Pope Pius XI
challenges and difficulties

Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti fears of becoming emotionally dependent upon others, and may distance himself or deny his needs for relationships of closeness and intimacy so that he will not be vulnerable to rejection or abandonment. On the other hand, Pope Pius XI may cling excessively or need constant reassurance from loved ones and family. Developing a deep, inner sense of security, as well as the ability to give and receive nurturing are important tasks for Pope Pius XI.

His fears revolve around money and material security, and Pope Pius XI works very hard to ensure that his assets are solid. He may be very conservative, even stingy, with his money because he is afraid there will not be enough. He may turn this fear around and become very shrewd about investments and financial matters.

Now we will discuss patterns of behavior which Pope Pius XI 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 Pope Pius XI 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 Pope Pius XI - so much so that he seeks them out at his own expense. When he is under stress, Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti tends to look outside himself for approval or answers, and he leans on others too much. Therefore, developing self-reliance, and the courage to look inwardly for answers and forge his own path through life is a key factor in his self-development.

Pope Pius XI is often tempted to be less than completely straightforward about his intentions or desires, and he 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 Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti's most deeply ingrained fears, such as "what if they do not like me?" and "what if I have to go through this alone?".

Pope Pius XI needs to cultivate his ability to be assertive, take initiative and act on his own behalf. Directness and self-reliance are imperative.

It is in any involvements he has with teams, clubs, organizations, networks, and the like that Pope Pius XI is most likely to wrestle with these issues. The qualities described above need to be channeled into some sort of group effort or experience, or have some impact on society at large.

The following are specific activities that will support Pope Pius XI in his growth. These may or may not feel natural to Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti, and he may initially resist or feel awkward about them, but they are crucial to his path to wholeness.

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

Pope Pius XI has to learn to communicate and express himself through the written or spoken word. It is best for Pope Pius XI to study, learn skills and develop his intellectual interests and capacities. Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti needs to become involved in sharing and exchanging information with others and in developing his intellectual reasoning ability. Pope Pius XI should practice using his mind, his thinking skills and his ability to be objective. "Work smarter, not harder" might be a motto for him.

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

He is well-mannered and has a kind, helpful and obliging nature. Pope Pius XI is very social, loves to entertain and enjoys talking with people. Pope Pius XI feels mentally in tune with others and makes a good companion.

Pope Pius XI tends to be a bit too idealistic and may place too much hope on his relationships, resulting in frequent disappointments. Pope Pius XI could be attracted to naive people, but some of his contacts also may turn out to be swindlers.

He is very obliging and always looks for relationships with other people. Pope Pius XI tends to feel really at home with his family or in groups or associations that he may join. Pope Pius XI has a strong desire to feel at one with his community.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Cancer

Saturn in 2nd house

N. Node in Aries

N. Node in 11th house

N. Node Conjunct Sun

N. Node Conjunct Mercury

N. Node Conjunct Sun/Mercury

N. Node Conjunct Jupiter/Neptune

N. Node Conjunct Asc./MC