Theodor Adorno
challenges and difficulties

Theodor has an innate distrust of groups and/or a cynical attitude toward society that may leave him feeling out of step and unable to participate in activities with his peers. Overcoming a sense of aloofness and alienation from others is an important task for Adorno.

It may be difficult for Theodor Adorno to play spontaneously or just let his hair down, for he tends to inhibit that side of his by being too self-conscious and concerned with the impression he is making.

Theodor may work very hard at some sport or creative medium in order to excel, for he wants very, very much to be noticed, acknowledged, and recognized as special in some way. Though he may indeed be outstanding, Theodor Adorno also needs to learn to relax and enjoy himself more.

At times Theodor Adorno struggles with nebulous worries and insecurities, fears which may be difficult to name. Mostly, he may be afraid of getting acquainted with the inner workings of his mind and soul, feeling uneasy with anything irrational or intangible. Theodor Adorno has to work hard to overcome being overly serious regarding the spiritual side of life, especially if his religious upbringing emphasized guilt and retribution. Reorienting himself in the direction of spiritual optimism will do much to lift the cloud of worry that settles over Theodor occasionally.

His ambition and desire for power could be somewhat out of proportion and Adorno can be quite ruthless in dealing with obstacles and difficulties he may be faced with. Theodor Adorno must learn to control his temper and be willing to compromise.

He is quite cool and reserved in matters of love relationships and tends to hold back his inclination for love. Somewhat inhibited in regard to relationships, Theodor Adorno is inclined to feel that he is better off staying by himself.

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

Instinctively he is a fighter and an individualist who can stand alone when necessary. Very often, however, Theodor stands alone when he does not need to, not realizing the support, assistance, and resources others may have to offer. Theodor Adorno has a tendency to "reinvent the wheel" and to feel that he must be self-reliant and that only he can come up with the answers he needs. Implicit in this attitude is a kind of arrogance as well as a rather competitive approach, which - at its worst - can alienate him from others, or make Theodor Adorno feel that "it is me against the world".

Social skills and graces and what Theodor Adorno calls social "games" do not come naturally to him. Theodor Adorno needs to learn how to share and join others, and how to negotiate and resolve conflict with others in a cooperative way.

It is in his dealings with money, financial security, tangible assets and possessions that he is most likely to wrestle with these issues. The qualities described above are ones Theodor Adorno needs to integrate in tangible ways: how he makes a living, building assets and a secure material base, what he does with the resources he has. Theodor Adorno should try to avoid over involvement or entanglements with other people's money matters, legal business, and personal affairs.

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

Theodor Adorno has to learn to communicate and express himself through the written or spoken word. It is best for Theodor to study, learn skills and develop his intellectual interests and capacities. Adorno needs to become involved in sharing and exchanging information with others and in developing his intellectual reasoning ability. Theodor Adorno should practice using his mind, his thinking skills and his ability to be objective. "Work smarter, not harder" might be a motto for him.

Writing, teaching, recording, transcribing, dialoguing, negotiating, mediating, communicating, or facilitating clear communication are significant activities for Theodor Adorno to pursue.

He is very social, loves artistic events and entertainment, and has the ability to show his feelings without reservation. Theodor Adorno probably found joy in learning things early in life and he keeps in close relationships with his family and other relations.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Aquarius

Saturn in 5th house

Saturn Quincunx Neptune

Saturn Opposition Sun/Pluto

Saturn Opposition Venus/MC

N. Node in Libra

N. Node in 2nd house

N. Node Conjunct Mercury

N. Node Conjunct Mercury/Venus