~first~, the most driven, ambitious numbers are the 1 and 8. Your chart includes an 8 Expression and a 1 Heart's Desire. The main difference between the two is that the 8 is results and business oriented and the 1 is pure drive, competition, leadership, personal power, individualism, and independence.

Your core numbers describe much about who you are. They indicate your personality, traits, talents, weaknesses and preferences. Where these numbers are located in your chart adds another important dimension. It determines how they affect specific areas of your life and tells us how they influence each other.

Your 8 is authoritative and can take charge, but those talents are found almost exclusively in the career and business environment, not in personal areas. The 1 is driven, but not always business savvy. It is mainly concerned with being on top; therefore, the 1 is more stubborn and egocentric than the 8.

Your Expression number, more than any other core number, reveals your vocational strengths, talents, and shortcomings. An 8 in this position tells us you are goal oriented and

visionary. You possess authority and have strong leadership qualities. The 8 suggests you are capable of running a large corporation. A drawback of the 8 Expression is the potential to ignore other important aspects of your life. Many 8's reach a high level of success through their devotion to work, but at the cost of a happy personal life.

Your 1 Heart's Desire describes your likes and dislikes and reveals what makes you truly happy. A 1 in this position indicates you prefer to be in charge and aspire to run your own business. You are probably happiest doing something unconventional and are innovative and original enough to make that happen. You are likely competitive and, at times, aggressive. On the negative side, the bold, powerful 1/8 combination suggests you need to be on guard for issues with anger. This combination has the potential to act like the proverbial bull in a china shop.

Your third core number is your 7 Personality. It is the part of you others notice when you first meet. Your Personality reflects the outer, rather than the inner you expressed by your Heart's Desire. The traits of the 7 are polar opposites of your 1 and 8 influences. It is difficult to say which side of you will become the dominant force. The serious, introverted, intelligent, introspective 7 prefers to be alone. It is a dreamer and an idealist, hungry for knowledge and always in search of understanding and clarity. You have the aura of someone who looks beyond the obvious. You are intellectual, philosophical, and possess depth. However, the negative side of the 7 can be cynical, sarcastic, aloof, and arrogant. These traits can hinder your more practical 1 and 8.

Your personal life could be quite turbulent, especially where it concerns romance and relationships. You are a romantic, but your 1/8 combination intimates you can be somewhat overbearing and insensitive (even when you have the best intentions). You have a need to do things your way. Consider choosing a partner who is at least as strong and willful as you are - someone who can stand up to you and apply the brakes when necessary.

You have the ability to be a devoted and protective parent. However, you may need to guard against being overly controlling here as well; the 1/8 combination can produce demanding parents. An authoritative demeanor is effective in the work place, but not for intimate relationships. A conscious effort to be sensitive and gentle is good advice for every parent.

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