Jessica Mitford
approach to life and appearances

The following is a description of Jessica's basic stance toward life, the way others see her, the way Jessica Mitford comes across, the face she shows to the world. In the page about motivation you will read about the inner Jessica Mitford - her real motivation, which describes the kind of person she is at heart and where her 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 Jessica Mitford" may not shine through and others may be in for so a few surprises once they get to know Jessica a little better. This page describes the disguise Mitford wears, her role in life, while the page about motivation talks about the real person beneath the disguise.

Ferociously proud and somewhat vain, Jessica Mitford likes to be impressive and to be considered special and unique. She is not timid, meek, or self-effacing, and is rarely content with staying in the background or in a subordinate position. She is a natural leader, and does not take orders from others very well. Mitford must have something of her own, something creative - be it a business, a project, a home or whatever - that she can develop and manage according to her own will and vision. Whatever Jessica does, she does it in a unique, dramatic, individual way. She likes to put her own personal stamp on it.

Jessica Mitford also has a very strong sense of dignity, self-respect, and personal honor and is deeply offended if someone treats her in a humiliating or dishonorable way. Mitford will rarely confront the offender - she is too proud to do so - but she will lose her affection and respect for them. Jessica dislikes pettiness and hates to be snubbed or ignored.

Mitford admires others who are strong individuals like herself. When Jessica Mitford befriends someone, Mitford is tremendously loyal, sincere, and willing to go to extraordinary lengths to make that person happy. She is very giving and generous, but her gifts are never anonymous - Jessica expects recognition and appreciation for them. She also expects the intense loyalty that she offers to her dear ones to be reciprocated. However, Jessica Mitford often has trouble developing relationships with people who are as strong as herself, for she does not really cooperate or share the leading role very easily. If she is not in the leading role, she aspires to be and will compete with the person who is.

Jessica Mitford has great heart and courage, and people often look to her for strength, encouragement, and affirmation. Jessica always puts her best face forward and rarely allows others to see her hurting, disheartened, or vulnerable. Jessica Mitford also has a very strong need for love, admiration, appreciation, and praise, although she does not like others to realize just how important it is to her.

Her outlook on life tends to be very personal and rather self-centered. Her own self-expression, self-actualization and self-realization interest Jessica more than anything else. Jessica Mitford feels that if she does her best where she is, the rest of the world will take care of itself.

Mitford may seem unpredictable and unreliable in the way she behaves towards others - or her personal relationships may seem constantly in flux, so that Jessica Mitford is always a bit off center.

Jessica Mitford also comes across as an independent sort, someone who does not wish to be controlled or dictated to.

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

She projects herself with vigor and energy and impresses others with the force of her personality. Her will power probably developed early in life and Jessica Mitford takes control of whatever situation she is involved in.

Mitford's intellect and emotions are well balanced. Jessica has the ability to manage her feelings superbly and has a cautious, adaptable and open way about her. Jessica Mitford likes to associate with the public and has an understanding for the "man on the street".

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Leo Rising

Uranus Opposition Asc.

Venus Sextile Asc.

Asc. Conjunct Sun/Mars

Asc. Conjunct Moon/Mercury