Ellen Barkin
approach to life and appearances

The following is a description of Ellen's basic stance toward life, the way others see her, the way Ellen Barkin comes across, the face she shows to the world. In the page about motivation you will read about the inner Ellen Barkin - her real motivation, which describes the kind of person she is at heart and where her 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 Ellen Barkin" may not shine through and others may be in for so a few surprises once they get to know Ellen a little better. This page describes the disguise Barkin wears, her role in life, while the page about motivation talks about the real person beneath the disguise.

Ferociously proud and somewhat vain, Ellen Barkin likes to be impressive and to be considered special and unique. She is not timid, meek, or self-effacing, and is rarely content with staying in the background or in a subordinate position. She is a natural leader, and does not take orders from others very well. Barkin must have something of her own, something creative - be it a business, a project, a home or whatever - that she can develop and manage according to her own will and vision. Whatever Ellen does, she does it in a unique, dramatic, individual way. She likes to put her own personal stamp on it.

Ellen Barkin also has a very strong sense of dignity, self-respect, and personal honor and is deeply offended if someone treats her in a humiliating or dishonorable way. Barkin will rarely confront the offender - she is too proud to do so - but she will lose her affection and respect for them. Ellen dislikes pettiness and hates to be snubbed or ignored.

Barkin admires others who are strong individuals like herself. When Ellen Barkin befriends someone, Barkin is tremendously loyal, sincere, and willing to go to extraordinary lengths to make that person happy. She is very giving and generous, but her gifts are never anonymous - Ellen expects recognition and appreciation for them. She also expects the intense loyalty that she offers to her dear ones to be reciprocated. However, Ellen Barkin often has trouble developing relationships with people who are as strong as herself, for she does not really cooperate or share the leading role very easily. If she is not in the leading role, she aspires to be and will compete with the person who is.

Ellen Barkin has great heart and courage, and people often look to her for strength, encouragement, and affirmation. Ellen always puts her best face forward and rarely allows others to see her hurting, disheartened, or vulnerable. Ellen Barkin also has a very strong need for love, admiration, appreciation, and praise, although she does not like others to realize just how important it is to her.

Her outlook on life tends to be very personal and rather self-centered. Her own self-expression, self-actualization and self-realization interest Ellen more than anything else. Ellen Barkin feels that if she does her best where she is, the rest of the world will take care of itself.

Ellen Barkin appears contained, and perhaps wary or mistrustful as well. She watches her step, and frequently withdraws if her environment does not feel welcoming and safe. As a result, Barkin may seem much more conservative than she actually is. Ellen fears making mistakes in social situations, and is extremely sensitive to criticism or rejection. As she matures, Ellen Barkin is likely to grow in confidence, because she will learn to depend more on her own evaluation of herself.

Bright, alert, quick of tongue and/or of movement, there is youthfulness about Ellen's manner and appearance regardless of her chronological age. Ellen Barkin also always appears busy and active, and somewhat restless. Barkin needs mental stimulation from her environment, or she will rapidly get bored.

Her emotional instincts, feelings, and intuition play a big part in the decisions Ellen Barkin makes and how she interacts with the world, and generally her feelings are quite accurate and helpful to her. Also, establishing emotional rapport with the people she meets on a day to day level is rather easy for Barkin. Ellen Barkin appears somewhat sympathetic and concerned, so that others are drawn to her, especially when they need guidance or help.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Leo Rising

Saturn Square Asc.

Mercury Trine Asc.

Moon Sextile Asc.