Michael Jordan
challenges and difficulties

Michael has an innate distrust of groups and/or a cynical attitude toward society that may leave him feeling out of step and unable to participate in activities with his peers. Overcoming a sense of aloofness and alienation from others is an important task for Jordan.

He is very conscientious, responsible, and concerned with his duty, his public image and reputation, and becoming a person of stature in the world. Michael Jordan 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 Michael Jordan 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.

Michael Jordan strives and struggles a great deal with his ideals or spiritual aspirations. He may go through periods of self-denial, asceticism, and in-depth study of religious philosophy and spiritual practices, or he may lose heart and become cynical about religious ideals; however, he can never quite divorce himself from his idealistic concerns.

Michael Jordan has a serious outlook on life and a tendency to dwell on his own flaws as well as those of everyone else. Jordan could be rather reserved with people and may find it difficult to express himself, giving a more negative impression than he intended.

His outlook on life is inclined to be somewhat negative and Michael Jordan tries to avoid relationships and social interaction as much as possible. There is a morose side to Michael's nature that makes him feel that no one cares about him, that life is difficult and perhaps not even worthwhile.

He is inclined to preserve and build up his heritage. Others are attracted to him, but at the same time Michael Jordan gives the impression of being unapproachable. Jordan tends to hold back his feelings and is somewhat inhibited with others, especially in his love relationships.

When he is with others, Michael Jordan often may suddenly become inhibited. He is inclined to be afraid of confrontations and probably will avoid group activities as much as possible.

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

When under stress, Michael Jordan is apt to shut off the flow of his emotions and ignore his needs and feelings in order to do what he perceives as his duty or simply what the practical realities of the situation dictate. This can lead to a certain rigidity and inflexibility. If overdone, self-control, self-discipline, or an exaggerated concern over what society, family or others expect of him, makes life more of a burden than an adventure.

Fostering his tender, caring, feminine, and nurturing aspects is an important step in Michael Jordan's growth. Michael Jordan needs to learn how to nourish and lovingly tend to both himself and others. Letting himself be taken care of sometimes is okay!

It is in his way of thinking, processing information and communicating that Michael Jordan is most likely to wrestle with these issues. In Jordan's relationships with neighbors, colleagues, and acquaintances, he needs to try to bring out the qualities described above.

The specific habits which are likely to hold Michael Jordan back, or which he is prone to overdo, especially during stressful periods, include:

Excessive thinking, rationalizing or talking, the overuse or misuse of Jordan's intellectual abilities and the tendency to allow his energy to be dissipated in trivial activities.

He is very social and his relationships with others are very warm and expansive. It is essential for Michael's emotional welfare to be surrounded by people and he is an active member of groups or associations he belongs to.

He may have an inner fear of separation and could feel left out or ignored at times. Michael Jordan may have not received much affection while he was growing up or it had to be shared with others. Michael could find it difficult to show his love in his relationships.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Aquarius

Saturn in 10th house

Saturn Square Neptune

Saturn Conjunct Sun/Mercury

Saturn Conjunct Sun/MC

Saturn Conjunct Venus/Jupiter

Saturn Opposition Uranus/N. Node

N. Node in Cancer

N. Node in 3rd house

N. Node Opposition Mercury

N. Node Opposition Moon/Jupiter

N. Node Opposition Venus/Saturn