John F. Kennedy Jr.
challenges and difficulties

John F. Kennedy, Jr. has a great capacity for self-denial in the pursuit of a long-range goal. John is capable of hard work and persistent labor, but he may lack joyfulness and the ability to play. John F. Kennedy, Jr. 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 JFK Jr.'s which may inhibit him a great deal. John F. Kennedy, Jr. 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.

It may be difficult for John F. Kennedy, Jr. to play spontaneously or just let his hair down, for he tends to inhibit that side of his by being too self-conscious and concerned with the impression he is making.

John may work very hard at some sport or creative medium in order to excel, for he wants very, very much to be noticed, acknowledged, and recognized as special in some way. Though he may indeed be outstanding, John F. Kennedy, Jr. also needs to learn to relax and enjoy himself more.

John could find it difficult to express himself and consequently he feels inhibited and lonely at times. He tends to isolate himself from others and his relationships seem strained. Conditions in John F. Kennedy, Jr.'s parental home may be oppressive and constrained.

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

His natural instinct, especially when under stress, is to passively go along with whatever is easiest, refrain from clearly analyzing or assessing his situation and perhaps even try to escape from seeing his situation clearly by indulging in fantasies, intoxicants, and the like. Dreaminess and impracticality, being unfocused and undefined (at least in certain areas) are ways John F. Kennedy, Jr. copes with stress. John F. Kennedy, Jr. also has trouble setting limits and saying no.

His development path lies in cultivating discrimination and clarity, becoming more precise, and developing technical and practical skills that will enable John F. Kennedy, Jr. to function more efficiently in the world. Finding a way to be of practical service is also important.

It is deep within himself, as John F. Kennedy, Jr. faces his own demons, fears, and struggles - those aspects of life that are not easily or readily shared, those parts of his life that John F. Kennedy, Jr. keeps hidden from public view where he is most likely to wrestle with these issues.

The qualities described above can also be beneficially channeled into some sort of charitable work, altruistic service or ministering to people in need.

The following are specific activities that will support John F. Kennedy, Jr. in his growth. These may or may not feel natural to JFK Jr., and he may initially resist or feel awkward about them, but they are crucial to his path to wholeness.

John F. Kennedy, Jr.'s path to wholeness involves confronting his dark and hidden recesses, bringing them out into the open, and transforming himself in the process. Healing abilities develop as a result of JFK Jr.'s willingness to experience and transform deep emotions such as grief, anger, and pain. Furthermore, bringing light to the darkness and pain in the world without becoming overwhelmed by it is a significant challenge for John.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Capricorn

Saturn in 5th house

Saturn Conjunct Sun/Moon

N. Node in Virgo

N. Node in 12th house

N. Node Conjunct Pluto