Willem Mengelberg
challenges and difficulties

Willem Mengelberg has a great capacity for self-denial in the pursuit of a long-range goal. Willem is capable of hard work and persistent labor, but he may lack the capacity for joy and play. Willem Mengelberg 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 Mengelberg's that may inhibit him a great deal. Willem Mengelberg 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.

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

He is inclined to exercise self-control and tries to suppress his inner excitability or irritability. However, Mengelberg can be somewhat self-willed and determined to be independent. If Willem Mengelberg feels that someone is holding him down too much, he may suddenly break up the relationship.

He is inclined to feel inferior and may easily be taken in by others. Willem has to guard against being deceived or used by others, though his intentions may be good. Willem Mengelberg must not let his desire to have things cloud his ability to see what is really happening.

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

When under stress, Willem Mengelberg 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 Willem Mengelberg's growth. Willem Mengelberg 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 in his work and his relationships with co-workers, employers, and employees that he is most likely to wrestle with these issues. Integrating the qualities described above into Mengelberg's work and daily routine will lead to greater satisfaction, improved health, and personal growth.

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

Willem Mengelberg's rigid self-control overly restricts his ability to freely express himself or explore possibilities. He is excessively concerned with work, duty and security. He tends to be fearful, judgmental towards himself or others, and can feel alone and cut off from sources of nourishment outside himself. Willem Mengelberg should try to learn to relax and recognize that not everything is Mengelberg's responsibility.

He is gay and cheerful in the company of others and happy to be with them. Willem Mengelberg is fond of telling jokes and is likely to entertain everyone. His relationships with others tend to be for a common purpose.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Saturn in Capricorn

Saturn in 1st house

Saturn Opposition Moon/Uranus

Saturn Opposition Mars/Neptune

N. Node in Cancer

N. Node in 6th house

N. Node Opposition Saturn

N. Node Conjunct Jupiter/Uranus