HOW HIS NAME NUMBERS STACK UP

His 4 Expression, 5 Heart's Desire, and 8 Personality are a good balance of practical, realistic, goal-oriented qualities. They also possess the dynamic energy needed to reach a level of success. His even numbers supplement and complement each other well. The 4 is a detail-oriented, methodical manager, and the 8 is a visionary who sees the big picture. His 5 Heart's Desire reflects his need for change, variety, adventure, and most of all, freedom.

If there is a drawback to this combination, it is in his career. The impulsive, often irresponsible 5 is not the most stable influence, and is sometimes difficult to control. Nevertheless, here too exists a balancing factor; his 4 Expression makes him cautious and mindful of the consequences of his actions. This should help to corral his energetic 5. Although the 4 and 5 team helps to balance the influence somewhat, a conflict remains between his 5 Heart's Desire and his 4 Expression. The 5 desires freedom and adventure; the 4 prefers organization and discipline.

His Heart's Desire tells us what he likes and dislikes and determines what makes him happy. A 5 in this position compels him to live a dynamic, social, adventurous life free of limitations. It is what he needs to live a happy, fulfilled life. His Expression number indicates his talents, abilities, and shortcomings, particularly as they relate to his career and productive life. His 4 Expression suggests he possesses discipline and self-control. The 4 is detail-oriented, precise, and dependable. These traits can be important in his professional and productive life. Both aspects are part of who he is. The influence he focuses on at any given time will determine whether he will follow his heart without reservation or use his ability to keep some measure of control.

Just as he has conflicts, he also has qualities that support and supplement each other. Under normal circumstances, he makes an authoritative, confident impression (his 8 Personality) behind which lies a careful, methodical thinker (the 4). He could be a successful entrepreneur or self-employed artist. He could just as easily choose a career in a restrictive environment such as the military or a government institution. For his happiness, however, the former would be a better choice, since freedom in his daily life is an essential element.

Every number sequence has positive and negative attributes. A challenging aspect in this combination indicates a potential for an inflated ego to rule his life. The 5 and 8 combination can be somewhat narcissistic. Also, he may be prone to tooting his own horn. Overindulgence, and occasionally addiction, can also be concerns for this combination. Again, the discipline inherent to the 4 is the best protection against these pitfalls.

He has excellent potential to find happiness and contentment in his personal life. His dynamic 8 Personality draws people to him. His Personality is the "outer" reflection of who he is. An 8 here suggests others view him as a loyal, generous leader. He is romantic, although he may have difficulty committing, due to his adventurous, freedom-loving 5. He should take plenty of time before committing to a serious relationship or starting a family.

Let us look at each of the core numbers for more insight. 

A CLOSER LOOK AT HIS 4 EXPRESSION

A man with a 4 Expression is the bedrock of society, the foundation of any enterprise, an organizer and manager. His approach to life and to problems is methodical and systematic. He is a builder and a doer who can turn dreams into reality. He possesses a highly developed sense of structure which helps him carry out his well-laid plans. He is not the type to embark on any trip without a map.

He is reliable and responsible and takes his obligations and those of his family quite seriously. He enjoys seeing a project through from start to finish but can become too narrowly focused. He puts his nose to the grindstone and tends to become a workaholic. He is driven by contempt for all that is unstable, insecure, and unpredictable. He distrusts the unconventional, preferring instead the tried-and-the-true. But this can make his endeavors move slowly and cause him much frustration, especially with the apparent limitations of his resources. At the same time, concern for the limitations of his resources causes him to be careful and cautious, shutting him out from possible shortcuts and creative solutions provided by more daring people around him. It is important that he recognizes restrictions for what they are: guiding forces that are testing and directing him toward his goals. His challenge is to be more imaginative and to attract more creative people into his life who can advise and inspire him.

In relationships, he tends to be somewhat moralistic. He is extremely honest and sincere. He has integrity and is trustworthy but can also be rigid and stubborn. He should avoid letting his strong likes and dislikes overrule his common sense and compassion and be more understanding of others' shortcomings.

Because he tends to focus on details, he can fall into a rut and become a little dull and overly serious. Often, people born with the 4 Expression need to lighten up and have more fun. This is a man who has a keen eye for detail, great stamina, and can work conscientiously and persistently toward his goals. This eventually brings him success and standing in his community.

In his conservative and careful way, he is good with money and very conscious of the balance between income and expenditures. He can limit his expenditures; saving money is important to him.

He is a surprisingly good parent and loves to be involved with children. Somehow, he relates a little more than others to the innocence of children, perhaps seeing a good deal of himself in them. He, too, is idealistic and respects the simplicity of children.

Many accountants, bookkeepers, government officials, managers, and lawyers are born under the 4 Expression. He can be attracted to the arts and music but will likely bring his love of structure and order to any artistic field. Classical music and opera are particularly appealing and inspiring for him.

HIS HEART'S DESIRE IS 5

Freedom is essential for his happiness. He loves change, new experiences, meeting new people, adventure, and travel. He loves the exotic, faraway places. Variety is more than mere spice of life -- he thrives on it. He is extremely flexible and adaptable. He has more curiosity than the proverbial cat. He has a sharp mind and a natural ability with words. He is a born communicator, clear, fluent, and imaginative in every area that interests him -- which are many!

His Heart's Desire makes him very well equipped for life. Change -- the only constant in life -- does not threaten him, as it does other people. He is highly resourceful. Generally, he can think clearly in a crisis; he has good mental and physical reflexes. Whenever he falls, he tends to land on his feet.

He is highly enthusiastic. He gets excited easily over a new idea or opportunity. His nature is unconventional. He is a bit of a gambler, taking risks whenever he thinks the rewards are worth it. He is socially oriented and rarely, if ever, dull, or boring. He is, of course, drawn to those people who, like himself, are original thinkers and have exciting personalities.

He enjoys being involved in several projects at the same time. He needs continual stimulation by the new and fascinating. He tends to discard boring pastimes quickly. His love of freedom and change can have numerous consequences. He can be irresponsible, especially when it comes to finishing tasks. He has a hard time persevering at a given project and bringing it to completion.

He must be careful that his love of sensory pleasure does not lead him to excessive indulgence in alcohol, food, sex, and even drugs.

He is a bit of a hero and wants to save the world. This causes him to make promises he often cannot keep. Down deep, he longs to please everyone, an impossible goal. Many 5s can be emotionally superficial. They feel love passionately, but fear making deep and lasting commitments. As a result, they resist the depths of emotional attachments and remain on the surface where it is safe.

He will experience many changes and unusual events, but he learns best through experience. Therefore, his life will be full, and he will make great strides in personal growth.

HIS PERSONALITY IS AN 8

He appears strong and powerful. He has an impressive personality and can influence and even intimidate through sheer force. He has natural authority. His competence and enthusiasm attracts people with resources. He radiates confidence. People defer to him because they sense his sureness and effectiveness. He also exudes a kind of controlled benevolence. People sense that he is generous once he is convinced of the worthiness of the cause.

It is important for him to dress well. He radiates a kind of raw power and able-ness, which needs to be refined and enhanced by his clothing. He may even dress a bit flashy, but that will not harm him. Quality is among his highest priorities, and this should reflect in his clothing. Although most eights have a strong constitution, they can be prone to indigestion, ulcers, and heart disease due to their reckless eating and drinking habits and their propensity to be workaholics.

His Achilles heel is his capacity for an egocentric attitude. The negative side of his personality can cause him to be ruthless, greedy, and intensely lonely. Conversely, he can be spontaneous and excited. He is essentially warm and jovial. In his heart of hearts, he wants everyone to be as excited and as happy as him. Those who are around him often sense this. His coworkers and employees usually like him.