Michael Clarke
challenges and difficulties

Clarke fears of becoming emotionally dependent upon 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, Michael Clarke 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 Michael.

Clarke is generally not a "joiner" and he does not feel comfortable in clubs, organizations or other groups of people that are centered on some common ideal or interest. If Michael Clarke does participate in a group, he may find the rules and procedures restrictive - or he may simply feel that he does not fit in with the others.

Being alone or with older, more experienced people suits Michael Clarke better than being with groups of his own peers.

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

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

Michael Clarke 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 Michael's quality of life or that of persons in his world, is of little real value. Putting Clarke's understanding, philosophy, and convictions into practice in his daily relationships, and in the multiple choices he makes every day, will enable Michael Clarke to really test his belief system and discover more about life.

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

It is in his public life and career that Michael Clarke is most likely to wrestle with these issues. The latter will impact Clarke's reputation and standing in his community or professional circle, as well as how Michael Clarke achieves his important life goals and aspirations.

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

Michael Clarke has to learn to communicate and express himself through the written or spoken word. It is best for Michael to study, learn skills and develop his intellectual interests and capacities. Clarke needs to become involved in sharing and exchanging information with others and in developing his intellectual reasoning ability. Michael Clarke should practice using his mind, his thinking skills and his ability to be objective. "Work smarter, not harder" might be a motto for him.

Writing, teaching, recording, transcribing, dialoguing, negotiating, mediating, communicating, or facilitating clear communication are significant activities for Michael Clarke to pursue.

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

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Cancer

Saturn in 11th house

Jupiter Square Saturn

N. Node in Gemini

N. Node in 10th house

N. Node Conjunct Mercury

N. Node Conjunct Uranus