Bernard Kerik
approach to life and appearances

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

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

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

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

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

Bernard Kerik appears contained, and perhaps wary or mistrustful as well. He watches his step, and frequently withdraws if his environment does not feel welcoming and safe. As a result, Kerik may seem much more conservative than he actually is. Bernard fears making mistakes in social situations, and is extremely sensitive to criticism or rejection. As he matures, Bernard Kerik is likely to grow in confidence, because he will learn to depend more on his own evaluation of himself.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Leo Rising

Saturn Square Asc.