Jack London
drive and ambition

He is non-combative, noncompetitive, and somewhat of a pacifist. London will give something up rather than fight for it. He may seem weak-willed or ineffectual, for he does not have a powerful ego drive for personal achievement and material advantage, or for winning at the expense of someone else. Being first, being best or being on top does not mean much to Jack London, and he can be quite happy in a supporting role, working for the benefit of others or for a cause that he believes in. Jack London is gentle and impressionable and is motivated by less mundane and less tangible things than most other people. He may have difficulty formulating clear, definite personal goals and making his way in the world. Jack has many dreams, high ideals and a strong mystical or religious impulse. Jack London also has a creative imagination and can successfully apply himself to art or music. Jack London has a sensitive physique and he needs to maintain good regular health habits in order to build strength and stamina.

He is a team player and works well in collaboration with others who share his goals, ideals, and intentions. Jack London can coordinate group efforts and inspire people to work toward a shared goal.

Team sports are also a lot of fun for Jack, and he could be a leader, coach, or director of any group endeavor.

He abounds with self-confidence and vitality and Jack London believes he can do just about anything he wants to. Jack has an enterprising spirit, a good sense of timing and the ability to sense what will succeed and what will not. London usually makes fortunate work or business decisions. He enjoys healthy competition and has a rather playful, good-humored attitude toward it. Jack London mostly competes with himself to see how far he can go or how much he can accomplish. Jack likes to keep stretching his limits.

Jack London seems to be driven to succeed and he works indefatigably toward the realization of his goals. Jack has the ability and strength to master the greatest tasks, but tends to over-tax his nerves and physical strength to the point of a break down.

Because of his somewhat negative attitude, Jack could feel listless a great deal of time and is likely to become physically inactive. Jack London tends to become easily overwhelmed; his objectives tend to be unclear, and London questions his ability to attain them.

London gains his objectives and ambitions in life through his personal charm, attractiveness, ability to please others visually and/or emotionally. A career in the arts or entertainment world is possible for Jack London. Anything involving sales or promotion, particularly of beautiful or luxurious items, is an area he can succeed in. Vanity or indiscretions in relationships could lead Jack London to his downfall.

His role in life is apt to be one of great responsibility and Jack London takes his tasks very seriously. Certain heaviness weighs on him because of this. He may have been unusually ambitious or mature at a tender age. Jack London advances and attains his aspirations through dedication and perseverance, rather than fortune.

Maybe the most important factor in Jack's choice of career and his success or lack of it is having a strong home base. Family support is crucial to Jack London, and he would not sacrifice his family for any sort of advantage or achievement in the outside world. If Jack London has a solid foundation and healthy relationships with his parents, he is likely to fulfill any aspirations he has for accomplishment.

In order to achieve his ambitions in life Jack London may well feels that he must make a significant break from his personal past, especially the influences of his childhood environment, his family relationships, or familial traditions. London is apt to be the black sheep, or the one who left home and never really returned.

What Jack London wants to do in life may seem "off the wall" or "way out in left field" to some people.

In some ways Jack London may feels that he has little choice about his role in society. He is compelled either by unusual outer circumstances or by an inner drive, to bring things which may be dark, difficult, or taboo, into public awareness. Jack delves into the hidden side of life, things which may have been purposefully concealed or repressed, and brings these things to light. Jack London could come into direct conflict with the authorities or powers-that-be as a result. He is apt to have extraordinary ambitions, and could also become overly zealous and fanatical.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mars in Pisces

Mars in 11th house

Mars Trine Jupiter

Mars Conjunct Mercury/Pluto

Mars Conjunct Saturn/Neptune

MC Conjunct Venus

MC Conjunct Saturn

Moon Opposition MC

Uranus Opposition MC

Pluto Square MC