John Higgins
challenges and difficulties

Higgins is wary of becoming emotionally dependent on others, and may distance himself or deny his needs for relationships of closeness and intimacy so that he will not be vulnerable to rejection or abandonment. On the other hand, John Higgins may cling excessively or need constant reassurance from loved ones and family. Developing a deep, inner sense of security, as well as the ability to give and receive nurturing are important tasks for John.

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

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

John is inclined to be quite reserved and cautious in his relationships with others, yet he may also have an exaggerated regard for other peoples' views, thereby giving them more credence than they are worth.

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

It is easy for John Higgins to become distracted from his path by the multitude of interesting choices, possibilities, and options available to him. John Higgins needs to develop single mindedness and focus. Until John 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 Higgins' larger purpose in life, is a significant step toward his personal development.

It is in his dealings with money, financial security, tangible assets and possessions that he is most likely to wrestle with these issues. The qualities described above are ones John Higgins needs to integrate in tangible ways: how he makes a living, building assets and a secure material base, what he does with the resources he has. John Higgins should try to avoid over involvement or entanglements with other people's money matters, legal business, and personal affairs.

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

Being excessively egocentric or proud, needing personal recognition and applause, wanting to be center stage all the time, needing to be important and special.

He is likely to offer help and protection to people around him and promote moral values. John Higgins stands up for social justice and unselfishly works for the good of his community. , John Higgins refuses any kind of personal advantage and lives in harmony with everyone.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Cancer

Saturn in 9th house

Jupiter Square Saturn

Saturn Opposition Jupiter/Asc.

N. Node in Sagittarius

N. Node in 2nd house

N. Node Opposition Sun

N. Node Opposition Jupiter/Saturn