Jean-Martin Charcot
challenges and difficulties

Charcot doubts his own intelligence and mental capacities, and he may work very hard at studies in order to compensate for this. Jean-Martin is often overly serious and disinterested in light or superficial conversation. Spontaneous communication, social give-and-take, and making small talk are likely to be difficult for him.

He may have nebulous but ever-present guilt and fears that are difficult to pinpoint or eradicate. It is as if Jean-Martin Charcot does not trust Life itself, and is always seeking ways to defend himself from its dangers and its unknowns. Jean-Martin Charcot must learn to overcome his ingrained habit of discouragement and anxiety, and to see the world more as a friendly place than as a treacherous one.

The side of Jean-Martin Charcot that wants and needs structure, order, stability, and a disciplined way of life is at odds with his urges for unfettered freedom, change, excitement, and discovery. There is apt to be much discontent, inner stress, and tension due to this, and at times Jean-Martin finds it hard to relax. Jean-Martin Charcot may act out in a rebellious way now and then, or clamp down hard on himself, in an attempt to strictly control his "wild" impulses. Charcot's task is to try to find a reasonable balance between order and creative chaos in his life.

Although Jean-Martin Charcot generally is happy, at times he could become a bit inhibited and because of this, he may let good opportunities slip by occasionally. Although he is interested in people, Charcot also tends to seek seclusion periodically.

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

It is easy for Jean-Martin Charcot to become distracted from his path by the multitude of interesting choices, possibilities, and options available to him. Jean-Martin Charcot needs to develop single mindedness and focus. Until Jean-Martin directs his attention to some of the big questions, such as "What is my life's purpose?" "What is really important to me and essential to my happiness?", he is apt to dabble, scatter his energies in many directions and engage in activities which are entertaining but ultimately neither fruitful nor enriching.

Having an overall vision for his life and aligning his daily activities so that they support rather than detract from Charcot's larger purpose in life, is a significant step toward his personal development.

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

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

Jean-Martin has an inclination to gossip and spread stories or he could be the subject of gossip himself at times. His perception of partnership and family relationships tends to be somewhat unrealistic, and Jean-Martin Charcot may put up a good front and pretend to have a harmonious life.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Gemini

Saturn in 12th house

Saturn Quincunx Uranus

Saturn Conjunct Jupiter/MC

N. Node in Sagittarius

N. Node in 5th house

N. Node Conjunct Sun

N. Node Conjunct Venus/Neptune