Frank Howson
motivation

Though Frank Howson seems powerful and intense in a quiet sort of way (as mentioned in the previous chapter), he is really quite soft, sentimental and vulnerable inside.

Frank has powerful emotional attachments to the past, his family, his childhood, places he associates with safety and security, and his beginnings. It is very important to Howson to maintain a connection with his roots and heritage and keep family bonds strong. Loyal, devoted, and sentimental, Howson tends to cling to whatever is dear to him - be it a person, a familiar place, or a cherished possession.

He is sympathetic, nurturing, supportive and very sensitive to the emotional needs of other people. Frank likes to be needed and to care for others, and he often worries about the people he loves. Frank Howson has a very strong need for a sense of belonging and acceptance, and much of his life centers on his home. He is more concerned about people and their feelings than with power, achievement, or position in society. Kindness, consideration and tenderness are more meaningful to Frank Howson than any sort of honor the world can bestow.

He is primarily emotional and his views are often dominated by his feelings and his own personal, subjective experiences, rather than reason, logic or abstract principles. It is difficult for him to judge situations fairly and objectively because his personal sympathies and loyalties usually factor in. Frank Howson takes things very personally and sometimes builds a wall around himself to shield himself from pain and rejection. Frank Howson feels rather shy and vulnerable at heart. He also tends to be moody and experiences frequent mood swings. Frank Howson needs to have a place and time in his life to withdraw, introspect, dream and replenish himself; otherwise Frank Howson becomes cranky and unhappy with those around him.

Frank Howson functions in an instinctive, irrational manner and likes to immerse himself in creative activities where he can express his feelings, imagination and instincts. Howson often loves to cook, since it can be both creative and a way to nurture and nourish others. Frank Howson also has a great affinity for music, because it evokes and communicates feelings that may be difficult or impossible to put into words.

His compassion, sensitivity, and imagination are Howson's strong points. His faults include an inability to let go of the past and move forward, clannishness and prejudice, and a tendency for self-pity when facing hardship.

His career, reputation and public image are very important to Howson. Frank Howson has a strong desire to be influential or make his mark on the world. He is not satisfied with the personal sphere alone; his ambitions include making a major contribution and receiving broad recognition for his unique effort and gifts. Frank Howson may undervalue the personal or inner facet of life.

Frank Howson is loving and well loved by others, and has a strong need for relationships that offer kindness, friendship and affection. His artistic and creative powers are also well developed and Frank does everything in a harmonious, gracious, pleasing manner. Aesthetics are very important to Howson, as are his personal appearance and attractiveness.

His emotions are very intense and Frank Howson is excited quite easily. Love is very important to him and he is constantly seeking emotional fulfillment, but he will not waste time with casual relationships.

Appearing successful and attractive to the public is important to him. Frank Howson probably enjoys wearing stylish clothes and modern jewelry. He tends to seek admiration from others and social acceptance is necessary to Frank's well-being.

He may lack direction and drive and tends to compare himself unfavorably to others. Howson alternates between caution and unrealistic expectations and lets others expect too much of him. But Frank Howson plods forward steadily, reaching success later in life.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Scorpio and Sun in Cancer

Sun in Cancer

Sun in 10th house

Sun Conjunct Venus

Sun Conjunct Moon/Pluto

Sun Conjunct Venus/MC

Sun Conjunct Jupiter/Saturn