Desi Arnaz Jr.
motivation

Though Arnaz appears somewhat unconventional or liberal in his approach to life (as mentioned in the previous chapter), he also has a very down to earth, practical, and rather conservative side. He is more attached to tradition and respectful of the ways of the past than he might let on. Balancing, or reconciling between the old and the new is a constant struggle for Arnaz.

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 Arnaz. Desi Arnaz, Jr. 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.

Desi Arnaz, Jr. has a thoughtful, quiet and self-contained disposition and does not readily show his inner feelings and needs. Desi Arnaz, Jr. 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. Desi 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. Desi Arnaz, Jr. 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, Desi Arnaz, Jr. 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 Arnaz.

Arnaz'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.

Desi Arnaz, Jr. tends to get involved in the helping professions or in activities where his efforts are hidden, behind the scenes, unacknowledged or unknown to the public. Arnaz may find it exceedingly uncomfortable to assert himself or get up in front of an audience.

Arnaz's subconscious needs and feelings blend well with his conscious intentions and desires, therefore Desi Arnaz, Jr. is able to proceed with his life's pursuits relatively unhampered by internal resistance or inconsistency. Desi's male-female relationships will also reflect this state of internal harmony.

He is often plagued by feelings of personal inadequacy, inhibitions and self-doubt. Desi Arnaz, Jr. has a cautious, realistic attitude toward life and is highly responsible and disciplined with regard to his obligations and duties. Desi Arnaz, Jr. tends to work and struggle more than necessary and to take himself too seriously.

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

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Aquarius and Sun in Capricorn

Sun in Capricorn

Sun in 12th house

Sun Sextile Moon

Sun Square Saturn

Sun Conjunct Moon/MC