Paloma Picasso
challenges and difficulties

She is very self-conscious and has a great need for ego-affirmation and praise. Expressing herself freely and openly is not easy for Picasso. Paloma Picasso tends to work hard at playing and "having fun", rather than being light-hearted and spontaneous. Developing self-love and self-acceptance regardless of her "performance" is an important task for Paloma.

She is very conscientious, responsible, and concerned with her duty, her public image and reputation, and becoming a person of stature in the world. Paloma Picasso understands the need for hard work and careful planning in order to accomplish anything substantial and she is capable of much self-discipline and patience once she sets her sights on a goal.

But Paloma Picasso is very judgmental and hard on herself if she fails to attain success, and she can become dry, bitter, or cynical if the world does not recognize her efforts.

Her faith, optimism, and sense of possibilities are tempered by much caution, and often doubt or skepticism as well. Whatever hopes or visions Paloma Picasso has for her life are firmly held in check by her sense of reality. At times she may wish for more freedom, but Paloma also fears it and hang back. Paloma Picasso may blame practical limitations or some external condition or the prevailing Authority for her own inhibitions.

She may feel hindered or oppressed by other people frequently and overcoming difficulties jointly with others could come suddenly. Paloma Picasso seems to be afraid of her own courage and may find it hard to express her desires.

Now we will discuss patterns of behavior which Paloma Picasso instinctively and habitually reverts to when under stress - a mostly subconscious process that she is apt to over indulge in because it is so familiar and hence easy for her. The direction Paloma Picasso needs to follow in order to develop balance, greater awareness, and wholeness is also described.

Seeking harmonious interpersonal relationships, cooperation, and togetherness, as well as the desire to please or appease other people, are drives that come very naturally to Paloma Picasso - so much so that she seeks them out at her own expense. When she is under stress, Picasso tends to look outside herself for approval or answers, and she leans on others too much. Therefore, developing self-reliance, and the courage to look inwardly for answers and forge her own path through life is a key factor in her self-development.

Paloma Picasso is often tempted to be less than completely straightforward about her intentions or desires, and she can become enmeshed in a quagmire of "little white lies". Stark honesty - both inward and toward others - is the only way out! This, however, leads to the need to confront some of Picasso's most deeply ingrained fears, such as "what if they do not like me?" and "what if I have to go through this alone?".

Paloma Picasso needs to cultivate her ability to be assertive, take initiative and act on her own behalf. Directness and self-reliance are imperative.

It is in her work and her relationships with co-workers, employers, and employees that she is most likely to wrestle with these issues. Integrating the qualities described above into Picasso's work and daily routine will lead to greater satisfaction, improved health, and personal growth.

The following are specific activities that will support Paloma Picasso in her growth. These may or may not feel natural to Picasso, and she may initially resist or feel awkward about them, but they are crucial to her path to wholeness.

Paloma Picasso should develop true self-confidence and the willingness to put herself "out there", be seen and shine. Paloma needs to be willing to take on a leading role. She needs to be a hero - a protagonist in her own story - by cultivating the courageous, active, and positive masculine qualities she possesses. Doing creative work that she is proud of - anything that comes from Picasso's heart and bears the stamp of Picasso's individuality - is important. Also, being a mentor, a helpful, encouraging force in the life of someone less experienced than she is a way for Paloma Picasso to grow and become more whole herself.

She needs to give and receive affection, love and pleasure (primarily with the qualities described previously). Paloma Picasso has to learn to respond to, appreciate and create beauty, art, harmonious surroundings and relationships. She needs to be aware of aesthetics and to do things in a gracious, pleasing manner. Paloma Picasso has to start enjoying life, nurturing friendships and cultivating her ability to love and to receive love.

Paloma Picasso should become a warrior and cultivate a positive, victorious, active approach to life and to any problems she faces. It is in Picasso's best interest to act on her own behalf instead of stalling, waiting or hoping someone else will do it for her. Paloma Picasso needs to assert herself openly and courageously and not to be afraid to make mistakes or stumble; there are bound to be a few trial runs to any new initiative. Paloma needs to foster a healthy fighting spirit, pick herself up, and go! She also should learn to appreciate conflict and confrontation as a means to grow.

She is a born leader and has the ability to persuade members of a group or association she belongs to. Picasso always promotes the cultivation of good fellowship and teamwork, insuring success in any plans or joint undertakings she may pursue.

Paloma has an extremely magnetic personality along with strong sexual attraction. Paloma Picasso tends to put her heart and soul into her work and may prefer to work with partners of the opposite sex.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Leo

Saturn in 10th house

Jupiter Quincunx Saturn

Saturn Conjunct Uranus/Asc.

N. Node in Aries

N. Node in 6th house

N. Node Conjunct Sun

N. Node Conjunct Venus

N. Node Conjunct Mars

N. Node Conjunct Sun/Mars

N. Node Conjunct Venus/Mars