Your first name of Ephraim creates a quick, clever mind capable of grasping and assimilating new ideas. Your feelings are very easily hurt and to protect yourself you withdraw within the realms of your own private thoughts and shut out the rest of the world. A quick learner, you may be resented by those whose mental processes are slower, and be misjudged as a "know it all. This characteristic could make you rather unpopular with your associates. Craving understanding, love, and affection but disinclined to verbalize your emotions, you may appear cold and aloof to those who would offer kindness. You have a sensitive nature--sensitive to your environment and particularly sensitive to how your deeper and more serious interests are regarded by others. " You do not mean to offend but being reserved creates a barrier in communication and makes you appear disinterested. You tend to be studious, analysing each new idea before accepting it. It is often only through writing that you open up and convey your deepest feelings and true appreciation for those you love. Moods, which are your worst enemy, result.
