The Secret Power of Soul Number 8:

Finding Balance Between Work and Rest

3/9/20252 min read

Have you ever felt like you're constantly working, pushing hard for success, but somehow the rewards keep slipping through your fingers? Or perhaps you know someone who can't stop controlling every situation, driving both themselves and others to exhaustion?

If this sounds familiar, you might be experiencing the energy of Soul Number 8 in your life.

What Your Soul Really Wants

Many of us believe that non-stop hustle is the key to success. But what if your soul has a different plan?

Soul Number 8 carries powerful energy for achievement and material success. However, there's a surprising twist that most "eights" miss: your soul wants you to work with joy, not suffering.

When you feel constant tension and stress, it's actually your soul's first warning sign that you've strayed from your path. The paradox of the eight energy is that the more intensely you chase financial results, the more likely they'll slip away from you.

The Control Trap

One of the biggest challenges for people with Soul Number 8 is their tendency to control not just themselves, but everyone around them.

Does this sound like you?

"If I'm working, everyone else should be working too"
You feel uncomfortable when others are relaxing while you're busy
You struggle to delegate because nobody will do it "right"
You frequently feel disappointed when others don't meet your standards

This controlling behavior doesn't come from a bad place—it stems from your tremendous sense of responsibility. But here's the truth: your soul wants you to take responsibility for yourself, not for everyone else.

Finding Your Balance

The journey to balancing your eight energy involves embracing what might feel counterintuitive at first:

Practice mindful rest: Schedule relaxation time with the same seriousness as your work commitments.
Release control of others: Ask yourself, "Is this truly my responsibility, or am I overstepping?"
Find joy in your work: If your work feels like constant suffering, it's a sign you're either in the wrong field or approaching it incorrectly.
Embrace "minimalist asceticism": Focus on what truly matters rather than controlling everything.

The Transformation Process

A powerful shift happens when you begin working with the positive aspects of your eight energy rather than against it. You'll notice:

Material results coming more easily when you're less attached to them
Improved relationships as others feel respected rather than controlled
Greater physical wellbeing as you release chronic tension
A natural discipline that flows from joy rather than rigid rules

Your Daily Practice

Today, try this simple exercise: Make a list of everything you currently control in your life. Now circle the items that truly need your control, and cross out those you could release.

How does it feel to consider letting go? That initial resistance is normal—it's your eight energy protecting what it knows. But beyond that resistance lies the freedom your soul has been seeking.

Remember, your soul isn't asking you to stop working hard. It's simply inviting you to work differently—with more joy, less attachment, and greater respect for both yourself and others.