Weird Al Yankovic
challenges and difficulties

Weird Al Yankovic has a great capacity for self-denial in the pursuit of a long-range goal. Weird Al is capable of hard work and persistent labor, but he may lack the capacity for joy and play. Weird Al Yankovic often feels burdened by life's demands and responsibilities, and may envy those who seem to attract what they want in life without a great deal of personal effort.

There is a very judgmental, stern, and uncompromising side of Yankovic's that may inhibit him a great deal. Weird Al Yankovic must avoid becoming cumbersome and cynical, or a rather callous, sophisticated adult whose sense of practicality and realism rob him of the playful, imaginative side of life.

Weird Al Yankovic has a mature, disciplined, serious attitude toward life that colors everything he does. Caution and realism are his virtues though Weird Al limits himself at times by being too careful, shy or fearful, not believing in himself enough, or lacking the required assertiveness. Others find Weird Al Yankovic difficult to get to know intimately, as Yankovic tends to distance himself from them or to outwardly adopt a rather stern, "adult" demeanor.

Now we will discuss patterns of behavior which Weird Al Yankovic 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 Weird Al Yankovic 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, Weird Al stands alone when he does not need to, not realizing the support, assistance, and resources others may have to offer. Weird Al Yankovic 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 Weird Al Yankovic feel that "it is me against the world".

Social skills and graces and what Weird Al Yankovic calls social "games" do not come naturally to him. Weird Al Yankovic 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 fostering a personal vision or philosophy of life, whether through religious or philosophical studies, education or the wisdom of distant lands or cultures that Weird Al Yankovic is most likely to wrestle with these issues. Weird Al Yankovic needs to cultivate the qualities described above in this endeavor. Long distance communication and involvement with foreigners is likely to be significant to Yankovic.

Weird Al Yankovic loves to show off the strength that he possesses and he has a strong desire to dominate others. Weird Al seems to have an exuberant craving for recognition and importance and a need to influence and lead large groups of people.

Weird Al Yankovic has a very affectionate attitude toward others and the capacity to love a lot of people. There probably is a very deep bond between Weird Al and his friends, and when he falls in love, Weird Al Yankovic is likely to love just as deeply.

Weird Al Yankovic has a strong desire to break records and set an example for others through his own achievements. Weird Al tends to spur others on to improve results and his relationships with others serve to better conditions.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Capricorn

Saturn in 1st house

N. Node in Libra

N. Node in 9th house

N. Node Conjunct Sun/Pluto

N. Node Conjunct Venus/MC

N. Node Conjunct Mars/Pluto