Steve McQueen
challenges and difficulties

Steve McQueen has a great capacity for self-denial in the pursuit of a long-range goal. Steve is capable of hard work and persistent labor, but he may lack the capacity for joy and play. Steve McQueen often feels burdened by life's demands and responsibilities, and may envy those who seem to attract what they want in life without a great deal of personal effort.

There is a very judgmental, stern, and uncompromising side of McQueen's that may inhibit him a great deal. Steve McQueen must avoid becoming cumbersome and cynical, or a rather callous, sophisticated adult whose sense of practicality and realism rob him of the playful, imaginative side of life.

Steve McQueen takes both his work and his health very seriously, but he may demand so much of himself at work that he compromises his health. Steve can become a workaholic, not so much because he has lofty ambitions, but because he never feels like he has done enough. Steve McQueen is overly responsible or overly conscientious at work, so much so that he may not enjoy it at all.

McQueen can also get overly involved in self-improvement or his health, and he tends to be a bit of a hypochondriac.

His faith, optimism, and sense of possibilities are tempered by a great deal of caution, and often doubt or skepticism as well. Whatever hopes or visions Steve McQueen has for his life are firmly held in check by his sense of reality. At times he may wish for more freedom, but Steve also fears it and holds back. Steve McQueen may blame practical limitations, some external condition or the prevailing Authority for his own inhibitions.

Steve McQueen becomes tense and upset rather easily. He becomes irritated by the unwillingness of others to make changes. In his eagerness to see his inspirations materialize, McQueen is inclined to forego tact and diplomacy in favor of achieving his goals. His occasional outbreaks of brusque, insensitive behavior often do more harm than good.

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

Steve McQueen 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 Steve McQueen a sense of inner balance.

Steve McQueen 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... Steve needs to learn to accept things as they are.

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

Steve McQueen has a strong desire to take part in social functions and entertainment and cultivate an active exchange of thoughts with others. Steve also appreciates associations and has the ability to carry enterprises to a successful conclusion through teamwork.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Capricorn

Saturn in 6th house

Jupiter Quincunx Saturn

Saturn Square Uranus

N. Node in Taurus

N. Node in 10th house

N. Node Conjunct Mercury/Jupiter