Bert McCracken
approach to life and appearances

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

Bert McCracken is always questioning and learning, and he seems young and alive no matter what his chronological age, for his mind is always alert, curious, flexible, and open to new experiences. Bert McCracken has a childlike enthusiasm for anything new and he learns easily, but he also gets bored rather quickly. McCracken can be somewhat of a scatterbrain, for he tends to have so many ideas and irons in the fire that it is hard to keep track of them all. He needs and craves variety, change, mental stimulation, and an active social life.

Articulate, clever, often funny and witty, he is always a refreshing and interesting conversationalist. Bert McCracken enjoys meeting and interacting with a variety of different people. He is friendly, flirtatious, and charming in a playful way, and no matter how badly he may be feeling, Bert never comes across as melancholic or somber. He may seem frivolous to other, more serious souls. Bert McCracken has a sense of humor and a sense of perspective that prevent him from taking himself or life too seriously. In fact, McCracken may seem flippant or unconcerned about matters that others consider very important.

In general, Bert McCracken responds to life mentally and objectively rather than emotionally, and he may not empathize with people very much. Bert does not like to be weighed down with too much responsibility or with others' emotional burdens. Furthermore, if he cannot fully grasp something with his reason and logic, McCracken will often choose to ignore it, including his own and other people's irrational feelings, desires, and needs.

Consistency and reliability are not great virtues of McCracken's and his life is apt to be full of changes and movement due to his restlessness. Bert McCracken becomes nervous and fidgety if things are not moving quickly enough. He is interested in what is current and up-to-date, the newest trends in thought or style.

His gifts are a quick mind, verbal facility, a flair for language, social sophistication and polish, the ability to communicate, converse, and build bridges between people and between ideas. Bert McCracken tends to become an incessant chatterbox or gossip if he does not have work or other activities that utilize his mental, verbal, and social skills.

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

To others, Bert McCracken appears capable, mature, and down to earth. Even when he was young, there was a certain practicality and responsible air about Bert that inspired people to rely on him. McCracken keeps his cool in most situations.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Gemini Rising

Mars Trine Asc.

Saturn Trine Asc.