Joseph Kennedy Jr.
challenges and difficulties

Kennedy 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, Joseph Kennedy Jr. 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 Joseph.

He is very conscientious, responsible, and concerned with his duty, his public image and reputation, and becoming a person of stature in the world. Joseph Kennedy Jr. understands the need for hard work and careful planning in order to accomplish anything substantial and he is capable of much self-discipline and patience once he sets his sights on a goal.

But Joseph Kennedy Jr. is very judgmental and hard on himself if he fails to attain success, and he can become dry, bitter, or cynical if the world does not recognize his efforts.

He is suspicious of groups, crowds, and social organizations. Kennedy is quick to pick up on social charades and insincerity and avoids the limelight and glamour. Joseph Kennedy Jr. is direct and to the point in speech and manner, stubborn and inflexible, and often unwilling to communicate his innermost feelings and thoughts.

At some point in his life Joseph Kennedy Jr. may experience a tragic love relationship that affects him deeply. He may remain heavily burdened by certain disturbing experiences, thereby rendering Joseph cold or bitter.

He is quite cool and reserved in matters of love relationships and tends to hold back his inclination for love. Somewhat inhibited with regard to relationships, Joseph Kennedy Jr. is inclined to feel that he is better off staying by himself.

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

Joseph Kennedy Jr.'s path lies in cultivating idealism and humanitarian feelings, being concerned with how Kennedy's actions impact the world at large, perhaps becoming more aware of the social implications of Kennedy's life style and personal choices or becoming active politically. Participating in organizations that support Kennedy's ideals is one way to do this.

When under stress he is likely to become overly focused on himself and his own little world.

Instead of "how will this benefit or hurt me?" Kennedy's focus needs to shift to "how will this affect us all?".

Ideally, Joseph Kennedy Jr. needs to strike a balance between doing for himself and doing for others, by discovering how Kennedy's unique gifts can benefit others.

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

Joseph Kennedy Jr. should be willing to become more of a free thinker, to experiment and change, to loosen his ties to tradition and the known and to allow for new developments. He needs to practice getting involved in an area involving new techniques, rapid changes and innovation. Joseph can be part of the avant-garde promoting such changes - be it in science, music or social relationships. Joseph Kennedy Jr. has to be willing to be different and perhaps to be considered eccentric or odd.

Joseph Kennedy Jr. tends to have deep bonds with the people he associates with and is likely to encounter some unusual or fated relationships. Some of his contacts could be with very influential people who may be of help to Kennedy in the future.

He is very obliging and always looks for relationships with other people. Joseph Kennedy Jr. tends to really feel at home with his family or in groups or associations that he may join. Joseph has a strong desire to feel at one with his community.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Cancer

Saturn in 10th house

Saturn Conjunct Pluto

Saturn Conjunct Venus/Pluto

Saturn Conjunct Venus/MC

N. Node in Aquarius

N. Node in 5th house

N. Node Conjunct Uranus

N. Node Opposition Pluto/Asc.

N. Node Opposition Asc./MC