Richard Dreyfuss
challenges and difficulties

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

His childhood or his relationship with his parents was restrictive, unloving or unhappy in ways that may prevent Richard from allowing other people to get close to him in later life. Richard Dreyfuss feels that he was deprived in one form or another, regardless of whether he actually was or not. His early life - at least as Dreyfuss remembers it - may have been marked by emotional separation or repression of his needs and feelings. Forgiving his parents and/or letting go of any resentments he has about the limitations that he experienced early in his life is crucial. Also, Richard Dreyfuss needs to build his own solid foundation, and investing time and energy into his home, domestic relationships, and inner life can help Richard accomplish this task.

He is suspicious of groups, crowds, and social organizations. Dreyfuss is quick to pick up on social charades and insincerity and avoids the limelight and glamour. Richard Dreyfuss is direct and to the point in speech and manner, stubborn and inflexible, and often unwilling to communicate his innermost feelings and thoughts.

Basically shy, Richard may become a bit inhibited when talking with other people. Richard Dreyfuss tends to withdraw from others and likes to live a humble, quiet life in seclusion. He may get involved with a group of a secretive nature, although Dreyfuss is not generally one to join groups.

Around others, Dreyfuss is somewhat humble and shy and prefers to be by himself. Richard Dreyfuss tends to limit his relationships with others and associates only with like-minded people. He is inclined to be cool and reserved even toward those he loves.

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

Richard Dreyfuss 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 Richard Dreyfuss a sense of inner balance.

Richard Dreyfuss 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... Richard needs to learn to accept things as they are.

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

It is deep within himself, as Richard Dreyfuss faces his own demons, fears, and struggles - those aspects of life that are not easily or readily shared, those parts of his life that Richard Dreyfuss keeps hidden from public view where he is most likely to wrestle with these issues.

The qualities described above can also be beneficially channeled into some sort of charitable work, altruistic service or ministering to people in need.

The specific habits which are likely to hold Richard Dreyfuss back, or which he is prone to overdo, especially during stressful periods, include:

Excessive thinking, rationalizing or talking, the overuse or misuse of Dreyfuss' intellectual abilities and the tendency to allow his energy to be dissipated in trivial activities.

The tendency for self-indulgence, laziness, and over-reliance on the generosity or affection of others, as well as making love relationships, social life and superficial pleasures more important than anything else in his life.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Leo

Saturn in 4th house

Saturn Conjunct Pluto

Saturn Conjunct Mercury/N. Node

Saturn Conjunct Venus/N. Node

N. Node in Taurus

N. Node in 12th house

N. Node Opposition Mercury

N. Node Opposition Venus