~first~, the 4 is considered the most pragmatic of all numbers. It is responsible, disciplined, and capable of sustaining great effort over long periods. It is grounded and down-to-earth, reliable and trustworthy. The 4 has high moral standards. It is the good son or daughter, the one who makes everyone proud.

In your combination, this number rules your Expression as well as your Heart's Desire. Therein lies a concern. When a single number dominates, the bearer is often compelled to go in the opposite direction of its characteristics. When you were young, chances are you rebelled against the narrow confines of the 4's traits. Additionally, your 9 Personality may have contributed to you not feeling connected to the people around you. While it is certainly not the norm, people with multiple 4's (the most moral and opinionated of all numbers) sometimes turn in the opposite direction and choose a path of crime or exhibit questionable ethics.

It is difficult not to see the 4 as the "smallest" of all numbers, as it is highly contained and dense, with its power and energy stored within. However, although it is not given to bursts of energy or volatility, it is a power steadily expressed. A positive 4 is the salt of the earth.

Your 9 Personality provides a nice balance for the 4. The numbers are opposites in many ways. Idealistic and sophisticated, the 9 has a global consciousness, good taste and style, and often an aristocratic bearing. If you imagine the methodical, plodding energy of the 4 hiding behind the gracious and classy personality of the 9, you can see why people might be a little confused when they first meet you. You are probably not easy to read. This combination, not surprisingly, is suitable for politicians, lawyers, negotiators, psychologists, and just about any career that requires one to understand, influence, and guide others.

Neither the 4 nor the 9 have particularly strong leadership qualities, but the 9 is good at taking control without appearing to do so. The compassionate, tolerant 9 also helps the double 4 avoid its negative side. Because it is the least likely of all numbers to choose a path of crime, it mitigates the concern mentioned above.

The outward expression of romance is probably not your forte, but friendship is. Many 9's become important members of the community, especially during their middle and later years. They are often committed to the betterment of humanity; the 9 is called the Mother Teresa number for that reason. This can bring great personal satisfaction.

Now let's look at each of your core numbers individually.