George Gershwin
mental interests and abilities

He is an exacting perfectionist with a clear, logical, analytical mind and an aptitude for work that requires meticulous attention to detail and efficient organization. Well grounded and pragmatic, Gershwin tends to develop specialized skills and technical expertise in a practical field. Knowledge, ideas and theories do not really interest George Gershwin unless they are useful in a tangible way. He is inclined to analyze, measure, and dissect everything and to miss nuances and subtle shades of feeling and meaning in the process. His strengths lie in his precise thinking, careful craftsmanship and mastery of technical skills. George Gershwin tends to be very good at what he does and critical of others' work if it does not meet his high standards.

George has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and wisdom, and for an increasingly broad understanding of life. George Gershwin is the perpetual student who will be involved in higher education, philosophy or religion. Law, broadcasting, publishing or communication are also areas of interest to Gershwin. World travel and studying other cultures are also strong urges of his.

George Gershwin appreciates aesthetics and has a fine sense of form, design and beauty. He could develop considerable technical skills as an artist, designer, craftsman or creative writer. Gershwin could also sell objects of beauty such as artistic products, cosmetics, jewelry, etc.

George Gershwin has the ability to please and harmonize well with others and a talent for assuaging strain in the relationships of other people. His sense of humor, tact, and personal charm are a great asset when working with people one-on-one.

Although his tact was commented on above, George Gershwin can also be very direct, even brutally frank, in the way he communicates, as mentioned below.

George Gershwin has a sharp tongue and ready wit, and he enjoys intellectual competition, problem solving and demanding intellectual work. In a debate, he knows how to drive his point home. George Gershwin also possesses quick reflexes and dexterity and could be an excellent tennis or racquetball player. Any sport which involves a dynamic exchange between players is a suitable arena for Gershwin.

Never satisfied with the face value of anything, George is always probing beneath the surface for deeper reasons and hidden motives - though he rarely reveals his own. George Gershwin has a very suspicious, even paranoid, side. His mind is penetrating and George Gershwin has an aptitude for research, investigative reporting or private investigation. He is keenly interested in the deeper aspects of the human psyche, with a sort of "x-ray vision" of the inner motivations and intentions of others. He is drawn to anything secret, hidden, or mysterious, and may pursue esoteric or occult studies. Gershwin is also a forceful and convincing speaker or writer, with the ability to influence people's thinking by the sheer power of his conviction.

His thinking is influenced by the way George Gershwin feels about love and he tends to speak freely about love relationships and sexual matters. A very good articulator, Gershwin has the ability to play with words and could do well as a writer of love stories.

His sense of reality seems a bit distorted and Gershwin tends to always think the worst. His attitude toward the world is rather pessimistic and George Gershwin places too much importance on matters that really are not important and ignores the ones that are.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mercury in Virgo

Mercury in 9th house

Mercury Sextile Venus

Mercury aspects Venus and Mars

Mercury Sextile Mars

Mercury Square Pluto

Mercury Conjunct Venus/Mars

Mercury Conjunct Saturn/Neptune