Shirley MacLaine
challenges and difficulties

Shirley 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 MacLaine.

It may be difficult for Shirley MacLaine 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.

Shirley 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, Shirley MacLaine also needs to learn to relax and enjoy herself more.

Shirley MacLaine may often be coerced into doing things that she does not want to do, leaving her frustrated, irritable and touchy. Shirley could turn hard and unforgiving toward others and may break up some important relationships.

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

Shirley MacLaine's path lies in cultivating idealism and humanitarian feelings, being concerned with how MacLaine's actions impact the world at large, perhaps becoming more aware of the social implications of MacLaine's life style and personal choices or becoming active politically. Participating in organizations that support MacLaine's ideals is one way to do this.

When under stress she is likely to become overly focused on herself and her own little world.

Instead of "how will this benefit or hurt me?" MacLaine's focus needs to shift to "how will this affect us all?".

Ideally, Shirley MacLaine needs to strike a balance between doing for herself and doing for others, by discovering how MacLaine's unique gifts can benefit others.

The arena she is most likely to wrestle with these issues is in playful self-expression, games or sports, and creativity. Shirley MacLaine should try to develop any artistic, expressive, creative potentials she feels she possesses, utilizing the qualities described above.

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

Shirley MacLaine seems to have an innate sense of cosmic awareness and is likely to have strong psychical or metaphysical talents. She is inclined to join some parapsychology groups where she may share her unusual experiences with others.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Aquarius

Saturn in 5th house

Saturn Opposition Pluto/Asc.

N. Node in Aquarius

N. Node in 5th house

N. Node Opposition Moon/Pluto

N. Node Opposition Neptune/Pluto