Jean Louis
approach to life and appearances

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

High-spirited, enthusiastic, and exuberant, Jean Louis 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. Jean Louis 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. Jean Louis 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. Jean Louis 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. Jean Louis has great faith in life and he bounces back quickly from disappointment and failure.

Freedom loving and independent, Jean Louis 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 Jean Louis 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 Jean Louis 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. Berthauldt 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 Jean Louis 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.

His emotional responses, feelings and prejudices come across to others quite clearly and Jean Louis could come across as rather moody and fickle. On the other hand, he is not impersonal or removed, so people are drawn to confide in him. At times Berthauldt may wish he were not so easy to read.

Jean Louis has a sweet, appealing demeanor and seems instinctively to grasp the concept that "one catches more flies with honey than with vinegar". His personal brand of charm is usually quite winning. Jean Louis coaxes rather than coerces. However, if he does not get what he wants, Jean Louis is likely to resort to insincere flattery, wheedling, whining or pouting rather than stating directly what he needs, or doing it for himself. Berthauldt seems to need others' approval first.

There is a receptive, elusive quality to Jean Louis' personality. Berthauldt can be difficult to pin down, difficult to know, something of a mystery. At times Jean Louis may feel frustrated because he feels that he is not being perceived very clearly, that he does not make a powerful impression, that he is easily overlooked or discounted. If he does not wish to be "invisible", Berthauldt must make some effort to define and clarify - both for himself and for the rest of the world - who Jean Louis is. On the other hand, Jean Louis may purposely create illusions about himself with the intent to deceive - or entertain - others.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Sagittarius Rising

Moon Square Asc.

Venus Sextile Asc.

Neptune Quincunx Asc.