After reading your Personal Year and Essence cycles, ~first~, you probably noticed both influences are practical and realistic. However, this is pretty much where the similarities end.

The 2 lends an intuitive, vulnerable and emotionally charged mindset, while the practical 4 is the most no-nonsense and least emotional of the nine numbers. As your Personal Year number, the 4 will affect the events and circumstances you encounter this year.

The conflict between the impassive 4 and sensitive 2 can leave you feeling insecure in your relationships and social interactions. The rigid 4 would rather ignore the strong feeling of the emotional 2. Romance could be especially challenging. One moment you might be all heart and feelings, and the next be too focused on your project or routine to have time for it. This could make you look, and feel, as if you are unsure of what you want; changing your mind or manner can send mixed messages that leave others confused.

Interestingly, these opposing influences are positive for almost all areas of your professional life. This is especially the case if your work is detail-oriented or you are in management. As changeable emotionally as you can be in personal relationships, you will likely be quite successful in non-emotional, practical, project-related dealings. Your 4 will be the ally that keeps you focused and efficient, and the 2 will lend the cooperative, harmonious, intuitive traits that help you work well with others.

This is a good year to focus on your career, business, and other productive areas. In your personal life, protect yourself emotionally but try not to be overly sensitive. To stay focused on your goals, you will need to make an effort to keep the peace in your private life.