Harry Shoaf
challenges and difficulties

Shoaf fears of becoming emotionally dependent upon 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, Harry Shoaf 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 Harry.

He is very conscientious, responsible, and concerned with his duty, his public image and reputation, and becoming a person of stature in the world. Harry Shoaf understands the need for hard work and careful planning in order to accomplish anything substantial and he is capable of much self-discipline and patience once he sets his sights on a goal.

But Harry Shoaf is very judgmental and hard on himself if he fails to attain success, and he can become dry, bitter, or cynical if the world does not recognize his efforts.

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

Harry Shoaf's path lies in cultivating idealism and humanitarian feelings, being concerned with how Shoaf's actions impact the world at large, perhaps becoming more aware of the social implications of Shoaf's life style and personal choices or becoming active politically. Participating in organizations that support Shoaf's ideals is one way to do this.

When under stress he is likely to become overly focused on himself and his own little world.

Instead of "how will this benefit or hurt me?" Shoaf's focus needs to shift to "how will this affect us all?".

Ideally, Harry Shoaf needs to strike a balance between doing for himself and doing for others, by discovering how Shoaf's unique gifts can benefit others.

The arena he is most likely to wrestle with these issues is in playful self-expression, games or sports, and creativity. Harry Shoaf 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 Harry Shoaf in his growth. These may or may not feel natural to Shoaf, and he may initially resist or feel awkward about them, but they are crucial to his path to wholeness.

Harry Shoaf 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. Harry can be part of the avant-garde promoting such changes - be it in science, music or social relationships. Harry Shoaf has to be willing to be different and perhaps to be considered eccentric or odd.

He is somewhat restless and nervous, but enjoys communicating with people and is constantly confronting others with his new ideas. Harry has the ability to develop new relationships quickly and he can also be a stimulating force in group activities.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Cancer

Saturn in 10th house

N. Node in Aquarius

N. Node in 5th house

N. Node Conjunct Uranus

N. Node Conjunct Sun/Uranus