MARY ELIZABETH JOHNSON

Your Core Name Numbers are 7, 5, 11

Mary, the three core numbers derived from your name are the 7 Expression, 5 Heart's Desire, and 11/2 Personality. (Your 2 Personality is based on the Master number 11, which we will discuss in more depth a couple of chapters further down.)

We will look at the impact of the 7 and 5 first. Both numbers are considered idealistic and not particularly practical.

When the 5 and the 7 team up, anything is possible. The intellectual, inquisitive, serious, and philosophical 7 Expression, coupled with the dynamic, devil-may-care 5 Heart's Desire, can be very promising, but not without challenges.

The probing, research-oriented, somewhat introverted 7 is capable of acquiring a large reservoir of knowledge and takes nothing at face value. It is normally drawn to the ethereal and metaphysical. The 5 Heart's Desire is an adventurous, freedom-loving, quick-thinking extrovert. The combination of the 5 and 7 produces a unique talent for creating original ideas and solutions. Both numbers are unconventional and prefer the road less traveled in almost all areas. In extreme cases, however, the boundaries between reality and imagination can become obscured, resulting in an unproductive life of daydreams and fantasies.

In most cases, the two numbers complement each other well on the mental plane but are polar opposites in other areas. The 7 is an introvert, the 5 an extrovert. The 7 tends to over think things. It wishes to be well informed, weighing pros and cons carefully before making a move. The 5 is impulsive, likes to change, and is not afraid to take risks.

Both aspects are a large part of who you are. It will probably be challenging to find balance and harmony between them, especially in your first 30 years or so.

There is another thing the 5 and 7 have in common. They are both quite different from your third core number, your 2 Personality. Almost everything your 2 Personality represents - sensitivity, diplomacy, feelings, romance - is alien to both the 5 and 7. The 2 is the most emotional of all numbers, while both the 5 and 7 lean heavily toward the mental sphere.

At first glance, the addition of the 2 appears to make the influences from your name more divided and conflicted, but that is not the case. Although you experience emotions deeply, you have the ability to view them almost objectively. You might say that you are your own analyst, which can be quite beneficial.

Not surprising, your career options include psychology and all other forms of counseling and therapy. Other options include science, education, sales, advertising, and public relations. When choosing a career, consider the needs of your 5 Heart's Desire. The 5 requires change; it dislikes routine, repetitive activities.

In your personal life, you have a good chance of finding happiness and harmony in romance and long-term commitments (if you are able to keep the 5's wild streak under control).

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

Loosen up a bit. Have some fun; recharge your batteries. Be more generous to yourself. Communicate your deeper feelings without fear to those close to you. Be more creative, particularly in the areas of dancing, writing, acting, or poetry. Develop faith in yourself.

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

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

Mary, you have the mind of a poet, writer, or actor. You see life in artistic terms. Teaching and healing come natural to you. You carry much responsibility and are very dependable. You fulfill your obligations. Your appreciation of beauty and art is visible in your surroundings.

Your prospects for success in business are excellent, due to your practical and responsible behavior.

You are emotional and need love, but you have trouble expressing your feelings. You tend to hold back, rather than risk being hurt. This causes others to think you are a bit cool or withdrawn, but in fact you are more likely to have powerful emotional experiences that build up inside you. You are vulnerable to emotional explosions. You may be inhibited. You need to work on allowing your emotions to show spontaneously. This requires great trust and courage on your part.

You have a very sharp mind and excellent intuition. You perform best in a quiet place. You have self-control and dignity. You may be too occupied with yourself with a tendency to withdraw, especially when you are emotionally troubled.

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

You are creative, but your thoughts tend to be scattered. You jump around inside your head without much focus. You come up with solutions that reveal an illogical approach, yet they often work. As it applies to you, rational thinking is a contradiction. You project, interpret, and analyze your projects and problems in a manner that often leaves others flabbergasted.

However, you are unbeatable when it comes to shining new and original light on issues; often coming up with unique answers. You have this Rational Thought number in common with a number of famous and original thinkers throughout history.

Draw strength from yourself, Mary, but be more willing to share your troubles with friends and family. You can be a loner in the face of problems. This can isolate you during troubled times. Be open to the advice of others. This will widen your perspective on the problem and give you fresh information on which to base your approach.

Strength, creativity, and courage are the arms with which you will win the war.

You are energetic and hardworking with a touch of the workaholic. You are efficient and do not tire easily. You likely have a strong physical constitution. You are domestic and want financial security. You are tolerant and can endure hardships. You must be more patient with others.

You are somewhat impersonal and may be difficult to get to know. You are not demonstrative of your affections, though you often have deep feelings and great compassion. You are competent and controlled in any situation.

You have no specific Karmic Lessons and are therefore not as vulnerable to Life's ups and downs as others.

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 risk making money and power the main priority in your life. Your desire for financial wealth threatens to obscure your other human characteristics and spiritual wellbeing. This Challenge causes financial concerns to overwhelm all other needs, and influences everything you do.

You risk the fate of Midas, turning everything into gold, yet isolating yourself from other parts of life. For many with this challenge, there is a danger of becoming so obsessed with materialism that they may be tempted to ruthless and unscrupulous business practices, possibly crossing the borders of the law and causing themselves and others much misery.

You are facing a very real spiritual test in which you must realize that "Man does not live by bread alone." If you overcome this hurdle, you will achieve spiritual and material balance, and can make yourself a powerful river, bringing an inexhaustible supply of nourishment to all, rather than a lake, whose nature is limited and can easily grow stagnant and can no longer support life.

You tend to be disorderly and disorganized. You are impractical and tend to fantasize about projects or possibilities that have little value or future. You must learn to discriminate between iron balloons and those that will fly. You have difficulty finishing projects because your vision becomes chaotic and loses tract of the path ahead.

You have to learn to be aware of the details. Keep your environment clean and orderly. Be efficient.

You have the ability to be practical and organized but you must learn their value. This will cause you to incorporate them into your daily life and give you the basis for success.

This is the challenge of building a lasting foundation for your life. You will need perseverance and repeated effort. Get-rich-quick schemes will likely backfire; persistent effort is the key to your future happiness.

Your Life Path and Expression point to the need to be more decisive and assertive. Rely on your strengths and abilities and take charge more often. Be straightforward and confident when expressing your thoughts and ideas even if they seem offbeat.

Try not to worry about the expectations of others. Being less conventional and finding original ways to do things can open you to new possibilities and produce greater success in your endeavors.

The first part of your life, through your late 20's or early 30's, is a period of much intensity. When the 1 dominates, it requires fortitude, courage, and flexibility. You are forced to use every one of your talents to achieve individuality and independence. This is a period of integration and focusing on your life's dreams.

Your ability to stay the course is repeatedly challenged, but adequate resources become available to assist you. Resilience, independence, and fortitude are required. As you strengthen these characteristics, they become an integral part of your personality and help you to emerge stronger for it. This cycle marks a time of progress in your development.

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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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. Mary, 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.

Mary, 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.

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

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

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

Your short name adds love, warmth, generosity and genuine concern for others. It increases your concern for family and those less fortunate than you. You are better equipped to deal with duty and responsibility and even find greater satisfaction in it.

You want to do good in the world. You become more socially conscious and seek ways to better the plight of others.

Your artistic abilities are enhanced. You are more concerned with beautifying your home or engaging in healing and teaching.

Your Minor Heart's Desire adds orderliness and practicality to your personality. It makes you more serious, responsible, and practical.

Your short name encourages you to pay close attention to details, the nuts and bolts of business. You are less irritated by the routines of life. Your shortened name inspires you to become more grounded and to think about your basic security and that of your loved ones. You are more likely to be a perfectionist, and less interested in a varied social life.

You have strong ideas concerning right and wrong.

You appear friendly and unpretentious. You have a soft and warm exterior. Others perceive you as a gentle, safe harbor. People are drawn to you because, among other reasons, you appear warm and unthreatening. You dress neat and clean. Your clothing should be comfortable, soft, and flowing.

You are very patient and understanding, and a wonderful listener. You make others feel important and loved. You are a peacemaker. Arguments leave you drained. People sense your desire for harmony.

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.

The E Transit helps us feel inspired and helpful. It brings increased possibilities for travel and changes in your career or residence. You are more attracted to new and adventurous experiences, including love affairs or marriage.

Although the E is a good letter for finances, you may be less focused or carry a frivolous attitude, which could adversely affect your chances for material progress.

You may find yourself attracted to a new religion or philosophical idea.

This is a time of strain and high-strung emotions. You are willing to sacrifice and carry your burdens heroically, but you will need to guard against self-pity. You benefit from solitude and meditation.

You are looking for new activities and are eager to learn. You have a strong desire for knowledge. This is a good and rewarding time for business and new partnerships but guard your territory against those seeking to interfere in your work. Opportunities for travel are possible.

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 will have more initiative during this period and may change career or other important directions. There will be opportunities to strengthen your earnings; however, you will need to carefully research the details and possible consequences of your actions. Avoid shortcuts. This is also a period where new responsibilities may enter your life.

After an initial period of emotional ups and downs, a sense of rebirth and realization should emerge, giving you renewed confidence. You aim higher and show a willingness to take calculated risks.

You are in a struggle for independence and possessed by personal ambition. You will feel the need to work hard to establish yourself and your foundation. You are forward looking and even visionary.

This is a period of struggle. It is a time when you may feel torn between your personal desires and your concerns for others. It can be a time marked by stubbornness and rigidity, characteristics you will have to keep in check. This duality between the lower desires and the higher realms of love can cause you much internal conflict. Secretly, you may feel torn between a desire to serve some greater good, and your ambition for personal accomplishment. You are aware of the needs of others. At the same time you are skeptical of ideals and idealists. You may tell yourself now that you must be realistic in your dealings with the world. But you must avoid shutting out the voice of your higher nature. Do not let your higher ideals go, lest you be guided exclusively by materialism and greed.

All too often, those in the 19 Essence finally resolve this conflict by conceding to personal ambition and selfishness. This can lead you to much trouble. People may perceive you as greedy and self-centered. Because you are driven by ambition, you may be attracted to people who have no other priority but personal gain. For some, this will lead to shady business practices and even brushes with the law.
This can be a time when you feel a need to pull back from others and become less social than during previous years. But this can lead to isolation. You may also feel frustrated because your ambitions want instant gratification, which the time does not allow.

The challenge during this time is to strike a balance between your worldly needs and your inner spiritual nature. The time requires much soul searching and a willingness to accept the perspective of others. Don't shut yourself off, or become jaundiced to your more idealistic brethren.

At the conclusion of the 19 Essence, the person is often better off materially, and far more independent, but there may also be a sense of disconnectedness from friends and loved ones. Therefore, it is important to work at maintaining close ties. Be open to others, and recognize that man does not live by bread alone.

Your ability to express your self will reach an all-time high. Any talent you possess in the arts -- especially in writing, acting, or other performing arts -- will be greatly enhanced. This is a period of success through personal creativity. You have much opportunity to advance yourself and career through your own personal expression, charm, and creative talent. This is a social time, filled with much fun and friendship. You will feel lighter, fresher, and more alive than in previous years. It is as if life has relieved you of a burden, allowing the more creative, upward, and joyful energies to flow more freely.

People are naturally attracted to you. They sense your joie de vivre, your spirit, and creativity. Your challenge is to focus your heightened creativity on a worthwhile task. Discipline is essential. Choose a goal worth reaching. Pour your energies into something that will last. In this way, you will emerge from this period having accomplished something worthwhile, and learned to harness your creative abilities. If you fail to focus, you will likely spend your opportunity and creative urges on loose talk, superficiality, and socializing.

This is an emotional period. The upward, heart-centered energies are peaking, bringing with them many old emotional issues. You can easily exaggerate the importance of an unkind word, or react too emotionally to a troubling situation. In short, you need perspective now.

Mary, you are in a highly volatile period, making you highly creative, sensitive, and given to emotional mood swings.

You are highly romantic and given to fantasy. There can be many wonderfully romantic times; however, it is important to avoid being swept away by your fantasies. Do not fail to see people for what they are.
This is a time when you will learn the value of your personal expression, and your own uniqueness. It is a time of personal accomplishment and advancement.

This is a year to carefully protect and nurture your plans. You will be like a mother watching over her children, conscious of every threat, real or imagined. You need tact and cooperation to keep yourself moving forward. There will likely be confrontations with others, requiring a subtle and gentle approach. You will have to stay focused on your goals, yet use intelligent persuasion. Being forceful may work against you; compromises will work in your favor.

You will be unusually sensitive and may wonder at times what happened to the drive and momentum you felt last year. This year requires something else from you now -- a delicate sense of balance and a willingness to go around obstacles, without losing sight of your goal. You may also experience some emotional depressions and frustrations. The year is marked by struggle, but there are many opportunities to advance your plans. This is a year of slow growth, requiring patience.

Be discriminating in your associations and secretive about your plans. Don't talk too much about your ideas; be a bit secretive; guard yourself and your ideas. You are somewhat vulnerable this year.

This is a good year to improve yourself through reading and research. Your growing awareness of the less visible and less obvious aspects of life will make you much stronger and better prepared for the future.

You must be wise in all your relationships and associations this year. You are far more capable of establishing close, even lifelong relationships this year. Because sensitivity and openness are heightened, many people find their "soul mate" in a two year.

May is the pivotal month in the year. You are extremely intuitive and sensitive. You are also self-reflecting and better able to influence your peers and situation through spiritual awareness. July brings a culmination of plans and a distinct step forward. August sees things become more concrete and brings a new beginning. September is emotional, requiring adjustments, tact, and inner resolve. The 2 year is a year of growth and advancement, but through gentle means, and the indirect use of your personal power.

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.

After reading your 1 Essence and 2 Personal Year chapters, Mary, you probably noticed the two cycles seem to conflict. However, although the 1 and 2 have opposing traits, the combination is not necessarily negative. At their best, these influences balance and supplement each other, not unlike a partnership where one partner is pushy and the other tactful. It is a marriage between uncompromising force and diplomacy.

But there will also be moments when the two clash. Your 1 Essence state of mind will feel bold, ambitious, and goal-oriented during a period when your 2 Personal Year will often demand cooperation and a sensitive, diplomatic approach. This will require a balancing act. When you feel impatient or realize you are forcing an issue, consider taking a slower, more considered approach and be open to the opinions of others. Keep in mind that forgoing immediate gratification in the interest of reaching long-term goals is usually a prerequisite for success.

Your willpower and ability to blow past obstacles can make you a force to be reckoned with this year. Your main challenge will most likely be controlling your impatient, audacious attitude in favor of a more harmonious approach.

Although not always the case, you will find that the gentle approach works most successfully in your personal life, while your career benefits from a driven, goal-oriented attitude. When you deal with practical and professional matters, take a no-nonsense, direct approach (let your 1 Essence rule). When relationships are involved, especially in your personal life, employ the 2's cooperative, tactful demeanor.

To highlight the conflicting nature of these cycles, consider this: your main challenge under this Duality is to strengthen your independence and individuality; it is the purpose of a 1 Essence. However, the events and circumstances that commonly take place during a 2 year have the potential to leave you emotionally vulnerable and manipulated by others. Knowing this, you can take steps to protect yourself during a period when you will likely feel more sensitive than usual.

Your greatest assets this year will be your ability to relentlessly pursue your goals, and your talent for gaining the trust and support of others.

Your 1 Essence will lend a bold, refreshing, ambitious state of mind, and your playful, creative 3 Personal Year has the potential to lighten things up. This is generally a positive combination, Mary, because when you are looking for a way to make a new start (consciously or subconsciously) having a more creative mindset can only help to expand the possibilities.

The challenge in this combination will likely be in choosing your goals carefully and keeping an eye on the details. Make sure your goal is achievable, as the scattered, somewhat irresponsible 3 can be impractical and unrealistic. Although you will be goal-oriented and striving for progress, actual success will require that you bring discipline and order into the mix. Without it, you could lose focus and manage your priorities poorly.

The 1 can be overly direct, even rude, and the 3 can be superficial. In combination, the influences have the potential to make you somewhat insensitive in your relationships. Additionally, you may find you would rather play, work, or pursue creative ideas than deal with emotions (your own and those of others). These distractions can make the 1 and 3 combination difficult for relationships, particularly with friends and co-workers. Romance and family relationships are less likely to be negatively affected. Always important, try to take a gentler approach with personal relationships than you do in your career, and give time and attention to the needs of others.

Mary, after reading your Essence and Personal year cycles, you probably sensed this could be a fun, creative year - and you're right. However, when both cycles stem from the same number (and, therefore, the same traits and influences) they have the potential to create imbalance. Having a doubled influence can concentrate too much time and attention to a limited area of your life.

The playful, creative, optimistic 3 could make it difficult for you to maintain focus and follow through on plans. If you are unable to bring discipline and order to your endeavors, you could find you are often a little too slow or too distracted to take advantage of opportunities or reach your goals.

As inefficient and disorganized as these cycles can be, their upside is the inspiration, imagination, and creativity they deliver. The charismatic 3 should enhance your ability to communicate, persuade, and inspire. But again, if you do not take care of practical necessities and day-to-day responsibilities, you may not be able to materialize those unique and potentially lucrative ideas.

Your challenge this year is to stay grounded and rational. Make a concerted effort to plan carefully and follow through. This can be a very fertile period, especially if your career requires creativity and thinking outside the box (artists, entrepreneurs, etc.) but it will also require focus and determination to be successful.

This could be a tricky time for relationships. The combination is favorable for a new vibrant romance, but less favorable for long-term unions. Keep in mind that, mentally and emotionally, you may not feel especially grounded during this period. This can make situations having to do with the "foundation" of your life (including long-term relationships, career, and even your home environment) more challenging than usual. The best approach for balancing disproportionate 3 energy is through realistic, efficient, and productive effort. Your playful, creative side will come easily - staying focused and disciplined will render this time exciting and fruitful.

After reading your 1 Essence and 2 Personal Year chapters, Mary, you probably noticed the two cycles seem to conflict. However, although the 1 and 2 have opposing traits, the combination is not necessarily negative. At their best, these influences balance and supplement each other, not unlike a partnership where one partner is pushy and the other tactful. It is a marriage between uncompromising force and diplomacy.

But there will also be moments when the two clash. Your 1 Essence state of mind will feel bold, ambitious, and goal-oriented during a period when your 2 Personal Year will often demand cooperation and a sensitive, diplomatic approach. This will require a balancing act. When you feel impatient or realize you are forcing an issue, consider taking a slower, more considered approach and be open to the opinions of others. Keep in mind that forgoing immediate gratification in the interest of reaching long-term goals is usually a prerequisite for success.

Your willpower and ability to blow past obstacles can make you a force to be reckoned with this year. Your main challenge will most likely be controlling your impatient, audacious attitude in favor of a more harmonious approach.

Although not always the case, you will find that the gentle approach works most successfully in your personal life, while your career benefits from a driven, goal-oriented attitude. When you deal with practical and professional matters, take a no-nonsense, direct approach (let your 1 Essence rule). When relationships are involved, especially in your personal life, employ the 2's cooperative, tactful demeanor.

To highlight the conflicting nature of these cycles, consider this: your main challenge under this Duality is to strengthen your independence and individuality; it is the purpose of a 1 Essence. However, the events and circumstances that commonly take place during a 2 year have the potential to leave you emotionally vulnerable and manipulated by others. Knowing this, you can take steps to protect yourself during a period when you will likely feel more sensitive than usual.

Your greatest assets this year will be your ability to relentlessly pursue your goals, and your talent for gaining the trust and support of others.

Your 1 Essence will lend a bold, refreshing, ambitious state of mind, and your playful, creative 3 Personal Year has the potential to lighten things up. This is generally a positive combination, Mary, because when you are looking for a way to make a new start (consciously or subconsciously) having a more creative mindset can only help to expand the possibilities.

The challenge in this combination will likely be in choosing your goals carefully and keeping an eye on the details. Make sure your goal is achievable, as the scattered, somewhat irresponsible 3 can be impractical and unrealistic. Although you will be goal-oriented and striving for progress, actual success will require that you bring discipline and order into the mix. Without it, you could lose focus and manage your priorities poorly.

The 1 can be overly direct, even rude, and the 3 can be superficial. In combination, the influences have the potential to make you somewhat insensitive in your relationships. Additionally, you may find you would rather play, work, or pursue creative ideas than deal with emotions (your own and those of others). These distractions can make the 1 and 3 combination difficult for relationships, particularly with friends and co-workers. Romance and family relationships are less likely to be negatively affected. Always important, try to take a gentler approach with personal relationships than you do in your career, and give time and attention to the needs of others.

You need a break. If possible, take some time off to recharge your batteries. You need sunshine, relaxation, fun, and laughter with friends. The only career aspects favorably highlighted are those related to creativity, and inspiring and motivating those with whom you work. It's a good time to express the thoughts and ideas that you've been thinking about for the past several months. You can make a favorable impression on superiors, even with ideas that are a little daring.

Avoid stress and working under pressure now. The next five months give you the strength to survive and even prosper under pressure but avoid stressful situations this month. Postpone important financial decisions if possible, unless they have to do with "fun projects", such as travel, exercise equipment, creative endeavors, and the like. A modest amount of gambling can be healthy and has a better chance of paying off this month than most other months.

Romance is light and playful. Again, postpone important decisions in the area of romance.

November is time to get down to business, to focus on work, and finish anything left undone. Pay attention to the details; don't procrastinate; don't cut corners. Get the picture? You are laying a foundation for the future, proving to yourself and others that you are worthy of the responsibilities and challenges you have taken on.

Your energy is strong and focused. You can concentrate even when work becomes routine and boring. You are in a crucial stage in your life, but you've got the energy and a take-no-prisoners attitude that will lead you to success. The best way to balance such determination is to get in touch with nature: take a walk in the woods; sit at the edge of the lake; feel the earth and your connection with it.

If you have recently become involved in a romance, this month will bring commitment and stability to the relationship.

December brings changes and restlessness. You feel a need to be with others, to be social, to laugh and talk and enjoy yourself. You receive opportunities to travel and will meet a new and exciting person on a trip away from home. This person inspires and motivates you to try something new, to get off the beaten path and take a chance.

This is a month that could bring quite a few surprises, most of which invigorate you. It is a dynamic time that brings information and knowledge from unexpected sources. You want change. You are ready to try a new direction, which causes you to see your career with new eyes. You are in an adventurous mode and willing to take a risk.

This month requires courage and flexibility. There are new opportunities awaiting you and it is up to you to prevent them from slipping by.

Your love relationship is in a vulnerable state, and some suppressed anxieties need to be released. You are somewhat impulsive and may need to force yourself to slow down. You experience a bit of self-indulgence. There is a need for self-discipline.

January offers opportunities for progress in your career. You are inspiring and motivating to yourself and others and know how to express your ideas. Your creativity is enhanced. You find original solutions and manage to implement them. Your co-workers and superiors are impressed. You are optimistic and light-hearted this month, which further enhances your work situation. However, you will tend to be impulsive and may find yourself with your foot in your mouth. Make sure you have the information to back up any claims. You also may tend to procrastinate, which can spoil opportunities and damage your career.

January is a month to be on your toes and take full advantage of a favorable combination of cycles. If you have considered remodeling or redecorating your house or starting a gardening project, now is the time to get started.

Marriage or a romantic relationship takes on more depth.

February brings changes, excitement, and perhaps some upheaval. You may move, travel, or go on an unexpected trip. Carefully prepared plans confront the unexpected: events and people you had not expected. If you are flexible and not afraid of changes will enjoy this month. However, if you rigidly try to stick to expectations and refuse to adapt, you may experience a difficult time in which almost nothing works out, no matter how hard you try.

February is a month to allow the forces of nature to guide your ship. Despite these disruptions, do not give in to impulsiveness or irresponsibility. Make the plans you can; adhere to them as well as possible and be flexible.

Love is exciting, adventurous, and playful. You uplift your partner and reveal your deeper self. Hidden thoughts and desires that you have kept hidden during the past two years come freely to the surface. You are open and childlike and for that reason very attractive to others. A word of caution for those who are uncomfortable with this kind of openness: Do not allow fear to turn this wonderful urge to share your thoughts and feelings into a superficial act.

If you have a tendency to self-indulgence, this month's cycles are dangerous. Be cautious and control your appetite for whatever excesses tempt you.

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.

Mary, 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.