Fernando Collor de Mello
approach to life and appearances

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

Fernando Collor de Mello appears gentle and soft, and he acts rather reserved with others until he knows them well and feels it is safe to be open with them. Fernando has a strong need for emotional security and a sense of belonging, and is deeply attached to the past: his heritage, roots, family, cherished friends, familiar places, etc. Making radical changes or moves away from what is familiar and safe can be very painful and difficult for him. de Mello tends to cling to people, memories and possessions of personal or sentimental significance. Having a home, a safe haven, is very important to de Mello.

de Mello approaches life emotionally and subjectively and he is sensitive to the emotional atmosphere, the subtle undercurrents of feeling in and around him. Instinctive and non-rational, Fernando Collor de Mello is often unable to give a clear, simple explanation for his actions. Something either feels right, or it does not.

His emotions and personal loyalties tend to color Fernando's thoughts and opinions. He views life from a very personal perspective and often cannot mentally detach himself from his own personal bias and prejudices. He is apt to be concerned primarily with how something affects him and those dear and close to him, rather than with the principle or the broader social implications. For instance, he may be very patriotic and feel that whatever "my country" does is right without really knowing much about the other nation's policies or point of view. Simply put: if it is good for Fernando and his near and dear ones, then it is good. If it is not good for him and his near and dear ones, it is no good.

He is tenaciously loyal, protective, and supportive of those he cares about, and has a very strong nurturing, paternal nature. Fernando Collor de Mello empathizes with others and intuitively senses the feelings and needs of other people. Compassionate and sympathetic, he is easily moved by others' pain, and Fernando Collor de Mello is often the one that others seek out when they need comfort, reassurance, or help.

His moods fluctuate and change frequently and he is sometimes open and sometimes withdrawn emotionally. Fernando Collor de Mello communicates nonverbally and appreciates a person who can pick up subtle cues and hints, rather than having to make everything explicit.

Fernando never forgets either kindness or unkindness shown to him.

He is rather easily irritated and is apt to strike out somewhat irrationally when the mood strikes him. Though basically kind and sympathetic, Fernando Collor de Mello will aggressively defend and protect those he cherishes (and his own interests). He may even be quite militant under the guise of standing up for his family, or country, or home team. de Mello could also be an effective advocate for the rights and needs of children, mothers, and families.

Fernando Collor de Mello is extremely sensitive to all of the incoming impressions and energies around him, and at times he can be overcome or dominated by more forceful personalities. Learning to establish clear boundaries is important for him, as Fernando Collor de Mello tends to become enmeshed emotionally and/or psychically with whomever he is with. He may have the chameleon's trait of seeming to become the people or person he is with the most.

Fernando Collor de Mello 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, Fernando Collor de Mello seemed mature for his age.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Cancer Rising

Mars Conjunct Ascendant in Cancer

Neptune Square Asc.

Saturn Sextile Asc.