Carolyn Murphy
challenges and difficulties

Murphy fears of becoming emotionally dependent upon others, and may distance herself or deny her needs for relationships of closeness and intimacy so that she will not be vulnerable to rejection or abandonment. On the other hand, Carolyn Murphy may cling excessively or need constant reassurance from loved ones and family. Developing a deep, inner sense of security, as well as the ability to give and receive nurturing are important tasks for Carolyn.

She is very conscientious, responsible, and concerned with her duty, her public image and reputation, and becoming a person of stature in the world. Carolyn Murphy 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 Carolyn Murphy 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.

Carolyn has an inner conflict between idealism, hope, and faith in the future versus doubt and oppression by limitations and practical realities. Carolyn Murphy needs to develop discipline and patience in order to achieve her aspirations. Murphy will grow by learning to accept frustration and to persevere in spite of obstacles.

She is not afraid of hard work and leaves no stone unturned in the pursuit of her objectives. Carolyn Murphy 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.

Very cautious and reserved, Carolyn Murphy could find it difficult to express herself. She is a bit inhibited around others and does not seem to get much cooperation from them, causing Carolyn to be disappointed.

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

She is capable of withstanding outside influences and remaining constant and steady on her path, but when under stress Carolyn Murphy becomes downright obstinate and implacable, resisting any change no matter how necessary or desirable the change may be. Tenaciously trying to preserve the status quo and hold on to what she has, she is apt to ignore the subtle signals she receives about needing to do something differently, which often leads to a crisis.

Carolyn Murphy needs to learn the limits of her ability to control life, and to accept and even embrace change and loss of the familiar, in order to allow for new life and growth. "Letting go" is a major life lesson for her. Murphy also needs to develop a balanced attitude toward her appetites and desires, as Carolyn Murphy tends to overindulge and/or deny herself excessively.

It is in her dealings with money, financial security, tangible assets and possessions that she is most likely to wrestle with these issues. The qualities described above are ones Carolyn Murphy needs to integrate in tangible ways: how she makes a living, building assets and a secure material base, what she does with the resources she has. Carolyn Murphy should try to avoid over involvement or entanglements with other people's money matters, legal business, and personal affairs.

Carolyn Murphy has a very engaging manner in the company of others and her relationships with other people are likely to be harmonious. Some of her connections may prove to be helpful to Carolyn with her plans.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Cancer

Saturn in 10th house

Jupiter Square Saturn

Saturn Conjunct Mars/Pluto

Saturn Conjunct Mars/Asc.

N. Node in Scorpio

N. Node in 2nd house

N. Node Opposition Jupiter/MC