Bijou Phillips
approach to life and appearances

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

Bijou Phillips appears gentle and soft, and she acts rather reserved with others until she knows them well and feels it is safe to be open with them. Bijou has a strong need for emotional security and a sense of belonging, and is deeply attached to the past: her heritage, roots, family, cherished friends, familiar places, etc. Making radical changes or moves away from what is familiar and safe can be very painful and difficult for her. Phillips tends to cling to people, memories and possessions of personal or sentimental significance. Having a home, a safe haven, is very important to Phillips.

Phillips approaches life emotionally and subjectively and she is sensitive to the emotional atmosphere, the subtle undercurrents of feeling in and around her. Instinctive and non-rational, Bijou Phillips is often unable to give a clear, simple explanation for her actions. Something either feels right, or it does not.

Her emotions and personal loyalties tend to color Bijou's thoughts and opinions. She views life from a very personal perspective and often cannot mentally detach herself from her own personal bias and prejudices. She is apt to be concerned primarily with how something affects her and those dear and close to her, rather than with the principle or the broader social implications. For instance, she may be very patriotic and feel that whatever "my country" does is right without really knowing much about the other nation's policies or point of view. Simply put: if it is good for Bijou and her near and dear ones, then it is good. If it is not good for her and her near and dear ones, it is no good.

She is tenaciously loyal, protective, and supportive of those she cares about, and has a very strong nurturing, paternal nature. Bijou Phillips empathizes with others and intuitively senses the feelings and needs of other people. Compassionate and sympathetic, she is easily moved by others' pain, and Bijou Phillips is often the one that others seek out when they need comfort, reassurance, or help.

Her moods fluctuate and change frequently and she is sometimes open and sometimes withdrawn emotionally. Bijou Phillips communicates nonverbally and appreciates a person who can pick up subtle cues and hints, rather than having to make everything explicit.

Bijou never forgets either kindness or unkindness shown to her.

Her emotional responses, feelings and prejudices come across to others quite clearly and Bijou Phillips could come across as rather moody and fickle. On the other hand, she is not impersonal or removed, so people are drawn to confide in her. At times Phillips may wish she were not so easy to read.

Bijou Phillips comes across as liberal and open-minded. Anything new, innovative, unusual or off the beaten track arouses her interest. Phillips infuses her environment with enthusiasm, new life and excitement. Though not intentionally disruptive, Bijou Phillips does enjoy startling or waking people up a bit.

Bijou Phillips has a sweet, appealing demeanor and seems instinctively to grasp the concept that "one catches more flies with honey than with vinegar". Her personal brand of charm is usually quite winning. Bijou coaxes rather than coerces. However, if she does not get what she wants, Bijou Phillips is likely to resort to insincere flattery, wheedling, whining or pouting rather than stating directly what she needs, or doing it for herself. Phillips seems to need others' approval first.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Cancer Rising

Moon Square Asc.

Uranus Trine Asc.

Venus Sextile Asc.