Billy Bob Thornton
motivation

Although Billy Bob Thornton comes across as a very private, somewhat wary and enigmatic individual (as described on the previous page), there is another, quite different side to him: a person that really wants to be noticed, known, loved and admired.

Proud and intensely individual, Billy Bob Thornton 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 in the background, taking orders from others, or being "just one of the team". Billy Bob Thornton must put his personal stamp on whatever he does, and direct his own course in life. Billy Bob Thornton needs to have a place where he can shine, express himself creatively, and be the one in charge.

Billy has big dreams and the determination, spirit, vitality, and enthusiasm to bring them into being. Billy Bob Thornton also has a noble, romantic heart, and a love of the dramatic, colorful, and extravagant.

For Billy Bob Thornton 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 in the play. Billy 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 Thornton appears radiantly self-confident and independent, he is actually very much dependent on the affirmation, love, and recognition of others. He cannot bear being unnoticed or unappreciated.

Billy Bob Thornton also loves wholeheartedly and generously and really knows how to make the person he loves feel special. Billy Bob Thornton 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, Billy Bob Thornton likes to be the strong one in his relationships and he really does not share the leading role very easily. Ideally Billy needs to find a person who is as strong-willed as he is, but who will not try to dominate or compete with him.

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

His career, reputation, and public image are very important to Thornton. Billy Bob Thornton has a strong desire to be influential or make his mark on the world. The merely personal sphere does not satisfy him; his ambitions include making a major contribution and receiving broad recognition for his unique effort and gifts. Billy Bob Thornton may undervalue the personal or inner side of life.

Billy Bob Thornton tends to see things from his perspective only and to be rather subjective. He also enjoys talking and expressing his views but he does not always listen as well. Billy Bob Thornton has a clear mind, a love of learning and new experiences, and he needs constant mental stimulation and activity.

He is assertive, energetic, active, courageous, and vital. Billy Bob Thornton has a very strong physical drive which expresses itself as sexuality and passion, a desire to compete with others, and a tendency to fight. Billy Bob Thornton has a victorious spirit and the will to win.

He is blessed with abundant optimism, self-confidence, and cheerful generosity. His good will and friendliness win him many allies. Billy Bob Thornton also has grand visions and aspirations, and the desire to succeed in life in a big way. Billy expects the best, and usually gets it.

While Billy Bob Thornton does have a lot of drive, he frequently holds himself back. Learning to endure frustration and to patiently overcome the obstacles in his life (or his own internal caution and resistance!) is one of his tasks.

However he also has a heavier side which keeps Thornton's optimism from becoming ungrounded or overblown. Billy Bob Thornton tends to seesaw between his faith, vision and high aspirations, and his caution and realism (or fear!). He cannot and does not rely on good luck or grace alone, and he accepts the need for hard work. His doubting or "heavy" side is described below.

Feelings of personal inadequacy, inhibitions, and self-doubt often plague him. Billy Bob Thornton has a cautious, careful, realistic attitude toward life and is highly responsible and disciplined with regard to his obligations and duties. Billy Bob Thornton tends to work and struggle more than he needs to, and to take himself too seriously.

Billy Bob Thornton tends to think and act bravely and has a positive and firm demeanor. Billy has what it takes to make his own way in life. He may be a bit excitable, but never shy away from a good argument.

Billy Bob Thornton probably has great intellectual ability and curiosity. Billy never seem to run out of ideas and always welcomes the study of new subjects, the more abstract the better. But he also has the basic sense to translate abstract ideas into practical reality.

Billy Bob Thornton has a strong will and the desire to be successful no matter what obstacles or resistance he has to overcome. Whatever he does, he knows what he wants to get out of it and drives toward that end with great vigor.

Billy Bob Thornton has a great desire for freedom and independence and is subject to strong emotional tensions. He is very creative and forges ahead tirelessly. But Thornton tends to make the highest demands on his physical energy and is prone to over-stimulate his nerves.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Scorpio and Sun in Leo

Sun in Leo

Sun in 10th house

Sun Conjunct Mercury

Sun Conjunct Mars

Sun Conjunct Jupiter

Sun aspects Mars and Saturn

Sun aspects Jupiter and Saturn

Sun Square Saturn

Sun Conjunct Mercury/Mars

Sun Conjunct Mercury/Jupiter

Sun Conjunct Mars/MC

Sun Conjunct Uranus/Pluto