John Derek 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 Derek comes across, the face he shows to the world. In the page about motivation you will read about the inner John Derek - 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 Derek" 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 Derek wears, his role in life, while the page about motivation talks about the real person beneath the disguise.
High-spirited, enthusiastic, and exuberant, John loves adventure, change and exploring new territory. He is not happy with being confined to the same safe, familiar, secure little world all the time. John Derek has a strong sense of restlessness and yearning for something greater than anything he has yet experienced, and he often lives in his dreams and visions for the future. John Derek tends to believe that the grass is greener somewhere else, and he likes to keep moving, either literally or figuratively. Idealistic and optimistic, he always expects something better ahead. John Derek loves to have a goal, something to aim for, but once he achieves it he is on to something else. He is ever on the lookout for new opportunities and he is a gambler, willing to take risks and to break new ground. The possibility of discovering something new is what makes life interesting for him. John Derek has great faith in life and he bounces back quickly from disappointment and failure.
Freedom loving and independent, John Derek cannot tolerate being caged in for very long, and friends and loved ones must respect his need for freedom of movement. Binding commitments, responsibilities and relationships often weigh heavily upon John and he may resist "growing up" and assuming the limitations of adult life.
He is friendly and outgoing and has a great sense of fun and playfulness. He is also philosophically minded and often quite outspoken about his convictions and beliefs. Sometimes John Derek gets carried away with his enthusiasm of the moment and he tends to exaggerate. He is often a big talker, a big maker of promises, and he is usually pretty convincing. He does everything in a big way, a generous way. Derek likes to have the best, and he heartily dislikes stinginess, small mindedness or pettiness. His vision is always large. He is able to perceive the big picture, general patterns and principles, and he is well suited to politics, business, higher education or religion.
Others see John Derek as a good sport and a good friend, but one who is not always consistent and dependable. He may also be seen as a wise person since he does not get bogged down in pettiness and trivialities, and is able to communicate a broader perspective that opens up new horizons. He is a person who believes in miracles, grace, or just plain good luck, someone who never gives up on life, and he inspires and encourages others to keep looking ahead.
John Derek appears to be liberal and open-minded. Anything new, innovative, unusual, or off the beaten track arouses his interest. Derek infuses his environment with enthusiasm, new life and excitement. Though not intentionally disruptive, John Derek does enjoy startling or waking people up a bit.
Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:
Sagittarius Rising
Uranus Trine Asc.
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