~first~, 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.