Ernest Hemingway
approach to life and appearances

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

Modest, unobtrusive, and often rather quiet or shy, he is a person who is content to stay in the background or to serve as an assistant, in the supporting role rather than in the lead. He is quite humble in his own assessment of himself; he seeks perfection, with a tendency to be overly self-critical. No matter how well he does something, Ernest Hemingway always sees the flaws in it and how it could be improved. Often Hemingway will simply refuse to attempt something because he feels he cannot meet his own high standards.

Ernest Hemingway has an eye for detail and he gets upset when something is not done just so, usually something others consider rather inconsequential or trivial. He is hard to please and his relationships with others may suffer because of this. Ernest Hemingway also has refined sensitivities and is very discriminating and particular in his choice of foods, clothes, friends, artwork, etc. Order in Hemingway's environment is very important to Hemingway.

Hemingway steps into situations rather cautiously, and not without realistically assessing all of the risks and potential advantages involved. Unless something is a safe bet, he is unlikely to dive into it. Ernest Hemingway tends to underestimate his own capacities and to lack confidence and trust in life, which inhibits his spontaneity. Worrying is a bad habit of his. On the other hand, Ernest rarely falls flat on his face and what he does, he does very well.

Others see Ernest Hemingway as a self-sufficient and rather self-contained person. Hemingway has a strong sense of propriety. Politeness, good manners, and correct behavior are important to him. His clear, cool, objective and non-emotional attitude is apparent to others first, and though he is really quite helpful and caring, he does not radiate much sympathy and as a result, others may not see the helpful side as readily. Ernest may seem more businesslike and factual, as well as more conservative than he really is at heart. He is the person others might go to for technical advice or an unbiased opinion, but not for emotional support.

He is keenly observant, intelligent, and has a great desire for learning and for self-improvement, but he is not especially ambitious and is often satisfied with a rather simple, unglamorous position in life.

Ernest Hemingway seems quirky, unusual, offbeat and "different". Sometimes it seems that he is trying to provoke people and upset the status quo just by being himself. Hemingway tends to be restless, excitable, and somewhat ungrounded or nervous as well.

Ernest Hemingway appears sympathetic and approachable. Because he uses his feelings and intuition in assessing people, others sense that Hemingway understands their feelings or their personal situations. At the same time Ernest Hemingway really wants people to know how he feels, and their care and support are very important to him.

He is intellectually alive, curious and willing to learn. Intellectually competitive, Ernest Hemingway is fond of debating with others and could have some stormy proceedings. Ernest present his position skillfully, defends it ably and finds satisfaction in doing so.

Hemingway is cheerful, warm-hearted and social and he strives for a pleasant life. He likes to be seen in social circles and is charitable to his fellow man. It makes Ernest Hemingway happy to be involved in many relationships and he is very sympathetic toward everyone.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Virgo Rising

Uranus Square Asc.

Moon Trine Asc.

Asc. Conjunct Mercury/Mars

Asc. Conjunct Venus/Jupiter