Princess Victoria of Sweden
motivation

Though Princess Victoria of Sweden seems quite rational and even coolly detached and impersonal at times (as mentioned in the previous chapter), she is precisely the opposite when people really get to know her. She is rather sentimental. And though she appears unconventional or nonconforming, Crown Princess Victoria's ties to the past and to family history and tradition run deep. Moreover, Princess Victoria can be very effective at working for human rights and any issues related to women, children and family.

Crown Princess Victoria has powerful emotional attachments to the past, her family, her childhood, places she associates with safety and security, and her beginnings. It is very important to Princess Victoria to maintain a connection with her roots and heritage and keep family bonds strong. Loyal, devoted, and sentimental, Princess Victoria tends to cling to whatever is dear to her - be it a person, a familiar place, or a cherished possession.

She is sympathetic, nurturing, supportive and very sensitive to the emotional needs of other people. Crown Princess Victoria likes to be needed and to care for others, and she often worries about the people she loves. Princess Victoria of Sweden has a very strong need for a sense of belonging and acceptance, and much of her life centers on her home. She is more concerned about people and their feelings than with power, achievement, or position in society. Kindness, consideration and tenderness are more meaningful to Princess Victoria of Sweden than any sort of honor the world can bestow.

She is primarily emotional and her views are often dominated by her feelings and her own personal, subjective experiences, rather than reason, logic or abstract principles. It is difficult for her to judge situations fairly and objectively because her personal sympathies and loyalties usually factor in. Princess Victoria of Sweden takes things very personally and sometimes builds a wall around herself to shield herself from pain and rejection. Princess Victoria of Sweden feels rather shy and vulnerable at heart. She also tends to be moody and experiences frequent mood swings. Princess Victoria of Sweden needs to have a place and time in her life to withdraw, introspect, dream and replenish herself; otherwise Princess Victoria of Sweden becomes cranky and unhappy with those around her.

Princess Victoria of Sweden functions in an instinctive, irrational manner and likes to immerse herself in creative activities where she can express her feelings, imagination and instincts. Princess Victoria often loves to cook, since it can be both creative and a way to nurture and nourish others. Princess Victoria of Sweden also has a great affinity for music, because it evokes and communicates feelings that may be difficult or impossible to put into words.

Her compassion, sensitivity, and imagination are Princess Victoria's strong points. Her faults include an inability to let go of the past and move forward, clannishness and prejudice, and a tendency for self-pity when facing hardship.

Her energies are directed to either perfecting her techniques, skills, and abilities in work, or in "perfecting", refining, and improving herself as a person. Critical analysis and attention to minute detail are intrinsic in either process. The urge to bring about a state of wholeness or optimal functioning is a strong motivation of Princess Victoria of Sweden's, and she is quite a perfectionist!

Princess Victoria can easily become overly identified or involved with the function she performs, with her work, or with her own health and "growth process".

Her mind is very active and her judgment usually is sound. Although Princess Victoria of Sweden's thinking is influenced by her feelings, she is inclined to think in realistic and practical terms. She is in control of her feelings and is able to express them rationally.

Princess Victoria depends a great deal on other people's reactions to her and rarely acts until she sees how she affects others. Princess Victoria of Sweden must learn to be direct and straightforward, rather than evasive or manipulative. Crown Princess Victoria should also learn to rely heavily on her hunches.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Aquarius and Sun in Cancer

Sun in Cancer

Sun in 6th house

Sun Conjunct Moon/Mercury

Sun Opposition Neptune/Asc.