Frank Howson
general characteristics

Frank Howson's fundamental needs, values, and orientation towards life are symbolized by the four astrological elements. Each person has their own unique balance of these four basic energies: fire (warmth, inspiration, enthusiasm), earth (practicality, realism, material interests), air (social and intellectual qualities), and water (emotional needs and feelings).

Howson's "elemental make-up" is described below. Remember that most people are "unbalanced" or lopsided, and if Frank is lacking or deficient in a certain element (or elements), it simply means that he needs to consciously develop that particular aspect in order to appreciate and/or work harder in that dimension of life.

Sometimes we overestimate the element that we are least endowed with, sensing it as a lack within ourselves, but more often we neglect or ignore it. The qualities described below will be reiterated and explained in more detail in the following pages.

Frank Howson is ruled by his emotions and feelings and easily influenced by his moods and the feelings of those around him. Because he is so sensitive to his environment, Frank Howson needs to be in an atmosphere that is positive and relatively free of psychic influences. Failing that, Howson absorbs the negative vibes and ends up feeling badly himself. Highly sympathetic, Frank readily senses what others feel inside (whether they express it or not), and this deep emotional rapport can be both a gift and a curse: he can get extremely close to those he cares for, however Frank Howson also feels other people's feelings so strongly that he perceives their emotions or problems as his own. Learning to distinguish the boundaries between himself and others is important. Furthermore, Frank Howson needs to respect these boundaries; other people may need more personal, separate space than he does. His tendency is to want to merge with the ones he loves, which can be interpreted as demanding or smothering by people with less of a need and capacity for emotional closeness. His sensitivity and compassion and imaginative faculties are highly developed, and Frank Howson may find it difficult to communicate everything he feels in logical, rational terms. Words seem inadequate, and the language of touch or music or visual imagery may come much more naturally to him.

Unless he has astrological energies that indicate otherwise, Frank Howson is prone to be rather passive, possibly lazy, and also quite sensual. Weight problems are very possible.

One of his primary challenges lies in developing a sense of security and stability and adopting a steady rhythm in life. Cultivating self-discipline, patience and endurance and learning to accept realistic limitations will enable Frank Howson to be more productive and to implement some of his ideas and creative impulses. Frank Howson is not always interested in the practicalities and compromises required to make his dreams a reality.

At times, Frank Howson feels out of place in the world, restless, discontent, unable to find his niche and dissatisfied with mundane reality. This may have the positive effect of sparking Howson's exploration of the creative, imaginative or spiritual side of life. However, Frank tends to resist growing up and learning how to effectively deal with adult responsibility. He also tends to be either bound up with the past or projecting into the future, thereby ignoring the present. To become more grounded in the here and now, Frank Howson may find it helpful to get massages on a regular basis, make a practice of gentle, rhythmic exercise like walking or yoga, and eat substantial, heavy foods.

Frank Howson tends to lack the ability to analyze himself or his life in a detached, objective way. Frank feels and experiences but does not necessarily understand or reflect upon his experience, and thus finds it hard to talk about it. Really taking in what someone else has to say can be hard for Frank Howson - he does not readily adapt to new ideas or people, and as a result may become inflexible or limit his experience of life. Broadening his education and gaining exposure to different cultures is very beneficial to Frank. Otherwise he is apt to be rigid and even prejudiced against those outside his own circle. (This may be manifested in arthritic conditions, poor flexibility, or poor circulation).

He also tends to distrust people who communicate freely or to feel inferior to those who are more articulate and intellectual than he is. Frank Howson learns much more readily by watching, doing or apprenticing than by reading or being told about something.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Water Element is Strong (F,E,A,W Scores = 9,2,3,35)

Earth is Weak (F,E,A,W Scores = 9,2,3,35)

Air is Weak (F,E,A,W Scores = 9,2,3,35)