~first~, when the 8 and 5 team up, it can bring great opportunity, but it also carries the potential to cause considerable damage. This is even more of a concern if you are in business or have a career that directly involves money, such as banking or real estate development.

A 5 Essence can be risky for finances because it lends an impulsive, daring, and overly confident state of mind. Although such behavior can occasionally lead to financial gain, more often than not it will have the opposite effect. Dicey at any time, the risk grows exponentially when an 8 Essence is in play because business and finance play a more dominant role under its influence.

The advice for this period is to make decisions slowly and carefully, but not so slowly that you don't make a move. As you read in your Personal Year chapter, the 5 tends to bring change (and sometimes chaos). It is a highly dynamic cycle when things frequently happen without warning. This will make taking a more calculated approach particularly challenging. This year it might be a good rule of thumb to act swiftly in all things except business and finance.

It could also be a somewhat rocky period for personal relationships. With the 8 playing a dominant role in the way you think and act, you may not be as tactful or gentle as you can be. Also, you will probably be less patient and more impulsive. Romance, on the other hand, can be quite exciting and interesting. This is an adventurous time when you will feel more sensual, outgoing, and willing to take a chance.