additional perspectives, and force you to bring out the many other characteristics that are a fundamental part of you. Otherwise, you risk loneliness and isolation. You have to learn faith.

When you consider that most of life is made up of the invisible world -- thoughts, emotions, insight, and love -- you can begin to appreciate that only a small part of life is within the domain of your senses.

You may have too much pride. You may experience a deep and humbling transformation that will set free the inner being you are keeping trapped within you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This first period is likely quite demanding and frustrating. The need for discipline and effort is present in all aspects of your life. Trying to live up to the demands sometimes finds you frustrated by bad timing or a lack of opportunities.

This is a time to search for something to sink your teeth into. However, restrictions placed on you by your personal life may not support your need for space and freedom. This can have the effect of either turning you against most forms of discipline - making you rebellious and contrary - or becoming dependent on it, prompting you to choose a career where control from outside forces dominates (such as the military or a very tightly run institution).

This is a period where you develop a broad view of humanity and sincere concern for the well-being of others. Tolerance, acceptance, and universal love are the goals of a 9 Cycle, and people under its influence move toward those ideals.

Humanitarian principles and social service are the keys to personal happiness in a 9 Period. Hard work directed toward higher ideals is rewarded. Creative talent is enhanced, especially when joined by a larger social purpose or message. There is an element of sacrifice or letting go, as you are asked to forgive past grievances and part with negative attachments. You are inspired to live according to a higher ethical standard, with personal enrichment as reward.

William, the later part of your life finds you increasingly intuitive, relying more on your heart than on your mind. You become less inhibited, as you gradually lose the fear of showing your true and deeper self. You are more direct and less hesitant to express your feelings. You rely on your gut feelings more often. "If it feels right, it probably is," could become one of your stronger convictions. You are better at working with people and you become a master in the fine art of persuasion.

Younger people, and others, are drawn to you - especially those who live with difficult circumstances and those who could use your help. You may well discover a talent you have not previously considered, perhaps in the visual arts.

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

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

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

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

This is a 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.

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. William, 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.

William, 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.

You have intuition, determination and a strong sense of purpose. You like to be involved in many activities. You need change and like to meet new people. You have charisma. You provide stimulating company. You have excellent self-expression and are very creative. There is, however, a tendency to procrastinate and cut corners.

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.

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

Your shortened name adds enthusiasm, creativity, and liveliness to your personality. You have a greater facility with words and a deeper appreciation for the arts. Writing, singing, acting, and dancing all come easier, especially if you already have talent in any of these areas. You are wittier and much more inspiring. The 3 provides you with uplifting energy which can motivate others.

Your Minor Heart's Desire encourages you to be more social, more flexible, and fun-loving. It makes you less serious.

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 based on 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.

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.

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.

William, this is a period during which your ideals will be tested and forged anew. You will be broadened in ways that you would never have dreamed possible. You will likely experience a dramatic psychological and spiritual expansion. Old relationships that no longer have a place in your life will be let go of. Even old habits or characteristics that you believed were fundamental to your identity seem to evaporate. There is a need to forgive those in your past and let them get on with their lives, as you must with yours. Hanging on to negative attachments, either out of anger or a sense that justice has not yet been done, will bring you much misery and, if the courts are involved, protracted lawsuits.

You now have the ability to reach out to the masses. This is a time requiring much self-sacrifice and service to others. You are deeply affected by the pain and sufferings of others, and will feel a need to change your milieu or society for the better.

Those in the arts, especially actors, writers, and other performers, will see an enhancement of their talents and the opening of many new opportunities for advancement.

Your focus is outward in a big way. Teach, perform, and advance society in your own way. Dedicate yourself to a higher cause. These are the areas that will meet with much success. Conversely, selfishness, negativity, and pettiness will blow up in your face. The time demands a broad view of life. You are now the visionary, who must see the greater trends in humanity. Out of this will come much compassion for all. This is the lesson of the period: That as you work for the greater good of society, you will be personally rewarded, so much so that your cup will runneth over.

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

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

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

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

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

This is a year of progress and financial advancement. Major career opportunities present themselves. It is a challenging year in which personal growth is joined with new responsibilities and challenges. This is a year of domestic responsibility and attention to the needs of family and friends. It is a time of heartfelt emotions and some sacrifice. It is a time for comforting and caring. You realize the importance of your place within your community. You will be called upon to help others bear their burdens. You are the proverbial friend in need. Deep feelings bring renewal to relationships and often a birth in the family.

You must work to create an atmosphere of harmony and balance. It is often a time when marital issues surface and need attention. However, you possess the understanding to deal with such issues effectively if you apply yourself with love and flexibility.

May is an emotional month filled with the promise and the stress of imminent changes. June is a breakthrough and a relief. September brings advancement, October self- reflection and readjustments, and December brings a sense of completion and fulfillment.

A 9 Essence during a 5 Personal Year can make this somewhat hectic year a little difficult to manage William. This is one of the few number combinations that work very well in one direction, but not as favorably in the other. The 5 is an excellent support to the 9, but the 9 does very little to reciprocate.

During a 5 Year, your circumstances can change without warning, leaving you with limited control. These changes will often, although not always, be in your favor � especially if you respond and adapt quickly.

Your 9 Essence, however, will produce a more deliberate, cautious, sometimes hesitant state of mind. During a different Personal Year cycle this might be a smart approach, but it doesn't accommodate the quick thinking and fast action required this year. Do your best to stay alert and ready to seize opportunities; don't lose out due to an excess of caution.

Interestingly, when the 9 takes the lead, the 5 is even freer to move ahead. A main characteristic of the 9 is its need to remove excess baggage, and free you from outdated methods and unnecessary burdens. The 5 supports this ambition easily, as it is always ready for change. Consequently, your desire to rearrange and reorganize your priorities should pose no problems for a year that is already in flux.

You have a 9 Essence in a 6 Personal Year, William. When you look at the shape of these numbers, you might notice they have much in common. Both symbols look like reservoirs, although their "spouts" point in opposite directions. This similarity is reflected in the way they influence you as well.

Both numbers have a loving, caring energy and are often found in the charts of people working in healing and education. They share a strong sense of responsibility, a willingness to sacrifice, and a desire to protect others. Both numbers are also creative and artistic.

Their differences are reflected in the direction of their spouts; the 6 cares for close friends, family, and the local community, while the 9 reaches out to humankind as a whole, to global issues and other cultures.

Considering their similarities, it is easy to see why they are compatible and have the potential to create a harmonious environment regardless of your chosen career or lifestyle. Both are bound to improve your circumstances, especially regarding relationships. They are a good team for resolving conflicts and taking on added responsibility, which will be helpful in both your personal and professional life.

There are also areas where this combination causes difficulties. The 9 tends to be somewhat aloof, and in extreme cases downright arrogant and unapproachable (despite its idealistic nature). And while the 6 is warm and approachable, it can be gullible and easily taken advantage of.

The locations the numbers appear in your chart also determine the way they will affect you. As your Essence number, the 9 influences your feelings and state of mind. It lends a serious, philosophical, idealistic mindset. Your 6 Year has a more external influence, delivering the events and circumstances you will encounter during this period. The 6, largely concerned with the well-being of people close to you, will place you in positions that require you to be involved and supportive (which may include emotional and sometimes melodramatic situations and relationships).

Although both numbers are loving, one is more intimate and the other more abstract; one is emotional, the other aloof. The 6 wants to hug you and dry your tears. The 9 wants to change the system for the greater good but isn't particularly interested in personal affairs.

Due to these differences, your closest relationships are the most vulnerable. With your 9 Essence lending a somewhat solitary, distant state of mind, it could be a challenge to meet the emotional needs of those close to you. By giving attention to both cycles, this can be a year to strengthen close bonds, as well as increase awareness of humanitarian issues.