Oprah Winfrey 's fundamental needs, values, and orientation towards life are symbolized by the four astrological elements. And each person has their own unique balance of these four basic energies: fire (warmth, inspiration, enthusiasm), earth (practicality, realism, material interests), air (social and intellectual qualities), and water (emotional needs and feelings). Oprah Winfrey 's "elemental make-up" is described below. Most of the people are "unbalanced" or irregular, and if Oprah is lacking in a certain element, it simply means that she needs to consciously develop that particular feature in order to appreciate and work harder in that dimension of her life. Oprah Winfrey is a positive and lively person who generally has an invigorating, inspiring, and energizing effect on others. Boredom or staying anchored in old habits is not a problem for Oprah Winfrey since she has numerous interests and the energy to pursue many of them. However, she definitely has the tendency to overextend herself without taking the time to regroup or to move on to new things before she finishes previous tasks. Oprah can burn out by being involved in too many activities. She seems driven to be always in motion, as if she were afraid if missing out on something interesting. Paying attention to her body 's need for rest, attending to her own inner world and feelings and giving sufficient attention to her immediate family and their needs is something Oprah Winfrey needs to learn to do more of. It would benefit her to simply stop from time to time and take a breather. She also needs to grow her capacity for receptivity - the ability to listen what another person is saying, instead of focusing on what she has to say. It would serve Oprah Winfrey well to learn to wait and trust, rather than make something happen or try to turn the world to her will. One of her primary challenges lies in developing a sense of security and
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