Artie Shaw
drive and ambition

Artie Shaw avoids direct confrontation as much as possible and is uncomfortable with aggressiveness, competition and personal power. His ego drive is not very dominant and Shaw is not especially ambitious or eager to push his way to the top. He may feel inadequate in situations that call for strong, forceful action. The only instance in which Artie Shaw will really fight is when he senses that his loved ones - or something dear to him- are being jeopardized, in which case he is a fierce defender. Artie Shaw has a very strong protective side. He acts on impulse and instinct and may lash out at anyone he perceives as threatening to Artie's home or family. However, Artie Shaw will rarely initiate a confrontation. His goals also tend to be very personal and centered on family closeness and inner satisfaction rather than worldly achievement.

He is sensitive to stress and does not handle a high-pressured, competitive atmosphere very well. Artie Shaw is very touchy, irritable and difficult to live with when there are many demands or stressful situations at work. His energy level varies and is very dependent on the emotional harmony (or lack thereof) in his home. A supportive partner is very instrumental in helping Shaw to achieve his goals and desires.

He is a team player and works well in collaboration with others who share his goals, ideals, and intentions. Artie Shaw can coordinate group efforts and inspire people to work toward a shared goal.

Team sports are also a lot of fun for Artie, and he could be a leader, coach, or director of any group endeavor.

Artie Shaw has a very active and fertile imagination and Shaw's ambitions are never strictly mundane, practical and concrete. Artie Shaw has a strong desire to act out his fantasies, dreams, visions and ideals. Artistic creation, drama, or other areas in which Shaw can express himself imaginatively are ideally suited to him. Ordinary life seems drab and uninteresting to Shaw, and he needs to have some lofty dream or something grander than his own narrow personal interests to live for. Sometimes Shaw may be confused about exactly how and where to direct his energy and he often drifts along rather than making clear decisions about what he wants. Artie Shaw has a passive side and at times lacks the will power, physical energy, strength and fighting spirit to achieve his aims.

Positions of honor, affluence, influence, and stature in his community can be his. Artie Shaw feels he has a destiny which involves leadership or distinguishing himself in some line of endeavor. Artie possesses an innate sense of greatness or importance, and a strong drive to achieve recognition for his talent. Artie Shaw should avoid excessive egotism and arrogant pride, for these could limit his opportunities.

Language, words, communication, networking, clarity of speech or writing, being a messenger or go-between - these are key features in his career, as well as how Artie Shaw goes about achieving his goals and ambitions. "Work smarter, not harder" is Shaw's motto.

Shaw may seem to have a magically easy road to success and public recognition. Doors open for Artie Shaw and opportunities abound. He may have more offers than he can follow up on. Mostly this is due to a positive and generous attitude on his part. Artie's ambitions in life may have a spiritual component - based on a concern for social betterment or humanitarian ideals.

Artie has confidence in himself and a healthy self-assured attitude. He makes up his own mind and has a clear idea of where he is headed. Artie Shaw does not feel the need for recognition from others, but is likely to receive recognition anyway.

His disposition could seem a bit strange to others and Shaw has a tendency to lose himself in illusions. Artie Shaw has a very dreamy nature and is inclined to fantasize about erotic and sexual situations.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mars in Cancer

Mars in 11th house

Mars Conjunct Neptune

MC Conjunct Sun

MC Conjunct Mercury

Jupiter Trine MC

MC Conjunct Sun/Mercury

MC Conjunct Venus/Neptune