Jean-Paul Laurens
drive and ambition

Jean-Paul Laurens has a warrior's attitude - decisive, courageous, and bold. Jean-Paul tends to always crave action, even when waiting for an opportune moment or not doing anything at all would actually be effective in the long-term. He absolutely cannot tolerate being passive or even patient about getting what he wants. Jean-Paul Laurens feels that it is up to him to take the initiative and he pursues his goal or desire very aggressively.

He is also self-reliant, in that he does not depend on others to do things for him or help him along, and Jean-Paul Laurens is often irritated when other people offer advice or direction. Cooperation rarely comes easily to him. He is willful and can be quite oblivious to others' desires or feelings when he is pursuing something he wants. He is highly competitive, enjoys a challenge or a good fight, and may be downright pugnacious at times. Abounding in energy and enthusiasm at the start of a new venture, Jean-Paul Laurens needs a very positive response and encouragement in order to sustain his interest throughout. If a project is not successful from the start, he is liable to drop it and move on to something else rather than rework or refine it. He has a strong desire to blaze new trails and put his own twist to things. Laurens can discover, invent and initiate new things, but he is impatient and may lack the stamina and perseverance needed see a long-term project through.

It is not easy for Jean-Paul Laurens to show the world at large his angry or competitive side, but his family sees this side of him more often. Temper tantrums, tumultuous family relationships, or a great deal of competition between Laurens and one or more of his relations, are likely. Jean-Paul Laurens likes to be the one in charge in his home and he puts a lot of energy into making things go his way.

Jean-Paul Laurens has the gift of endurance and perseverance, as well as the willingness to work hard to achieve his objectives. Once he decides he wants something or makes a commitment, Jean-Paul Laurens will do it "even if it takes forever". Self-discipline comes naturally to Jean-Paul and he instinctively realizes that any creative achievement is "10% inspiration, 90% perspiration". Laurens chooses practical, realistic goals and pursues them step-by-step in a well-planned, orderly fashion. Jean-Paul Laurens likes to concentrate on one thing at a time and he does a thorough job. He enjoys working in solitude, and often feels he does his best work when he is alone.

He is hyper-sensitive and his energy could be somewhat low. Jean-Paul Laurens seems to shy away from any physical effort and has a tendency to dream of big accomplishments that never materialize. Jean-Paul prefers to live in a world of illusion rather than to face reality.

Jean-Paul has noble aspirations and grand plans for himself. Combining personal goals with humanitarian concerns, philanthropy and an interest in social betterment, Jean-Paul Laurens is likely to be quite successful and influential in his community. He is suited to expansive, lucrative enterprises.

His desire for a beautiful home, a comfortable, pleasing lifestyle, and time to relax and enjoy himself may well be the motivation for going out into the world and trying to achieve outward success. Jean-Paul Laurens may seesaw at times between his professional drives and desire for status, and the appeal of a rich personal life and home comforts.

Jean-Paul Laurens has a tendency to say things that may unintentionally put off those in a position to advance his career and professional ambitions. Perhaps it is not what Jean-Paul says, but the manner in which he says it or the timing. At times Jean-Paul Laurens is apt to feel that he must stifle certain thoughts and opinions in order to succeed in reaching his goals. Mostly, however, Laurens will need to be shrewd, tactical and conscious of how his words will affect his listeners.

Jean-Paul Laurens seems to lack the drive needed to deal with situations and depends a lot on his subconscious insights. Laurens' energy tends to be a bit low and feelings of hopelessness and inferiority may plague Jean-Paul quite often.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mars in Aries

Mars in 4th house

Mars Trine Saturn

Mars Conjunct Moon/Neptune

MC Conjunct Jupiter

Venus Opposition MC

Mercury Quincunx MC

MC Opposition Mars/Neptune