When the 1, the 8, and the 2 (your 11 Personality is also a 2, because the 11 reduces to 2) team up, the potential to achieve greatness in a career is increased. Both the 1 and 8 are driven to overcome obstacles through effort and determination.

Coasting through life is enough for some people, but your numbers suggest that isn't an option for you. You may feel you get more than your fair share of difficulty and challenge, but the truth is you subconsciously seek them out.

~first~, your 1 Expression and 11/2 Personality are opposites that sometimes conflict, and at other times complement each other. The cooperative, diplomatic 11/2 pulls you one way, while the confrontational, take-the-bull-by the horns attitude of your 1 Expression pulls you in the opposite direction. This may cause moments of self-doubt.

Fortunately, your 8 Heart's Desire is the perfect third partner in this line up, bringing focus and a clear set of goals. Because it's your Heart's Desire number, it's the main motivation behind the decisions you make. This addition positively affects the relationship between the opposing forces of your 1 Expression and 11/2 Personality. It contributes balance and harmony, similar to a third sibling who plays peacemaker between two others.

In addition, the tact and diplomacy of your 11/2 Personality - a human resource number par excellence - will help the 8 circumvent the usual people-related pitfalls. When you combine these qualities, no goal should be out of reach.

If you are unable to keep the opposing forces from colliding, however, you will find it increasingly difficult to accomplish your objective. For a good indicator of how well you are doing in that respect, look at your general state of mind. If you usually feel calm and level headed, you are finding a balance between these potentially conflicting aspects. If you are often impatient or irritated, try allowing the gentle 11/2 to play a larger role in your life, as it is likely being dominated by your aggressive 1 Expression.

In your personal life finding a balance between your core numbers is the key to having happy and harmonious relationships.

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