~first~, your 7 Heart's Desire sets you apart from the crowd. The Heart's Desire number reveals what makes you truly happy and determines what you like and dislike in your environment. A 7 in this position tells us you have a thirst for knowledge and are compelled to understand life's mysteries. The number 7 is an inner focused and curious number that does not take anything at face value. It is analytical, focused, self-oriented, contemplative, and intellectual.

In conflict with this side of you is your 8 Personality. It gives others the impression that you are ambitious and driven (which to some extent you are). Your Personality number reflects the outer you. It is the aspect people notice when you first meet. Your 8 brings ¬¬vision, determination, and perseverance. These traits will be assets in your career and productive life but not so helpful with personal relationships.

You will probably experience a struggle between these opposing characteristics, but they can be mitigated if you lean toward your 7 Heart's Desire. You will most likely find greater happiness and contentment when honoring the inquisitive, inwardly focused, and knowledge-driven 7.

Both aspects make up a part of who you are. However, because your Heart's Desire reflects the inner you, your happiness largely depends upon satisfying this aspect. Contemplation, study, analysis and self-reflection are the domain of the 7. Unfortunately, most societies find more value in the materialistic, achievement-driven traits of the 8. For that reason, many with a 7 Heart's Desire find themselves trapped in a superficial reality where they find worldly success but feel dissatisfied on a deeper level. Reading, studying philosophy, and exploring ethics or religion, are exercises that may help you find the depth you are seeking without getting in the way of your business-oriented 8.

Fortunately, you have a 6 Expression (based on the 33) to soften the 7/8 combination. People-oriented, compassionate, and self-sacrificing, this "parent" number lends a warm approachable exterior. It makes you more accessible to those who care about you. (The 8 is often more concerned with career, and the 7 can be somewhat withdrawn.) Since this is your Expression number, it is the strongest influence behind your choice for career. Teaching, healing, counseling, and the visual arts all fit well here.

The combination of a 6 Expression and 8 Personality can help make you successful in any career. However, living up to your 7 Heart's Desire will provide the contentment you seek. Strike a balance between the "spiritual" 7 and the worldly 8, and your chances of finding a suitable career will increase dramatically.

Your personal life is equally complex, but the contradictory qualities of the 6 and 7 are the influences that challenge you in this area. The loving, sacrificing, compassionate 6 is perfectly capable of romance and long-term relationships. However, the private, secretive, inwardly focused 7 is drawn more toward friendships and platonic relationships. The 7 prefers relationships based on intellectual compatibility and is usually less attracted to a typical family environment (the realm of the 6). Finding a balance that satisfies both sides is crucial to your happiness.

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