Margaret Thatcher
general characteristics

Margaret Thatcher's fundamental needs, values, and orientation towards life are symbolized by the four astrological elements. Each person has their own unique balance of these four basic energies: fire (warmth, inspiration, enthusiasm), earth (practicality, realism, material interests), air (social and intellectual qualities), and water (emotional needs and feelings).

Thatcher's "elemental make-up" is described below. Remember that most people are "unbalanced" or lopsided, and if Margaret is lacking or deficient in a certain element (or elements), it simply means that she needs to consciously develop that particular aspect in order to appreciate and/or work harder in that dimension of life.

Sometimes we overestimate the element that we are least endowed with, sensing it as a lack within ourselves, but more often we neglect or ignore it. The qualities described below will be reiterated and explained in more detail in the following pages.

Thatcher is a positive and lively person who generally has an invigorating, inspiring, and energizing effect on others. Boredom or staying anchored in old habits is not a problem for Margaret Thatcher since she has numerous interests and the energy to pursue many of them. However, she definitely has the tendency to overextend herself without taking the time to regroup or to move on to new things before she finishes previous tasks. Margaret can burn out by being involved in too many activities. Margaret Thatcher seems impelled to be always in motion, as if she were afraid if missing out on something interesting "out there". Paying attention to her body's need for rest, attending to her own inner world and feelings and giving sufficient attention to her immediate family and their needs is something Margaret Thatcher needs to learn to do more of. It would benefit Thatcher to simply stop from time to time and take a breather.

She is very idealistic and frequently disappointed that she does not live in a perfect world, but it is through the vision and energy of people like Margaret Thatcher that new ideas are introduced and positive changes made. Thatcher's gifts are her ability to entertain and toy with creative ideas and possibilities, seek new solutions to problems, and venture gaily into new territory (literally or figuratively).

Margaret Thatcher needs to cultivate her capacity for receptivity - the ability to listen and quietly absorb what another person is saying, for example, instead of focusing on what she has to say. It would serve Margaret Thatcher well to learn to wait and trust, rather than make something happen or try to bend the world to her will.

One of her primary challenges lies in developing a sense of security and stability and adopting a steady rhythm in life. Cultivating self-discipline, patience and endurance and learning to accept realistic limitations will enable Margaret Thatcher to be more productive and to implement some of her ideas and creative impulses. Margaret Thatcher is not always interested in the practicalities and compromises required to make her dreams a reality.

At times, Margaret Thatcher feels out of place in the world, restless, discontent, unable to find her niche and dissatisfied with mundane reality. This may have the positive effect of sparking Thatcher's exploration of the creative, imaginative or spiritual side of life. However, Margaret tends to resist growing up and learning how to effectively deal with adult responsibility. She also tends to be either bound up with the past or projecting into the future, thereby ignoring the present. To become more grounded in the here and now, Margaret Thatcher may find it helpful to get massages on a regular basis, make a practice of gentle, rhythmic exercise like walking or yoga, and eat substantial, heavy foods.

As you will read in the next chapter, Margaret Thatcher has strong feelings for other people and the capacity to aptly communicate her creative ideas.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Fire and Air are Strong (F,E,A,W Scores = 15,2,20,12)

Earth is Weak (F,E,A,W Scores = 15,2,20,12)

Fire and Air are Strong and Ascendant is in Water sign