Frances McDormand
approach to life and appearances

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

Modest, unobtrusive, and often rather quiet or shy, she 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. She is quite humble in her own assessment of herself; she seeks perfection, with a tendency to be overly self-critical. No matter how well she does something, Frances McDormand always sees the flaws in it and how it could be improved. Often McDormand will simply refuse to attempt something because she feels she cannot meet her own high standards.

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

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

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

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

Frances McDormand radiates a sense of good will, optimism, and trust, which inspires hope in other people. Her presence has a healing effect on others even without McDormand's awareness. Though McDormand appears modest and content in a humble position, she has a sense of inner greatness or worthiness that is unmistakable. Frances McDormand also has a balance of confidence and humility, of faith and caution, that makes her very appealing to others and she has many more admirers than she realizes.

She may come across as a bit scattered, nervous or restless, as if unable to sit still. Frances McDormand seems alert and quick, but sometimes a bit on edge. Frances tends to stay perpetually busy, and would find handiwork of some kind soothing.

Frances McDormand has a sweet, appealing demeanor and seems instinctively to grasp the concept that "one catches more flies with honey than with vinegar". Her personal brand of charm is usually quite winning. Frances coaxes rather than coerces. However, if she does not get what she wants, Frances McDormand is likely to resort to insincere flattery, wheedling, whining or pouting rather than stating directly what she needs, or doing it for herself. McDormand seems to need others' approval first.

Others may see Frances as a cool, reserved and unapproachable person, perhaps as a result of her conservative and stern upbringing. Frances McDormand may feel that no one understands her and tends to isolate herself from others.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Virgo Rising

Jupiter Conjunct Ascendant in Virgo

Mercury Square Asc.

Venus Sextile Asc.

Asc. Conjunct Sun/Saturn