Philip Seymour Hoffman
challenges and difficulties

Philip has difficulty asserting his will and desires directly and openly. He may also suppress his anger and aggressiveness. Developing self-confidence, courage, and faith in himself are important tasks for Hoffman.

Philip Seymour Hoffman takes his commitments to others very seriously, especially in close one-to-one relationships. His strong sense of responsibility to the other person makes Hoffman 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 Philip Seymour Hoffman and it may seem that he is always "working on" his marriage rather than enjoying it. However, Hoffman will persevere and ultimately grow through the process.

He is subject to rash decisions and impulsive actions that may have sudden, unexpected consequences and undesirable results. As he lacks the capacity to adapt, Philip Seymour Hoffman may encounter considerable tension in his relationships and is likely to have disputes or even violent fights with others.

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

Philip Seymour Hoffman 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 Philip Seymour Hoffman a sense of inner balance.

Philip Seymour Hoffman 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... Philip needs to learn to accept things as they are.

Hoffman 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 marriage and other intimate, one-to-one relationships that he is most likely to wrestle with these issues. He may see the qualities that he needs to develop more fully (described above) in his partner. It is important for Philip Seymour Hoffman to recognize, appreciate, and listen to the people in his life who express such attributes, as well as to develop them himself. Philip Seymour Hoffman has to put energy and attention into learning about others, and about himself through others.

The specific habits which are likely to hold Philip Seymour Hoffman 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.

Hoffman always looks to establish relationships with groups or associations and has the ability to blend in unobtrusively. Philip Seymour Hoffman has a way of integrating the needs and feelings of others, while taking into consideration the proceedings of the association.

Philip Seymour Hoffman has a sympathetic understanding of other people and the ability to easily adapt himself to them. His emotional fulfillment is likely to come through his relationships with others and Hoffman will probably feel a soul-affinity with many of them.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Aries

Saturn in 7th house

Saturn Opposition Mars/Uranus

N. Node in Taurus

N. Node in 7th house

N. Node Opposition Mars

N. Node Conjunct Moon/Mercury

N. Node Conjunct Moon/MC