Ignacio Sánchez Mejías
approach to life and appearances

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

High-spirited, enthusiastic, and exuberant, Ignacio loves adventure, change and exploring new territory. He is not happy with being confined to the same safe, familiar, secure little world all the time. Ignacio Sánchez Mejías has a strong sense of restlessness and yearning for something greater than anything he has yet experienced, and he often lives in his dreams and visions for the future. Ignacio Sánchez Mejías tends to believe that the grass is greener somewhere else, and he likes to keep moving, either literally or figuratively. Idealistic and optimistic, he always expects something better ahead. Ignacio Sánchez Mejías loves to have a goal, something to aim for, but once he achieves it he is on to something else. He is ever on the lookout for new opportunities and he is a gambler, willing to take risks and to break new ground. The possibility of discovering something new is what makes life interesting for him. Ignacio Sánchez Mejías has great faith in life and he bounces back quickly from disappointment and failure.

Freedom loving and independent, Ignacio Sánchez Mejías cannot tolerate being caged in for very long, and friends and loved ones must respect his need for freedom of movement. Binding commitments, responsibilities and relationships often weigh heavily upon Ignacio and he may resist "growing up" and assuming the limitations of adult life.

He is friendly and outgoing and has a great sense of fun and playfulness. He is also philosophically minded and often quite outspoken about his convictions and beliefs. Sometimes Ignacio Sánchez Mejías gets carried away with his enthusiasm of the moment and he tends to exaggerate. He is often a big talker, a big maker of promises, and he is usually pretty convincing. He does everything in a big way, a generous way. Mejías likes to have the best, and he heartily dislikes stinginess, small mindedness or pettiness. His vision is always large. He is able to perceive the big picture, general patterns and principles, and he is well suited to politics, business, higher education or religion.

Others see Ignacio Sánchez Mejías as a good sport and a good friend, but one who is not always consistent and dependable. He may also be seen as a wise person since he does not get bogged down in pettiness and trivialities, and is able to communicate a broader perspective that opens up new horizons. He is a person who believes in miracles, grace, or just plain good luck, someone who never gives up on life, and he inspires and encourages others to keep looking ahead.

Mejías draws much of his energy and sense of self from his relationships with others. He is inextricably connected with the significant others in his life; Ignacio Sánchez Mejías may feel at a loss without them, even if he appears to be the powerful or dominant person in the relationship. Ignacio appears self-assured - as long as he is secure in the important relationships in his life.

The effect of his childhood experiences, and the beliefs and attitudes Ignacio learned while young, are clearly apparent in his demeanor. All is well on the surface, but when trouble arises, Ignacio Sánchez Mejías seems childish and needy. When he is in calmer waters, he appears to have a vulnerable, trusting nature that brings out the mothering instinct in others.

Ignacio Sánchez Mejías has a rather generous, open, broad-minded demeanor, and he likes to do things in a big way. If he does this primarily to impress others, Ignacio will find that many people prefer to avoid him. Even without meaning to, Mejías can seem a bit arrogant or preachy.

Ignacio Sánchez Mejías comes across as contained, and perhaps wary or mistrustful as well. He watches his step, and frequently withdraws if his environment does not feel welcoming and safe. As a result, Mejías may seem much more conservative than he actually is. Ignacio is wary of committing social blunders and is extremely sensitive to criticism or rejection. As he matures, Ignacio Sánchez Mejías' confidence is likely to grow because he will learn to depend more on his own self-assessment..

Ignacio Sánchez Mejías has a strong desire to make an extraordinary or unusual impression on his environment. Ignacio has the ability to fascinate and sweep others along, but he can also be quite inconsiderate and ruthless.

Ignacio Sánchez Mejías has a sympathetic understanding of others and the ability to see through people. He is very sensitive and his emotional state depends a lot on the influence of his immediate surroundings and relationships. For this reason, others may see Ignacio as a somewhat unstable person.

Ignacio Sánchez Mejías has a tendency to react violently to the influence of his surroundings and to throw himself headlong into everything he does, suffering the consequences later on. Until Ignacio learns to alter his conduct, there are likely to be many upsets in his relationships.

He is intellectually alive, curious and willing to learn. Ignacio Sánchez Mejías is intellectually competitive, fond of debating with others and may have some stormy proceedings. Ignacio presents his position skillfully, defends it ably and finds satisfaction in doing so.

Ignacio Sánchez Mejías tends to be somewhat insecure in his relationships with other people and he strives for safety and security in his life. Acquiring possessions and property is important to Ignacio, and he has a strong desire to make a distinguished impression on others.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Sagittarius Rising

Sun Opposition Asc.

Moon Opposition Asc.

Jupiter Square Asc.

Saturn Square Asc.

Asc. Opposition Sun/Pluto

Asc. Opposition Moon/Neptune

Asc. Opposition Moon/Pluto

Asc. Opposition Mercury/Mars

Asc. Opposition Jupiter/Saturn