You’ve always felt a little different from others. You feel that something sets you apart from the crowd and makes you do things your own way. Well, that “something” is your Life Path number 8.
Eights are natural-born leaders with a take-charge attitude, but your intense drive and ambition come at a price. Those same traits that rocket you to success can also be your downfall if left unchecked.
Life Path 8 Personality
As an 8 Life Path, you were born with the desire for power and control. Your ambition and determination are two of your greatest strengths, allowing you to accomplish a great deal in life. You would make a great leader or a boss. You know what you want and go after it no matter what.
The number 8 represents a yes or no type of situation. There’s no maybes about it. If you’ve got a goal, then you’re either all in, or you just leave it alone. You know that your energy and time is money, so you can’t be wasting your energy on things you’re not really committed to. It’s either full steam ahead or nothing at all.
Your Dark Side
Life Path 8s are ambitious, determined, and driven to succeed, which often comes with its own set of difficulties. You tend to be a workaholic, dedicating much of your time and energy to your career and business interests.
Financial Difficulty
While 8s have the potential for great financial success, you can also experience significant losses if you take risky business gambles that don’t pay off. An 8 is either a big win or a big loss. There’s nothing in between.
Be cautious and seek advice from trusted financial experts. Diversify your investments and make sure to have some cash stashed away just in case something unexpected happens. I know you like to take chances sometimes, but try to really think things through when gambling with your funds. It’s not worth the risk, even if you’re just messing around – your money is no joke! Stay smart out there.
Power Struggles And Control Issues
You crave power and control, which can lead to domineering behavior and difficulties compromising with others. You are the type of person who has no problem walking right up to the boss and laying out how things should be done. You have to understand that you aren’t always the one calling the shots. Even if you’ve got some good ideas, you need to respect that your supervisors are the ones making decisions.
Ripped Mouth
It’s really easy for you just to tell people straight up what you think about them, whether it’s something you like or don’t like. But the thing is, sometimes what you say can really hurt people. You have to be careful with what you release from your mouth. The way you put things can really cut deep. Maybe take a second to think how what you say might make someone feel before just letting it all out there.
Lack of Emotional Intimacy
So focused on career and accomplishments, you may fail to develop emotional intimacy in relationships. Instead of rushing right into sex, try slowing things down and enjoying long intimate moments together. See it not just as a way to get your own needs met quickly but as a chance to connect with the person you’re with truly. Quality time is so important in a relationship.
Health Problems
Your determined and driven nature, combined with workaholic tendencies, can ultimately damage your health and well-being. 8s just keep pushing until they literally collapse. You really need to listen to your body before it’s too late. Don’t forget – your health is the most important thing. If you run yourself into the ground, you won’t be able to get anything done. Take some time to rest up and recharge. Your work will still be there when you get back.
Domineering Nature
Your ambition and determination often translate into wanting power over others. You have a hard time accepting advice or input and prefer to dictate terms rather than cooperate. This domineering nature can damage your relationships and cause resentment. Learn to value other perspectives and be more open to feedback.
Materialistic Focus
With your keen business sense and desire for success, you tend to highly value material and financial gain. Sure, financial security is important, but be careful not to get too greedy or think that money and status are all that matters. If all you care about is wealth and how much people have, then you’ll end up really disappointed. Because there are some things in life that all the money in the world just can’t buy.
Controlling Nature
You feel most secure when you have control over situations and other people. Trying to control everything and everyone around you is one of your negative traits, which will only lead to anxiety, conflict, and damaged relationships. Learn to relinquish control when possible and have faith in other people’s abilities. Give others the freedom and space to make their own choices.
Impatient And Intolerant
You have little patience for inefficiency or obstacles that stand in your way. This can make you seem abrupt, intolerant, and quick to anger. You may lack empathy for those you see as weak or incompetent. Realize you have plenty of time, so lay off being so harsh on people.
My Advice For 8s
You’ve got quite the wild ride ahead of you as an 8. The lows will be brutal, but the highs will be exhilarating. Just try to keep that intensity focused on doing good in this world. With your power comes responsibility. Don’t become the bully or tyrant – become the hero. Lead with compassion and live your truth fearlessly. Your sheer force of will can literally change the world. But only if you learn to master it, rather than letting it master you.
