“When is the best day for a wedding?”  I was asked recently.
 
The answer:  What number code energies do you desire for your future?
 
What many people do not realize is that setting a date for a wedding (or buying a home, starting a job or many other types of new beginnings) sets the tone for the next 27 to 36 years!  Yes, that’s right!  There is a pinnacle number that governs the lessons and experiences for a 27 to 36 year time frame.
 
If you have freedom to choose your dates for new beginnings, it can be helpful to know what numbers will influence your experiences – especially when long periods of time are concerned.  In addition to the pinnacle number, there is an overriding Universal Day Number which offers a code for lessons to learn as well as numbers which indicate what challenges will be experienced.  Of course, all of these indicators need to be compared to an individual’s natal numerology chart to make a complete and accurate assessment when choosing a beginning date.
 
This month of May 2018 there is a most publicized wedding taking place:  the wedding of Britain’s Prince Harry to Meghan Markle.  Their wedding is set for Saturday, May 19.  What do the numbers say about this date?

The Universal Day Number is 35 which reduces to 8, and the First Pinnacle number in effect for the next 28 years is 24/6.  This number is symbolized in traditional tarot cards by the Two of Cups and bodes very well for a loving and prosperous partnership.
 
Without doing an extensive chart analysis of Prince Harry’s and Ms. Markel’s natal numerology charts (which would take many pages and is not the goal of this article), we can still come to some conclusions about what the couple might face
 
The date, May 19, 2018, offers us insights into what the couple may experience.  In addition, the Universal Month Number in effect is Seven which lends a spiritual overtone to their union.  The month number for May is Five which offers us travel, change, new experience and often the unexpected.  The day number of 19 also promises constant change and new starts along with service to humanity, and the year number of Eleven (the sum of 2018) lends the vibration of peace, inspiration and master tests.
 
The challenge numbers for this date are 4, 1 and two 3’s.    Translated, we might expect the couple to find it difficult to stay grounded with such a peripatetic lifestyle; and it may be difficult for them to retain their own identities while representing Britain and the royal family collectively.  While many might envy the beauty, pomp, opulence and glamour of the couple’s lifestyle, the Three challenges indicate that they might be faced with either boredom (too much of “the good life;” focus too much on the material side of life, scattered energies, extravagance and the strain of having to constantly socialize and be in the public eye. Three is considered a number that can represent life’s dessert tray – but if life is all “dessert”,  we risk the consequences of an imbalanced diet.
 
This is just one example how knowing the number codes for a specific day can be an “instruction manual” for making the most of the energies and avoiding the potential stumbling blocks.
 
When life hands you a new beginning from now on, remember you can check out the codes in advance and be prepared for the rewards and challenges ahead of you.

Our Universal Number Transit for 2018 is the Master Number Eleven (2  +  0  +  1  +  8  =  11.)   Thus we will all be confronted both collectively ad individually with events that offer us growth, transformation, choices and change.  Eleven is a number of gain and loss.  In order to move forward, something must be left behind.
 
Below are some trends are emerging and will continue to escalate as the year progresses.  These trends will apply to us on a level of global experience as well as to us individually.  If you have the Number Eleven prominent in your natal numerology chart or in your 2018 transit numbers, you will feel Eleven’s effect in your life in an even more pronounced way.
 

THINGS WILL BE BROUGHT TO LIGHT
The word “light” adds up to Eleven.  As light uncovers those things that were hidden in the dark, we will find the ”truth” about many matters being revealed.  Although we might normally think of scandal and dark secrets being uncovered, we may actually find some happy and healthy things coming to our attention (if our media chooses to focus on these.)
 

WOMEN’’S EMPOWERMENT
Eleven is the number of the inspirational leader.  Eleven’s base number of Two is the Number of the feminine energy.  We will see more and more women moving into the spotlight and having their say.  We have already experienced this beginning in late 2017 when charges of sexual misconduct were brought against a number of high profile men in the entertainment and political arenas.  This trend is accelerating and will continue throughout the year.  We are also likely to see increasing numbers of women choosing to become politically vocal as well as run for office.
 
Also, note, as women become more connected to their power, men have the opportunity to connect with the more gentle and emotional sides of themselves.

 
PEACE
Eleven holds the vibration of peace.  We may be tested this year with events that mandate a peaceful resolution.   Those of us who are peace-loving individuals can help the collective good by creating peace in our own lives and adding visualizations and prayers for peace to prevail in our global community.
 
 
NEGOTIATION – CONTRACTS
Eleven reduced to its base number of Two supports compromise and agreement.  This can be a favorable year for negotiation and contracts.  April, June and September can be especially favorable for these.
 
 
BALANCE AND JUSTICE
The Eleven reduced to Two supports our achieving balance in our lives.  Visually, it can be viewed as the Yin/Yang symbol representing balance in all things.  We also can equate the Two with the scales of justice.  Thus fair outcomes for legal dealings will be especially mandated this year.
 
 
SENSITIVITY
Eleven heightens our sensitivity.  We may have a tendency to overreact to the comments of others and/or what we perceive as criticism.  As well, we are given the enhanced ability to be sensitive to the feelings of others and to communicate with tact and kindness.
 
 
DETAILS
The Eleven/Two energy involves itself with details.  This can make negotiations more prolonged as people may become nit-picky about small matters.  We are likely to see this scenario magnified in the political arena where arguing about details tends to be an ongoing part of the process of determining outcomes.
 
 
PATIENCE
Because of the details (see above) and the necessity of having all parties agree before finalizing a project or contract, things are likely to take longer than usual.  Thus patience is demanded in all collaborations.
 
 
INTUITION, ACCESS TO OTHER DIMENSIONS
The Number Eleven gives us access to other dimensions and realities beyond our 3D world.  Our intuition can be heightened, but also our vulnerability to negative energies that can provoke nervous tension, anxiety and illness.  Having techniques to remain grounded and protected from alien interference is especially important for us this year.
 
 
PORTAL TO CHANGE  -- NEW HOME, RELATIONSHIP, JOB, CAREER
Eleven always opens gateways to life change.  Sometimes these occur suddenly and in ways we would not consciously desire.  On the other hand, if you are seeking change in your life, this can be a year when the wind is more likely to be at your back.  Remember, change always requires that we give up one thing to obtain another.  Months when Universal changes are most likely are March, April,  July, September and December.
 
 
CHOICES
Eleven/Two is always about choosing between two paths of action.  This can refer to choices regarding our relationships, our careers, or our homes and living locations.   When making choices, remember that the choices that give us the greatest peace of mind and heart are the ones we should always strive for.
 
 
GAIN AND LOSS
The bottom line of the Eleven/Two energy is that, in the balance sheet of life, to gain one thing we must give up another.  To go forward, we must leave where we are.  Sometimes, the losses are imposed on us seemingly in an unjust and unexpected way.  If this occurs in your life, no matter how harsh and difficult to accept the loss may seem, accept that there is always gain in the long run, even if you cannot see or understand the truth of this in the present. 
 
 
AT THE END OF THE YEAR, WE WILL NOTE MUCH THAT HAS CHANGED IN OUR LIVES AND OUR WORLD.
 
 
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 2017 resonates to the Number 10 which is a number of change and energy shifts.  One as a number in its best sense resonates to leadership, originality and invention.  Interpreted negatively, One’s energy can result in anger, aggression, violence and explosive events, both natural and manmade.

As a numerologist, I offer mainly insights to assist others in connecting with their own intuition to understand the patterns of their lives and to time positive changes.  Therefore, I won’t attempt to “predict” what will happen on the world’s stage other than to say we will likely see a lot of change this year, often occurring suddenly without prior warning.  The United States begins 2017 with a new President, new cabinet and, from all appearances, a new way of doing business.

In a One year, things are initiated, but seldom completed.  In fact, as we are entering a new nine-year cycle, we may not get the ‘big picture” of this year’s events until 2025.  One encourages each of us to speak up and be heard.  Thus we are likely to find more people vocalizing their sentiments and demanding change  -- or just to beat their chests and have their own way.

The last time we were in a Ten/One year was 2008.  Don’t run and duck under the bed covers!  Yes, 2008 was a year when many saw their lives and affairs start to go downhill.  However, I believe that this year, 2017, will offer many of us the opportunity to elevate our lives to a new level of achievement and prosperity.

One is a number of manifesting.  It is shaped liked the magician’s wand.  Some say that our thoughts and desires can manifest with lightning speed this year. This can be marvelous as long as your thoughts and desires are positive and authentic to you!   Practicing  “the power of positive thinking” can definitely  pay off in a big way.

Although, as I stated above, I do offer insights into the number energies rather than  “predictions”, following are some occurrences that have been suggested by some noted visionaries as possibilities for the coming year.
 
The moon was in Aquarius on January 1st.  Some believe that this officially signifies that we are now fully in the forecasted “Age of Aquarius”, the age of liberty and freedom, celebrating the rights of the individual and welcoming new ideas, thoughts and inventions into our lives.

If you were around in the 1960’s, you probably recall that period as a time of rebellion against traditions and values that were considered mainstays of our culture.   Public demonstrations against “the establishment” were common, along with women  burning their bras in protest against cultural restrictions against women.  The phrase “make love, not war!” was often chanted.

Thus, now in our Number One Year of 2017 which encourages initiative and individualism along with speaking out, we are likely to have a revival of the 60’s initiative for change and a “new way” of doing things.

This year we are likely to see sudden, even overnight changes in large institutions and governments, especially during the months of April, August, September and October Do not be surprised if there are big changes in banking and finance along with market volatility.   March, July and December are especially prone to these events, although they can happen any time during 2017.

There can be huge technical breakthroughs and an enormous expansion of shared knowledge.  Changes should be very evident by September 2017.

We can also expect a rise in global awareness and solidarity as well as a worldwide increased interest in metaphysical and spiritual matters.

Some even believe that 2017 will be the year that we on Earth experience contact with beings (even humans!) that inhabit others parts of the Universe.

All in all, this promises to be a year of change and new experience that, when we arrive at December 2017 will find us realizing that our life paths have been indelibly rescripted and optimistically, for the better.

Below are Universal Month Numbers for 2017.  Each month has a different “theme”  and offers an opportunity for a new beginning relevant to a different area of our lives.  We are also given some “hints” about what type of events may show up in our world during that time period.
 
January 2017 – A Universal Eleven Month (reduces to Two)
          Our focus will be on peace and creating harmonious relationships
 
 February 2017 – A Universal Twelve Month    (reduces to Three)
          Our focus will be on creative expression and perhaps new forms of
          entertainment and/or technology.
 
March 2017 – A Universal Thirteen Month (reduces to Four)
          We may see changes in banking and financial institutions as well as world
          currencies and economic conditions. 
 
April 2017 --  A Universal Fourteen Month (reduces to Five)
          A lot of possible unexpected and  unpredictable events are likely this month.  
          Be open and flexible.  It’s best not to plan changes right now.
 
May 2017  -  A Universal Fifteen Month (reduces to Six)
          Possible changes in health care and government and civic affairs.
 
June 2017  -  A Universal Sixteen Month (reduces to Seven)                          
          Spiritual challenges and spiritual awakenings.  Also potential major advances
          in electronics and technology.
 
July 2017  --  A Universal Seventeen Month (recues to Eight)                         
          Focus on business and economic news – can be favorable long term
 
August 2017  --  A Universal Eighteen Month (reduces to Nine)
          A month of endings and closure, especially regarding things from 2016. 
          Not a good time to initiate new ventures.
                  
September 2017  --  A Universal Nineteen Month (reduces to Ten and to One)
           An auspicious time for a new start in every area of our lives!
 
October 201y --  A Universal Twenty Month (recues to Two)
            Focus on peace and partnerships

November 2017  -  A Universal Twenty-One Month (reduces to Three)
            Possible big breakthroughs in global commniction
 
December 2017  -  A Universal Twenty-Two Month (reduces to Four)
            Potential establishment and launching of new buildings and monuments,
            edifices, corporations, and institutions, especially re banking and finance –
            also environment and ecosystem projects
 
You also have your own individual  guidelines for based on the month and day of your birth. 
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Was Donald Trump's surprising presidential winl predestined?  Here’s my viewpoint.

Now that our U.S. Presidential election is behind us with Donald Trump’s win appearing to surprise almost everyone, you might be curious to know if numerology indicated his win. My answer:  The signs were there – but (at least for me) they were subtle.  On the surface, the prevailing number codes could have supported either candidate.  In other words, it was a close call which matches the results when all the votes were tallied.

Let’s look at how each candidate’s personal numbers transits showed up for November:

DONALD TRUMP:

- An Eleven/Two Personal Year – puts him in the limelight, indicates gain and loss along with master tests in relationships

- A Peak Power Number of 13/4 lasting from October 14 to February 14, 2017.  Thirteen is a number which can shift your foundations.  I call it the “life remodeling number.”

- His Personal Month Number for November adds up to 40.  This is the same number as his Life Purpose Number.

- His Personal Day Number on November 8 was 48.  The name “Donald Trump” adds up to 48.
 

HILLARY CLINTON:

- A Nine Personal Year – Always a year of endings and tests of character.  Her Maturity Number is also Nine indicating a life of service to humanity. (Donald Trump also has a Nine Maturity Number.) In January Hillary begins a One Personal Year that synchronizes with the One Universal Year for 2017.

- Her Peak Power Number is 15/6 indicating a potential conflict between her personal desires and her responsibilities to others.

- Her Personal Month Number for November is Eleven, the number that puts her in the spotlight and also mandates gain and loss.
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- Her Personal Day Number on November 8 was 64.  Although the root number is One which could indicate winning – or a new start, the 64 is known to have some difficult associations in Tarot.  It corresponds to the Ten of Swords which can denote extreme mental anguish, loss and a broken heart among other things.
 
The Universal Day Number on November 8 was 28.

The Two and the Eight are both numbers of justice and balance.  The Eight is considered a karmic number.  The maxim “As you sow so shall you reap” is often assigned to the Eight.  Eight is a number of harvest with the assumption that if you did the proper work beforehand, the harvest would be abundant.  If the preparation was neglected, the result would be crop failure.  The Two and the Eight add up to Ten which reduces to One which presages a new start taking place on this day.  Inasmuch as the United States is in a 28/1 Pinnacle, I take this as an auspicious sign for the future.

Whose Numbers Were Strongest?

Based on my analysis above, we can see that Donald Trump had a slight edge over Hillary Clinton in terms of supportive numerology.  November is both the eleventh month of the year as well as a Universal Eleven month this year.  Donald Trump’s Personal Year Number is Eleven; Hillary Clinton’s Personal Month is Eleven. 

The election was held on the Eighth day of the month.  Donald Trump is in an Eight Pinnacle Hillary Clinton is in a Four Pinnacle.  The Number Eight is twice as powerful as the Number Four.  Eight is a number that indicates the potential for powerful leadership.

With reference to the above, analysis, Donald Trump had more numeric support.  With respect to all the voters who felt there was injustice in his winning, numerology speaks of karma and the soul journey.  We on Earth may not see “the big picture” of Trump’s win, but if you subscribe to the reincarnation theory upon which numerology is based, then  there’s a Divine plan and higher wisdom at work.

The only prediction of Trump’s win before the election that I came across was from Dana Haynes who was Nancy Reagan’s astrologer for 29 years.  She stated that not only would Trump win, but that it would be good for the country as his chart was aligned with the astrological path of the United States, and Hillary Clinton’s was not.

Going forward…

What’s ahead for Donald Trump?  The energies of 2017, a Universal One Year as previously mentioned can be difficult for him to navigate, especially since the negative polarity of One can denote anger and aggression.  I believe he is likely to be confronted with dissenters until midsummer.  He also needs to take extra precautions for his personal safety during the next few months.  The Eleven of his personal year can signify both inspired leadership as well as being “the victim.”  To successfully navigate his way through the barrage of angry attacks and controversies, he needs to develop all the skills of diplomacy and tact that he can muster.  Things should get easier for him after his birthday in June.  It appears that he will not be fully in his leadership power until the following year (2018) when he transits an Eight Peak Power Point.


Hillary could have found it a challenging time if she had been elected President.

Would Hillary Clinton found her path less controversial had she won the election?  In one way yes since there seemed to be general public sentiment that she would be the winner.  However, don’t forget that she would be in a One Personal Year in a One Universal Year.

That sounds compatible, but is it?  As I mentioned before, One can attract anger and attack.  According to some resources I encountered before the election, it was believed that Hillary had detractors who were scheming to charge her with misdeeds that went beyond the fabled and controversial missing e-mails.   Evidence from another resource strongly hinted that she had potentially serious health issues that had not been disclosed.

We will never know “what might have been.”  However, I’m personally convinced that given Hillary Clinton’s prowess at analysis and speaking, (see my last blog) plus the fact tht she is in a Four Pinnacle tht mandates  a strong work ethic, she will continue to be prominent in the public eye in one way or another as long as she remains on the planet.
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Accept What Is

Now that we have a new leader, regardless of whether you voted for him or not, we are challenged to learn the lessons of acceptance and support for President Trump.  He volunteered for what has to be one of the most stress-filled jobs anybody could ever take on. Our positive thoughts and prayers can help both him and all of us as well as our country’s future.

In conclusion, I offer the words of artist and world peace advocate, Andrea Smith, who confessed to being a disappointed supporter of Hillary Clinton.

“The sun will continue to rise and I will continue on my path of love, light and peace. The first thing that completely destroys our inner peace is making anyone or anything wrong. As soon as we travel down the "they and us" road we are guaranteed to be unhappy. We can't serve two masters and I again choose love. I choose to see our similarities rather than our differences. We are all Americans. America embraces diversity of opinion and freedom of speech. I like that.

I pray our new leader will lead with heart. I believe whatever the question, love is the answer. For that reason I choose love. We each have free will. What do you choose? I want a world my children and their children can live safely in and have the freedom to choose what they want to believe in. If you are not at peace, choose again.”

In closing, think peace, be peace -- thanks for reading this piece!

I’m offering this overview as an observer of the interplay of cosmic energies as we listen to and evaluate campaign rhetoric and revelations and approach the day that we in the United States vote for our next President.

Please bear in mind that this article is NOT to be construed as a political statement, and I’m choosing to be strictly non-partisan with my comments.  If you believe I’m “taking sides”, that will be your conclusion, but it is other than my intent.

I have to agree with and give credit to numerologist and trends analyst Gail Minogue who assesses our current Presidential race as a clash of two cultures: The Piscean age spanned the last two thousand years and was characterized by the dominion of a male patriarchy –in the guise of religious leaders, dictators, tyrants and other rulers who subjugated women as objects who were denied power over their own lives and were commanded to do the bidding of their male overlords.

Now newly emerging in this second millennium we have the Aquarian Age which brings with it the return of women to their natural power as peacekeepers and bringers of harmony and wisdom.

As one culture wanes and another begins its birth, we have this interim time where – for all the world to see – male and female, matriarch and patriarch, Mars and Venue, yin and yang are vying for supremacy. It is with perfect synchronicity that the campaign controversies are taking place during the astrological sign of Libra which rules relationships.  If you take the stand that there are no cosmic accidents, Hillary Clinton’s Three Life Purpose Number is symbolic of the Tarot card called “The Empress”, and Donald Trump’s Four Life Purpose Number is symbolic of “The Emperor.”  How’s that for wild synchronicity?

 
I believe that most of us in this country and even in the world want the same things:  peace, safety and equality in our homes and communities, loving relationships, fulfilling livelihoods, money in the bank and health and well being for ourselves and our loved ones  We differ on our views of how these things should be achieved.

From a numerology standpoint, Donald Trump has the more challenging set of numbers for this year.  He’s in an Eleven personal year which, as an advantage for him, puts him in the spotlight.  However, Eleven is a number of master tests, especially regarding relationships, which is certainly evident in the current events of his life. Mr. Trump also has major challenge from the many 7’s in his numerology chart.  He’s here for a re-do of spiritual tests. In addition, once he began his seventh decade on June 14, he came under the influence of a 16/7 peak power period which pitched him into a situation of having to reinvent himself and his life due to external circumstances over which he has no control.  This number can at times be interpreted as “a fall from grace.” 

Those who have Seven prominent in their charts often are misunderstood by others and misunderstand others as well.  Clear communication can be a major challenge.  Seven bestows idealism, but needs to work with practical realists to bring ideas to fruition.  On the plus side, those with strong Seven influence excel at mental analysis and intuitive perception.  There is a serious contemplative side to Mr. Trump that is not likely to be seen by the public or perhaps not even by those close to him personally. He is also highly psychic and visionary.

Hillary Clinton completes her powerful 44/8 Personal Year cycle upon reaching her birthday on October 26.  Thereafter, she is fully engaged in her 45/9 Personal Year.  Nine is her Maturity Number and demands that she be on a path that serves the well being of humanity in one way or another.  She has been under the influence of her Nine Maturity for a good number of years.  Her Nine Personal year raises the bar on her path of serving the public good and brings with it many tests of character. 

Secretary Clinton’s natal numerology chart is dominated by the Number Three, the number of creative expression.  In fact, she’s here for a re-do of mastering this quality.  All the Three’s in her chart make it mandatory that she express herself on a continuing basis. 

Those who have Three so prominently in their charts are ”talkers” – and usually very articulate, magnetic and convincing in what they have to say.  They can come across as very credible even if their content turns out to be fabricated.  They have enormous powers of persuasion which is why many with these numbers end up being actors or media personalities.

It is interesting to me personally that Secretary Clinton is now paired for the second time with a man who is publicly accused of using his position of power to victimize and sexually prey on women.  This must be some form of “karmic test” that was scripted for her to deal with.  Although previously as First Lady she “stood by her man” as President Clinton’s actions as a sexual predator were brought to light, she now, of course, is openly critical of Donald Trump’s video expose' – which places her in the position of retroactively criticizing her husband as well.

Although both of our candidates take a stand on any number of issues regarding our nation’s economy and citizen safety and welfare, if we look beyond these issues, we have a core issue emerging that will continue regardless of who wins the election and what laws and policies ensure.

During this point in history, men are being challenged to connect with and honor their feminine selves (or their hearts, if you will.) Women are being motivated to stand up for themselves as independent leaders who are decisive and strong in their personal power. 

This will be done eventually on a world-wide scale.  We’re just in the beginning stages of waking up.  When there are big shifts in cultures and consciousness as we are now experiencing, things can and do get messy and chaotic.  What the current Presidential candidates are doing which is beneficial in the long run is creating public awareness of issues which need reform, thus reversing a long-standing trend of passivity and non-involvement from many of the citizens of this country.

Those who run for office are a reflection of their culture’s beliefs and habits both individually and collectively.  Regardless of how you vote, if you and I take steps to bring balance to our male/female selves (our yin and yang) we will be making a contribution to a world where peace, harmony and justice reign along with respect for all who inhabit this planet.
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However you vote, listen to your heart and envision a country and world that reflect your core values.  Remember we are in transition – and you can help in getting us to a state of completion through your personal thoughts and deeds even though this is likely to take a good number of years to accomplish.

 This month, April 2016, we are collectively transiting the energies attributed to the Number Four in “double time” since April is the fourth month of our calendar year – and the numerology Universal energy number this month is also Four.
 
I have a very personal relationship with the Number Four.  I have a Four birthday, a Four Karmic Debt Number, triple Four Challenge Numbers and am in a 22/4 Major Cycle.  Any way you look at it, that’s a lot of Four’s.
 
So in ruminating about the effects of the Number Four for me personally this month, it dawned on me that everyone can benefit from an understanding of this number’s gifts and challenges. 
 
We are all required to master the energies of the Number Four.  The challenge may show up prominently in your numerology chart as it does in mine – or, it may be simply a “Karmic Debt” number, meaning that your birth certificate name lacks any letters that carry Four’s vibration and that none of your other key codes in your numerology chart are Fours.
 
Because we are all working the challenges of Four this month (and actually ongoing all the time in one way or another), here are some tips on mastering the energies of the Four.
 
In my Day of Birth Guidelines handout, I list the following as traits and talents often found among those with prominent Number Four in their numerology charts:
 
                 Organized                       Reliable                
                 Methodical                     Steady, Consistent
                 Practical                          Resourceful
                 Industrious, Diligent       Prudent with Money                         
                 Analytical                        Leadership Skills           
                 Mechanical Ability           Conservative, Traditional                  
 
When Four energy is out of balance, we can see a pendulum swing to the left or right of the above admirable traits.  Add the word “over” to most of the above descriptions and you’ll get the picture.  – Or add the word “not” to the above traits, and you’ll have a clear vision of what happens when Four energy is not activated.
 
With Four energy being dominant as both a Universal and month vibration during April, we can individually and collectively be more prone to experiencing some of Four’s imbalanced characteristics.
 
Prominent among them are:
 
A tendency to be all work and no play:  Those imbued with Four energy tend to demand more from themselves than anyone else – and often refuse help due to a false belief that no one can do the job better than they can.  Many diligent and well-intentioned Fours can work themselves into a state of exhaustion to the point where  their health fails, and they are forced to rest and restore their stamina.
 
Financial challenges: Those who are under Four’s influence can have a tendency to be unnecessarily stingy with their money, denying themselves things that would make their lives less stressful and comfortable.  On the other side of the coin, Four out of balance can also motivate impractical financial choices which result in ultimate lack and deprivation.  It’s not unusual for those with Four prominent in their charts to be simultaneously both excessively frugal about some expenditures and excessively spendthrift in other categories.
 
Relationship dynamic challenges:  Those with Four strong in their charts can be excellent supervisors and administrators. Sometimes the skill to lead is accompanied with a predilection to be pontifical and “bossy.”  This tendency, of course, does not foster harmonious team dynamics and respect for authority.  Fours can also be emotionally reserved and distant which adds additional challenge to relationships, especially when interacting with those who need acknowledgement and support.
 
Health challenges:  Fours are also prone to health issues particularly those related to body structure as structure is one of the components of the Four dynamic.  Thus neuromuscular, skeletal and dental issues can present themselves.
 
For all the above – and other challenges of the Four – now is an excellent time to set an action plan for self-improvement.  Although those with Four energy may be more likely to choose self-help (see above), finding a counselor, coach, mentor, support group  or, if relevant, a healthcare practitioner, can be especially appropriate now. 
 
Four corresponds to the astrological sign of Taurus.  When mastered, Four can bestow all the things we strive for in terms of material security – ample money in the bank, a secure and comfortable home with well-stocked pantry and stable family dynamics.
 
Always remember,  “Four-warned” is “Four-armed!” – And may the “force” be with you to reap the rewards of the Four to enjoy a life well-lived on the material plane.
 
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What’s ahead for 2016? 
 
The start of a new year is always a time when we seek guidance and signs to help us plan the ensuing twelve months.  Definitely this is a ritual when optimists choose to hear reassuring good news – and the pessimists seek to have their worst fears validated.
 
As a numerologist who believes in the power of positive thoughts and speech, I definitely choose to be part of the optimists’ club.  This being said, however, the truth is that, whether consciously or not, we are collectively creating our future moment by moment with our words, thoughts and deeds.  Destiny is a result of our mass collaboration, not a giant force over which we have no control.
 
If you are one of those who recognizes the power of thought, word and deed to create reality, I welcome you to this assessment of the number energies at play during 2016.   Each month has a dominant Universal energy which we can use constructively as though the wind is at our backs when aware of the potentials.
 
Our year of 2016 is termed a “Nine” Universal Year.  (2 + 0 + 1 + 6  =  9) Nine is representative of Universal love and brotherhood.  Of all the single digit numbers, Nine vibrates at the highest level.  It requires soul growth and mastery of our experiences of the past eight years.  Our tests will be more challenging, but our rewards can be the biggest.  Keeping love, compassion and forgiveness in our hearts allows us to transit Nine’s energy in a way that helps us to pass our tests with greater grace and ease.
 
Nine years are the only years when our Universal Year Number and the month numbers are synchronized.  Thus – January is a Universal One Month, February is a Universal Two Month, etc.  This does make for easier calculations!
 
Following are some guidelines regarding what the Universal energies of each month of 2016 may offer us:
 
JANUARY 2016  -  A NUMBER ONE UNIVERSAL MONTH
 
START SOMETHING NEW! 
 
One encourages us to initiate action, speak up, take the lead and to be original and inventive.  But watch out!  Mercury is retrograde this month, so postpone all those  important contracts until next month.

 
FEBRUARY 2016  -  A NUMBER TWO UNIVERSAL MONTH
 
FOCUS ON RELATIONSHIPS. 
 
Partnerships, agreements, contracts and litigation all are part of the Two energy.  Because this is a Nine Universal year of endings, we are likely to see an increase in the severance of partnerships – both personal and business.  Conversely, partnerships and agreements that have been in the development stage may be consummated during this time.

 
MARCH 2016 – A NUMBER THREE UNIVERSAL MONTH
 
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL. 
 
A Three Month in a Nine Year focuses on the good things in life.  It can be an opportune time for wardrobe additions, beauty and spa treatments, parties and celebrations, artistic endeavors or anything else that brings joy to your heart.  Attention to theater and entertainment and all branches of the arts can be in synchronicity with Three’s vibration.  Three also encourages generosity so give freely as you are called.

 
APRIL 2016 - A NUMBER FOUR UNIVERSAL MONTH

GET DOWN TO BUSINESS
 
Taxes are due – and it’s time to get your finances in order.  Spring housecleaning and organizing in general are activities that our Four Month prescribes for you.

 
MAY 2016 -  A NUMBER FIVE UNIVERSAL MONTH

A NEW PATH TO TRAVEL
 
Will you move?  travel? encounter the unexpected?  win the lottery?  May is a Five Month and offers us change and new experiences.  Keep an open mind and be flexible.

 
JUNE 2016  -  A NUMBER SIX UNIVERSAL MONTH

LOVE IS IN THE AIR
 
June is a Six Month – all about love, relationships and our well being.  No wonder it’s a favorite month for weddings to take place.  Look for ways to be there for others and be open to receiving as well.  This can be a month when love takes you by surprise – whether it’s romance, a new friendship, family harmonies – or even a cute and cuddly new pet to curl up with.  Conversely, if you’re in a relationship that isn’t serving you, this can be an appropriate time to say good-bye to that other person.

 
JULY 2016  -  A NUMBER SEVEN UNIVERSAL MONTH

PAUSE AND REFLECT
 
Our Seventh Month of July invites us to take time off and reflect on what we’ve accomplished so far – and evaluate how we choose to utilize the rest of the year.  Typically
a “vacation month” anyway, this July is good for taking a solitary retreat to restore and refresh your energies as well as tap into Divine guidance from other realms that will assist you in charting your course for the Fall months.

 
AUGUST 2016  -  A NUMBER EIGHT UNIVERSAL MONTH

TESTS OF MASTERY
 
August is an Eight Month – and instructs us to get back to business.  As we are in a Nine year, there can be a lot of endings and completions this month, especially regarding legal and estate matters.  For some, a source of employment and income may come to an end.  Know that as a cycle completes, a new one is ready to begin.

 
SEPTEMBER 2016  -  A NUMBER NINE UNIVERSAL MONTH

LETTING GO
 
September is our Nine Universal Month in our Nine Universal Year.  It’s time to release everything that no longer serves you – people, careers, homes, habits, lifestyles.  If you don’t know what you should release, the Universe will likely demonstrate this to you, hopefully in ways that are subtle but clear.  Imagine your life without the things that drain your energy.  Then take steps to create the reality.

 
OCTOBER 2016  -  A NUMBER ONE UNIVERSAL MONTH

A NEW START ON THE HORIZON
 
October is always “preview month” for the following year.  This month we will receive the message that 2017 offers us a new beginning.  What would you like for the next nine years to offer you?  Take time to meditate and get really clear, perhaps writing down your thoughts in a journal or creating a vision board.  Allow the Universe to receive your message and be prepared to follow instructions for creating your new life.

 
NOVEMBER 2016  -  A NUMBER TWO UNIVERSAL MONTH

CHANGES, CHOICES AND TESTS OF MASTERY
 
Are you really ready to transition to the next major life change?  This month will offer you the opportunities to test your mettle and make the commitments to take your life to the next level.  Your relationships are your keys to your success.  Do you renegotiate them or leave them in the past and head for new partnerships?  You can figure it all out this month.
 

DECEMBER 2016  -  A NUMBER THREE UNIVERSAL MONTH

A PAUSE FOR GRATITUDE
 
As we will be on the brink of the beginning of a whole new nine-year Universal cycle, it is time to pause and reflect on our journey of the past nine years, celebrate our triumphs and the mastery of our lessons.  It’s appropriate to offer gratitude for our past and current blessings along with generosity and love to our fellow humans and to the planet which nurtures us.  Visualize a world of peace and harmony during this sacred time and know that you are helping to make it a reality.
  
In addition to the Universal number transits outlined above, you as an individual is transiting your own Personal Year energy.  To receive your personalized guidelines for each month, CLICK HERE and join my Divine Life Community.

This year and always:  
                                     MAY ALL YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE
                          AND MAY YOU BE FILED WITH HAPPINESS AND JOY!

Well, they were much more subtle and diplomatic in their choice of words to communicate with me. 

I have been yearning to be able to change certain aspects of my living conditions for quite some time and have felt that I was without the personal power and means to manifest the changes I seek.  All along I’ve been letting my angels, guides and masters know about my desires.  Recently I accelerated my prayers for new arrangements and asked my “crew” to offer some insight and guidance about having my longed-for changes to manifest at long last.

I was a little taken aback at first when they offered their “shut up!” advice.  However, in retrospect, I had to concede their assessment was justified and that I had neglected some of my earliest lessons in angel communication.

I recalled that at the very first Doreen Virtue angel class I attended, she spoke about the importance of asking for what we want – and then sitting back and trusting that our desired outcome would manifest.  She compared a prayer to going into a restaurant and placing an order for an item on the menu.  “Do you pester the waiter every minute asking if your order was correctly received?” she stated.  “Do you doubt that your order will be served?”  Well, of course not.  We go into a restaurant, place our order and confidently wait for it to be served to us.

I realized that I was indeed guilty of “pestering” my angels.  “Now, remember, I want  things to happen this way!”  I’d say.  – Or – “Here are some additional details for you to be aware of.”  My gosh!  I’d turned into a real nag!

My angels kindly reminded me that “desperation blocks success, and the more you struggle to manifest your desire, the more you push it away.”

“In order to attract what you want,” they continued, “you must give the Universe space to deliver your request. This can only be achieved by getting out of the way so that everything can unfold as it should.”  Further, they emphasized, “It isn’t your job to MAKE things happen.  It is simply your job to ALLOW them to happen.  When you surrender to the Divine and trust, you will receive the best possible outcome.”  They also pointed out that "best outcomes" could be something that I had not envisioned or thought of and that my prayers needed to allow for possibilities beyond what I could imagine in my present circumstances.

My angels also pointed out that it is healthy for us to fantasize about how we would like things to be.  We can envision ourselves in various scenarios and get an accurate reading about our level of satisfaction and joy if they manifested in the third dimension.  Creative visualization is a process that definitely can help us realize our dreams and differs from praying and making demands from God and the Divine beings.

Another bit of guidance my angels offered was that in order for the changes I desire to take place I needed to be in gratitude for my current circumstances.  “Make a list of all that you’re thankful for right now,” they urged.  So, of course, I did, and the list is much longer than I ever dreamed it could be when I started out.

My sweet angels made their point.  Some early lessons have been re-learned.  My order has been placed.  I’m gratefully in the present and learning the lesson of “patience” to boot.  And – when my changes are delivered with God’s timing – you’ll be the first to know.  Stay tuned!

As numerology is the evolution of natural cycles of energy, each one of us travels a cycle of nine years with every year having it’s own “theme”.  Although my observation is that we each intuitively know what’s ahead in our journey we may not be fully aware of the possibilities our year’s journey holds and how to use the energy currents most constructively.

You can determine your Personal Year Number by adding the digits of the month and day of your birth to the sum of the digits in our year number and then reduce that sum to a single digit.   For example, if your birthday is January 26, you add 1 + 2 + 6 to 8 (the sum of 2015.)  Your sum is 8 which means you are transiting an Eight Personal Year.  Issues of money, business, law, inheritance, stamina, and manifesting your desires are likely to be experienced in one way or another.

Here are some potentials for each of the nine Personal Year possibilities:

ONE            Initiation, New Beginnings, Independence, Leadership

TWO           Partnerships, Cooperation, Change, Patience, Gain and Loss

THREE        Creativity, Communication, Socializing, Fun, Leisure Time

FOUR          Work, Structure, Organization, Discipline, Financial Responsibility

FIVE            Change, Birth, Freedom, New Pathways, the Unexpected, Opportunity

SIX              Home, Romantic and Family Relationships, Love, Beauty,
                    Responsibilities to Others, Health and Well Being

SEVEN        Rest, Personal Growth, Break from Routine, Solitude, Healing,
                   Study, Spirituality

EIGHT         Harvest, Manifesting, Leadership, Personal Power, Money, Stamina

NINE           Completion, Endings, Charity, Forgiveness, Tests of Character,
                   Rewards

Using numerology to be more consciously aware of your opportunities for mastery and change in relationships, career, finances, health, travel and the timing of special events like weddings and celebrations offers you the benefit of being able to navigate your life journey with greater clarity and confidence.

My Divine Life personalized planning calendar and activity guide offers validation and advice for timing life events.  In addition, you receive a one year membership in my Divine Life Community with special bulletins and discounts.  Access the details HERE.

Whatever year number you transit, may you encounter love, joy and fulfillment as you journey through each month of 2015.