Iggy Pop
approach to life and appearances

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

Ferociously proud and somewhat vain, Iggy Pop likes to be impressive and to be considered special and unique. He is not timid, meek, or self-effacing, and is rarely content with staying in the background or in a subordinate position. He is a natural leader, and does not take orders from others very well. must have something of his own, something creative - be it a business, a project, a home or whatever - that he can develop and manage according to his own will and vision. Whatever does, he does it in a unique, dramatic, individual way. He likes to put his own personal stamp on it.

Iggy Pop also has a very strong sense of dignity, self-respect, and personal honor and is deeply offended if someone treats him in a humiliating or dishonorable way. will rarely confront the offender - he is too proud to do so - but he will lose his affection and respect for them. dislikes pettiness and hates to be snubbed or ignored.

admires others who are strong individuals like himself. When Iggy Pop befriends someone, is tremendously loyal, sincere, and willing to go to extraordinary lengths to make that person happy. He is very giving and generous, but his gifts are never anonymous - expects recognition and appreciation for them. He also expects the intense loyalty that he offers to his dear ones to be reciprocated. However, Iggy Pop often has trouble developing relationships with people who are as strong as himself, for he does not really cooperate or share the leading role very easily. If he is not in the leading role, he aspires to be and will compete with the person who is.

Iggy Pop has great heart and courage, and people often look to him for strength, encouragement, and affirmation. always puts his best face forward and rarely allows others to see him hurting, disheartened, or vulnerable. Iggy Pop also has a very strong need for love, admiration, appreciation, and praise, although he does not like others to realize just how important it is to him.

His outlook on life tends to be very personal and rather self-centered. His own self-expression, self-actualization and self-realization interest more than anything else. Iggy Pop feels that if he does his best where he is, the rest of the world will take care of itself.

He is extremely willful, but he often achieves his desires in a quiet, secretive, or manipulative way. He may be intensely charismatic and wield considerable influence over others, or he may be attracted to similarly powerful, fascinating personalities. Iggy Pop tends to go to extremes in whatever he does, to be compulsive, and he is driven by a sense of mission or destiny. does not take anything at face value and is always digging beneath the surface for the deeper meaning or real motivations of others.

His emotional responses, feelings, and prejudices come across to others quite clearly and Iggy Pop could be seen as a rather moody, inconsistent creature. On the other hand, he is not impersonal or removed, so people are drawn to confide in him. At times may wish he was not so easy to read.

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

He is direct, honest, and to the point - some might say excessively so. However, no one has to guess who Iggy Pop is or what he wants - he is pretty much up front. radiates a refreshing enthusiasm and vigor when he is at his best. He seems to enjoy competition without taking it terribly seriously.

Iggy Pop tends to blend in with and take on the characteristics of the people in his surroundings, and may thus not make a powerful individual statement of his own. He may project an aura of glamour or "make-believe", and enjoy trying on different personalities at different times.

Iggy Pop tends to be extremely hard on himself and others. He may have been brought up under difficult circumstances and now feels that life is very tough. does his duty, expects the same from others, and has no pity for anyone.

Iggy Pop tends to be somewhat inhibited and may feel uncomfortable when he is with other people. should try to avoid unpleasant, untruthful or deceptive individuals in order to prevent misunderstandings or disappointments.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Leo Rising

Pluto Conjunct Asc.

Moon Square Asc.

Mercury Trine Asc.

Mars Trine Asc.

Neptune Sextile Asc.

Asc. Conjunct Saturn/Pluto

Asc. Conjunct Neptune/N. Node