A 6 Essence during a 7 Personal Year could pull you in opposite directions, but it can be a period of healing, clarity, insight, and even wisdom.

~first~, your Essence influences your feelings and state of mind. A 6 in this position indicates you are at a time in your life when relationships are especially important. Its caring nature will inspire you to reach out to people close to you, to offer support, guidance - or whatever is needed. Others, even strangers, will be drawn to you as well. Family and friends will play a larger role now than at other times. The influence of this Essence cycle inspires you be more involved, responsible, and sacrificing.

During this same period, your 7 Personal Year cycle will point you in the opposite direction. It asks you to look inward, to devote time to yourself rather than your relationships and the world around you. It summons you to analyze your circumstances and to consider your life's direction and priorities.

An upside of the 7 is that it produces a calming influence and is not obtrusive - it simply asks for your attention by offering opportunities for "me" time. Sounds simple enough, but you may find that just when you have an opportunity for quiet time, someone will ask for your (help, support, attention, guidance). One of your challenges this year could be learning when to say no.

Fortunately, it should not be as difficult as it looks to reconcile these very different cycles. Responding to your 6 Essence and embodying its caring tendencies will come naturally. Your challenge will be to give equal attention to yourself. Take time for reflection and the pursuit of knowledge and understanding. Devote as much effort to fulfilling your own dreams, as you are tempted to do for others.