Theodora Richards challenges and difficulties
Richards both yearns for, and fears, being emotionally vulnerable to others and experiencing deep emotional intimacy. Trusting others and letting them get to know her intimately does not come easily to Theodora, and sexual inhibitions may result from this. Theodora Richards is very self-protective and may be compulsively secretive. Learning to relinquish control in personal relationships, and to be completely open, is an important task for Richards.
It may be difficult for Theodora Richards 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.
Theodora 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, Theodora Richards also needs to learn to relax and enjoy herself more.
Now we will discuss patterns of behavior which Theodora Richards 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 Theodora Richards needs to follow in order to develop balance, greater awareness, and wholeness is also described.
Theodora Richards 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 Theodora Richards a sense of inner balance.
Theodora Richards 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... Theodora needs to learn to accept things as they are.
Richards also needs to develop patience, peace and stability by grounding herself in her daily work and behaving consistently and reliably towards others.
It is in any involvements she has with teams, clubs, organizations, networks, and the like that Theodora Richards is most likely to wrestle with these issues. The qualities described above need to be channeled into some sort of group effort or experience, or have some impact on society at large.
Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:
Saturn in Scorpio
Saturn in 5th house
N. Node in Taurus
N. Node in 11th house
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