Benny Goodman
drive and ambition

He is non-combative, noncompetitive, and somewhat of a pacifist. Goodman will give something up rather than fight for it. He may seem weak-willed or ineffectual, for he does not have a powerful ego drive for personal achievement and material advantage, or for winning at the expense of someone else. Being first, being best or being on top does not mean much to Benny Goodman, and he can be quite happy in a supporting role, working for the benefit of others or for a cause that he believes in. Benny Goodman is gentle and impressionable and is motivated by less mundane and less tangible things than most other people. He may have difficulty formulating clear, definite personal goals and making his way in the world. Benny has many dreams, high ideals and a strong mystical or religious impulse. Benny Goodman also has a creative imagination and can successfully apply himself to art or music. Benny Goodman has a sensitive physique and he needs to maintain good regular health habits in order to build strength and stamina.

Benny Goodman expects to work hard for anything he accomplishes and he has no patience for people who do not pull their own weight. Work is a passion for Benny at times, and he pushes himself too hard. Goodman can also be too demanding of the people he works with.

If his energy is not invested in a job or career, Benny Goodman can become fanatical about his health, and may exercise or "work out" vigorously and perhaps excessively.

Benny Goodman has an adventurous, entrepreneurial spirit and the instincts to achieve major success. Competition and rivalry spur Benny Goodman on to do his best and push past his limits. He enjoys taking initiative and has positive expectations that generate positive results. At times, however, Benny Goodman is overconfident, cocky and vainglorious. Sports and business are both suitable arenas for Goodman.

He is hyper-sensitive and his energy could be somewhat low. Benny Goodman seems to shy away from any physical effort and has a tendency to dream of big accomplishments that never materialize. Benny prefers to live in a world of illusion rather than to face reality.

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

Goodman achieves his objectives and ambitions in life through his personal charm, attractiveness and ability to please others visually and/or emotionally. A career in the arts or entertainment world is possible for Benny Goodman. Anything involving sales or promotion, particularly of beautiful or luxurious items, is an area he can flourish in. Vanity or indiscretions in relationships could lead Benny Goodman to his downfall.

Benny Goodman has a beautiful soul, is aesthetically inclined and has a love of fine arts. He may want to be involved in a career where art, acting or beauty is paramount. His parents are supportive and Benny is likely to have a harmonious home and business life.

Benny Goodman has a natural ability to integrate with groups and could very well form his own associations or groups. There is likely to be a special soul-link between Benny and the friends he chooses. Benny Goodman also has a tendency to fight other people's battles.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mars in Pisces

Mars in 6th house

Mars Opposition Jupiter

Mars Opposition Moon/Neptune

MC Conjunct Sun

MC Conjunct Venus

MC Conjunct Sun/Venus

MC Conjunct Sun/N. Node