~first~ and ~second~, you share the same cycle number. Since Personal Month and Personal Year cycles follow each other in a repeating sequence, you will always share the same personal cycle numbers, and consequently the same influences. (Personal cycles repeat every 9 months and 9 years.) Your Daily Forecast will also be the same.

Your 8 can bring the best or the worst of times - usually a bit of both. With help and effort, you can tip the balance favorably, but you should be prepared to experience challenges as well.

On the positive side, it should be a period of ambition and reward for both of you. This cycle brings strength, focus, the potential for progress, and possibly rewards from past efforts. In addition, you should find it easier than usual to support and strengthen those qualities in each other.

On the negative side, it might also intensify your less-desirable qualities. You could find you're both a bit more self-centered than usual, perhaps even ruthless in the pursuit of your goals. It is likely you will be mainly focused on yourself, and less interested in giving than in receiving.

As long as you both aim your energies at the external world, everything should be fine. However, should you find your partner in the cross hairs, remember what is most important to you and be careful to prioritize your relationship. 

This cycle and its influences will move on - don't let its competitive tone get the better of your relationship.