Don Schollander
challenges and difficulties

Schollander is wary of becoming emotionally dependent on others, and may distance himself or deny his needs for relationships of closeness and intimacy so that he will not be vulnerable to rejection or abandonment. On the other hand, Don Schollander 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 Don.

Schollander is generally not a "joiner" and he does not feel comfortable in clubs, organizations or other groups of people that are centered on some common ideal or interest. If Don Schollander does participate in a group, he may find the rules and procedures restrictive - or he may simply feel that he does not fit in with the others.

Being alone or with older, more experienced people suits Don Schollander better than being with groups of his own peers.

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

He is inclined to be rather serious and withdrawn. As he feels very uncomfortable in the presence of others, Don Schollander shies away from social contacts and prefers to be by himself.

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

Don Schollander needs to take what he has learned (either through formal education or his own questing and life experience) and share it with others, communicate it or express it in a way that can benefit others. Knowledge and understanding, which does not enhance either Don's quality of life or that of persons in his world, is of little real value. Putting Schollander's understanding, philosophy, and convictions into practice in his daily relationships, and in the multiple choices he makes every day, will enable Don Schollander to really test his belief system and discover more about life.

When under stress, Don Schollander is apt to seek refuge in imagining that the grass is greener elsewhere, rather than working with what is at hand. Don Schollander needs to cultivate his ability to live in the present!

It is in any involvements he has with teams, clubs, organizations, networks, and the like that Don Schollander is most likely to wrestle with these issues. The qualities described above need to be channeled into some sort of group effort or experience, or have some impact on society at large.

The following are specific activities that will support Don Schollander in his growth. These may or may not feel natural to Schollander, and he may initially resist or feel awkward about them, but they are crucial to his path to wholeness.

Don Schollander should be willing to become more of a free thinker, to experiment and change, to loosen his ties to tradition and the known and to allow for new developments. He needs to practice getting involved in an area involving new techniques, rapid changes and innovation. Don can be part of the avant-garde promoting such changes - be it in science, music or social relationships. Don Schollander has to be willing to be different and perhaps to be considered eccentric or odd.

He is a born leader and has the ability to persuade members of a group or association he belongs to. Schollander always promotes the fostering of good fellowship and teamwork, which ensures the success of any plans or joint undertakings he may pursue.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Cancer

Saturn in 11th house

Jupiter Square Saturn

Saturn Conjunct N. Node/Asc.

N. Node in Gemini

N. Node in 11th house

N. Node Conjunct Uranus

N. Node Conjunct Sun/Mars