Allison DuBois
challenges and difficulties

DuBois either overvalues or undervalues her possessions and assets. She can also go to extremes in dealing with bodily needs and desires, being either hedonistic or ascetic. Allison DuBois may deny herself sensual pleasure and enjoyment of the fruits of her labors. She may also be stingy and unable to give freely. Many times Allison DuBois feels that she does not have "enough" to make her feel secure, regardless of how much (money, insurance, etc.) she has!

Fear of the unknown, of change, and/or of death may plague Allison. She strongly resists changes and transitions rather than greeting them with curiosity or a spirit of adventure, which makes them much harder for her.

On another level entirely, Allison DuBois is very careful about joining forces, and especially her material resources, with others. DuBois wants to keep her own and other people's property and assets very distinct.

Her faith, optimism, and sense of possibilities are tempered by much caution, and often doubt or skepticism as well. Whatever hopes or visions Allison DuBois has for her life are firmly held in check by her sense of reality. At times she may wish for more freedom, but Allison also fears it and hang back. Allison DuBois may blame practical limitations or some external condition or the prevailing Authority for her own inhibitions.

Now we will discuss patterns of behavior which Allison DuBois instinctively and habitually reverts to when under stress - a mostly subconscious process that she is apt to over indulge in because it is so familiar and hence easy for her. The direction Allison DuBois needs to follow in order to develop balance, greater awareness, and wholeness is also described.

Allison DuBois' path lies in cultivating idealism and humanitarian feelings, being concerned with how DuBois' actions impact the world at large, perhaps becoming more aware of the social implications of DuBois' life style and personal choices or becoming active politically. Participating in organizations that support DuBois' ideals is one way to do this.

When under stress she is likely to become overly focused on herself and her own little world.

Instead of "how will this benefit or hurt me?" DuBois' focus needs to shift to "how will this affect us all?".

Ideally, Allison DuBois needs to strike a balance between doing for herself and doing for others, by discovering how DuBois' unique gifts can benefit others.

It is in trying to strike a balance between DuBois' inner, personal life and her career or involvement with the world at large that she is most likely to wrestle with these issues. Allison DuBois needs to focus attention on her home and family situation, and create a secure inner anchor.

The following are specific activities that will support Allison DuBois in her growth. These may or may not feel natural to DuBois, and she may initially resist or feel awkward about them, but they are crucial to her path to wholeness.

Allison DuBois should develop true self-confidence and the willingness to put herself "out there", be seen and shine. Allison needs to be willing to take on a leading role. She needs to be a hero - a protagonist in her own story - by cultivating the courageous, active, and positive masculine qualities she possesses. Doing creative work that she is proud of - anything that comes from DuBois' heart and bears the stamp of DuBois' individuality - is important. Also, being a mentor, a helpful, encouraging force in the life of someone less experienced than she is a way for Allison DuBois to grow and become more whole herself.

Not at all selfish, Allison DuBois has the ability to share the joy she feels with other people. Allison seems to have a gift for getting more reserved people to open up, teaching them how to give and receive love and affection.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Taurus

Saturn in 8th house

Jupiter Quincunx Saturn

N. Node in Aquarius

N. Node in 4th house

N. Node Conjunct Sun

N. Node Conjunct Venus/Jupiter