Harvey Milk
approach to life and appearances

The following is a description of Harvey's basic stance toward life, the way others see him, the way Harvey Milk comes across, the face he shows to the world. In the page about motivation you will read about the inner Harvey Milk - his real motivation, which describes the kind of person he is at heart and where his true priorities lie. Study this page and the next one and compare them - there may be significant differences between the two, in which case "the inner Harvey Milk" may not shine through and others may be in for so a few surprises once they get to know Harvey a little better. This page describes the disguise Milk wears, his role in life, while the page about motivation talks about the real person beneath the disguise.

Forward-looking and progressive, he is a person who supports change, innovation, and human advancement, and Harvey Milk is often strongly committed to a humanitarian cause or social improvement. He is extremely aware of the interrelations between all people, and is always projecting personal issues unto a greater whole. Milk sees the political or social ramifications of personal actions, and he wishes to contribute something of value to the world, or at least to his community or group.

The ideals of equality, fairness, human rights, brotherhood, and social justice color Harvey's whole outlook and approach to life. He is truly interested in the good of the whole and not only his own personal well-being.

Sometimes he may overlook or ignore his own and others' personal needs, desires, and feelings, especially if they do not conform to his ideals of how one should feel or act. Though he has little patience for conservative narrow-mindedness, Harvey Milk himself is sometimes dogmatic about his beliefs and ideologies.

He is attracted to the avant-garde, the latest advances in human thought and development, and he is eclectic and cosmopolitan in his tastes. He may consider himself a "global citizen" rather than claiming a narrow, limited identification based on nationality, race, familial heritage, etc. Harvey Milk is strongly influenced by his peer group and the flavor of the times in which he grew up, more so than by parental or family influences. He is involved and active in groups, community efforts, as well as cultural and progressive movements.

On a personal level, Harvey Milk is friendly and expresses a kind of impersonal good will towards others. Milk probably has many acquaintances but few really close friends, and much of Milk's relationships with others are based on a sharing of common ideals and principles, rather than on emotional ties. Others see Harvey Milk as a good friend and a comrade who is objective, fair and rather detached emotionally. Harvey does not often show his emotions, and may be unsure about how to respond to others' emotional expression, for he tends to be very rational.

Harvey Milk is also very independent and refuses to be possessed by any individual. Harvey Milk is not comfortable with traditional sexual roles and is inclined to have "liberated" views about marriage, relationships, sharing of child rearing responsibilities, etc. Harvey Milk needs to have a life outside of the personal, domestic sphere and to be involved with people on a broader scale. The nurturing of family ties, and close, deep, personal relationships may take a back seat to Milk's work or outside social activities.

He may come across a bit scattered, nervous, or restless, as if he cannot sit still. Harvey Milk seems alert and quick, but sometimes a bit on edge. Harvey tends to stay perpetually busy, and would find handiwork of some kind to be soothing.

Harvey has an appealing physical appearance and this, along with his winning ways, is apt to make him a favorite in his immediate environment. Harvey Milk is the "easy" one, and he knows how to please others. However, Milk must not take his personal charm for granted, because he may also seem vain or too needy for approval.

Harvey Milk seems tolerant, broad-minded, and well-educated or as if he has traveled widely. He radiates a certain distinction, even nobility. Milk is apt to have a significant impact on the people he encounters, without even realizing it - a positive, encouraging one.

He is assertive and bold. Harvey Milk is willing to be the first person to speak up and make his position known, and to strike out on his own if necessary. Harvey generally gets along better with men than with women because his approach is quite direct and sometimes tactless and insensitive as well. He can be a bit too forceful. However, Harvey Milk's boldness is his calling card, and most people feels that he can at least be trusted to be honest with them.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Aquarius Rising

Mercury Square Asc.

Venus Trine Asc.

Jupiter Trine Asc.

Mars Sextile Asc.