John Maynard Keynes
mental interests and abilities

John has an extremely active, lively and versatile mind with a multitude of interests and an inexhaustible curiosity about life. He is quick to grasp new concepts and equally quick to lose interest in an idea or project once his curiosity has been satisfied. John likes to taste a little bit of everything - concentration and disciplined study are not his strong points. Mentally restless, he may change jobs or locations frequently, or do work that involves movement, travel and variety.

John Maynard Keynes has a flair for language, playing with words, speaking, writing or teaching in an entertaining and informative way. He also enjoys meeting new people, conversing and learning a little bit about them, and works well with the public.

Sales, advertising, communications, journalism or public relations are good areas for Keynes. His ability to be articulate and communicate well is one of his greatest strengths.

John Maynard Keynes thinks a great deal about his career, his reputation and public image, and the way he makes a contribution or impact on the world at large. Public speaking or communications of some other kind is likely to be an important aspect of the work John Maynard Keynes does.

He is a natural psychologist or counselor, interested in the inner motivations, feelings, personal life, relationships and problems of others. Keynes is a sympathetic listener and he also loves to (endlessly!) discuss his own experiences and feelings. John Maynard Keynes tends to be very personal and subjective in his point of view. He has a talent for getting others to talk about their lives, dreams, desires and other things that are meaningful to them. John Maynard Keynes could be an excellent interviewer, reporter or biographer. Idle talk and gossip are his vices.

The study of the past - history, archeology, genealogy, etc. - is of great interest to him. Psychology, symbolism, mythology and languages are also areas that John Maynard Keynes is drawn to.

He is an original thinker, capable of unique discoveries and innovations, but he tends to scatter his energies in too many directions at once and to make impulsive or hasty decisions. John Maynard Keynes grasps ideas very quickly and becomes impatient with duller or more conservative minds. A fast-moving, mentally stimulating, and unpredictable atmosphere suits John quite well, even though he may complain about the stress and the crazy pace. John Maynard Keynes has a technical bent and is interested in the newest scientific theories and findings, electronics, computers, etc.

He is somewhat restless and in constant search for variety and change. Cautious in one way and optimistic in another, John Maynard Keynes frequently changes his mind and his philosophy of life. He may prefer mental work and is likely to choose a scientific field.

John has the ability to influence others to his way of thinking and could do well in a propaganda campaign. John Maynard Keynes thinks in big dimensions and has a gift for speaking. He is interested in subjects that encompass a larger view of the world.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mercury in Gemini

Mercury in 10th house

Moon Conjunct Mercury

Mercury Square Uranus

Mercury Conjunct Jupiter/Saturn

Mercury Conjunct Jupiter/Pluto