Andy Warhol
approach to life and appearances

The following is a description of Andy's basic stance toward life, the way others see him, the way Andy Warhol comes across, the face he shows to the world. In the page about motivation you will read about the inner Andy Warhol - 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 Andy Warhol" may not shine through and others may be in for so a few surprises once they get to know Andy a little better. This page describes the disguise Warhol wears, his role in life, while the page about motivation talks about the real person beneath the disguise.

Ferociously proud and somewhat vain, Andy Warhol 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. Warhol 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 Andy does, he does it in a unique, dramatic, individual way. He likes to put his own personal stamp on it.

Andy Warhol 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. Warhol will rarely confront the offender - he is too proud to do so - but he will lose his affection and respect for them. Andy dislikes pettiness and hates to be snubbed or ignored.

Warhol admires others who are strong individuals like himself. When Andy Warhol befriends someone, Warhol 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 - Andy expects recognition and appreciation for them. He also expects the intense loyalty that he offers to his dear ones to be reciprocated. However, Andy Warhol 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.

Andy Warhol has great heart and courage, and people often look to him for strength, encouragement, and affirmation. Andy always puts his best face forward and rarely allows others to see him hurting, disheartened, or vulnerable. Andy Warhol 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 Andy more than anything else. Andy Warhol feels that if he does his best where he is, the rest of the world will take care of itself.

Andy Warhol appears confident and self-assured and he makes a clear, strong impression on others. He is very concerned with the impact he makes on others and with getting personal recognition, sometimes too much so. Andy Warhol tends to dominate in relationships and to be oblivious to others' points of view if they differ very much from Warhol's own.

Andy Warhol has a rather generous, open, broad-minded demeanor, and he likes to do things in a big way. If he does this primarily to impress others, Andy will find that many people prefer to avoid him. Even without meaning to, Warhol can seem a bit arrogant or preachy.

Andy Warhol appears sympathetic and approachable. Because he uses his feelings and intuition in assessing people, others sense that Warhol understands their feelings or their personal situations. At the same time Andy Warhol really wants people to know how he feels, and their care and support are very important to him.

To others, Andy Warhol appears capable, mature, and down to earth. Even when he was young, there was a certain practicality and responsible air about Andy that inspired people to rely on him. Warhol keeps his cool in most situations.

Andy Warhol tends to suppress his feelings and may even pretend that he does not have any, therefore appearing rather cold. Andy feels separated from others and is inclined to isolate himself. Others see Andy Warhol as a reserved, detached and serious person.

He is discrete, tactful and adaptable, and has the ability to create a beautiful environment. Andy Warhol has a knack for entertaining people and appreciates pleasing manners and proper behavior when he is with others.

He is very receptive to the influence of his environment, giving other people a chance to exploit or use him. Andy Warhol has the ability to tune into the events around him, but he also should be careful not to overreact to the intentions of others.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Leo Rising

Sun Conjunct Asc.

Jupiter Square Asc.

Moon Trine Asc.

Saturn Trine Asc.

Asc. Opposition Moon/Saturn

Asc. Conjunct Mercury/Venus

Asc. Conjunct Mercury/Neptune