Your name of Yam has developed traits of independence and initiative. These qualities reduce your success in anything requiring organization and attention to detail. Practical creativity in such fields as advertising, commercial art, or interior design and decorating would appeal to your sense of proportion and colour. Generally you are good-natured, though at times you can be rather blunt and sarcastic. You are expressive and would excel in positions where you can meet the public. Having your independence curtailed can make you obstinate and uncooperative. Since you are an active person, you desire rich, quick energy foods, particularly sugars. Your friendly, approachable, and generous nature expresses your love of life. You are inclined to pursue good times and emotional indulgences to excess. You could experience such conditions as headaches, weak eyes, or throat ailments.