~first~, when a 3 Essence takes place during a 6 Year, it bodes well for business, career, and project-related activities, but is not as favorable for personal relationships. After reading about your people-oriented 6 Year, and your light-hearted, cheerful 3 Essence cycles, this may surprise you, because both numbers have a positive, socially well-adjusted nature. However, in combination, these influences have the potential to affect relationships negatively.

The challenge stems, in part, from the 3's tendency to misread the motivations and needs of others. Although the 3 is charismatic and generally has enviable verbal skills, it is often at a loss when discussing matters of depth and intimacy. Although this could be difficult for your romantic relationships, dealings with clients, neighbors, and co-workers generally fare well, as they require little depth and no emotional ties.  Your deeper relationships demand more, and that same jovial, surface approach can affect them negatively.

Most years, a 3 Essence would be relatively harmless, but this is a 6 Year, which is rarely a normal year for matters of the heart. Basically, it is not the most favorable time to deal with relationship issues - and a 6 Personal Year promises plenty of that. Being aware of this can prevent hurt feelings and emotional upsets. Listen carefully, think before you act, and most of all, take the feelings of those you care about seriously.

Fortunately, the opposite is true for your professional and productive life. When it comes to practical matters and creative ideas you should excel. You are equally adept at promoting yourself (and your ideas) and garnering support. In addition, with your energy, enthusiasm, and creative potential, you will likely be asking for more responsibility or to expand your range of duties. This makes promotion and progress more likely.