Jean-Martin Charcot
mental interests and abilities

Jean-Martin Charcot possesses vision and foresight, and his mind is often occupied with big ideas, plans and goals for the future. He is interested in what is possible and what is on the horizon, rather than what has already been done. Charcot is attracted to the study of philosophy, religion, politics or education and he is more concerned with theories and concepts than with specific applications. He is not inclined to focus on any specific, concrete area; It irks Jean-Martin to deal with details and particulars. Jean-Martin Charcot has a gambling instinct and enjoys speculative enterprises and new ventures. Business, advertising and promotion would also be ideally suited to him.

Jean-Martin Charcot uses his mind to organize, classify, and bring order to his environment. He is interested in the refinement of his technical skills and abilities and is a stickler for details. Organizational skills, training others in his area of expertise, or work involving teaching and communications are highly probable for Charcot.

Often Jean-Martin's emotions and his logic are out of sync with one another. What Jean-Martin Charcot feels or subconsciously wants or believes is quite different from his conscious thoughts. Thus he may have trouble becoming clear about a given situation or making up his mind. Jean-Martin Charcot functions best when he takes time to reflect, brood and incubate his ideas and decisions, utilizing his intuition and emotions as well as his reasoning. If Jean-Martin Charcot studies his dreams and their messages he will be surprised to discover how often his true feelings about someone or something are significantly different from his conscious stance.

Putting his feelings into words does not come very easily, and Jean-Martin Charcot may feel awkward trying to articulate and communicate on subjects other than the purely factual or intellectual. However, finding an outlet through writing or telling his feelings would be very gratifying for Charcot.

Although he is perceptive and attuned to the personal, human side of any issue (as described above), Jean-Martin Charcot is also capable of considerable intellectual detachment and objectivity. Charcot combines the qualities of being subjective and intuitive with a rational, analytical approach. Jean-Martin has an introverted frame of mind and tends to dissect or deeply analyze his own inner life and experiences as well as those of others.

Jean-Martin Charcot scrutinizes, analyzes, dissects and critically assesses ideas before accepting them. He may seem judgmental, serious and unreceptive to others' thoughts, particularly if they are frivolous or poorly thought out. He prefers substantial conversation to superficial, meaningless banter. Jean-Martin Charcot generally thinks carefully and thoroughly before speaking and he wishes that others would do the same! Communication problems, like extreme reticence, stuttering or difficulties with interpersonal relationships may well be challenges for him.

He may find it difficult to think logically and objectively. Charcot can also be too trusting and unrealistic, and others may take advantage of Jean-Martin or use him. Jean-Martin Charcot tends to avoid confrontation, may withdraw and pretend to agree with others to avoid arguments.

Jean-Martin has the ability to influence others to his way of thinking and could do well in a propaganda campaign. Jean-Martin Charcot thinks in big dimensions and has a gift for speaking. He is interested in subjects that encompass a larger view of the world.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mercury in Sagittarius

Mercury in 6th house

Moon Quincunx Mercury

Mercury aspects Moon and Saturn

Mercury Opposition Saturn

Mercury Conjunct Sun/Neptune

Mercury Opposition Jupiter/Pluto