Howard Dean
approach to life and appearances

The following is a description of Howard's basic stance toward life, the way others see him, the way Howard Dean comes across, the face he shows to the world. In the page about motivation you will read about the inner Howard Dean - 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 Howard Dean" may not shine through and others may be in for so a few surprises once they get to know Howard a little better. This page describes the disguise Dean wears, his role in life, while the page about motivation talks about the real person beneath the disguise.

Howard Dean appears gentle and soft, and he acts rather reserved with others until he knows them well and feels it is safe to be open with them. Howard has a strong need for emotional security and a sense of belonging, and is deeply attached to the past: his heritage, roots, family, cherished friends, familiar places, etc. Making radical changes or moves away from what is familiar and safe can be very painful and difficult for him. Dean tends to cling to people, memories and possessions of personal or sentimental significance. Having a home, a safe haven, is very important to Dean.

Dean approaches life emotionally and subjectively and he is sensitive to the emotional atmosphere, the subtle undercurrents of feeling in and around him. Instinctive and non-rational, Howard Dean is often unable to give a clear, simple explanation for his actions. Something either feels right, or it does not.

His emotions and personal loyalties tend to color Howard's thoughts and opinions. He views life from a very personal perspective and often cannot mentally detach himself from his own personal bias and prejudices. He is apt to be concerned primarily with how something affects him and those dear and close to him, rather than with the principle or the broader social implications. For instance, he may be very patriotic and feel that whatever "my country" does is right without really knowing much about the other nation's policies or point of view. Simply put: if it is good for Howard and his near and dear ones, then it is good. If it is not good for him and his near and dear ones, it is no good.

He is tenaciously loyal, protective, and supportive of those he cares about, and has a very strong nurturing, paternal nature. Howard Dean empathizes with others and intuitively senses the feelings and needs of other people. Compassionate and sympathetic, he is easily moved by others' pain, and Howard Dean is often the one that others seek out when they need comfort, reassurance, or help.

His moods fluctuate and change frequently and he is sometimes open and sometimes withdrawn emotionally. Howard Dean communicates nonverbally and appreciates a person who can pick up subtle cues and hints, rather than having to make everything explicit.

Howard never forgets either kindness or unkindness shown to him.

Bright, alert, quick of tongue and/or of movement, there is youthfulness about Howard's manner and appearance regardless of his chronological age. Howard Dean also always appears busy and active, and somewhat restless. Dean needs mental stimulation from his environment, or he will rapidly get bored.

Howard Dean appears responsible, conscientious, and solid - qualities which encourage others to take him seriously. He is unlikely to present himself as more than he is, and this humility is often endearing, or at least appealing, to others. Even as a youth, Howard Dean seemed mature for his age.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Cancer Rising

Mercury Trine Asc.

Saturn Sextile Asc.