Al Gore
approach to life and appearances

The following is a description of Al's basic stance toward life, the way others see him, the way Al Gore comes across, the face he shows to the world. In the page about motivation you will read about the inner Al Gore - his real motivation, which describes the kind of person he is at heart and where his true priorities lie. Study this page and the next one and compare them - there may be significant differences between the two, in which case "the inner Al Gore" may not shine through and others may be in for so a few surprises once they get to know Al a little better. This page describes the disguise Gore wears, his role in life, while the page about motivation talks about the real person beneath the disguise.

Ferociously proud and somewhat vain, Al Gore likes to be impressive and to be considered special and unique. He is not timid, meek, or self-effacing, and is rarely content with staying in the background or in a subordinate position. He is a natural leader, and does not take orders from others very well. Gore must have something of his own, something creative - be it a business, a project, a home or whatever - that he can develop and manage according to his own will and vision. Whatever Al does, he does it in a unique, dramatic, individual way. He likes to put his own personal stamp on it.

Al Gore also has a very strong sense of dignity, self-respect, and personal honor and is deeply offended if someone treats him in a humiliating or dishonorable way. Gore will rarely confront the offender - he is too proud to do so - but he will lose his affection and respect for them. Al dislikes pettiness and hates to be snubbed or ignored.

Gore admires others who are strong individuals like himself. When Al Gore befriends someone, Gore is tremendously loyal, sincere, and willing to go to extraordinary lengths to make that person happy. He is very giving and generous, but his gifts are never anonymous - Al expects recognition and appreciation for them. He also expects the intense loyalty that he offers to his dear ones to be reciprocated. However, Al Gore often has trouble developing relationships with people who are as strong as himself, for he does not really cooperate or share the leading role very easily. If he is not in the leading role, he aspires to be and will compete with the person who is.

Al Gore has great heart and courage, and people often look to him for strength, encouragement, and affirmation. Al always puts his best face forward and rarely allows others to see him hurting, disheartened, or vulnerable. Al Gore also has a very strong need for love, admiration, appreciation, and praise, although he does not like others to realize just how important it is to him.

His outlook on life tends to be very personal and rather self-centered. His own self-expression, self-actualization and self-realization interest Al more than anything else. Al Gore feels that if he does his best where he is, the rest of the world will take care of itself.

In significant ways, Gore's emotional nature and personal needs are at odds with the way he presents himself. As a result of this inconsistency, Al Gore may be uncomfortable showing his instinctive responses and true feelings. He may put them aside, maybe even be ashamed of them.

When Al Gore is in an emotionally charged situation, those who do not know him well may be quite surprised at his reactions or behavior. The real challenge, though, is to completely accept himself, so that he does not act as if his emotional needs and impulses did not count for very much.

Al Gore seems to enjoy projecting himself differently to others than he really is, giving them a false impression of himself. He is inclined to associate with odd and peculiar people and is likely to have very strange romantic relationships.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Leo Rising

Moon Quincunx Asc.

Asc. Conjunct Venus/Neptune