HOW HIS NAME NUMBERS STACK UP

The 4 is considered the most mundane of all numbers. It is responsible, disciplined, and capable of sustaining great effort over long periods. It is grounded and down-to-earth, reliable, and trustworthy. The 4 has high moral standards. It is the good son, or daughter, the one who makes everyone proud.

In his combination, this number rules his Expression as well as his Heart's Desire. Therein lies a concern. When a single number dominates, the bearer is often compelled to go in the opposite direction of its characteristics. When he is young, chances are he will rebel against the narrow confines of the 4's traits. Additionally, his 9 Personality may contribute to not feeling connected to the people around him. While it is certainly not the norm, people with multiple 4's (the most moral and opinionated of all numbers) sometimes turn in the opposite direction and choose a path of crime or exhibit questionable ethics.

It is difficult not to see the 4 as the "smallest" of all numbers, as it is highly contained and dense, with its power and energy stored within. However, although it is not given to bursts of energy or volatility, it is a power steadily expressed. A positive 4 is the salt of the earth.

His 9 Personality provides a nice balance for the 4. The numbers are opposites in many ways. Idealistic and sophisticated, the 9 has a global consciousness, good taste, and style, and often an aristocratic bearing. If you imagine the methodical, plodding energy of the 4 hiding behind the gracious and classy personality of the 9, you can see why people might be a little confused when they first meet him. He is probably not easy to read. This combination, not surprisingly, is suitable for politicians, lawyers, negotiators, psychologists, and just about any career that requires one to understand, influence, and guide others.

Neither the 4 nor the 9 has particularly strong leadership qualities, but the 9 is good at taking control without appearing to do so. The compassionate, tolerant 9 also helps the double 4 avoid its negative side. Because it is the least likely of all numbers to choose a path of crime, it mitigates the concern mentioned above.

The outward expression of romance is probably not his forte, but friendship is. Many 9's become important members of the community, especially during their middle and later years. They are often committed to the betterment of humanity. This can bring great personal satisfaction.

A CLOSER LOOK AT HIS 4 EXPRESSION AND 4 HEART'S DESIRE

He is the bedrock of society, the foundation of any enterprise. He is an organizer and manager. His approach to life and to problems is methodical and systematic. He is a builder and a doer. He turns dreams into reality. He possesses a highly developed sense of structure. He enjoys management systems and can carry out his well laid plans. He is not the type to embark on any trip without a map.

He takes his obligations and those of his family quite seriously. As a result, he is reliable and responsible. He enjoy 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. He must be more understanding of others' shortcomings.

He likes to live a stable, well-organized life. He dislikes sudden changes. He prefers orderliness in all things. He wants a family, and he is a good parent. He may carry the discipline and the need for orderliness too far, especially in his family, making children and spouse feel oppressed and limited. Flexibility is his key to harmony and balance in life. For him, structure is more important than freedom, which he tends to interpret as chaos. But others do not have his need for well-defined systems, in fact, they may feel deeply inhibited and uncomfortable with it. The peace he gets from orderliness may represent a prison to someone else.

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. He has a keen eye for detail. He has 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. He is 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 PERSONALITY IS A 9

He has an impressive and aristocratic bearing. No matter how tall he is, he appears noble and upright. He is very much in control of the image he sends out to others. Many actors, dancers, and other performers have a 9 Personality Number. He is elegant, graceful, and charismatic. Many admire him. He has the kind of stature that pulls people to him or repels them intensely. Some are jealous of him and may seek to belittle him. He may encourage this to some extent by the amount of arrogance he radiates. This is a caution for all 9 Personalities -- they are sometimes aloof and hold themselves above the world. His challenge is to remain down to earth with his fellow man.

Conversely, he has a great compassion for humanity and wants to dedicate himself to improving the lot of others. He is better when dealing with the trials of the many than the trouble of a single person. He is more capable of working on the grand scale, addressing the needs of society, than on a one-to-one basis.

He is kind and sympathetic, helpful, and compassionate. Behind the controlled and calm facade, he is sensitive, vulnerable, and emotional.

He has excellent taste. There is a good deal of artistic talent in him that shows in his home environment and his clothing. He tends to see himself as a guardian of society, a benevolent leader, guiding and directing his community toward a better world.