Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
challenges and difficulties

King Carl XVI Gustaf 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, Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden 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 Carl XVI Gustaf.

He may have vague but ever-present feelings of guilt and fear that are difficult to pinpoint or eradicate. It is as if Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden does not trust Life itself, and is always seeking ways to defend himself from its dangers and its unknowns. Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden 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.

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

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

Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden needs to take what he has learned (either through formal education or his own questing and life experience) and share it with others, communicate it or express it in a way that can benefit others. Knowledge and understanding, which does not enhance either Carl XVI Gustaf's quality of life or that of persons in his world, is of little real value. Putting King Carl XVI Gustaf's understanding, philosophy, and convictions into practice in his daily relationships, and in the multiple choices he makes every day, will enable Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden to really test his belief system and discover more about life.

When under stress, Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is apt to seek refuge in imagining that the grass is greener elsewhere, rather than working with what is at hand. Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden needs to cultivate his ability to live in the present!

It is in any involvements he has with teams, clubs, organizations, networks, and the like that Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is most likely to wrestle with these issues. The qualities described above need to be channeled into some sort of group effort or experience, or have some impact on society at large.

The following are specific activities that will support Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden in his growth. These may or may not feel natural to King Carl XVI Gustaf, and he may initially resist or feel awkward about them, but they are crucial to his path to wholeness.

Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden 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. Carl XVI Gustaf can be part of the avant-garde promoting such changes - be it in science, music or social relationships. Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has to be willing to be different and perhaps to be considered eccentric or odd.

He is a born leader and has the ability to persuade members of a group or association he belongs to. King Carl XVI Gustaf always promotes the fostering of good fellowship and teamwork, which ensures the success of any plans or joint undertakings he may pursue.

Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has a very obliging manner and is always in search of new relationships. He is able to identify with people quite easily and probably will make many friends who can be of help to him.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Cancer

Saturn in 12th house

Jupiter Square Saturn

N. Node in Gemini

N. Node in 11th house

N. Node Conjunct Uranus

N. Node Conjunct Sun/Mars

N. Node Conjunct Sun/Asc.