Evan Dando
drive and ambition

Evan Dando is extremely strong-willed and he pursues his goals and desires with passionate dedication and determination. He is capable of total concentration and tremendous discipline, and he is very difficult to influence or sway once his mind is made up. When Evan Dando wants something, Dando can be very one-sided and almost obsessed with it. He is very instinctive and does not always consciously know why he feels as strongly and deeply as he does.

He also tends to be secretive and unwilling to reveal his aims and intentions, and the intensity of his will and desire may not initially be apparent to others. However, Dando is very forceful in a quiet and subtle way. Evan Dando often manipulates or forces his will upon other people, without being overtly aggressive. He is not interested in confrontation but he is a formidable foe if he encounters opposition or aggression. Evan is courageous and has a rather primitive, raw side as well.

Dando plays vigorously and enjoys competitive games and physical rough-and-tumble activities. Athletics and/or physical activities have great appeal for him. Evan Dando takes the initiative in sports and also in romantic relationships: he is ardent in pursuing anything he desires.

Dando frequently meets a tremendous amount of resistance whenever he wants to assert himself in a decisive way or do something just for himself. This resistance stems from within (in the form of self-doubt, fear, or a heavy sense of responsibility toward others), as well as from practical and circumstantial limitations. Especially when initiating a project or acting independently, Evan Dando may tell himself that he is not really prepared, or that he is not good enough (yet), and he puts a lot of pressure on himself. Despite the obstacles, setbacks or lack of support he encounters, Evan Dando can accomplish a great deal with patience and perseverance. However, he is apt to aim too low and not realize how much he is truly capable of.

Evan Dando should try to recognize that he does not have to justify his existence or prove his worth through his accomplishments.

Positions of honor, affluence, influence and stature in his community can be his. Evan Dando feels that his destiny involves leadership or distinguishing himself in some way. Evan possesses an innate sense of greatness or importance, and a strong drive to achieve recognition for his talent. Evan Dando should avoid excessive egotism and arrogant pride, for these could limit his opportunities.

Language, words, communication, networking, clarity of speech or writing, being a messenger or go-between - these are key features in his career, as well as how Evan Dando goes about achieving his goals and ambitions. "Work smarter, not harder" is Dando's motto.

Evan has confidence in himself and a healthy self-assured attitude. He makes up his own mind and has a clear idea of where he is headed. Evan Dando does not feel the need for recognition from others, but is likely to receive recognition anyway.

He is very enterprising and may look upon his work as his mission in life. Evan Dando is secure in his knowledge of himself and knows where he is headed. Very confident, Dando is able to make fortuitous decisions and his endeavors are likely to have a successful outcome.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mars in Scorpio

Mars in 5th house

Mars Quincunx Saturn

MC Conjunct Sun

MC Conjunct Mercury

MC Conjunct Sun/Mercury

MC Opposition Mars/Jupiter