~first~, your 4 Essence and 3 Personal Year are as opposite and discordant as two numbers can be. Fortunately, they have an upside in the way they complement one another: what one lacks the other has in abundance. This is true for all numbers that carry opposite traits.

Your 3 Personal Year should bring optimism, self-expression, and creativity (although it may feel a little hectic and disorganized). Your 4 Essence lends a disciplined, efficient, and practical mindset. This paring has the potential to be quite positive.

However, the influences can only complement each other if there is a healthy balance between them. This will take effort to achieve. You will probably have no trouble finding outlets for your creativity; but, in order to manifest your inspiration and ideas, you will need to make a concerted effort to stay focused and persistent. Your 3 Year will deliver ideas and opportunities, but they will not take you far without the discipline, realistic approach and attention to detail of the 4. If you are able to create this balance, there is real potential for success in this somewhat difficult arrangement - especially in your professional life.

Your challenge is to enjoy the playful, expressive, optimistic 3, while staying disciplined enough to see your projects through. If you are unable to establish that equilibrium, your goals may feel as if they are always just outside your reach. Frustration is the hallmark of imbalance. If you become frustrated by a lack of progress or feel scattered and disorganized, focus on being more disciplined, pragmatic, efficient, and organized.    

Your personal life fairs better under these cycles, especially if you give yourself time to play and smell the roses. Also, you will probably be more open to the ideas and opinions than others and find it easier to handle personality issues. The 3 could inspire you to pick up a hobby or express an increased interest in the performing arts.