~first~, when the 2 appears twice among your three core numbers, as it does here (your 11 Expression is also a 2 (11=1+1=2)), it carries the potential to have either an extremely positive or a very negative effect on your life.

The 2 is the most emotional of all numbers, and, as such, is more vulnerable to the surrounding environment, peer pressure, family circumstances, and childhood experiences. Your feelings of happiness and sadness are probably also more acute than many. The positive influence of an abundance of 11/2 energy is the natural ability to relate to others, and to accurately read and influence their mental and emotional states. Psychologists, counselors, politicians, and educators benefit from this sensitive, intuitive power. However, when the negative side of the 2 prevails, lying, gossip, petty crime, and a tendency to blame others, can be the result. It also tends to create intolerance toward other societies and cultures.

Fortunately, your 9 Heart's Desire number is a positive counter-balance, especially as it relates to the intolerance and lack of empathy typical in a negative 2. Tolerance, empathy, and global consciousness are some of the main characteristics of the 9. Nicknamed the Mother Teresa number, your 9 Heart's Desire helps you connect to people from all walks of life. However, there is another contradiction, because the 9 can also be aloof and distant, sometimes arrogant.

As your Heart's Desire, it is the number that reflects your deepest desires, your likes and dislikes, and the type of lifestyle that brings you happiness. A 9 in this position suggests you will be happiest in a career focused on the betterment of mankind. The idealism and passion of the 9, combined with the finely tuned, intuitive interpersonal skills of the 2 create the perfect mix for a career in politics, medicine, or education. Both numbers also have a strong creative streak, in the visual arts (the 9) and in music (the 2).

There are occasions in numerology when the difference between two numbers is just as important as the sum of their parts. Your 11/2 Expression and 2 Personality, next to a 9 Heart's Desire, creates a gap of 7 (9 minus 2). This gap becomes the Bridge number, which is precisely the role it plays. It suggests that the key to success in pretty much every aspect of your life hinges, in large part, on fulfilling the strong suits of the 7: studying, absorbing, analyzing, and most importantly, devoting time to self-examination and contemplation. Observe yourself as you observe others, be honest and objective in what you see, and you will enjoy the best your core numbers offer.

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