Frank Castillo
challenges and difficulties

Frank 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 Castillo.

His attitude toward religion, philosophy, and politics is very conservative and possibly narrow or rigid. On the one hand, Frank Castillo may believe in nothing that is speculative or intangible, requiring proof for any idea presented to him. Each idea is thoroughly and systematically examined. On the other hand, Frank may tenaciously cling to his grand philosophical or metaphysical beliefs and opinions, refusing to modify them or to be open and receptive to others' insights and perspectives.

His overall outlook on life is serious, and Frank Castillo may feel that life or God will punish him if he does not watch his step!

At times Frank Castillo struggles with nebulous worries, insecurities and fears that may be difficult to pinpoint. Mostly, he may be afraid of getting acquainted with the inner workings of his mind and soul, feeling uneasy with anything irrational or intangible. Frank Castillo has to work hard to overcome being overly serious regarding the spiritual side of life, especially if his religious upbringing emphasized guilt and retribution. Reorienting himself in the direction of spiritual optimism will do much to lift the cloud of worry that settles over Frank occasionally.

His outlook on life is inclined to be somewhat negative and Frank Castillo tries to avoid relationships and social interaction as much as possible. There is a morose side to Frank's nature that makes him feel that no one cares about him, that life is difficult and perhaps not even worthwhile.

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

Now we will discuss patterns of behavior which Frank Castillo 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 Frank Castillo 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 Frank Castillo - so much so that he seeks them out at his own expense. When he is under stress, Castillo tends to look outside himself for approval or answers, and he leans on others too much. Therefore, developing self-reliance, and the courage to look inwardly for answers and forge his own path through life is a key factor in his self-development.

Frank Castillo is often tempted to be less than completely straightforward about his intentions or desires, and he 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 Castillo's most deeply ingrained fears, such as "what if they do not like me?" and "what if I have to go through this alone?".

Frank Castillo needs to cultivate his ability to be assertive, take initiative and act on his own behalf. Directness and self-reliance are imperative.

It is in relationships that are more than superficial or casual - in particular in cases where Frank Castillo has merged emotionally, legally, or financially with another person - that he is most likely to wrestle with these issues. Castillo will see these issues arise in close partnerships of any kind, especially when there is a mutual dependency involved. Dealing with in-laws, inheritances, and legal matters involving joint custody, shared assets, and resources is also a part of this.

The specific habits which are likely to hold Frank Castillo back, or which he is prone to overdo, especially during stressful periods, include:

Being bound to past events and experiences because of his desire to belong, deep attachments to family and the familiar (even if they are neither nourishing nor helpful), the desire to nurture or be nurtured by others, and a strong resistance to cutting the umbilical cord.

Frank Castillo tends to over-rely on luck or grace, living for tomorrow and gambling. Frank is overconfident and tends to overextend himself and take on more than is humanly possible. Frank is often dogmatic about his philosophy of life or religious beliefs.

Going to extremes, willful rebelliousness and an instinctive anti-authoritarian attitude. Frank Castillo seeks constant (and often purposeless) movement or change, involvement with unreliable people, and individual freedom at any cost.

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

Frank Castillo has to learn to communicate and express himself through the written or spoken word. It is best for Frank to study, learn skills and develop his intellectual interests and capacities. Castillo needs to become involved in sharing and exchanging information with others and in developing his intellectual reasoning ability. Frank Castillo should practice using his mind, his thinking skills and his ability to be objective. "Work smarter, not harder" might be a motto for him.

Writing, teaching, recording, transcribing, dialoguing, negotiating, mediating, communicating, or facilitating clear communication are significant activities for Frank Castillo to pursue.

He is very social and his relationships with others are very warm and expansive. It is essential for Frank's emotional welfare to be surrounded by people and he is an active member of groups or associations he belongs to.

Frank Castillo has a vivacious and lively manner with a tendency to shock others at times by blurting out blunt comments. Frank loves to be with people, but tends to get overly excited when he is with them.

He is gay and cheerful in the company of others and happy to be with them. Frank Castillo is fond of telling jokes and is likely to entertain everyone. His relationships with others tend to be for a common purpose.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Aries

Saturn in 9th house

Saturn Quincunx Neptune

Saturn Conjunct Sun/MC

Saturn Opposition Neptune/Pluto

N. Node in Aries

N. Node in 8th house

N. Node Opposition Moon

N. Node Opposition Jupiter

N. Node Opposition Uranus

N. Node Conjunct Mercury

N. Node Opposition Moon/Jupiter

N. Node Opposition Moon/Uranus

N. Node Opposition Jupiter/Uranus