Franky Van Der Elst
drive and ambition

Franky Van Der Elst avoids direct confrontation as much as possible and is uncomfortable with aggressiveness, competition and personal power. His ego drive is not very dominant and Van Der Elst is not especially ambitious or eager to push his way to the top. He may feel inadequate in situations that call for strong, forceful action. The only instance in which Franky Van Der Elst will really fight is when he senses that his loved ones - or something dear to him- are being jeopardized, in which case he is a fierce defender. Franky Van Der Elst has a very strong protective side. He acts on impulse and instinct and may lash out at anyone he perceives as threatening to Franky's home or family. However, Franky Van Der Elst will rarely initiate a confrontation. His goals also tend to be very personal and centered on family closeness and inner satisfaction rather than worldly achievement.

He is sensitive to stress and does not handle a high-pressured, competitive atmosphere very well. Franky Van Der Elst is very touchy, irritable and difficult to live with when there are many demands or stressful situations at work. His energy level varies and is very dependent on the emotional harmony (or lack thereof) in his home. A supportive partner is very instrumental in helping Van Der Elst to achieve his goals and desires.

Quick-witted and sharp-tongued, Franky Van Der Elst enjoys arguing, debating, and contesting other people's opinions. He is quite forthright and sometimes tactless. Van Der Elst can be very convincing about his point of view, but he is prone to a "hard-sell" approach that sometimes backfires. Challenging mental work is an apt venue for Franky's aggressive intellect.

Franky Van Der Elst struggles with feelings of discouragement, self-doubt, and the sense that life is a constant uphill battle. He is also prone to suppressing his feelings - especially aggressive or angry ones. This could lead to chronic resentment and bitterness, which actually undermines Van Der Elst's goal far more than openly expressing his anger would.

On the positive side, Franky Van Der Elst is capable of immense patience, endurance and tireless effort in order to attain his goals and desires. Franky Van Der Elst seems to have to work very hard, and without much outside help. However, if he can avoid a negative attitude and keep "plugging along", Van Der Elst will achieve something substantial. Moreover, he is much more effective when working for someone else.

Franky Van Der Elst tends to fantasize a lot about erotic and amorous relationships. He should try to keep his expectations more realistic, otherwise his longing for love could end without physical fulfillment. Franky Van Der Elst loves to daydream and he lives in a world of illusion and finds it hard to accept reality.

Franky has noble aspirations and grand plans for himself. Combining personal goals with humanitarian concerns, philanthropy and an interest in social betterment, Franky Van Der Elst is likely to be quite successful and influential in his community. He is suited to expansive, lucrative enterprises.

He is likely to play a role of great responsibility in his life and Franky Van Der Elst takes his tasks very seriously, which places considerable burden on him as a result. He may have been unusually ambitious or mature at a tender age. Franky Van Der Elst progresses and attains his aspirations through dedication and perseverance, rather than fortune.

He may have to overcome something in his background or personal past in order to achieve his long-range goals and ambitions. Sometimes Franky Van Der Elst may feel pulled in two different directions - what others expect of him or what he needs to do in order to progress versus what his old conditioning or his emotional predisposition would have him do. Overcoming the pull of the past is the key.

Franky Van Der Elst comes across like a respectable person who may give the impression of being unapproachable. Franky has a strong desire to establish himself; he wants to acquire property, a fortune, as well as a status symbol.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mars in Cancer

Mars in 3rd house

Mars Opposition Saturn

Mars Opposition Venus/Neptune

MC Conjunct Jupiter

MC Conjunct Saturn

Moon Square MC

MC Conjunct Jupiter/Saturn