Harry Dean Stanton
drive and ambition

Harry Dean Stanton has a warrior's attitude - decisive, courageous, and bold. Harry tends to always crave action, even when waiting for an opportune moment or not doing anything at all would actually be effective in the long-term. He absolutely cannot tolerate being passive or even patient about getting what he wants. Harry Dean Stanton feels that it is up to him to take the initiative and he pursues his goal or desire very aggressively.

He is also self-reliant, in that he does not depend on others to do things for him or help him along, and Harry Dean Stanton is often irritated when other people offer advice or direction. Cooperation rarely comes easily to him. He is willful and can be quite oblivious to others' desires or feelings when he is pursuing something he wants. He is highly competitive, enjoys a challenge or a good fight, and may be downright pugnacious at times. Abounding in energy and enthusiasm at the start of a new venture, Harry Dean Stanton needs a very positive response and encouragement in order to sustain his interest throughout. If a project is not successful from the start, he is liable to drop it and move on to something else rather than rework or refine it. He has a strong desire to blaze new trails and put his own twist to things. Stanton can discover, invent and initiate new things, but he is impatient and may lack the stamina and perseverance needed see a long-term project through.

Harry Dean Stanton expects to work hard for anything he accomplishes and he has no patience for people who do not pull their own weight. Work is a passion for Harry at times, and he pushes himself too hard. Stanton can also be too demanding of the people he works with.

If his energy is not invested in a job or career, Harry Dean Stanton can become fanatical about his health, and may exercise or "work out" vigorously and perhaps excessively.

Stanton frequently meets a tremendous amount of resistance whenever he wants to assert himself in a decisive way or do something just for himself. This resistance stems from within (in the form of self-doubt, fear, or a heavy sense of responsibility toward others), as well as from practical and circumstantial limitations. Especially when initiating a project or acting independently, Harry Dean Stanton may tell himself that he is not really prepared, or that he is not good enough (yet), and he puts a lot of pressure on himself. Despite the obstacles, setbacks or lack of support he encounters, Harry Dean Stanton can accomplish a great deal with patience and perseverance. However, he is apt to aim too low and not realize how much he is truly capable of.

Harry Dean Stanton should try to recognize that he does not have to justify his existence or prove his worth through his accomplishments.

Stanton dreams up creative solutions to problems and takes an imaginative, unusual approach to getting a job done. When difficulties arise, Harry Dean Stanton prefers to avoid conflict and confrontation in favor of more peaceful or subtle methods of resolving problems. Stanton finds it satisfying to work in order to help others or for a cause that transcends his own narrow, personal interests. Harry Dean Stanton has an artistic flair and appreciates the colorful, unique or strange.

Language, words, communication, networking, clarity of speech or writing, being a messenger or go-between - these are key features in his career, as well as how Harry Dean Stanton goes about achieving his goals and ambitions. "Work smarter, not harder" is Stanton's motto.

He is highly attuned to the intangible or unseen world. Thus, Harry's drive and ambitions in life are likely to be colored by his subtle awareness and his mystical or intuitive sensitivity. Imagination, "make believe", creative fantasy and the ability to visualize may also be aspects of his career. Harry Dean Stanton has the ability to "channel" healing or inspirational messages.

Harry Dean Stanton perseveres through numerous obstacles, frustrations, delays, and setbacks in order to achieve his ambitions in life. Sometimes he may feel as if he were pushing a boulder uphill. Harry Dean Stanton should try to avoid bitterness or comparing his lot to that of others, as this could weaken his resolve.

Harry has an abundance of energy, drive, and spirit to accomplish just about anything he desires. Much can be accomplished thanks to Harry's single-mindedness and zeal to get things done. Sometimes Harry Dean Stanton pushes himself too hard without even realizing it, whereas at other times, even he needs to relax and take a break. Harry Dean Stanton has the reputation for being a go-getter and a good worker.

His career is apt to involve beauty, adornment, the arts or entertainment. His personal charm and appeal are significant factors in his profession as well. Harry Dean Stanton is very good at selling and promoting - be it himself, his product or his company.

Harry Dean Stanton feels that he knows who he is and therefore is confident that he can achieve his objectives. He may consider marriage as his sole aim in life and could become completely bound up in his marriage and family life.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mars in Aries

Mars in 6th house

Mars Quincunx Saturn

Mars Trine Neptune

MC Conjunct Mercury

MC Conjunct Neptune

Saturn Square MC

Mars Trine MC

Venus Sextile MC

MC Conjunct Sun/Moon