Edward William Bok motivation
His sensible, practical, down-to-earth appearance (described in the previous chapter), combined with his interest in relationships and other people (described below), make Edward William Bok a very pleasant and likeable person. Others come to Edward William Bok for practical advice and to share their concerns and feelings.
Harmony and balance are his keynotes. Edward William Bok instinctively understands the need to accommodate other people's interests and desires, and he is always fair and willing to meet others half way. Tactful, diplomatic, and quite socially aware, Edward does all he can to avoid conflict and discord. His spirit is one of cooperation and compromise, and he often achieves through charm and discretion what would have been impossible to achieve with a direct, forceful approach.
Getting along with and pleasing others may be too important to Bok since he can be too dependent on the approval and opinions of other to make his own decisions. Bok will rarely act without seeking the counsel and feedback of other people. He prefers sharing and doing things with others rather than on his own. Being alone feels very unnatural to Edward William Bok, and he has a strong need for a partner and intimate one-on-one relationships.
Edward William Bok invests a great deal of his energy in personal love relationships and he is very idealistic and romantic about marriage. Edward William Bok seeks a partner who is his equal intellectually, and who is capable of a mental relationship as well as a physical and emotional one. He makes a thoughtful, considerate friend or lover, and he enjoys the traditional symbols of love - courtship, flowers, etc. Bok perceives relationships like an art that requires time, attention and creative effort. Edward William Bok appreciates a partner who is subtle and polished, never coarse or blunt.
Fairness and equality, both in his personal relationships and in the world, are extremely important to him. If Edward William Bok fights about anything, it is often about something he feels is unfair and unbalanced. Balance is very important to Edward. He believes in moderation in all things and avoids fanaticism and extremism at all costs.
Edward William Bok also has a strong need for beautiful, harmonious surroundings and a natural sense of artistic style and grace, which is reflected in the way Bok dresses and furnishes his home and workspace. Everything must be aesthetically pleasing and appropriate. Working with people as a counselor, advisor, consultant, or negotiator, or in an artistic field such as design or photography would be fulfilling to him.
His energies are directed to either perfecting his techniques, skills, and abilities in work, or in "perfecting", refining, and improving himself 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 Edward William Bok's, and he is quite a perfectionist!
Bok can easily become overly identified or involved with the function he performs, with his work, or with his own health and "growth process".
Edward William Bok 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. Edward William Bok has a clear mind, a love of learning and new experiences, and he needs constant mental stimulation and activity.
He is assertive, energetic, active, courageous and vital. Edward William Bok has a very strong physical drive that expresses itself as sexuality and passion, a desire to compete with others, and a tendency to fight. Edward William Bok has a victorious spirit and the will to win.
While Edward William Bok does have a strong drive, he frequently holds himself back. One of his challenges lies in learning to endure frustration and to patiently overcome the obstacles in his life (or his own internal caution and resistance!).
Edward William Bok has a mature and often somber demeanor. He is serious, reserved, self-disciplined, highly responsible and conscientious. He progresses rather slowly in life, through his own efforts and persistence. He is also rather stern and judgmental, especially with himself. Cautious and careful, it is difficult for him to really let go, be spontaneous and playful. Edward likes to be in control of himself.
Edward William Bok tends to think and act bravely and has a positive and firm demeanor. Edward has what it takes to make his own way in life. He may be a bit excitable, but never shy away from a good argument.
Bok is very thorough and takes his time thinking things through. He enjoys games that require a lot of concentration and thought, like chess for example. Edward William Bok also could find traveling very rewarding.
He is warm-hearted, kind, generous and very popular, especially with the opposite sex. Bok's happy feelings rub off onto others and everyone enjoys being with him. Due to a protective and encouraging upbringing, his relationships with his parents are good.
Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:
Ascendant in Taurus and Sun in Libra
Sun in Libra
Sun in 6th house
Sun Conjunct Mercury
Sun Conjunct Mars
Sun aspects Mars and Saturn
Sun Conjunct Saturn
Sun Conjunct Mercury/Mars
Sun Conjunct Mercury/Saturn
Sun Conjunct Venus/Jupiter
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