You are in a 5 Essence cycle during a 1 Personal Year. Both numbers bring change, and the 5 can make things somewhat chaotic. As you read your Personal Year chapter, ~first~, you may have noted it represents the second half of a major transformation that began near the middle of last year. Moving from a 9 Year to a 1 Year helps you move away from an unmotivated or pessimistic mood to a more energetic, optimistic state. Having a 5 Essence in a 1 Year has the potential to intensify that positive aspect because both the 1 and 5 are dynamic, energetic influences.

This transformation can be subtle or quite dramatic, depending largely on your age. If you are in your early thirties to late forties, it is usually more strongly felt. This is because you also recently moved out of two other long cycles (the Pinnacle and Period cycles described in detail in your Profile report). If you are in your fifties or older, you are much more likely to weather these changes easily, if not almost imperceptibly.

Your best approach for success this year is to be direct, forceful, decisive, and quick. This is one of the few number combinations that (generally) favor impulsive and daring moves over carefully considered ones.

Try to be as open and adaptable to change as you can be. At the end of the year you will probably look back and recognize most things did not stick to "˜the plan.' This does not mean you won't get what you are aiming for. On the contrary, this duality is generally considered fortunate (as long as you are amenable to change.

Your greatest challenge during this period could be fear and clinging to old expectations. Your biggest assets will be the traits of your 5 Essence: an enhanced ability to think on your feet, respond quickly, and time things just right.   

Although romance is highly favored, relationships with friends, family, and co-workers are not supported as well. The 3 and 5 combination can make you more impatient than usual, with a shorter attention span. Consequently, you may need to make extra effort in this area. You should find relationships much easier to manage next year when the sensitive, diplomatic 2 rules the Year.