Walter Schirra
challenges and difficulties

Walter Schirra takes his personal relationships so seriously that they may seem more like work, constant effort, and compromise, rather than a free and enjoyable sharing. He may feel that relationships in general require more of him than they are worth, and Walter enters into any close relationship cautiously and conscientiously. Walter Schirra also fears entrapment in close relationships.

His fears revolve around money and material security, and Walter Schirra works very hard to ensure that his assets are solid. He may be very conservative, even stingy, with his money because he is afraid there will not be enough. He may turn this fear around and become very shrewd about investments and financial matters.

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

His disposition is somewhat melancholic and Walter Schirra could have a rather pessimistic outlook. Walter has an inner need to be alone and to deeply meditate on his thoughts. Walter Schirra takes life seriously and may have been taught early on to learn from his mistakes.

Somewhat inhibited in initiating relationships with others, Walter Schirra may prefer to be by himself. Walter could feels that he does not fit in very well with others and as a result may have difficulties in team-work with groups or associations.

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

His natural instinct, especially when under stress, is to passively go along with whatever is easiest, refrain from clearly analyzing or assessing his situation and perhaps even try to escape from seeing his situation clearly by indulging in fantasies, intoxicants, and the like. Dreaminess and impracticality, being unfocused and undefined (at least in certain areas) are ways Walter Schirra copes with stress. Walter Schirra also has trouble setting limits and saying no.

His development path lies in cultivating discrimination and clarity, becoming more precise, and developing technical and practical skills that will enable Walter Schirra to function more efficiently in the world. Finding a way to be of practical service is also important.

It is in his relationships with others that he is most likely to wrestle with these issues. There is a dynamic balance (or conflict) within Walter Schirra between acting spontaneously and being true to himself versus modifying himself or his behavior to suit others. Walter Schirra seesaws between being inordinately concerned with his self to being overly conciliatory and concerned with others' needs, rights, or opinions about him. Learning to act authentically and forthrightly regardless of possible consequences is Schirra's task.

The specific habits which are likely to hold Walter Schirra back, or which he is prone to overdo, especially during stressful periods, include:

Being excessively egocentric or proud, needing personal recognition and applause, wanting to be center stage all the time, needing to be important and special.

Walter has an extremely magnetic personality along with strong sexual attraction. Walter Schirra tends to put his heart and soul into his work and may prefer to work with partners of the opposite sex.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Libra

Saturn in 2nd house

Saturn Opposition Moon/Pluto

Saturn Opposition Mercury/MC

Saturn Conjunct Jupiter/N. Node

N. Node in Virgo

N. Node in 1st house

N. Node Opposition Sun

N. Node Opposition Venus/Mars