Dax Shepard
motivation

In addition to having an independent spirit, as described in the previous chapter, Dax Shepard is also objective, pragmatic and quite ambitious. He is likely to work his way to the top of the ladder in some corporation, academic community or the like through his astute strategies combined with his willingness to take risks. Dax Shepard aims to be the authority, the one in charge. At times his impulsiveness may be at odds with his conservative, responsible side (which is discussed below). Shepard could experience ongoing internal tension between pleasing himself and acting spontaneously versus doing what he needs to do to get ahead and realize his long-range ambitions.

Serious, disciplined and quietly ambitious, he is driven to prove himself and to achieve material accomplishments and success. His work, his position in the world, and his contributions to society are very important to Shepard. Dax Shepard will persevere through enormous hardship and frustration in order to reach a goal he has set for himself, and he often sacrifices much in the area of personal relationships and home life in order to do so.

Dax Shepard has a thoughtful, quiet and self-contained disposition and does not readily show his inner feelings and needs. Dax Shepard seems to always be in control, capable, efficient and strong. He is often the person in the family or group who is given more responsibility (and more work) than the others. He is highly conscientious and even as a child he possessed great maturity, soberness, and worldly wisdom.

He is basically a pragmatic realist, and though he may have all sorts of dreams, ideals and colorful theories, he feels that the ultimate test of a concept is its practical usefulness. Dax has an innate shrewdness and business sense, and there is a bit of the cynic in him as well.

He is clear-headed, detached and objective, and is not swayed by emotional dramatics. He is often authoritarian - strictly fair, but without mercy. Dax Shepard has a great respect for tradition and even if he does not agree with certain laws, he will abide by them or strive to change them, but never flagrantly disregard them. Cautious and conservative, Dax Shepard plays by the rules.

He is subtle, understated, quiet, deep, not easy to get to know intimately, and never superficial. He is a modest person and sometimes overly self-critical. Giving himself (and others) permission to feel, play, be spontaneous and silly, and sometimes weak and vulnerable is not easy for Shepard.

Shepard's strong points are his depth and thoroughness, patience, tenacity and faithfulness. His faults are a tendency to be rigid and inflexible, and too serious.

His career, reputation and public image are very important to Shepard. Dax Shepard 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. Dax Shepard may undervalue the personal or inner facet of life.

Dax Shepard tends to see things from his perspective only and to be rather subjective. He also enjoys talking and expressing his views but does not always listen as well. Dax Shepard has a clear mind, a love of learning and new experiences, and he needs constant mental stimulation and activity.

He is creative and talented, but must develop self-discipline to channel his energies productively. Dax Shepard may feel that everything is going to be all right, that he cannot lose and may take risks by gambling or speculating, which could result in disappointments.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Aries and Sun in Capricorn

Sun in Capricorn

Sun in 10th house

Sun Conjunct Mercury

Sun Conjunct Jupiter/Neptune