Eric Cantona approach to life and appearances
The following is a description of Eric's basic stance toward life, the way others see him, the way Eric Cantona comes across, the face he shows to the world. In the page about motivation you will read about the inner Eric Cantona - his real motivation, which describes the kind of person he is at heart and where his 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 Eric Cantona" may not shine through and others may be in for so a few surprises once they get to know Eric a little better. This page describes the disguise Cantona wears, his role in life, while the page about motivation talks about the real person beneath the disguise.
Forward-looking and progressive, he is a person who supports change, innovation, and human advancement, and Eric Cantona is often strongly committed to a humanitarian cause or social improvement. He is extremely aware of the interrelations between all people, and is always projecting personal issues unto a greater whole. Cantona sees the political or social ramifications of personal actions, and he wishes to contribute something of value to the world, or at least to his community or group.
The ideals of equality, fairness, human rights, brotherhood, and social justice color Eric's whole outlook and approach to life. He is truly interested in the good of the whole and not only his own personal well-being.
Sometimes he may overlook or ignore his own and others' personal needs, desires, and feelings, especially if they do not conform to his ideals of how one should feel or act. Though he has little patience for conservative narrow-mindedness, Eric Cantona himself is sometimes dogmatic about his beliefs and ideologies.
He is attracted to the avant-garde, the latest advances in human thought and development, and he is eclectic and cosmopolitan in his tastes. He may consider himself a "global citizen" rather than claiming a narrow, limited identification based on nationality, race, familial heritage, etc. Eric Cantona is strongly influenced by his peer group and the flavor of the times in which he grew up, more so than by parental or family influences. He is involved and active in groups, community efforts, as well as cultural and progressive movements.
On a personal level, Eric Cantona is friendly and expresses a kind of impersonal good will towards others. Cantona probably has many acquaintances but few really close friends, and much of Cantona's relationships with others are based on a sharing of common ideals and principles, rather than on emotional ties. Others see Eric Cantona as a good friend and a comrade who is objective, fair and rather detached emotionally. Eric does not often show his emotions, and may be unsure about how to respond to others' emotional expression, for he tends to be very rational.
Eric Cantona is also very independent and refuses to be possessed by any individual. Eric Cantona is not comfortable with traditional sexual roles and is inclined to have "liberated" views about marriage, relationships, sharing of child rearing responsibilities, etc. Eric Cantona needs to have a life outside of the personal, domestic sphere and to be involved with people on a broader scale. The nurturing of family ties, and close, deep, personal relationships may take a back seat to Cantona's work or outside social activities.
Eric Cantona has a strong desire to constantly be in the limelight and he considers second place as a failure. Cantona is very self-confident, has the ability to mold his surrounding to his own needs and is likely to furnish his home according to his taste.
He is a born leader and wants to be in power and control of his environment. Far-sighted and prudent, Eric Cantona has the ability to organize projects, and personal advancement and public success will likely to be his.
Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:
Aquarius Rising
Asc. Opposition Jupiter/Uranus
Asc. Opposition Jupiter/Pluto
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