Joanne Woodward
challenges and difficulties

Joanne Woodward has a great capacity for self-denial in the pursuit of a long-range goal. Joanne is capable of hard work and persistent labor, but she may lack joyfulness and the ability to play. Joanne Woodward often feels burdened by life's demands and responsibilities, and may envy those who seem to attract what they want in life without a great deal of personal effort.

There is a very judgmental, stern, and uncompromising side of Woodward's which may inhibit her a great deal. Joanne Woodward must avoid becoming heavy and cynical, or becoming a rather callous, sophisticated adult whose practicality and realism squeeze out the playful, imaginative side of life.

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

Her faith, optimism, and sense of possibilities are tempered by much caution, and often doubt or skepticism as well. Whatever hopes or visions Joanne Woodward has for her life are firmly held in check by her sense of reality. At times she may wish for more freedom, but Joanne also fears it and hang back. Joanne Woodward may blame practical limitations or some external condition or the prevailing Authority for her own inhibitions.

Joanne Woodward becomes tense and upset rather easily. She becomes irritated by the unwillingness of others to make changes. In her eagerness to see her inspirations materialize, Woodward is inclined to forego tact and diplomacy in favor of achieving her goals. Her occasional outbreaks of brusque, insensitive behavior often do more harm than good.

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

Joanne Woodward 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 Joanne Woodward a sense of inner balance.

Joanne Woodward 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... Joanne needs to learn to accept things as they are.

Woodward 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 trying to strike a balance between Woodward's inner, personal life and her career or involvement with the world at large that she is most likely to wrestle with these issues. Joanne Woodward needs to focus attention on her home and family situation, and create a secure inner anchor.

Woodward is somewhat shy and tends to feel inferior when she is with others. Joanne Woodward is inclined to establish relationships more with weak or sick people and is always willing to help or take care of them.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Capricorn

Saturn in 12th house

Jupiter Quincunx Saturn

Saturn Square Uranus

N. Node in Taurus

N. Node in 4th house

N. Node Opposition Saturn/Neptune