David O. Selznick
motivation

Because he is supportive and nurturing (as mentioned in the previous chapter), and also practical and well grounded (as described below), David O. Selznick is a great source of solace and emotional support for other people. David O. Selznick is actually more stable and solid than his rather mellow demeanor would suggest.

He is a steadfast and patient soul, capable of tremendous devotion, dedication, endurance and constancy. The ability to follow through and stick with things is one of his greatest assets. Once Selznick's course is set, he pursues it tenaciously until it is completed, stubbornly resisting any attempts to sway him from his purpose.

David O. Selznick has a very practical nature; he wants to see concrete, tangible results for his efforts, and he is not one to concoct wild dreams that are unlikely to come into fruition. Most of his "wild dreams" have to do with material achievements, well-being and security, for he has a great love of the physical world and he wants to experience and enjoy it to the full. Though David O. Selznick will work long and persistently, he also has a strong sensual and comfort-loving side, and he wants to enjoy what he has worked for. In fact, Selznick can be enormously lazy at times and has a tendency to overindulge in good food and other earthly pleasures. David O. Selznick also loves the beauty of the natural world and he probably prefers a serene country setting to an urban life style.

Basically, his needs are simple and he is easy to please. David O. Selznick has a strong desire for security, stability and peace, and will rarely make changes unless he is forced to do so. He is not very demanding emotionally, though he does crave a great deal of physical closeness and affection. Because of his faithfulness, emotional steadfastness and gentle strength, others often depend upon Selznick for support. Though he hates upheaval and sudden changes, David O. Selznick usually maintains his poise and equanimity. David O. Selznick also has an innate sense of harmony with nature, allowing things to grow and unfold in their own time and the patience to nurture something into being - be it a garden, a child, or a creative project. He makes an excellent parent, especially if he follows his instincts more often than "the experts".

David has three major faults: one is his bullheaded obstinacy. The second is his unwillingness to deviate from his safe, predictable routine. And the third is Selznick's tendency to always insist upon realism and undervalue the imaginative, speculative, and fanciful - in other words, David O. Selznick lacks the ability to play with ideas and possibilities, and to open his mind to new horizons.

His career, reputation and public image are very important to Selznick. David O. Selznick has a strong desire to be influential or make his mark on the world. He is not satisfied with the personal sphere alone; his ambitions include making a major contribution and receiving broad recognition for his unique effort and gifts. David O. Selznick may undervalue the personal or inner facet of life.

David has big aspirations and the desire to succeed in life in a grand way. David O. Selznick tends to exaggerate, promise more than is feasible and misjudge by being overly optimistic. However, he never gives up on his hopes for the future. Selznick tends to be restless and discontent with the responsibilities and limitations of life.

At times David O. Selznick may feel an uncontrollable urge to radically alter his direction in life or to act in ways that seem eccentric or at least highly atypical. When his life becomes too predictable, David may do something to upset the status quo, sometimes without realizing why or how he is doing it. These impulses may seem at odds with his conscious intent and desires for himself, and can be unsettling. However, there is a streak of unconventionality and creative genius in David O. Selznick that needs to be expressed now and then.

His emotions are in tune with his intentions and David O. Selznick goes about his business with complete oneness. David O. Selznick has a positive attitude towards life and a high spirit of enterprise. There could be a strong tie between David and his mother or his wife.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Cancer and Sun in Taurus

Sun in Taurus

Sun in 10th house

Sun Square Jupiter

Sun Quincunx Uranus

Sun Conjunct Moon/MC