After reading your Essence and Personal Year chapters, ~first~, you may have noticed the numbers have little in common and seem to be incompatible. The 9 and 4 have different priorities that could pull you in opposite directions. However, this combination can also be quite fortunate.

Your Essence is an internal cycle. It reflects your state of mind and the way you feel about yourself and your circumstances. A 9 in this position indicates you are at a point in life where you want to discard things you have outgrown or lost interest in. A desire for resolution and the urge to move on could relate to your personal life (relationships, material possessions, etc.) as well as your profession. In addition, it is a low-energy cycle that can make you feel tired and unmotivated.

During this same period, the external influence of your 4 Personal Year cycle will often be demanding mentally and physically. The 4 delivers circumstances that require consistent effort and staying the course ï¿½ opposite from the approach you may often prefer. The events and circumstances you encounter will call for stability and maintaining the status quo at a time when you will desire casting off old ways and unproductive situations. Clearly, this is not an ideal pairing.

The opposing forces could produce an internal tug of war: let go or hang on; make a change or dig in? It is like two people reorganizing the same house, where one person prefers to throw out everything that isn't necessary and the other wants to hang on to it all.

The best way to bring these influences into alignment is two-fold. First, get clear on what you want, and then compartmentalize each numbers influence by using their respective traits in the areas they are naturally drawn to. Live up to the 4's need for discipline, effort, and focus in the practical areas of your life (finances, career, and commitments) and honor your 9's desire to seek change ï¿½ but in an organized and purposeful manner. Minimize your possessions and streamline your life, but don't be too impulsive. It is not a good time to let your emotions rule. Analyze your options, consider the consequences, and be logical and deliberate. Once you are convinced a change is promising, don't hesitate. This is a time to clear out the old and build something new.

Romance is not well supported this year (the 4 is focused on more practical matters and the 9 can be a little distant), but solidifying long-term commitments is. This is a time to strengthen your foundation.