Dealing with undesirable traits

[iwonder]

After the chart is analyzed, the person becomes aware of why he/she acts in certain ways, how can astrology be used to change some undesirable patterns?

For example, I have hard time completing many projects I start. I lack fixed energy, but have plenty of mutable and cardinal energies.

Is there a chance for me to have a better "follow through" ratio?

I know a person who has heavily populated 1st house. That person is not best known for accommodating others. Do people around have any hope their interests will be given a better consideration?


Working against energies and trying to be what you are not is probably not very productive. But other than making a person aware of them, how can astrology help to deal with these undesirable traits and change/channel them in the right direction?

[astrologer50]

well focusing on the positive energies/traits would be my starting point. Capitalise on them, get other around to finish stuff off, cos obviously you best at motivating others..... do what you do best.....:D

[iwonder]

Best of all I can procrastinate :D

But wouldn't you look at how a person can develop what he/she is lacking? Capitalizing on what is natural makes a whole lot of sense, but what about skills that are necessary, but may be unnatural for a particular person?

Astro50, do you have any examples? I'd really love to know how it works.

[EJ53]

After the chart is analyzed, the person becomes aware of why he/she acts in certain ways, how can astrology be used to change some undesirable patterns?.............Working against energies and trying to be what you are not is probably not very productive. But other than making a person aware of them, how can astrology help to deal with these undesirable traits and change/channel them in the right direction?

Progressions and transits to the natal chart enable us to monitor undesirable patterns of behaviour; see what happens as a result of it and consider how the outcome might have changed if we had behaved differently. After that, we use freewill to decide whether or not to consciously change the habitual (instinctive) behaviour. Then, if we decide to do so, we have to break the habit in the same way as any other - consciously employing the new behaviour until it becomes a habit/instinctive.

So, you have to consciously create a new habit - sticking at things until completed. (But, of course, the old habit will only be broken if you really want to let go of it - and you will not do that unless you first understand the "benefits" you get from it. For example, not finishing = not failing.)

Thus, the most you can do for another is to make them aware of how their behaviour influences outcomes - and how changing it could result in a better outcome for them. (We change only because it benefits ourselves - no matter how much we like to consider ourselves as unselfish/altruistic.)

EJ:)

[2xVirgo]

Best of all I can procrastinate :D

But wouldn't you look at how a person can develop what he/she is lacking? Capitalizing on what is natural makes a whole lot of sense, but what about skills that are necessary, but may be unnatural for a particular person?

Astro50, do you have any examples? I'd really love to know how it works.
My suggestion in that case is to go with what you know. If you don't have the skills, don't try to force it. Do what comes to you naturally.

Sun/Moon Virgo, Taurus rising. I'm good at worrying about other people and being lazy. :D Jupiter Gemini, I'm good at running my mouth. Mercury Libra, I'm good at taking a long time to make decisions. :)

It all depends on a lot of things.

[Akyana]

THE planet, that can help you with finishing things is Saturn.
Utilise it!

Or look at MC...where your soul is trying to shoot...if your soul is in it,
you should finish it.

Generally we do not finish things because our hearts and souls are not in it.
Not really.

To be good at what comes naturally is the start.
To develop what doesnt is the act of master.

Become master.