Art Garfunkel
approach to life and appearances

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

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

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

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

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

Despite the fact that his core self is quite a bit different from the face the world generally sees, Art Garfunkel has a strong desire to be seen and recognized, to be acknowledged, and to have a significant influence on people in his environment. He may do remarkable things in order to be noticed. However, Art Garfunkel often does not get the full recognition he wishes for.

He is direct, honest, and to the point - some might say excessively so. However, no one has to guess who Art Garfunkel is or what he wants - he is pretty much up front. Art radiates a refreshing enthusiasm and vigor when he is at his best. He seems to enjoy competition without taking it terribly seriously.

Art Garfunkel has a dynamic personality and great ability to improvise, but he is likely to surprise, perplex or confuse people in his relationships constantly. His somewhat eccentric, impulsive and hasty actions could lead to accidents if he is not careful.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Leo Rising

Sun Square Asc.

Mars Trine Asc.

Asc. Conjunct Mercury/Uranus