Stonewall Jackson
challenges and difficulties

Jackson either overvalues or undervalues his possessions and assets. He can also go to extremes in dealing with bodily needs and desires, being either hedonistic or ascetic. Stonewall Jackson may deny himself sensual pleasure and enjoyment of the fruits of his labors. He may also be stingy and unable to give freely. Many times Stonewall Jackson feels that he does not have "enough" to make him feel secure, regardless of how much (money, insurance, etc.) he has!

Stonewall Jackson takes his commitments to others very seriously, especially in close one-to-one relationships. His strong sense of responsibility to the other person makes Jackson a trustworthy and dedicated partner, but he often feels that marriage or any binding commitment between him and another person is too restrictive and burdensome, and thus seeks to avoid it. Close relationships may be more work than pleasure for Stonewall Jackson and it may seem that he is always "working on" his marriage rather than enjoying it. However, Jackson will persevere and ultimately grow through the process.

At times circumstances seem to be pushing against Stonewall, and he may have to withstand severe challenges. Stonewall Jackson will probably have to work harder than others in order to succeed, turning him hard and cold hearted in his decisions because of it.

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

Stonewall Jackson has a great capacity for sympathy, tenderness, and caring, which is a gift that he is apt to over bestow at times. For balance, Stonewall Jackson needs to foster mature self-discipline, self-control, and personal responsibility.

When under stress, he has a strong instinct to retreat back to the nest, to be a child again, or to become overwhelmed with feelings and longings to be taken care of. Also, he may encourage others to depend on him emotionally (and otherwise) to an unhealthy degree. Stonewall Jackson needs to learn how to set limits and to turn off the flow of support when necessary.

It is in his way of thinking, processing information and communicating that Stonewall Jackson is most likely to wrestle with these issues. In Jackson's relationships with neighbors, colleagues, and acquaintances, he needs to try to bring out the qualities described above.

The following are specific activities that will support Stonewall Jackson in his growth. These may or may not feel natural to Jackson, and he may initially resist or feel awkward about them, but they are crucial to his path to wholeness.

Stonewall Jackson should be willing to become more of a free thinker, to experiment and change, to loosen his ties to tradition and the known and to allow for new developments. He needs to practice getting involved in an area involving new techniques, rapid changes and innovation. Stonewall can be part of the avant-garde promoting such changes - be it in science, music or social relationships. Stonewall Jackson has to be willing to be different and perhaps to be considered eccentric or odd.

Stonewall Jackson tends to feel inferior and his attitude in the presence of others could be a bit negative or weak. He is inclined to shy away from groups and would be a rather quiet and passive member of an organization or association.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Taurus

Saturn in 7th house

Saturn Conjunct Jupiter/Pluto

N. Node in Capricorn

N. Node in 3rd house

N. Node Conjunct Uranus

N. Node Conjunct Sun/Neptune