HOW HIS NAME NUMBERS STACK UP

Both his Expression and Heart's Desire numbers are 7 and his Personality number is 9 ' all odd numbers. People with odd numbers tend to be dreamers and idealists. However, this does not lessen their potential to make great things happen or keep them from becoming successful and happy.

He may experience awkwardness during his childhood; the 7 can seem a little different from other kids. He will be shy and thoughtful. Throughout his life, his intelligence will follow a different path from most people. Both the 7 and the 9 rely on abstract, intuitive methods. He is liable to take plenty of detours and explore esoteric philosophies and fantasies. He is a mental surrealist. He is hungry for knowledge but does not always learn through conventional methods.

The two numbers differ in other areas as well. Although his 9 Personality can make him seem aloof and distant, it is perfectly capable of working with large groups of people. It can even be a good motivator or educator. Politicians, lawyers, and public speakers often carry the 9 in this position. The shy, introverted 7 prefers a smaller environment, and one that is less public. Both his 7 Expression and 7 Heart's Desire are inward focused and may be somewhat awkward socially. The 7 is highly intelligent and a good abstract and intuitive thinker. The main difference between the 9 and the 7 is that the 7 usually prefers to work (and often live) alone. It enjoys a solitary environment. This does not suit the 9; although it may appear a little distant, the 9 is not a loner at all.

Despite their differences, there are areas where the 7 and 9 dovetail nicely. Although social skills are not his strongest asset, both numbers manage to draw people into his circle. However, he prefers the fringe element to those who keep to the middle. Associating with eccentrics and people taking the road less traveled works for both the 7 and the 9. Additionally, the 9 has tolerance and empathy for all cultures and walks of life.

Bringing the attributes of the 7 and 9 into harmony in his personal life may be a challenge, but it offers very interesting career possibilities. Many people who have a 9 among their name numbers focus on helping others. They are often involved with non-profit community or global concerns, such as humanitarian or environmental programs. This satisfies the intellectual 7 as well. Neither influence is likely to choose a job that requires interacting with people for business purposes, such as retail or real estate. The arts would please the 9, including architecture, fashion or interior design, and creative professions that rely heavily on spatial perspective or combining materials and color.

Regardless of the career path he chooses, it will probably be a little offbeat. He might be drawn to religion, metaphysics, medicine, art, or psychology (particularly if it is clinical or research oriented).

Romance may be an awkward pursuit for him; he probably prefers to connect more on an intellectual level. Chances are he rarely notices when someone is interested in him, even if that person has been close to him for some time. He is loyal and able to commit, but the basis needs to be intellectual. Ideally, there should also be a shared connection regarding spiritual, metaphysical, or ethical concerns.

A CLOSER LOOK AT HIS 7 EXPRESSION AND 7 HEART'S DESIRE

He is gifted with an analytical mind and an enormous appetite for the answers to life's hidden questions. He has a strong interest in exploring scientific matters, philosophy, and even mysticism. He possesses clarity and persistence in his search for truth. He can be a great researcher, educator, and philosopher. He is driven by a desire for knowledge and truth. He must learn to discriminate between illusion and reality, but he is well equipped for this task. His fine mind offers him insight into the veiled mysteries of life. He also possesses a considerable amount of perspective. Somewhere inside him, he is aware of a peaceful place that he calls upon during difficult times.

He needs time to be by himself. Too much social interaction causes him stress. He needs his privacy and a place that can be shut off from the hustle and bustle of life. He tends to keep his thoughts to himself and is secretive. Unless his 7 expression is balanced by extrovert characteristics, his introversion may pull him deeply within himself, even cutting him off from others.

He has a strong dislike of the superficial and mundane. He is often surprised by the lack of understanding or depth of knowledge of others, many of whom do not take the search for knowledge as seriously as he does. This can cause him to be critical of others, and even cynical about life in general. The more cut off from others he becomes, the more hidden are his motives. Once he develops understanding of people and life, his advice and counsel will be sought by those around him who need his wisdom.

He loves to specialize his knowledge and develop great depth within his field. He is a perfectionist. He should complete his studies early in life and not be driven too hard by a desire to be successful. Let things come at their own pace, be open to opportunity, but remember his rewards, satisfaction, and contentment come from a higher source.

Sevens can be distant and aloof. When dominated by their darker characteristics, they can be unfaithful, dishonest, and cruel. Contemplation, meditation, and the softer, finer vibrations of life can restore his sense of harmony and keep him on the path to peace and balance. The fantasy of the hermit or monk engaged in a life of study and meditation appeals to him.

He has a logical mind. His analytical skills cause him to approach a problem in a detached, surgical kind of way. Researchers, analysts, investigators, inventors, technicians, scholars, lawyers, bankers, watchmakers, priests, philosophers, theologians, and administrators in some scientific or technical field are among the vocations 7s are drawn to.

In relationships, he tends to keep things business-like and impersonal. He prefers to talk about the facts of a given situation, rather than the cloudier issues of emotions and personal feelings. He distrusts feelings -- both his own and those of others. The whole emotional realm strikes him as unreliable and a bit unnecessary. His inability to fully understand the emotional aspect of life is his Achilles heel. He is so rational that the unpredictability of the heart frightens and surprises him. His challenge is to trust. He needs to share his heart with someone. This is a courageous step for him but will result in enormous growth and satisfaction.

The advice here is to make a true connection with another human being. Without it, he may marry out of convenience or to fulfill social expectations, but it will not lead him out of loneliness. The more removed he is from people, the more he risks isolation, bitterness, and a cynical attitude toward life. This choice represents a true crossroads in his development. By sharing himself with others (without compromising his independence and need for privacy) he can cultivate his enormous charm and share his understanding of life. He is a natural teacher and advisor. And the wealth of knowledge he will accumulate in life is meant to be shared with others.

This is not to say that he must compromise on his need for privacy or time spent alone to contemplate life. These are natural aspects of his personality, which are essential to his growth. These characteristics should not be threatening to his spouse but must be understood as fundamental to his being.

HIS PERSONALITY IS A 9

He has an impressive and aristocratic bearing. No matter how tall he is, he appears noble and upright. He is very much in control of the image he sends out to others. Many actors, dancers, and other performers have a 9 Personality Number. He is elegant, graceful, and charismatic. Many admire him. He has the kind of stature that pulls people to him or repels them intensely. Some are jealous of him and may seek to belittle him. He may encourage this to some extent by the amount of arrogance he radiates. This is a caution for all 9 Personalities -- they are sometimes aloof and hold themselves above the world. His challenge is to remain down to earth with his fellow man.

Conversely, he has a great compassion for humanity and wants to dedicate himself to improving the lot of others. He is better when dealing with the trials of the many than the trouble of a single person. He is more capable of working on the grand scale, addressing the needs of society, than on a one-to-one basis.

He is kind and sympathetic, helpful, and compassionate. Behind the controlled and calm facade, he is sensitive, vulnerable, and emotional.

He has excellent taste. There is a good deal of artistic talent in him that shows in his home environment and his clothing. He tends to see himself as a guardian of society, a benevolent leader, guiding and directing his community toward a better world.