Claude Autant-Lara
drive and ambition

Claude Autant-Lara seesaws between being too pushy, confrontational and insistent on doing things his way, and being too eager to please, without a clear, definite goal of his own. Claude Autant-Lara strives for a balance between acting independently and assertively - and working cooperatively and interdependently with others. He may feel frustrated at times that he cannot simply do what HE wants and that he must always accommodate the needs and desires of others. Or he may feel hesitant to act in a positive, assertive manner if he does not have the support and approval of other people. Either way, he is not a loner. Claude Autant-Lara achieves his goals by collaborating and joining forces with others, by being a team player. He is very concerned with the concept of fairness and becomes quite indignant and vocal if he senses someone is being taken advantage of. Claude Autant-Lara avoids extremism and favors a balanced, moderate approach to living. He is unlikely to push himself too hard or to become fanatically driven to reach his goals.

Autant-Lara plays vigorously and enjoys competitive games and physical rough-and-tumble activities. Athletics and/or physical activities have great appeal for him. Claude Autant-Lara takes the initiative in sports and also in romantic relationships: he is ardent in pursuing anything he desires.

Claude Autant-Lara works hard and patiently to achieve his objectives and perseveres in spite of difficulties and discouragement. When concentrating on a single, clearly defined goal, Claude is able to accomplish a great deal, but he often feels that the path is long and arduous, and that he must struggle on alone and shoulder the burden single-handedly.

He is capable of great self-control and self-denial and can be a hard taskmaster, expecting far too much of himself. He also tends to hold himself back and doubt his own power and ability. Claude Autant-Lara feels that he meets with great resistance whenever he tries to assert himself or take initiative. Anger and frustration can be big problems for Claude Autant-Lara, especially when he tries to work with other people or depend too much on others for support. Claude works best in solitude.

Although he is patient and steady when pursuing an objective, when Claude Autant-Lara finally loses patience he loses it completely! In addition to having great tenacity and perseverance, Claude has a daring and rebellious side as well:

He enjoys risky, exciting activities and cannot tolerate too much routine, tedium, or inactivity. Unless other factors in his chart suggest staying power and the ability to follow through, Claude Autant-Lara may be the person who initiates a new venture but cannot happily participate in the ongoing, sustained effort it requires. "Independent" is Autant-Lara's middle name! Claude Autant-Lara needs to be a totally free agent, to run his own show. Claude likes to introduce new concepts to people, and then move on.

Patience is not one of his strong virtues and Claude Autant-Lara does what needs to be done impetuously and hastily, leading to great potential for accidents. Claude Autant-Lara also has a streak of rebellion in him that could bring disputes and arguments with those around him.

Autant-Lara is able to combine his vision with sharp perception and intellect, and therefore his actions are guided by common sense. Claude has great verbal ability and the gift of inserting his comments at the right time, but he may find it hard to stop talking.

He is quite passionate, loves children, and is inclined to wish for a large family. In fact, Claude Autant-Lara is likely to become completely bound up in his marriage and family life.

Claude Autant-Lara has a spiritual gift or vocation which colors his personal ambitions and drive for achievement. Helping people or serving the Whole is part of his role in life. Music, the arts, entertainment, and/or using imagery, visualization, or imagination can be aspects of Claude's work in the world.

Claude Autant-Lara has a tendency to say things which unintentionally put off those in a position to advance his career and professional ambitions. Perhaps it is not what Claude says, but the manner in which he does so, or the timing. At times Claude Autant-Lara is apt to feels that he must stifle certain thoughts and opinions in order to succeed in reaching his goals. Mostly, though, Autant-Lara will need to be shrewd, tactical, and conscious of how his words will affect his listeners.

Claude Autant-Lara has a beautiful soul, is aesthetically inclined and has a love of fine arts. He may want to be involved in a career where art, acting, or beauty is paramount. His parents are supportive and Claude is likely to have a harmonious home and business life.

His self-control is well developed and Claude Autant-Lara is patient, cautious and responsible. Autant-Lara knows that success comes with hard work and is willing to do his share. Claude likes to be by himself and to do his own thing, but at times he may also feel lonely and deserted.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mars in Libra

Mars in 5th house

Mars Square Saturn

Mars aspects Saturn and Uranus

Mars Sextile Uranus

Mars Conjunct Sun/Uranus

Mars Conjunct Mercury/Jupiter

Mars Conjunct Venus/N. Node

Neptune Trine MC

Mercury Quincunx MC

MC Opposition Sun/Venus

MC Conjunct Moon/Saturn