Imelda Chiappa
challenges and difficulties

Imelda Chiappa often has a sense of longing or homesickness for something she cannot name or specify, and she may sense both a great attraction toward, and fear of, mysticism and parapsychology.

Overcoming feelings of fear, guilt, anxiety, loneliness, or over sensitivity is an important task for Chiappa.

Imelda Chiappa has a mature, disciplined, serious attitude toward life that colors everything she does. Caution and realism are her virtues though Imelda limits herself at times by being too careful, shy or fearful, not believing in herself enough, or lacking the required assertiveness. Others find Imelda Chiappa difficult to get to know intimately, as Chiappa tends to distance herself from them or to outwardly adopt a rather stern, "adult" demeanor.

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

Now we will discuss patterns of behavior which Imelda Chiappa instinctively and habitually reverts to when under stress - a mostly subconscious process that she is apt to over indulge in because it is so familiar and hence easy for her. The direction Imelda Chiappa needs to follow in order to develop balance, greater awareness, and wholeness is also described.

Imelda Chiappa benefits by becoming more aware of the rhythm of the seasons and the natural world, learning to slow down and allow life to unfold in its own time. Nurturing a garden, a child, or some other living, growing thing gives Imelda Chiappa a sense of inner balance.

Imelda Chiappa has a tendency to be deeply suspicious, to not take anything at face value and to see hidden agendas and dark motives even where none exist! Life does not have to be a constant conflict... Imelda needs to learn to accept things as they are.

Chiappa also needs to develop patience, peace and stability by grounding herself in her daily work and behaving consistently and reliably towards others.

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

The specific habits which are likely to hold Imelda Chiappa back, or which she is prone to overdo, especially during stressful periods, include:

Escapism through fantasy, intoxicants, or passive, vicarious activities (television, movies, etc.), waiting for a miracle instead of taking constructive steps to help herself, aimlessness or an inability to make and keep commitments, and self deception regarding other people. Imelda has a tendency to be a martyr.

The following are specific activities that will support Imelda Chiappa in her growth. These may or may not feel natural to Chiappa, and she may initially resist or feel awkward about them, but they are crucial to her path to wholeness.

Imelda Chiappa should develop true self-confidence and the willingness to put herself "out there", be seen and shine. Imelda needs to be willing to take on a leading role. She needs to be a hero - a protagonist in her own story - by cultivating the courageous, active, and positive masculine qualities she possesses. Doing creative work that she is proud of - anything that comes from Chiappa's heart and bears the stamp of Chiappa's individuality - is important. Also, being a mentor, a helpful, encouraging force in the life of someone less experienced than she is a way for Imelda Chiappa to grow and become more whole herself.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Pisces

Saturn in 1st house

Jupiter Square Saturn

N. Node in Taurus

N. Node in 3rd house

N. Node Opposition Neptune

N. Node Conjunct Sun