Phoebe Cates
challenges and difficulties

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

It may be difficult for Phoebe Cates to play spontaneously or just let her hair down, for she tends to inhibit that side of her by being too self-conscious and concerned with the impression she is making.

Phoebe may work very hard at some sport or creative medium in order to excel, for she wants very, very much to be noticed, acknowledged and recognized as special in some way. Though she may indeed be outstanding, Phoebe Cates also needs to learn to relax and enjoy herself more.

Phoebe Cates tends to be very sensitive to her surroundings and is strongly influenced by the prevailing conditions surrounding her. Phoebe may feel that she has more obligations than she can properly handle, and that it is hopeless to even try.

Quite reserved and somewhat inhibited in her relationships with others, Phoebe Cates may feel that she is better off by herself. Phoebe feels that she does not fit in very well with people and she finds teamwork difficult.

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

When under stress, Phoebe Cates is apt to shut off the flow of her emotions and ignore her needs and feelings in order to do what she perceives as her 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 her, makes life more of a burden than an adventure.

Fostering her tender, caring, feminine, and nurturing aspects is an important step in Phoebe Cates' growth. Phoebe Cates needs to learn how to nourish and lovingly tend to both herself and others. Letting herself be taken care of sometimes is okay!

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

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

Phoebe Cates should develop true self-confidence and the willingness to put herself "out there", be seen and shine. Phoebe 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 Cates' heart and bears the stamp of Cates' individuality - is important. Also, being a mentor, a helpful, encouraging force in the life of someone less experienced than she is a way for Phoebe Cates to grow and become more whole herself.

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

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

She is highly emotional and tends to display her feelings in a theatrical way. Phoebe Cates seems to enjoy being somewhat eccentric and finds it difficult to adapt herself to others. Although she may seek emotional fulfillment, Phoebe does not do well in relationships and teamwork surroundings.

She is very social, loves artistic events and entertainment, and has the ability to show her feelings without reservation. Phoebe Cates probably found joy in learning things early in life and she stays close to her family and other relations.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Aquarius

Saturn in 5th house

Saturn Opposition Moon/Neptune

Saturn Opposition Mars/N. Node

N. Node in Cancer

N. Node in 10th house

N. Node Conjunct Sun

N. Node Conjunct Mercury

N. Node Conjunct Moon/Pluto

N. Node Conjunct Mercury/Venus