Barack Obama
motivation

Although Barack Obama appears to be a team player, sometimes he feels tempted to steal the limelight from others. His strong need to gain success and acclaim can lead Obama toward a role in life that is unnatural to him, but wins him popularity. Alternatively, Obama can be a leader or director who inspires others to develop their greatest potential, thereby winning praise and honor through genuine accomplishment and personal integrity: the choice is his!

He is a much warmer person and one who is much more easily hurt by criticism or lack of respect from others than his cool, rational demeanor may suggest.

Proud and intensely individual, Barack Obama really wants to stand out, to be the very best he can be, and to be recognized and appreciated for his unique contributions. Doing something well and being respected for it is extremely important to him, and he cannot tolerate being relegated to the background, taking orders from others, or being "just one of the team". Barack Obama must put his personal stamp on whatever he does, and direct his own course in life. Barack Obama needs to have a place where he can shine, express himself creatively, and be the one in charge.

Barack has big dreams and the determination, spirit, vitality and enthusiasm to realize them. Barack Obama also has a noble, romantic heart, and a love of the dramatic, colorful, and extravagant.

For Barack Obama, it is true that "the entire world's a stage" and he secretly (or perhaps not so secretly) desires to be the star or hero of the play. Barack wants to be great and to receive the love and applause of an adoring audience, even if the "audience" is just one other special person. He needs someone to believe in him and his dreams. Though Obama appears radiantly self-confident and independent, he is actually very dependent on the affirmation, love and recognition of others. He cannot bear going unnoticed or unappreciated.

Barack Obama also loves wholeheartedly and generously and really knows how to make the person he loves feel special. Barack Obama loves the magic of "being in love" and knows how to keep the romance alive in his relationships. He is also immensely loyal and will defend his loved ones and stand by them to the end - as long as they never offend his pride or betray his trust. However, Barack Obama likes to be the strong one in his relationships and he really does not share the leading role very easily. Ideally, Barack needs to find a person who is as strong-willed as he is, but who will not try to dominate or compete with him.

Obama's strengths are his zest and love for life, his creative power and his warm and generous heart. His primary fault is his tendency to be very egocentric, and so concerned with the impression he is making and with his own creative self-expression that he forgets there is another, larger world that does not revolve around him.

His energies are directed toward either honing his professional techniques, skills and abilities or "perfecting", refining, and improving himself as a person. Critical analysis and attention to minute detail are intrinsic in either process. Barack Obama is highly motivated to strive for a state of wholeness or optimal functioning and he is quite a perfectionist!

Obama can easily become overly identified or involved with the task he performs, with his work, or with his own health and "growth process".

Barack is extremely sensitive and imaginative, and he can get lost in his dreams, fantasies and visions. He is attracted to artistic and creative pursuits, as well as to the world of color, beauty, and emotion. Barack Obama is also drawn to mysticism and he has deep spiritual aspirations and yearnings. Gentle and peace loving, Obama may lack the will and competitive spirit needed to make his way in the world. He is often impractical and may seek to avoid or escape the harsh realities of life.

He may be a bit high-strung and over-zealous in the pursuit of his endeavors. Obama always seems to be in a hurry and has the ability to evaluate situations quickly. Barack Obama has a brilliant mind and possibly could invent something.

Both sensitive and sensuous, Barack blends charm and energy. Barack Obama has a healthy sexuality and a good balance between activity and passivity. He may be fond of singing, dancing, music and drama. Romance comes easily to Barack, and his romantic relationships are passionate.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Aquarius and Sun in Leo

Sun in Leo

Sun in 6th house

Sun Square Neptune

Sun Conjunct Mercury/Uranus

Sun Conjunct Venus/Mars