~first~, after reading your 1 Personal Year and 1 Essence cycles, you probably noticed the focus is very much on new beginnings and big changes. Although it is possible to make great progress under the double 1, it can also cause imbalance. Both cycles will push you in one exceedingly driven, forceful direction. The ambitious 1 will affect both your state of mind (your Essence) and the events and circumstances you will face during this Personal Year.

Fortunately, we are given the tools we need to meet the challenges before us. During this dynamic period, you will be required to play a strong, decisive, leadership role - all characteristics of the 1. You
should find plenty of opportunities to use them, since the 1 also delivers the beginning of a new (nine-year) phase.

On the surface, this seems like an excellent match. However, your ambitious mindset may be tempted to overuse force to achieve your goals, leaving little room for employing the tactful, cooperative approach that often produces better results. It will be important to recognize when to use a bold, ambitious, sometimes even aggressive approach, and when to apply a gentler, more cooperative approach (and perhaps a measure of patience).

This cycle could still be one of the most successful periods of your life, even If you are unable to create a healthy balance between them. However, this would be costly to your relationships and cause you to miss other opportunities. To use an analogy, it is like driving somewhere as fast as possible - you might get there sooner, but at the expense of missing other experiences (and stressed by the time you arrive).

Impatience and a low threshold for irritation are the signs to watch for. They indicate you may be moving too quickly or too brashly. If (when) this happens, slow down and reconsider your strategy. Be open to others. The 1 is independent and a leader, but everyone needs help from time to time.