Louis B. Mayer
challenges and difficulties

Mayer either overvalues or undervalues his possessions and assets. He can also go to extremes in dealing with bodily needs and desires, being either hedonistic or ascetic. Louis B. Mayer may deny himself sensual pleasure and enjoyment of the fruits of his labors. He may also be stingy and unable to give freely. Many times Louis B. Mayer feels that he does not have "enough" to make him feel secure, regardless of how much (money, insurance, etc.) he has!

Fear of the unknown, of change, and/or of death may plague Louis. He strongly resists changes and transitions rather than greeting them with curiosity or a spirit of adventure, which makes them much harder for him.

On another level entirely, Louis B. Mayer is very careful about joining forces, and especially his material resources, with others. Mayer wants to keep his own and other people's property and assets very distinct.

Louis B. Mayer takes his ideals and dreams very seriously and goes through periods of fervent dedication to a lofty ideal or vision. Louis has the ability to acquire true spiritual or imaginative insight, but he can also become so involved in his imaginative, idealistic pursuits that he looses perspective and develops feelings of alienation and isolation.

Louis B. Mayer tends to have a pessimistic outlook and he seems to be plagued by deep inner conflicts, which could severely undermine his strength. Self-critical and uncertain about his goals, Louis feels that he cannot live up to his ideals and end up disappointed.

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

He is capable of withstanding outside influences and remaining constant and steady on his path, but when under stress Louis B. Mayer becomes downright obstinate and implacable, resisting any change no matter how necessary or desirable the change may be. Tenaciously trying to preserve the status quo and hold on to what he has, he is apt to ignore the subtle signals he receives about needing to do something differently, which often leads to a crisis.

Louis B. Mayer needs to learn the limits of his ability to control life, and to accept and even embrace change and loss of the familiar, in order to allow for new life and growth. "Letting go" is a major life lesson for him. Mayer also needs to develop a balanced attitude toward his appetites and desires, as Louis B. Mayer tends to overindulge and/or deny himself excessively.

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 Louis B. Mayer 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. Louis B. Mayer 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 Louis B. Mayer back, or which he is prone to overdo, especially during stressful periods, include:

Staying in relationships with domineering, controlling, abusive people or being manipulative. Louis sometimes abuses his own power to use others to his own selfish ends.

Mayer cooperates with others in a vigorous and energetic way. His motto seems to be "one for all and all for one", and he feels strongly connected with others. In fact, Louis B. Mayer looks upon other people as necessary for a worthwhile life.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Taurus

Saturn in 8th house

Saturn Conjunct Neptune

Saturn Conjunct Neptune/Pluto

N. Node in Scorpio

N. Node in 2nd house

N. Node Opposition Pluto

N. Node Conjunct Moon/Mars