Igor Stravinsky
challenges and difficulties

Stravinsky either overvalues or undervalues his possessions and assets. He can also go to extremes in dealing with bodily needs and desires, being either hedonistic or ascetic. Igor Stravinsky may deny himself sensual pleasure and enjoyment of the fruits of his labors. He may also be stingy and unable to give freely. Many times Igor Stravinsky feels that he does not have "enough" to make him feel secure, regardless of how much (money, insurance, etc.) he has!

His attitude toward religion, philosophy, and politics is very conservative and possibly narrow or rigid. On the one hand, Igor Stravinsky 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, Igor 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 Igor Stravinsky may feel that life or God will punish him if he does not watch his steps!

Igor Stravinsky takes his ideals and dreams very seriously and goes through periods of fervent dedication to a lofty ideal or vision. Igor has the ability to acquire true spiritual or imaginative insight, but he can also become so involved in his imaginative, idealistic pursuits that he looses perspective and develops feelings of alienation and isolation.

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

He is capable of withstanding outside influences and remaining constant and steady on his path, but when under stress Igor Stravinsky becomes downright obstinate and implacable, resisting any change no matter how necessary or desirable the change may be. Tenaciously trying to preserve the status quo and hold on to what he has, he is apt to ignore the subtle signals he receives about needing to do something differently, which often leads to a crisis.

Igor Stravinsky needs to learn the limits of his ability to control life, and to accept and even embrace change and loss of the familiar, in order to allow for new life and growth. "Letting go" is a major life lesson for him. Stravinsky also needs to develop a balanced attitude toward his appetites and desires, as Igor Stravinsky tends to overindulge and/or deny himself excessively.

It is in his way of thinking, processing information and communicating that Igor Stravinsky is most likely to wrestle with these issues. In Stravinsky's relationships with neighbors, colleagues, and acquaintances, he needs to try to bring out the qualities described above.

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

Staying in relationships with domineering, controlling, abusive people or being manipulative. Igor sometimes abuses his own power to use others to his own selfish ends.

Igor Stravinsky tends to be a bit too idealistic and may place too much hope on his relationships, resulting in frequent disappointments. Igor could be attracted to naive people, but some of his contacts also may turn out to be swindlers.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Taurus

Saturn in 9th house

Saturn Conjunct Neptune

N. Node in Scorpio

N. Node in 3rd house

N. Node Opposition Pluto

N. Node Opposition Jupiter/Neptune