Dale Earnhardt Jr.
approach to life and appearances

The following is a description of Dale's basic stance toward life, the way others see him, the way Dale Earnhardt, Jr. comes across, the face he shows to the world. In the page about motivation you will read about the inner Dale Earnhardt, Jr. - his real motivation, which describes the kind of person he is at heart and where his true priorities lie. Study this page and the next one and compare them - there may be significant differences between the two, in which case "the inner Dale Earnhardt, Jr." may not shine through and others may be in for so a few surprises once they get to know Dale a little better. This page describes the disguise Earnhardt wears, his role in life, while the page about motivation talks about the real person beneath the disguise.

High-spirited, enthusiastic, and exuberant, Dale loves adventure, change and exploring new territory. He is not happy with being confined to the same safe, familiar, secure little world all the time. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has a strong sense of restlessness and yearning for something greater than anything he has yet experienced, and he often lives in his dreams and visions for the future. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. tends to believe that the grass is greener somewhere else, and he likes to keep moving, either literally or figuratively. Idealistic and optimistic, he always expects something better ahead. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. loves to have a goal, something to aim for, but once he achieves it he is on to something else. He is ever on the lookout for new opportunities and he is a gambler, willing to take risks and to break new ground. The possibility of discovering something new is what makes life interesting for him. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has great faith in life and he bounces back quickly from disappointment and failure.

Freedom loving and independent, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. cannot tolerate being caged in for very long, and friends and loved ones must respect his need for freedom of movement. Binding commitments, responsibilities and relationships often weigh heavily upon Dale and he may resist "growing up" and assuming the limitations of adult life.

He is friendly and outgoing and has a great sense of fun and playfulness. He is also philosophically minded and often quite outspoken about his convictions and beliefs. Sometimes Dale Earnhardt, Jr. gets carried away with his enthusiasm of the moment and he tends to exaggerate. He is often a big talker, a big maker of promises, and he is usually pretty convincing. He does everything in a big way, a generous way. Earnhardt likes to have the best, and he heartily dislikes stinginess, small mindedness or pettiness. His vision is always large. He is able to perceive the big picture, general patterns and principles, and he is well suited to politics, business, higher education or religion.

Others see Dale Earnhardt, Jr. as a good sport and a good friend, but one who is not always consistent and dependable. He may also be seen as a wise person since he does not get bogged down in pettiness and trivialities, and is able to communicate a broader perspective that opens up new horizons. He is a person who believes in miracles, grace, or just plain good luck, someone who never gives up on life, and he inspires and encourages others to keep looking ahead.

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has a rather generous, open, broad-minded demeanor, and he likes to do things in a big way. If he does this primarily to impress others, Dale will find that many people prefer to avoid him. Even without meaning to, Earnhardt can seem a bit arrogant or preachy.

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. appears sympathetic and approachable. Because he uses his feelings and intuition in assessing people, others sense that Earnhardt understands their feelings or their personal situations. At the same time Dale Earnhardt, Jr. really wants people to know how he feels, and their care and support are very important to him.

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has a sweet, appealing demeanor and seems instinctively to grasp the concept that "one catches more flies with honey than with vinegar". His personal brand of charm is usually quite winning. Dale coax rather than coerce. However, if he does not get what he wants, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is likely to resort to insincere flattery, wheedling, whining, or pouting rather than stating directly what he needs, or doing for himself. Earnhardt seems to need others' approval first.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Sagittarius Rising

Jupiter Square Asc.

Moon Trine Asc.

Venus Sextile Asc.