Van Morrison
challenges and difficulties

Morrison fears of becoming emotionally dependent upon others, and may distance himself or deny his needs for relationships of closeness and intimacy so that he will not be vulnerable to rejection or abandonment. On the other hand, Van Morrison may cling excessively or need constant reassurance from loved ones and family. Developing a deep, inner sense of security, as well as the ability to give and receive nurturing are important tasks for Van.

Van Morrison has a mature, disciplined, serious attitude toward life which colors everything he does. Caution and realism are his virtues though Van limits himself at times by being too careful, shy, or fearful, and not believing in himself enough or being assertive when necessary. Others find Van Morrison difficult to get to know intimately, as Morrison tends to distance himself from them or to put forth a rather stern, "adult" face to the world.

He is likely to have very intense experiences in his emotional life and should guard against feelings of depression and inhibition. Van Morrison could be plagued by inner turmoil and obsessive ideas or notions.

Van dislikes tense or frustrating situations and has a strong desire to free himself from them. Acting quickly at times, Van suddenly overcomes his inner inhibitions. Van Morrison also has the ability to grasp difficult situations correctly and to use them for his advancement.

Somewhat shy, Van finds it difficult to relate to people and tends to withdraw from others. Since it is hard for Van Morrison to establish relationships, he would rather be by himself. Van likes everything simple or plain and prefers a more humble and secluded life.

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

When under stress, Van Morrison is apt to shut off the flow of his emotions and ignore his needs and feelings in order to do what he perceives as his 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 him, makes life more of a burden than an adventure.

Fostering his tender, caring, feminine, and nurturing aspects is an important step in Van Morrison's growth. Van Morrison needs to learn how to nourish and lovingly tend to both himself and others. Letting himself be taken care of sometimes is okay!

It is deep within himself, as Van Morrison faces his own demons, fears, and struggles - those aspects of life that are not easily or readily shared, those parts of his life that Van Morrison keeps hidden from public view where he is most likely to wrestle with these issues.

The qualities described above can also be beneficially channeled into some sort of charitable work, altruistic service or ministering to people in need.

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

Van Morrison should care for and nourish children, plants, pets or other people. He needs to make a home, create and sustain strong relationships with his family or a community that can support him and give him a sense of safety and belonging.

Van Morrison should develop his listening skills and deepen his understanding and appreciation of women and their perspective. Van Morrison has to learn to trust his own feelings, intuitions and emotional needs. He needs to care for himself in an accepting, non-judgmental way.

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

Van Morrison tends to associate with weak or negative people and is inclined to find most of his relationships rather unfulfilling. Feeling like an outsider, Morrison gets the impression that others try to restrain him.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Cancer

Saturn in 1st house

Saturn Conjunct Moon/Pluto

Saturn Conjunct Mercury/Uranus

Saturn Conjunct Venus/Asc.

N. Node in Cancer

N. Node in 12th house

N. Node Conjunct Moon

N. Node Conjunct Mars/Saturn