Dermot Mulroney
challenges and difficulties

Dermot has an innate distrust of groups and/or a cynical attitude toward society that may leave him feeling out of step and unable to participate in activities with his peers. Overcoming a sense of aloofness and alienation from others is an important task for Mulroney.

Dermot Mulroney has a mature, disciplined, serious attitude toward life which colors everything he does. Caution and realism are his virtues though Dermot limits himself at times by being too careful, shy, or fearful, and not believing in himself enough or being assertive when necessary. Others find Dermot Mulroney difficult to get to know intimately, as Mulroney tends to distance himself from them or to put forth a rather stern, "adult" face to the world.

Dermot Mulroney strives and struggles a great deal with his ideals or spiritual aspirations. He may go through periods of self-denial, asceticism, and in-depth study of religious philosophy and spiritual practices, or he may lose heart and become cynical about religious ideals; however, he can never quite divorce himself from his idealistic concerns.

Dermot Mulroney tends to be his own worst enemy, demanding inhuman perfection of himself and harshly criticizing or persecuting himself when he does not measure up. Perhaps circumstances or relationships in his life have been extremely difficult and demanding, reinforcing Dermot's belief that he must struggle alone.

He is capable of tremendous effort and of overcoming great odds and handicaps. Through these efforts Dermot Mulroney develops his power and inner strength. However, Dermot Mulroney should not make life harder than it is. He must give himself permission to let up sometimes, and to realize that he is only human.

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

When under stress, Dermot Mulroney is apt to shut off the flow of his emotions and ignore his needs and feelings in order to do what he perceives as his duty or simply what the practical realities of the situation dictate. This can lead to a certain rigidity and inflexibility. If overdone, self-control, self-discipline, or an exaggerated concern over what society, family or others expect of him, makes life more of a burden than an adventure.

Fostering his tender, caring, feminine, and nurturing aspects is an important step in Dermot Mulroney's growth. Dermot Mulroney needs to learn how to nourish and lovingly tend to both himself and others. Letting himself be taken care of sometimes is okay!

It is in his work and his relationships with co-workers, employers, and employees that he is most likely to wrestle with these issues. Integrating the qualities described above into Mulroney's work and daily routine will lead to greater satisfaction, improved health, and personal growth.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Aquarius

Saturn in 1st house

Saturn Square Neptune

Saturn Quincunx Pluto

N. Node in Cancer

N. Node in 6th house