A 5 Essence cycle during a 2 Personal Year can be challenging ~first~, because the year's influence is largely focused on relationships and emotions when your Essence cycle seeks freedom and adventure.

A 5 Essence indicates you will feel restless this year, and tired of the predictability of your current lifestyle. Things may seem banal, boring, and eager for change. The 5 can make you more impatient than usual, and less sensitive and tactful. This is the opposite mindset required in a 2 Year when relationship issues are inevitable. The 2 requires a sensitive, cooperative, harmonious approach.

The conflict between an inner urge to reach for what you want - to free yourself and make room for new things - and the pull of others, could cause ample frustration during this period. Your best approach will be to compartmentalize. Give time and attention to people you care about, but make sure you give yourself opportunities to get away from it all.