John Barrymore
drive and ambition

He is a "busy bee" - energetic, restless, and forever on the go. His active mind is always buzzing with ideas and John sometimes finds it difficult to relax, slow down or take the time to reflect and regroup. John Barrymore tends to live on nervous energy. He can accomplish a great deal in short bursts, but projects that require long-term commitment, stamina and steady, persistent effort are not easy for Barrymore. John Barrymore often scatters his energies into so many directions and activities at once that he cannot finish or follow through on all of them. He needs variety, change and intellectual challenges.

John Barrymore has a sharp and eager mind, and he enjoys games and competitions with an intellectual challenge. John likes to match wits with others.

Barrymore often achieves his desires through his verbal skill and his ability to speak out clearly and convincingly for what he wants. His drive and energy are more intellectual than physical. John Barrymore uses his wit, intelligence, communication skills, social sophistication and awareness to achieve his goals.

John Barrymore encounters numerous challenges and possibly defeats in the pursuit of his goals and desires, and his setbacks often occur because John has been too rash or intent on satisfying his own will regardless of the impact on others. John Barrymore is intense and passionate, and simply does not know when to stop sometimes! Recklessness with others can be a problem for Barrymore.

His ambitions and long-range goals in life are apt to be personal, subjective and related to inner development or inner satisfaction. The recognition of others or significant accomplishments in material or public terms are quite secondary to John.

A great deal of Barrymore's energy, attention, and fulfillment may be somehow related to his home, family or heritage.

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. John Barrymore may seesaw at times between his professional drives and desire for status, and the appeal of a rich personal life and home comforts.

In some ways John Barrymore may feel that he has little choice about his role in society. He is compelled either by unusual external circumstances or by an inner drive, to bring potentially dark, difficult, or taboo issues into public awareness. John delves into the hidden side of life - things which may have been purposefully concealed or repressed - and sheds light on them. John Barrymore could come into direct conflict with the authorities or powers-that-be as a result. He is apt to have extraordinary ambitions, and could also become overly zealous and fanatical.

His profession could involve physical strength and prowess, such as athletics, fire fighting, law enforcement or the military. John Barrymore would never be happy in a quiet, sit-down job. Vigorous competition and strenuous work are undoubtedly key components of what John Barrymore does as well as of how he achieves his long-range goals.

John Barrymore has a beautiful soul, is aesthetically inclined and has a love of fine arts. He may want to be involved in a career where art, acting or beauty is paramount. His parents are supportive and John is likely to have a harmonious home and business life.

John Barrymore strives to be at one with others, but somehow is not able to synchronize his feelings or viewpoints with theirs. Feeling disappointed, John may prefer a life of seclusion, away from other people.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mars in Gemini

Mars in 8th house

Sun Opposition MC

Venus Opposition MC

Pluto Square MC

Mars Sextile MC

MC Opposition Sun/Venus

MC Opposition Neptune/N. Node