James Stacy
motivation

In addition to having an independent spirit, as described in the previous chapter, James Stacy is also objective, pragmatic and quite ambitious. He is likely to work his way to the top of the ladder in some corporation, academic community or the like through his astute strategies combined with his willingness to take risks. James Stacy aims to be the authority, the one in charge. At times his impulsiveness may be at odds with his conservative, responsible side (which is discussed below). Stacy could experience ongoing internal tension between pleasing himself and acting spontaneously versus doing what he needs to do to get ahead and realize his long-range ambitions.

Serious, disciplined and quietly ambitious, he is driven to prove himself and to achieve material accomplishments and success. His work, his position in the world, and his contributions to society are very important to Stacy. James Stacy will persevere through enormous hardship and frustration in order to reach a goal he has set for himself, and he often sacrifices much in the area of personal relationships and home life in order to do so.

James Stacy has a thoughtful, quiet and self-contained disposition and does not readily show his inner feelings and needs. James Stacy seems to always be in control, capable, efficient and strong. He is often the person in the family or group who is given more responsibility (and more work) than the others. He is highly conscientious and even as a child he possessed great maturity, soberness, and worldly wisdom.

He is basically a pragmatic realist, and though he may have all sorts of dreams, ideals and colorful theories, he feels that the ultimate test of a concept is its practical usefulness. James has an innate shrewdness and business sense, and there is a bit of the cynic in him as well.

He is clear-headed, detached and objective, and is not swayed by emotional dramatics. He is often authoritarian - strictly fair, but without mercy. James Stacy has a great respect for tradition and even if he does not agree with certain laws, he will abide by them or strive to change them, but never flagrantly disregard them. Cautious and conservative, James Stacy plays by the rules.

He is subtle, understated, quiet, deep, not easy to get to know intimately, and never superficial. He is a modest person and sometimes overly self-critical. Giving himself (and others) permission to feel, play, be spontaneous and silly, and sometimes weak and vulnerable is not easy for Stacy.

Stacy's strong points are his depth and thoroughness, patience, tenacity and faithfulness. His faults are a tendency to be rigid and inflexible, and too serious.

World travel, foreign cultures, and studies which expand his intellectual horizons and broaden his understanding of the world are very attractive to Stacy.

James Stacy has a philosophical turn of mind and is concerned with seeking answers to the big questions of life or getting the overview of any situation. Abstract concepts and/or plans for the future occupy his mind much of the time.

James Stacy feels that he has the support of his family or others in his environment for his creative efforts and personal goals, which enables him to act with confidence. He is able to satisfy both his need to be an individual and his need for caring relationships and a sense of belonging. He is in harmony with himself and is therefore an effective individual.

He is blessed with abundant optimism, self-confidence and cheerful generosity. His good will and friendliness win him many allies. James Stacy also has grand visions and aspirations, and the desire to succeed in life in a big way. James expects the best, and usually gets it.

The unusual and unorthodox appeal to Stacy, and he does not allow tradition, convention or other people's expectations to dictate how he is going to live his life. James Stacy craves freedom, adventure, excitement and discovery, and is not afraid of change. James Stacy possesses inventive and creative genius.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Aries and Sun in Capricorn

Sun in Capricorn

Sun in 9th house

Sun Trine Moon

Sun Conjunct Jupiter

Sun Trine Uranus