Tatum O'Neal
challenges and difficulties

Tatum 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 O'Neal.

It may be difficult for Tatum O'Neal 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.

Tatum 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, Tatum O'Neal also needs to learn to relax and enjoy herself more.

Tatum O'Neal strives and struggles a great deal with her ideals or spiritual aspirations. She may go through periods of self-denial, asceticism, and in-depth study of religious philosophy and spiritual practices, or she may lose heart and become cynical about religious ideals; however, she can never quite divorce herself from her idealistic concerns.

Tatum O'Neal tends to be her own worst enemy, demanding inhuman perfection of herself and harshly criticizing or persecuting herself when she does not measure up. Perhaps circumstances or relationships in her life have been extremely difficult and demanding, reinforcing Tatum's belief that she must struggle alone.

She is capable of tremendous effort and of overcoming great odds and handicaps. Through these efforts Tatum O'Neal develops her power and inner strength. However, Tatum O'Neal should not make life harder than it is. She must give herself permission to let up sometimes, and to realize that she is only human.

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

When under stress, Tatum O'Neal is apt to shut off the flow of her emotions and ignore her needs and feelings in order to do what she perceives as her duty or simply what the practical realities of the situation dictate. This can lead to a certain rigidity and inflexibility. If overdone, self-control, self-discipline, or an exaggerated concern over what society, family or others expect of her, makes life more of a burden than an adventure.

Fostering her tender, caring, feminine, and nurturing aspects is an important step in Tatum O'Neal's growth. Tatum O'Neal needs to learn how to nourish and lovingly tend to both herself and others. Letting herself be taken care of sometimes is okay!

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

The following are specific activities that will support Tatum O'Neal in her growth. These may or may not feel natural to O'Neal, and she may initially resist or feel awkward about them, but they are crucial to her path to wholeness.

Tatum O'Neal should care for and nourish children, plants, pets or other people. She needs to make a home, create and sustain strong relationships with her family or a community that can support her and give her a sense of safety and belonging.

Tatum O'Neal should develop her listening skills and deepen her understanding and appreciation of women and their perspective. Tatum O'Neal has to learn to trust her own feelings, intuitions and emotional needs. She needs to care for herself in an accepting, non-judgmental way.

It is in Tatum O'Neal's best interest to take all that is good and helpful from her past and use it in a new way. (If she is so inclined, Tatum may want to explore the potential of past-life regression to tap into gifts she has already developed).

Tatum O'Neal tends to associate with weak or negative people and is inclined to find most of her relationships rather unfulfilling. Feeling like an outsider, O'Neal gets the impression that others try to restrain her.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Aquarius

Saturn in 5th house

Saturn Square Neptune

Saturn Quincunx Pluto

N. Node in Cancer

N. Node in 10th house

N. Node Conjunct Moon

N. Node Opposition Mars/Saturn