Oliver Hardy
challenges and difficulties

Oliver Hardy takes his personal relationships so seriously that they may seem more like work, constant effort, and compromise, rather than a free and enjoyable sharing. He may feel that relationships in general require more of him than they are worth, and Oliver enters into any close relationship cautiously and conscientiously. Oliver Hardy also fears entrapment in close relationships.

Oliver Hardy takes his commitments to others very seriously, especially in close one-to-one relationships. His strong sense of responsibility to the other person makes Hardy a trustworthy and dedicated partner, but he often feels that marriage or any binding commitment between him and another person is too restrictive and burdensome, and thus seeks to avoid it. Close relationships may be more work than pleasure for Oliver Hardy and it may seem that he is always "working on" his marriage rather than enjoying it. However, Hardy will persevere and ultimately grow through the process.

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

Oliver Hardy benefits by becoming more aware of the rhythm of the seasons and the natural world, learning to slow down and allow life to unfold in its own time. Nurturing a garden, a child, or some other living, growing thing gives Oliver Hardy a sense of inner balance.

Oliver Hardy has a tendency to be deeply suspicious, to not take anything at face value and to see hidden agendas and dark motives even where none exist! Life does not have to be a constant conflict... Oliver needs to learn to accept things as they are.

Hardy also needs to develop patience, peace and stability by grounding himself in his daily work and behaving consistently and reliably towards others.

It is in his way of thinking, processing information and communicating that Oliver Hardy is most likely to wrestle with these issues. In Hardy'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 Oliver Hardy back, or which he is prone to overdo, especially during stressful periods, include:

The need to be first all of the time and demonstrate an aggressive or bossy attitude, impatience or irritability; an over-eagerness to use force or violence to gain advantage and the tendency to resort to fighting or using confrontation too quickly.

Oliver has an inspiring, trustworthy and courteous manner, bringing lots of friends and acquaintances with similar interests into his life. His parental home is probably very harmonious and Oliver Hardy feels strongly connected with his family.

Oliver likes to be on the go constantly and tends to have a hectic family life. He knows how to eliminate competition, but should guard against rising to the top in his position at the expense of other people.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Libra

Saturn in 7th house

N. Node in Taurus

N. Node in 3rd house

N. Node Opposition Mars

N. Node Opposition Sun/Moon

N. Node Opposition Uranus/MC