Edward R. Murrow
challenges and difficulties

Ed has difficulty asserting his will and desires directly and openly. He may also suppress his anger and aggressiveness. Developing self-confidence, courage, and faith in himself are important tasks for Murrow.

His fears revolve around money and material security, and Edward R. Murrow works very hard to ensure that his assets are solid. He may be very conservative, even stingy with his money because he is afraid there will not be enough. He may turn this fear around and become very shrewd about investments and financial matters.

Ed tries to keep his sensuality under control and is likely to suppress the tension he feels in his love relationships. At times he could feel somewhat emotionally inhibited, while at others, Edward R. Murrow may have a strong wish to break all moral barriers.

Somewhat stubborn and self-willed, Edward R. Murrow persists no matter what obstacles he has to overcome. He has great endurance and strength and he forces himself to work very hard. Edward R. Murrow may be somewhat one-sided in the pursuit of his objectives.

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

When under stress, Edward R. Murrow 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 Edward R. Murrow's growth. Edward R. Murrow needs to learn how to nourish and lovingly tend to both himself and others. Letting himself be taken care of sometimes is okay!

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

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

Edward R. Murrow should become more aware of the spiritual side of life and its underlying unity by getting involved in charitable activities and opening up his psychic channels. Meditation that develops Murrow's intuitive abilities, as well as learning about the unseen side of life through his own dream experiences or altered states of awareness, can be important steps in Ed's path.

Moreover, musical and artistic or imaginative endeavors will be important to him.

Murrow is able to cooperate with people harmoniously, and others see him as a welcome comrade. Ed likes to work hand-in-hand with everyone and has excellent teamwork ability.

He is very obliging and always looks for relationships with other people. Edward R. Murrow tends to really feel at home with his family or in groups or associations that he may join. Ed has a strong desire to feel at one with his community.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Aries

Saturn in 2nd house

Saturn Conjunct Venus/Uranus

Saturn Conjunct Uranus/Pluto

N. Node in Cancer

N. Node in 5th house

N. Node Conjunct Neptune

N. Node Conjunct Mars/Jupiter

N. Node Opposition Asc./MC