Arianna Huffington
challenges and difficulties

Arianna Huffington has a penchant for order and precision, and an almost compulsive attention to detail. She is often hypercritical and can be such a demanding perfectionist that she discourages herself or others from even attempting something that will not be done exactly the way Huffington knows it should be done.

She frequently over analyzes or picks things apart mentally. Arianna Huffington may also be somewhat of a hypochondriac. Arianna must learn that she does not have to rationally understand everything in order for it to be valid, and also to relax her unnecessarily high or strict standards.

She is very conscientious, responsible, and concerned with her duty, her public image and reputation, and becoming a person of stature in the world. Arianna Huffington understands the need for hard work and careful planning in order to accomplish anything substantial and she is capable of much self-discipline and patience once she sets her sights on a goal.

But Arianna Huffington is very judgmental and hard on herself if she fails to attain success, and she can become dry, bitter, or cynical if the world does not recognize her efforts.

Huffington forges ahead diligently, but may have to work harder than others to gain recognition for her efforts. Reserved and shy, Arianna Huffington tends to build a wall between herself and others and she seems to be more receptive to older and more mature people.

She is not afraid of hard work and leaves no stone unturned in the pursuit of her objectives. Arianna Huffington has a strong desire to overcome any difficulties or obstacles in her way and will do this at all cost, even if it means having to use force.

Arianna Huffington tends to be somewhat gloomy and may feel that life is difficult and that her will is blocked in some way. Arianna may find it hard to make decisions and to concentrate on her goals, which she may consider unworthy.

Arianna Huffington tends to have a pessimistic outlook and she seems to be plagued by deep inner conflicts, which could severely undermine her strength. Self-critical and uncertain about her goals, Arianna feels that she cannot live up to her ideals and ends up disappointed.

Now we will discuss patterns of behavior which Arianna Huffington 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 Arianna Huffington needs to follow in order to develop balance, greater awareness, and wholeness is also described.

Seeking harmonious interpersonal relationships, cooperation, and togetherness, as well as the desire to please or appease other people, are drives that come very naturally to Arianna Huffington - so much so that she seeks them out at her own expense. When she is under stress, Huffington tends to look outside herself for approval or answers, and she leans on others too much. Therefore, developing self-reliance, and the courage to look inwardly for answers and forge her own path through life is a key factor in her self-development.

Arianna Huffington is often tempted to be less than completely straightforward about her intentions or desires, and she can become enmeshed in a quagmire of "little white lies". Stark honesty - both inward and toward others - is the only way out! This, however, leads to the need to confront some of Huffington's most deeply ingrained fears, such as "what if they do not like me?" and "what if I have to go through this alone?".

Arianna Huffington needs to cultivate her ability to be assertive, take initiative and act on her own behalf. Directness and self-reliance are imperative.

The arena she is most likely to wrestle with these issues is in playful self-expression, games or sports, and creativity. Arianna Huffington should try to develop any artistic, expressive, creative potentials she feels she possesses, utilizing the qualities described above.

She is very obliging and always looks for relationships with other people. Arianna Huffington tends to really feel at home with her family or in groups or associations that she may join. Arianna has a strong desire to feel at one with her community.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Virgo

Saturn in 10th house

Saturn Conjunct Sun/Asc.

Saturn Conjunct Mars/Pluto

Saturn Conjunct Mars/MC

Saturn Conjunct Neptune/Pluto

N. Node in Aries

N. Node in 5th house

N. Node Opposition Asc./MC