When the 4 Essence is in place, ~first~, it inspires us to take a determined, practical approach to both long-term projects and minor routine affairs. The 4's dependable, efficient traits will be helpful during this 9 Year when you have plenty of loose ends to tie up. A disciplined mindset will be especially useful during periods when you feel somewhat drained.

A 9 Personal Year can be physically and mentally taxing. This is partly due to the circumstances it delivers, but it is also associated with the low energy that is common when things around you (projects, relationships) are winding down. You are at the end of a nine-year epicycle, a period that focuses on completion and letting go. Still, it is doubtful your 4 Essence will allow things to slide. Its disciplined influence can help you push through to meet your goals and fulfill important responsibilities.

This is also a time of personal and internal change - perhaps even a bit of a metamorphosis. You are moving from one long-term, nine-year cycle into another, which is always accompanied by change and growth. This transition will directly affect your state of mind and the way you feel about things.
Subsequently, the approach you take will affect your environment, career, and other external circumstances. (You can read more about this change by reading your Pinnacle and Period cycles found in your Profile report.) 

Your greatest asset this year will be your efficiency and ability to prioritize. You have the support you need to resolve issues, complete projects, and reach goals. This Year is the finish line for the past nine-year cycle, and there is no better companion to assist you than the focused and sensible 4.