After reading your 1 Essence and 2 Personal Year chapters, ~first~, you probably noticed the two cycles seem to conflict. However, although the 1 and 2 have opposing traits, the combination is not necessarily negative. At their best, these influences balance and supplement each other, not unlike a partnership where one partner is pushy and the other tactful. It is a marriage between uncompromising force and diplomacy.

But there will also be moments when the two clash. Your 1 Essence state of mind will feel bold, ambitious, and goal-oriented during a period when your 2 Personal Year will often demand cooperation and a sensitive, diplomatic approach. This will require a balancing act. When you feel impatient or realize you are forcing an issue, consider taking a slower, more considered approach and be open to the opinions of others. Keep in mind that forgoing immediate gratification in the interest of reaching long-term goals is usually a prerequisite for success.

Your willpower and ability to blow past obstacles can make you a force to be reckoned with this year. Your main challenge will most likely be controlling your impatient, audacious attitude in favor of a more harmonious approach.

Although not always the case, you will find that the gentle approach works most successfully in your personal life, while your career benefits from a driven, goal-oriented attitude. When you deal with practical and professional matters, take a no-nonsense, direct approach (let your 1 Essence rule). When relationships are involved, especially in your personal life, employ the 2's cooperative, tactful demeanor.

To highlight the conflicting nature of these cycles, consider this: your main challenge under this Duality is to strengthen your independence and individuality; it is the purpose of a 1 Essence. However, the events and circumstances that commonly take place during a 2 year have the potential to leave you emotionally vulnerable and manipulated by others. Knowing this, you can take steps to protect yourself during a period when you will likely feel more sensitive than usual.

Your greatest assets this year will be your ability to relentlessly pursue your goals, and your talent for gaining the trust and support of others.