F. Lee Bailey
approach to life and appearances

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

F. Lee Bailey meets life head on and throws himself into new experiences with zest and enthusiasm. He is direct, straightforward, assertive, and usually completely aboveboard in all his dealings. Candid and incapable of guile, insincerity or phoniness, Francis projects a confident and sometimes arrogant façade to others. He often lacks tact and sensitivity, and can be completely oblivious to others' needs, and inadvertently selfish. Bailey is self-reliant and does not depend upon social approval and reinforcement as much as other people do. He likes to be original and does not mind doing it alone. F. Lee Bailey may feel that he does not fit into groups very well and that he does not naturally blend in and cooperate with others. He likes to be either a leader or a loner.

Bailey is a doer and thrives on freedom, challenge, and activity. He tends to think in clear, black and white terms, and to be somewhat simplistic in his outlook, which enables Francis to act in a very decisive and self-assured manner. When inspired by an idea, F. Lee Bailey feels such a sense of urgency and excitement about it that he will often forge ahead and try to implement it in a rather bold but poorly planned and crudely executed way. Patience and careful attention to details are not Bailey's forte. However, he never accepts defeat and will experience brilliant and unprecedented successes and discoveries, as well as painful failures. To F. Lee Bailey it is far better to make mistakes than to play it safe and never try.

He is scornful of what he sees as weakness or passivity in others and also of the human tendency to imitate and follow. F. Lee Bailey is not a follower. Others see Francis as a strong individual and perhaps brash and brazen as well. Bailey presents a strong front to the world and generally does not allow others to see his vulnerable or insecure side.

F. Lee Bailey appears responsible, conscientious, and solid - qualities which encourage others to take him seriously. He is unlikely to present himself as more than he is, and this humility is often endearing, or at least appealing, to others. Even as a youth, F. Lee Bailey seemed mature for his age.

At times his desire to impress other people, to be important, or to be popular may make Bailey does things that go against his better judgment. Even Francis' sincere attempts to be generous or helpful may be misinterpreted, seen as pompousness or interference. F. Lee Bailey needs to be aware of his tendency to overdo - to go all out - even when it is not appropriate.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Aries Rising

Saturn Sextile Asc.

Jupiter Quincunx Asc.