John Major 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 Major comes across, the face he shows to the world. In the page about motivation you will read about the inner John Major - 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 Major" 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 Major wears, his role in life, while the page about motivation talks about the real person beneath the disguise.
Cautious, prudent, and rather self-contained, he is a person who approaches life realistically and who is not inclined to take foolish chances or get carried away by the overly optimistic or idealistic schemes of starry-eyed dreamers. In fact, John Major frequently has a jaundiced view of such things. He is rather worldly-wise at a fairly young age, even somewhat of a cynic. Often the world does not seem like a safe, friendly place to Major, and he tends to approach life in a guarded, conservative manner. He is generally calculated and careful, and is rarely spontaneous, fluid, open, and childlike.
He is pragmatic, shrewd, and an excellent strategist, carefully planning his moves for maximum effectiveness and advantage. He is willing to work long and persistently for what he wants and he often does things the hard way. John does not expect others to take care of him and sometimes refuses or simply does not seek any outside help. He is often very ambitious, but quietly so. There is nothing flamboyant or flashy about his approach. He is very responsible, conscientious, and concerned with his duties to others and how he comes across socially - his "rank" so to speak.
To others John Major seems mature, serious, quiet, reflective, and emotionally detached. John dislikes sloppy sentimentality and will not openly display his feelings, especially the more tender ones. Major likes to always appear poised and in control; and he hates to show any weakness, vulnerability, or chinks in his armor.
John Major respects tradition and the time-honored way of doing things, and he feels that there is much to be gained from studying history and also by learning from older, more experienced people. A wise mentor or father is often Major's guide in life, and he in turn develops a great deal of hard-earned wisdom, which he likes to impart to younger people.
John Major has a stern, authoritarian, no-nonsense aspect to his personality. He expects much from himself and may not give himself enough leeway to experiment and make mistakes.
He also tends to be rather close-fisted, to save and conserve his money and resources rather than spending or enjoying them. John Major spends money on things of quality and of lasting value, things which are good investments, but not frivolous, temporary pleasures. There is a bit of the ascetic in him. John exercises great self-discipline and self-control and he can "do without" very well. His tastes are generally understated and simple.
Though he may have other, more colorful and imaginative sides, the face Major shows the world is modest and rather conservative.
He is impressionable, sympathetic, and responsive to the emotional tone and atmosphere around him. John Major harmonizes, blends, and adapts himself to other people. Often he is rather quiet, just listening and feeling. He is subtle and knows when to keep silent and wait. John acts instinctively, sensing and intuiting when the time is right for action.
Despite the fact that his core self is quite distinct from the face the world generally sees, John Major has a strong desire to be seen and recognized, to be acknowledged, and to have a significant impact on people in his environment. He may do remarkable things in order to be noticed. However, John Major often does not get the full recognition he yearns for.
He may come across as a bit scattered, nervous or restless, as if unable to sit still. John Major seems alert and quick, but sometimes a bit on edge. John tends to stay perpetually busy, and would find handiwork of some kind soothing.
John has an appealing physical appearance, which - along with his winning ways - is likely to make him a favorite in his immediate environment. John Major is the "easy" one, and he knows how to please others. However, Major must not take his personal charm for granted, because he may also come across as vain or too needy for approval.
Major may well have been discouraged from freely expressing himself. Moreover, he may be seriously inhibited by an overemphasis on being acceptable, conforming to certain standards and expectations, and generally not getting out of line.
There is a certain depth and intensity about John that may be threatening to others. No matter how gentle or unassuming John Major may be on the surface, he is also a force to be reckoned with. John has causes, passions or desires that drive him and when one of these is aroused Major is quite zealous in his pursuit or defense of it.
John Major tends to be extremely hard on himself and others. He may have been brought up under difficult circumstances and now feels that life is very tough. John does his duty, expects the same of others, and has no pity for anyone.
Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:
Capricorn Rising
Moon Conjunct Asc.
Sun Square Asc.
Mercury Square Asc.
Venus Trine Asc.
Saturn Quincunx Asc.
Pluto Quincunx Asc.
Asc. Opposition Saturn/Pluto
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