Brian Harvey
drive and ambition

He is a perfectionist and has high standards for his own work. Brian Harvey often feels that if he wants something done right he must do it himself, for others do not do as thorough a job as he does. Doing a task well is very important to him, and he may labor over minute details that others would not bother with. Brian Harvey strives for accuracy, efficiency and precision, and he becomes very irritable when things are not done "right".

On the other hand, Brian Harvey can become so much of a perfectionist and so self-critical that he will not even attempt many activities and projects, feeling that his efforts will simply not be good enough. He is usually modest and realistic in assessing what he can accomplish and, if anything, Brian Harvey underestimates himself. Of course, practice makes perfect, and if Harvey does apply himself diligently in a given area, he gradually gains self-confidence as he masters skills and develops expertise.

Brian Harvey conserves his energy and paces himself so that he does not waste or diffuse his efforts. An unwillingness to take risks or venture from the beaten track can sometimes limit his opportunities. In short, Harvey may not aim high enough, thereby settling for too little in life.

He is a team player and collaborates well with others who share his goals, ideals and intentions. Brian Harvey can coordinate group efforts and inspire people to work toward a common goal.

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

Ordinary life often seems drab and uninteresting to Brian and he must have something that stirs his imagination - a vision or ideal or dream to motivate him. Brian Harvey has a strong urge to act out his fantasies or to live his dream, and Brian Harvey will act where others merely talk or dream. Artistic creation, drama or other areas in which Harvey can express himself imaginatively are excellent for him.

Work that only serves his own narrow personal interests does not satisfy Brian Harvey. He may lack the competitive edge, the fighting spirit, the "me first" attitude that is often required for material advancement and success. He also tends to either overestimate or underestimate his own power and abilities.

Brian Harvey has a strong tendency to flirt and he seeks excitement and stimulation through his love relationships. Brian has the ability to make himself interesting to people he meets and some of his relationships may have an unusual quality or may begin under unusual conditions.

He is well aware of his personal charms and has the ability to utilize them to his advantage. Because of his strong need for love, Brian Harvey may engage in impulsive relationships at times. But his ability to give and receive love is well balanced.

Brian Harvey has a healthy balance of idealism, optimism and vision for the future on the one hand, and a realistic sense of what can actually be achieved on the other hand. His judgment and business sense are usually quite sound. Brian possesses patience and the ability to accept limitations and frustrations on the path toward achieving his goals.

Older, more experienced individuals or mentors are likely to play a significant and beneficial role in Brian's life.

Language, words, communication, networking, clarity of speech or writing, being a messenger or go-between - these are key features in his career, as well as how Brian Harvey goes about achieving his goals and ambitions. "Work smarter, not harder" is Harvey's motto.

Brian Harvey seems to lack confidence in himself and worries about being compromised or exposed. He may feel that he is unable to defend himself and tends to withdraw from close relationships. It is more important to Brian to do the right thing than to be popular.

Brian Harvey has a sense of beauty and a good understanding of art. He enjoys beautiful things and has the ability to put his feelings into words. There is a light-hearted way about Brian Harvey, and he has a tendency to emulate the momentary ideals of beauty.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mars in Virgo

Mars in 11th house

Mars Square Neptune

Mars Conjunct Venus/Uranus

Mars Conjunct Venus/Asc.

Jupiter Trine Saturn

MC Conjunct Mercury

MC Conjunct Sun/Saturn

MC Conjunct Mercury/Venus