SARAH JONES

Your Core Name Numbers are 11, 4, 7

Sarah, an 11/2 Expression points to someone who is sensitive and finely tuned to the subtle signs around them. However, coupled with a 4 Heart's Desire and a 7 Personality, this configuration can also cause inner conflict.

The methodical, disciplined, and pragmatic attributes of a 4 Heart's Desire have the potential to dampen all, or part, of your vulnerable, emotional, sensitive 11/2 Expression. The 7 Personality can have a similar effect, particularly during your younger years.

The 7 opens you up to the deeper questions of life, especially as you get older. You are curious and not likely to take things at face value. On the surface, you are clinical, objective, and logical (as well as somewhat secretive which could make it difficult to share your thoughts and feelings).

Add to that your already practical, no-nonsense 4 Heart's Desire and you may come to understand why those who care about you sometimes get a little exasperated trying to get you to open up and express your deeper feelings.

Of the three core numbers in your name, two of them, the 4 and 7 (although in different ways) are strong, pragmatic numbers that default to logic and rationality, rather than feelings. The third, your 11/2 Expression, is all about feelings, hence the inner conflict. However, as you get older, you will find methods that fuse these qualities and decrease the contradictions. Instead of obstructing one other, they will begin to complement and supplement each other.

As you mature past age 25 or 30, you will likely begin to feel more secure about who you are and will allow the traits of the emotionally sensitive 11/2 to surface. During this time, your intuition will become more keenly felt, the desire to share your feelings will deepen, and your desire to bring harmony and keep the peace will expand.

Looking at your professional life, the 4 Heart's Desire and 7 Personality supplement each other well. The 4 is grounded, down-to-earth, dependable, and detail-oriented. The 7 is intellectual and a dreamer, with the potential to develop groundbreaking ideas and original solutions. In combination, they have the ability to make things happen.

Your diplomatic, harmonious, sympathetic 11/2 Expression, usually works well with others, in spite of the awkward, sometimes eccentric influence the of the 7.

In your personal life, you probably find yourself attracted to people who are grounded, solid, and reliable. You look for someone you can count on to respond in a direct, honest manner, and dislike having to guess what your partner means or wants.

As always, with the intelligent 7 in the picture, you should be wary of its inclination toward cynicism and sarcasm.

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 are practical, down to earth with strong ideas about right and wrong. You are orderly and organized, systematic and controlled, you are decisive and methodical employing a step by step rational approach to problems solving. Once committed you do not give up easily. You are not one for "get rich quick" schemes. Rather you use hard work and long hours to build a business or career- you seek to establish a solid foundation.

Precise, tenacious and persevering, you have great potential for success, but only after putting out effort and overcoming the limitations you so often encounter. Justice and honesty are sacred to you. You are reliable and dependable, a cornerstone in the community.

Though not an idealist, you are willing to work for a better world in a realistic way. However, you can be rigid in your ideas and sometimes too quick in judging your fellow man. You are loyal to those you love and work well with others. . It is important that while being part of a team you have your own responsibility and well- defined task, you perform better when your responsibilities are not overlapping with those of others. You have to be careful not to be bossy and rude. You possess rare discipline and perseverance and not everyone can keep up with you.

You can handle money carefully and like the security of a nest egg. Your love of work often leads you into a career early in life. Because of your methodical nature you can easily become rigid and stuck in convention. You can also be overly cautious when changes are necessary, this can cause you to miss opportunities that present themselves. You must cultivate flexibility in your character. You are well suited for marriage and often become a responsible loving parent. However, anything that violates your profound sense of order, such as separation or divorce can be a shattering experience for you. You easily become obsessed and even vengeful, seeking your own definition of justice.

You are courageous and a true survivor. You are a builder and the foundation of any enterprise. Your hard work and practical, traditional values pay off to provide you with the rewards you seek and deserve.

You possess a highly-developed mind. It is your instrument for investigating the world and all its subjects. You are philosophically and spiritually oriented. You can and should specialize in one given field in order to make full use of your abilities and your natural intellectual gifts. You tend to be analytical and rational in your approach to relationships.

Emotions are a cloudy and uncertain realm for you, which, very often, you do not trust. Emotional people are sometimes viewed by you as a bit immature or unpredictable.

You have excellent intuition. You should meditate and do some type of spiritual exercise in order to develop your intuitive talents. Once you have begun to trust your intuition, you will develop a sound faith.

You should avoid taking anything at face value. Nor should you take excessive chances or gamble. You are not the type that should be given to reckless living. It tends to backfire quickly for you.

You prefer to work alone and set your own pace. You tend to finish projects once started. Your interest leans to the scientific, technical, and metaphysical. You are very sensitive and feel deeply, but you don't share your feelings easily and do not communicate them well. You like to spend time alone but have to be careful not to become too withdrawn.

You can be opinionated and stubborn. You must guard against becoming too analytical, cold-hearted, and cynical. You can be highly critical and self-centered -- traits that can lead to much unhappiness, especially in marriage, if you are not careful. Once married, you tend to be loyal and faithful.

Make the most of your gifts of mind without losing your heart in the process. Share your emotions with those you trust and maintain long-lasting close relationships. This will balance your mental life and will be a source of great comfort.

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.

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

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

You must learn to be independent. You will be forced to stand up for yourself and your rights. You will be faced with situations in which you will have to choose between standing up for what you think is right versus giving in to another person's demands. You will have to struggle to strengthen and know your own will power. You will have to learn to be firm and trust your judgment. Don't run with the crowd, be an individual.

This whole lesson represents the frontiers of your consciousness. Therefore, you will have to experience much trial and error, sometimes exploding with bursts of aggression, other times being intimidated and letting frustration and anger build within you until you are ready to act on your deepest instincts. You will learn your own set of values; you will develop into an individual with original and innovative ideas.

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

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

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.

The 7 is probably the most challenging and difficult early Period cycle because it tends to set you apart from others, which can be lonely. Even as a child, your inner life is so compelling you likely immerse yourself in it. Although you may find it difficult to share your deeper feelings with others, this cycle produces some of the brightest and most original thinkers.

Escaping into your fantasies at an early age gives you a rich and textured intellect. You may or may not be aware of this, but others, including the adults in your life, are often in awe of the things you say and do. You reach a level of maturity early, assisted largely by your intuition and a mind that penetrates beneath the surface of any subject. Your first 25 to 30 years are a period of inner development that will benefit the rest of your life.

A 7 Period Cycle during the middle years of your life produces a period of intellectual depth and contemplation. It is a time to concentrate on the big questions of life. You are attracted to science, technology, philosophy, and/or metaphysics. This cycle requires that you focus your energies and thoughts. Regardless of the course you choose, you must immerse yourself and specialize

to become an expert in your field. This is a period of inner development; meditation, contemplation, and self-reflection are your keys to enrichment and wisdom.

Relationships seem burdensome at times due to your desire to spend time alone. There is also resistance to sharing your deeper feelings with others. Sharing your knowledge by teaching, counseling, or simply talking to others is beneficial.

As you approach the time of life when most people prefer to slow down, you continue to see opportunities and are excited about their potential. Retiring is not likely under this Period Cycle. There is promise in the air, financially as well as in personal relationships.

You gain respect and admiration, and others look to you for guidance and support. Your personal power and authority increase but you use them with consideration for others. You possess enhanced abilities as a manager, organizer, or financial planner. Your ability to see the broad picture and execute bold plans grows with age.

However, this period can be somewhat of a roller-coaster ride with a possibly of unexpected losses - the lesson of detachment is also the domain of the 8. Your key to success lies in understanding the limits of material wealth.

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. Sarah, 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.

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

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

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

This is a 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.

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

Use tact and diplomacy. Be less emotional. Be courageous in your approach to the solution you seek, rather than backing away from problem because you fear confrontation. Work hard to diffuse tension; your innate talent is to find a mutually satisfying solution to all. You are willing to compromise.

Be more optimistic and lighthearted. Sarah, try not to blow problems out of proportion. You are overly sensitive and have to work to be more balanced.

Balance and harmony are there for you the minute you apply yourself to any problem. You can be the peacemaker.

You are charming and charismatic. You are a warm and devoted person. You are very emotional, the result perhaps of a sad childhood. You are intense and may react in an extreme manner. Do not be too impulsive; take your time before deciding and carefully sort out your emotions. You are passionate and loving and will experience many emotional ups and downs.

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

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

You 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.

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

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

Your emotions are powerful, and you tend to dominate in your personal and business relationships. You are likely to be the controlling partner in any relationship. You are highly ambitious. You are driven by your competitive instincts. You tend to be status conscious and want to show the world your success. Money and power are integral parts of your life. You dream of big things in life -- heading corporations, building big businesses, directing large numbers of people.

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

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

Your short name increases your sensitivity, intuition, and perceptiveness. It leads you toward deeper investigation of the mysteries of life. You are attracted to religion, philosophy, and spiritual understanding. It may awaken your intuitive and even psychic abilities. At the same time, your Minor Expression number makes you more sensitive to your own shortcomings. It encourages you to work on yourself. You cannot avoid personal transformation under this influence.

Your increased sensitivity will encourage you to seek out harmonious and peaceful environments. This will balance the nervous tension that the 11 can stimulate. Your heightened intuitive powers bring highly creative ideas, sudden insights, and realizations.

Your capacity to work with others is also improved. You are now humbler and modest and seek ways to avoid conflict and maintain harmonious relationships.

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 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.

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

This is a time of strong emotional experiences, which can affect your health if you are not mindful. You may find yourself worrying unduly. It is likely that more responsibility will be placed on your shoulders, with sensitive, emotional issues involved. You will find yourself more interested in religious, philosophical, and physical studies. Your leadership abilities will be heightened during this transit.

This is an important time of progress and advancement along the lines of your talents. Sarah, you will experience a relief from burden and increased personal freedom. Any talent you possess in writing, public relations, and the arts will be greatly enhanced. At the same time, business matters flow quickly and new opportunities for expansion seem to arise out of nowhere.

People are attracted to you and seek to help you achieve your goals. You possess an almost magical ability to promote yourself. Your fluency with words is greatly increased. You are more charming and attractive, which opens many new doors.

This is a period of travel and much learning. Opportunities to visit distant lands, encounter foreign cultures and peoples, and learn about life will come to you. Your personal growth will speed up considerably. As such, many old habits and outdated methods will fade from your life. It is as if you are being catapulted from the old and outworn, into a new and fast-paced period of personal growth and development.

Your desire to satisfy your senses will also increase dramatically. You must be careful not to overindulge in food, alcohol, sex, and even drugs.

Sudden events and chance occurrences will come your way. You must be alert to your opportunities. This is not a period of sitting back and waiting, but a time to move ahead rapidly. Your challenge is to remain focused on your more long term goals. Be disciplined in your work. Don't have too many irons in the fire. Sort out the important projects and endeavors and see them through from start to finish. Focus, discipline, and completion are the keys to your success.

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.

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

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

Sarah, having a 5 Essence during a 6 Personal Year can create conflict. However, you can help mitigate their discordant traits (and even turn them to your benefit) if you understand each number's characteristics, and the way they affect each area of your life.

Your 5 Essence could put you in a restless, at times even frantic state of mind. It indicates frustration and impatience with your current circumstances and a desire for change,

At the same time, your practical 6 Year (which influences the events and circumstances you encounter) will ask you to commit, stay the course and follow the rules. It could feel a little like being stuck in traffic when you've had way too much caffeine.

You can make this period less frustrating by slowing down and planning your moves carefully instead of letting the restless, unfocused energy of the 5 control you. For these opposing influences to work well in the practical areas of your life (career, finance, routine demands) you will need to be disciplined and focused.

On the upside, your 6 Year has the potential to draw support and strengthen your relationships. This influence draws people to you, offering advice and resources without you having to ask.

Relationships are favored this year. If there are issues, it should be easier than usual to forgive, accept, and heal conflicts. The loving, compassionate nature of the 6 is largely responsible for this, but the flexibility and tolerance of the 5 will contribute as well.

Sarah, when you read the chapters on your 5 Essence and 7 Personal Year, you probably noticed they are very different in nature. The 5 is extroverted and dynamic, while the 7 has an introverted, serious nature.

Surprisingly, in spite of their differences these numbers get along very well. The 5 is social, impulsive, daring, and a bit of a rebel; the 7 thoughtful, calm, and analytical. But if you put them in a room with ten other people, they will invariably end up absorbed in each other, oblivious to the rest of the crowd. The influences are drawn to each other by their shared curiosity and intelligence. To use an analogy, the 5 is the enthusiastic student, the 7 the wise teacher. Between them they exchange valuable commodities: energy and youth for wisdom and maturity. Both influences benefit and enjoy each other in the process.

The combination is not as favorable on a practical level. Since they both thrive on ideas, concepts, and philosophies, they function better in the abstract than actuality. Neither is lazy so there is no shortage of productivity, but they sometimes lack the focus necessary to bring ideas to fruition.

You have the ability to push the boundaries in all things spiritual/intangible and intellectual. At the same time, the world around you may feel uncooperative, and you could often find yourself standing alone - partly by choice and partly due to the changing circumstances around you. This should not affect your romantic, friendship, or family relationships as much as it does your professional life.

This year, your career or business, even personal, relationships should take second place to your own hopes and needs. It is a period that offers tremendous clarity, a time of growth, insight, and spiritual and mental expansion. With your state of mind more flexible and daring than during other Essence cycles, you have the opportunity to rediscover and realign your priorities and the direction you want your life to take.

With personal growth your main focus, you may need to make a deliberate attempt to keep relationships stable and free from unnecessary conflict. Similarly, added effort might be needed to keep your career and other productive areas on track, as you may not feel as motivated or inspired about them as usual.

Make every effort to stay focused on important goals but try not to worry if you see less growth than expected in this area. Next year will focus largely on material development.

Sarah, it is a time to seriously apply yourself to your duties and responsibilities. Take charge in home, career, and community affairs. Be patient and apply yourself to routine and details diligently. Organize your personal life and your career. Tie up loose ends. Start projects that will improve your living situation such as repairing the house or starting a garden.

Someone in your circle of friends and relatives needs help. Usually, this is a younger person who has not yet found stability or purpose in life.

This month may well bring an excellent opportunity in your own career. Focus on legal affairs. Discipline and effort are the key-words for this month.

Romance takes a more serious turn. Expectations are expressed, and commitments made.

August brings some changes in work and your personal life. It is a dynamic time, and nothing goes according to plans. Play things by ear.

Your career progresses well as a result of your enhanced ability to find creative solutions. You make a good impression on some people who are in a position to reward you. There will, however, be a confrontation between you and a co-worker, with long-ranging affects. The outcome will depend on your personal strength and self-confidence. If you are involved in business deals or legal affairs, some surprising changes may take place. In all areas of your life, flexibility and adaptability are important. Your friends and family require a lot of attention. Social gatherings are frequent and will bring new relationships into your life.

Traveling, perhaps across the ocean, is possible and favorable.

Romance is exciting. Be socially active. If you are single, you could meet someone who will be a permanent part of your life.

September will force you to deal with the issues of responsibility and loyalty. Devote your time and energy to the needs of family and community. Become involved in some sort of activity that will benefit others financially. You will, and should be, concerned less with your own financial affairs, than with those involving others. Be selfless and generous in all areas of your life. It is a time to forgive and heal. You are highly aware of your bond with the people you love, as well as with neighbors and co-workers.

Legal affairs you might be involved in come to the foreground. Financially, September has the potential to be very good.

Romance is shaky. Choose your words well and follow up on promises. Don't forget birthdays.

Distance yourself somewhat from the affairs and troubles of other people. During the course of this year you have been asked to help, counsel, and advise others many times. Now, give yourself a break. Spend time alone for contemplation and meditation. Study and reading are also favorable. Your workload does not decrease but much of it is routine and allows you to mentally drift. Still, your mind is sharp, and you can easily concentrate when you want to.

Inner healing takes place. Old wounds may be reopened. There is some sadness and nostalgia, but the healing is real and needed. This is a time of spiritual growth. Postpone decisions regarding financial affairs, if possible, until next month.

Matters of the heart are also a low priority. You are not very clear this month and would rather not be bothered with it. Emphasize your personal well-being. Diet, exercise, and go for walks. Don't distract yourself from soul-searching by watching television or other mind-numbing practices.

In many ways, your experience of this month will set the tone and direction for next year.

November is an excellent time for business ventures, financial affairs, and all things related to the material world. You receive recognition for past effort in the form of financial rewards, respect, and possibly promotion. Implement any changes you have been considering in your business affairs.

As always, when the 8 shows up in the chart, a certain amount of balancing takes place. Punishment and reward are both possible. If you have put out sincere effort, the reward will be there. However, for some people, an 8 month may bring bad news, after all, the 8 is balance, including the balance between effort and reward.

This is a good time to straighten out financial dealings you may have with friends or relatives as well. This is not a good time to go into debt. But it is a good time for love. Strong feelings and passionate exchanges on the emotional and physical level make this an exciting month.

December is the second time this year that some letting go has to be done. A relationship is going to end. This can cause some distress, but there are also feelings of gratitude. Your feelings run deep, but you have difficulty expressing them. You feel vulnerable and emotional. You are attracted to giving your time and energy to something outside of yourself. Clean out the garage or attic and donate the excess to charity.

There are changes in the work situation, such as a shift in personnel. In a strange turn of events, you may find yourself having to defend your actions and motivations. Your honesty may be questioned. If you are single, you may meet someone later this month. If you are committed, you may feel you are involved in a roller-coaster kind of relationship. Not to worry, things calm down by the end of the month.

This, the first month of your 7 Personal Year cycle, brings success and reward from past effort. Self-reliance and confidence are the keys to success this month. Stand up for yourself and show stubborn persistence.
Your career is stable, with few ups and downs, but your finances are less secure. A conservative attitude to money matters is favorable. Your attention is focused on long-term planning. You have good ideas that may well turn into an additional source of income later this year (during or around October). You also become interested in new avenues of thought or spiritual paths, which will inspire you to study or read.

This month’s emphasis is on long-term goals.

Friends and relatives feel that you are a little distant and may get on your case in the hope that you will spend more time with them. Romance is not particularly important. If you are involved with someone, feelings deepen, and the bond becomes stronger.

February brings a number of changes, most of them occurring inside of you. You awaken to new feelings about your job, your house, and the people around you. It is a time of reevaluating the choices and decisions you have made over the past several years. You gain clarity and understand your motivations and needs better.

You may cause some practical changes as a result of this, and even distance yourself from outdated habits or relationships. There may be some emotional turmoil connected to this, but the feeling of relief is more prominent. This is a tricky time in all areas of relationships. Your irritation threshold is lower than usual. Irrational demands and lack of patience from your side may bring on feelings of quilt and you will probably find yourself apologizing more than once. You have strong idealistic, humanitarian, and spiritual feelings and may want to become more involved in some practical endeavors concerning one or more of these areas of life. However, you will probably postpone any active involvement for the time being, because you feel the time is not right.

Most important this month, is your enhanced clarity in all matters concerning your life and the direction it is taking. It is a time of re-assessment of your values and priorities and the influence of this month will be felt for a long time to come.

The practical aspects of career, business, relationships, and romance are all on the back-burner, but the inner-changes that take place represent a much larger step forward than you will probably realize at this time.

Sarah, you may still have a case of the blues on the early days of this month, March soon brings optimism, increased energy, and excitement. You are intellectually sharp and imaginative. You feel that anything is possible and that the sky is the limit. Against the background of self-reflection and soul-searching that's such a major part of this year is this month's sense of spring-time in your heart. This is an excellent time to take on new challenges in your career, to start new endeavors, or, if you are in business or sales, to go out and snare that important new client.

Often, this month brings financial gain, but your attention is more directed towards intellectual accomplishments. Your pride and self-esteem gets a boost.

A more difficult aspect of this month is your relationship with loved ones. You lack the necessary sensitivity to respond properly to the needs of those close to you. Sarah, you are under the illusion that everyone feels the way you do; that problems are only minor impediments that can be taken in stride. However, your optimistic attitude also inspires them, and they grudgingly respect you for the way you seem to be handling things.

A romantic experience brings passion and excitement either late this month or early next month.

Now the pendulum swings back from the insensitivity of last month to heightened awareness, especially of others. You are aware of the emotional subtleties that lie beneath the surfaces. You take nothing for granted. Your wisdom and diplomacy will surprise people and prevent several situations from becoming explosive. Relationships with both subordinates and higher-ups will improve. You receive support and are well-spoken of. Your intuition is keen; rely on it and respect any premonitions you may have. Someone you meet sparks your interest, but you may find that the person is unstable and fragile. You play the role of teacher and counselor in this relationship.

Your understanding and intuition also offer you the means to heal formerly difficult relationships this month.

The month of May is an excellent time for leisure and play. Take time off and, if possible, go on vacation. Get in touch with the inner you, daydream, and share those feelings and thoughts with someone you trust. Your need for others heightens.

You sense changes on the horizon, but feel you are in limbo, waiting for events to provide a new direction. Seek the advice, perspective, and insight of others.

You continue to make a good impression on those you work with, but not because of enhanced sensitivity and awareness, as was the case in April, but because of your ability to express yourself well and motivate others to see things your way. Be careful not to become manipulative.

This is a "lucky" month. You're in the right place at the right time and coincidences will occur in your favor. You are more attractive to others then usual and may receive some interesting proposals.

June may prove to be the busiest month of the year. Work is demanding. Responsibilities and duties could become frustrating. You've got to stick to the routine and, consequently, you may become bored with your environment. Your energy level is high, and you want things to change. Reorganize your personal life. Manage your time more efficiently. Work on the house or garden so that you can enjoy improvements in your environment as well as your work life.

You are more serious this month than you were last month. Don't take chances in financial affairs. It is better to save than to spend. Open your heart to your loved ones. They may sense your preoccupation with work and details and need you to reach out to them.

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

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

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