Billy Joel
drive and ambition

Once Billy Joel sets his mind on a goal, his dedication, determination, and commitment are extraordinary. Joel pursues his ambitions tenaciously and will stubbornly refuse to give up, let go, or be influenced in any way. Like Aesop's tortoise, Billy labors patiently and steadfastly until he achieves what he wants - or until it is clear beyond a shadow of a doubt that all is lost. He is a reliable, consistent and productive worker, and he often shoulders more of the workload than his co-workers, usually without complaint. He often ends up with the nitty-gritty work. He prefers a regular routine, with definite hours and clearly defined responsibilities and tasks. In fact, establishing a pattern or routine is very important to his success because once he gets started in a certain direction, it is easy for Billy Joel to kept to that path. Getting started is more difficult. Billy Joel has a lazy, comfort-loving side and there is often a good deal of inertia for him to overcome before Joel gets going; but once he gets a momentum going, his energy level is strong and steady.

He is interested in concrete results and solid, practical achievements. Billy Joel needs to have some tangible product or contribution to show for his efforts, and cannot be content with only intangible rewards (such as having a good time, learning, or spiritual enrichment). Material well-being and security is also a large factor in determining what he does. Billy's stamina and persistence are his greatest assets, but they can also work against him; he can get caught in a rut and refuse to seize new opportunities. Billy Joel also tends to play it safe, and to limit himself as a result.

He is a team player and works well in collaboration with others who share his goals, ideals, and intentions. Billy Joel can coordinate group efforts and inspire people to work toward a shared goal.

Team sports are also a lot of fun for Billy, and he could be a leader, coach, or director of any group endeavor.

Billy Joel has a strong desire for public attention and the need to be important. Billy wants to be recognized for his efforts and wants to be in a leading role. He is willing to cooperate and enjoys team work as the leader of a group.

Billy Joel has a great talent for organizing projects and the ability to inspire others with his enthusiasm. Having the urge to achieve, Billy Joel is capable of tremendous effort and uses all the energy at his disposal to gain success with his objectives.

In meeting his challenges and difficulties in life, Billy Joel does have allies: his ability to tolerate tension and ambivalence, his ability to compromise, and a capacity to endure discomfort. Remaining steady in the midst of crisis or sudden change is an aspect of this, as well as knowing when to wait and when to make necessary changes. Billy's timing is usually good.

His drives and ambitions in life may seem crazy or eccentric to the more conservative people Billy knows. There may well be no security or safety net (no retirement pension, no insurance benefits) in the work Billy Joel does. He is suited for freelancing, or professions that involve lots of change, innovation, variety, irregular schedules, and the like. Billy Joel should expect the unexpected and numerous ups and downs in the course of his life. He may change course often, and try many different things.

His career is apt to involve beauty, adornment, the arts, or entertainment. His personal charm and appeal are significant factors in his profession, as well. Billy Joel is very good at selling and promoting - whether it is himself, or his product or company.

His public image is important to Billy Joel and he comes across in a confident way. He is very ambitious, strives for material gains and aims toward wealth and possessions. Joel will achieve much popularity because of his harmonious and happy demeanor.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mars in Taurus

Mars in 11th house

Mars Conjunct Sun/N. Node

Mars Opposition Jupiter/Pluto

Saturn Sextile Uranus

Uranus Square MC

Venus Sextile MC

MC Conjunct Sun/Jupiter