Harry Houdini
motivation

Although Harry Houdini is a team player who puts the group's welfare ahead of his own, he is also very competitive and aggressive. When his colleagues do exude as much energy as he does, Harry Houdini quickly becomes discouraged, frustrated and alienated from the group. Houdini can also make an excellent leader, manager or coach by leading the team, group, or company to excellence.

He is a person who thrives on challenge, and he often feels that he must battle his way through life, relying on no one and nothing but his own strength, intelligence and courage. Harry Houdini believes in being totally honest, true to himself and his own vision and convictions, even if it means standing alone. Honesty, integrity, personal honor and authenticity are Houdini's gods, and he has no sympathy for weakness of character in others.

Harry Houdini craves the freedom to do things in his own way, and he works very well independently. Cooperating with others or carrying out another's will is not his style. Harry likes to be the chief - or to go it alone.

Harry Houdini loves action and if others are settling down into a nice, comfortable little rut, then he is always ready to stir things up, do something new, make changes and introduce some fresh blood. Routine and sameness are tantamount to death for him. He is not afraid of trying something that has never been done before, and even though he may sometimes be perceived as a fool, Harry Houdini also discovers, invents and initiates things that others will later emulate. Taking risks and following his own star are the breath of life for Houdini, and he wilts (or gets very frustrated and angry) if he cannot do this.

He is spontaneous, impulsive, direct, enthusiastic and assertive. Harry Houdini believes in the power of positive thinking and positive action, and he perceives himself as a strong, even invincible, person. Harry Houdini hates being ill or in a position of dependency. Accepting his own human limitations and emotional needs is often difficult for him.

He is basically aggressive in his attitudes and less adept at relating to others, picking up on subtle messages and nuances, listening, nurturing and harmonizing. He is often so fired up about his own projects or goals that he inadvertently runs over or ignores other people's feelings and interests. Being receptive and appreciative of others' contributions, ideas and feelings would be highly instrumental in improving Houdini's relationships. His impatience to get on with things causes Harry Houdini to be rather insensitive, thereby alienating others unnecessarily. He also frequently tries to accomplish his goals through anger or temper tantrums. Harry Houdini would gain much by learning to slow down, relax and sometimes just let things be, however his energetic, restless nature rarely allows Harry Houdini to do so.

Harry Houdini has a clear sense of his own self and he therefore conveys a strong impression to others of who he is and what he wants. Assertive and self-motivated, Houdini can be a leader - one whom others look to for direction - but he competes and often clashes with other strong individuals. Harry Houdini feels a need to be in control of his own life and he can be too self-involved, too immersed in his own interests, and oblivious to others at times.

Harry Houdini has a healthy amount of self-control and self-discipline. Houdini also radiates a rather responsible, trustworthy, solid feeling about himself which will win him the confidence of others, especially his superiors.

Harry Houdini tends to think and act bravely and has a positive and firm demeanor. Harry has what it takes to make his own way in life. He may be a bit excitable, but never shy away from a good argument.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Aquarius and Sun in Aries

Sun in Aries

Sun in 1st house

Sun Sextile Saturn

Sun Conjunct Mercury/Mars