John Carpenter
approach to life and appearances

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

Modest, unobtrusive, and often rather quiet or shy, he is a person who is content to stay in the background or to serve as an assistant, in the supporting role rather than in the lead. He is quite humble in his own assessment of himself; he seeks perfection, with a tendency to be overly self-critical. No matter how well he does something, John Carpenter always sees the flaws in it and how it could be improved. Often Carpenter will simply refuse to attempt something because he feels he cannot meet his own high standards.

John Carpenter has an eye for detail and he gets upset when something is not done just so, usually something others consider rather inconsequential or trivial. He is hard to please and his relationships with others may suffer because of this. John Carpenter also has refined sensitivities and is very discriminating and particular in his choice of foods, clothes, friends, artwork, etc. Order in Carpenter's environment is very important to Carpenter.

Carpenter steps into situations rather cautiously, and not without realistically assessing all of the risks and potential advantages involved. Unless something is a safe bet, he is unlikely to dive into it. John Carpenter tends to underestimate his own capacities and to lack confidence and trust in life, which inhibits his spontaneity. Worrying is a bad habit of his. On the other hand, John rarely falls flat on his face and what he does, he does very well.

Others see John Carpenter as a self-sufficient and rather self-contained person. Carpenter has a strong sense of propriety. Politeness, good manners, and correct behavior are important to him. His clear, cool, objective and non-emotional attitude is apparent to others first, and though he is really quite helpful and caring, he does not radiate much sympathy and as a result, others may not see the helpful side as readily. John may seem more businesslike and factual as well as more conservative than he really is at heart. He is the person others might go to for technical advice or an unbiased opinion, but not for emotional support.

He is keenly observant, intelligent, and has a great desire for learning and for self-improvement, but he is not especially ambitious and is often satisfied with a rather simple, unglamourous position in life.

The effect of his childhood experiences, and the beliefs and attitudes John learned while young, are clearly apparent in his demeanor. It is all right on the surface, but when trouble arises John Carpenter seems childish and needy. When he is in smoother waters, he appears to have a vulnerable, trusting nature that brings out the mothering instinct in other people.

John Carpenter seems quirky, unusual, offbeat and "different". Sometimes it seems that he is trying to provoke people and upset the status quo just by being himself. Carpenter tends to be restless, excitable, and somewhat ungrounded or nervous as well.

John Carpenter radiates a sense of pride, self-assurance, and a definite awareness of his own importance. It is hard to ignore Carpenter when he is present, and his personality may overshadow or dominate the scene.

Carpenter would like to embrace the whole world and is everyone's favorite. Very impressionable, John Carpenter has an inner feeling for others and can easily establish relationships with everyone. He is likely to have a busy social life and also enjoys working in group activities.

He may find it difficult to get ahead because John lacks the vitality to do so. John Carpenter tends to wait for better conditions and has the desire to accomplish a lot without straining himself too much. Quite often, though, his plans just seem to hang in the air.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Virgo Rising

Moon Opposition Asc.

Uranus Square Asc.

Sun Trine Asc.

Asc. Opposition Sun/N. Node

Asc. Conjunct Mars/Neptune