Illeana Douglas
motivation

Although Illeana Douglas appears quite pleasant, agreeable and prepared to compromise for the sake of harmony (as described on the previous page), she also has a strong need to shine and express her own opinions. Illeana has the potential to be a great leader, manager, coach or teacher.

Proud and intensely individual, Illeana Douglas really wants to stand out, to be the very best she can be, and to be recognized and appreciated for her unique contributions. Doing something well and being respected for it is extremely important to her, and she cannot tolerate being relegated to the background, taking orders from others, or being "just one of the team". Illeana Douglas must put her personal stamp on whatever she does, and direct her own course in life. Illeana Douglas needs to have a place where she can shine, express herself creatively, and be the one in charge.

Illeana has big dreams and the determination, spirit, vitality and enthusiasm to realize them. Illeana Douglas also has a noble, romantic heart, and a love of the dramatic, colorful, and extravagant.

For Illeana Douglas, it is true that "the entire world's a stage" and she secretly (or perhaps not so secretly) desires to be the star or hero of the play. Illeana wants to be great and to receive the love and applause of an adoring audience, even if the "audience" is just one other special person. She needs someone to believe in her and her dreams. Though Douglas appears radiantly self-confident and independent, she is actually very dependent on the affirmation, love and recognition of others. She cannot bear going unnoticed or unappreciated.

Illeana Douglas also loves wholeheartedly and generously and really knows how to make the person she loves feel special. Illeana Douglas loves the magic of "being in love" and knows how to keep the romance alive in her relationships. She is also immensely loyal and will defend her loved ones and stand by them to the end - as long as they never offend her pride or betray her trust. However, Illeana Douglas likes to be the strong one in her relationships and she really does not share the leading role very easily. Ideally, Illeana needs to find a person who is as strong-willed as she is, but who will not try to dominate or compete with her.

Douglas' strengths are her zest and love for life, her creative power and her warm and generous heart. Her primary fault is her tendency to be very egocentric, and so concerned with the impression she is making and with her own creative self-expression that she forgets there is another, larger world that does not revolve around her.

Her career, reputation, and public image are very important to Douglas. Illeana Douglas has a strong desire to be influential or make her mark on the world. The merely personal sphere does not satisfy her; her ambitions include making a major contribution and receiving broad recognition for her unique effort and gifts. Illeana Douglas may undervalue the personal or inner side of life.

Illeana Douglas is a restless spirit, a bit self-willed, and she has a tendency to overstrain her nervous system. She is easily aroused and quick to explode when things do not meet her expectations. She is highly individualistic, resourceful and determined.

Her emotions are very intense and Illeana Douglas is excited quite easily. Love is very important to her and she is constantly seeking emotional fulfillment, but she will not waste time with casual relationships.

Her comprehension is exceptional and Illeana Douglas reacts to everything very quickly. Douglas shows deep respect for knowledge and feels that she must learn everything there is to know. Studying probably was encouraged early on and Illeana Douglas was raised to be successful.

Douglas is capable of extraordinary physical or mental efforts to gain success and achieve something that will bring her recognition and respect. Illeana Douglas has a strong need for authority and power over others and is likely to perform better in a leading position.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Libra and Sun in Leo

Sun in Leo

Sun in 10th house

Sun Conjunct Moon/Uranus

Sun Conjunct Moon/Pluto

Sun Conjunct Jupiter/Uranus

Sun Conjunct Jupiter/Pluto