John Patrick Daly
motivation

Although John Patrick Daly often appears self-controlled, disciplined, and even somewhat of an ascetic (as described on the previous page), there is also a pleasure-loving sensualist in him that thoroughly enjoys "the good life". He may sometimes feel torn between saving his hard-earned money and conserving his resources versus indulging himself and appeasing his appetite for pleasure and beauty.

He is a steadfast and patient soul, capable of tremendous devotion, dedication, endurance and constancy. The ability to follow through and stick with things is one of his greatest assets. Once Daly's course is set, he pursues it tenaciously until it is completed, stubbornly resisting any attempts to sway him from his purpose.

John Patrick Daly has a very practical nature; he wants to see concrete, tangible results for his efforts, and he is not one to concoct wild dreams that are unlikely to come into fruition. Most of his "wild dreams" have to do with material achievements, well-being and security, for he has a great love of the physical world and he wants to experience and enjoy it to the full. Though John Patrick Daly will work long and persistently, he also has a strong sensual and comfort-loving side, and he wants to enjoy what he has worked for. In fact, Daly can be enormously lazy at times and has a tendency to overindulge in good food and other earthly pleasures. John Patrick Daly also loves the beauty of the natural world and he probably prefers a serene country setting to an urban life style.

Basically, his needs are simple and he is easy to please. John Patrick Daly has a strong desire for security, stability and peace, and will rarely make changes unless he is forced to do so. He is not very demanding emotionally, though he does crave a great deal of physical closeness and affection. Because of his faithfulness, emotional steadfastness and gentle strength, others often depend upon Daly for support. Though he hates upheaval and sudden changes, John Patrick Daly usually maintains his poise and equanimity. John Patrick Daly also has an innate sense of harmony with nature, allowing things to grow and unfold in their own time and the patience to nurture something into being - be it a garden, a child, or a creative project. He makes an excellent parent, especially if he follows his instincts more often than "the experts".

John has three major faults: one is his bullheaded obstinacy. The second is his unwillingness to deviate from his safe, predictable routine. And the third is Daly's tendency to always insist upon realism and undervalue the imaginative, speculative, and fanciful - in other words, John Patrick Daly lacks the ability to play with ideas and possibilities, and to open his mind to new horizons.

The urge to learn and communicate is essential to John Patrick Daly, and he expresses himself very well through writing, teaching or sharing ideas and information. Daly is persuasive and fluent with language.

Restless and inquisitive, John enjoys being mobile and taking short trips and excursions in order to see for himself what is going on in the world around him.

John Patrick Daly often feels that he is at cross purposes with himself, for his conscious intentions and desires conflict with his subconscious emotional needs and drives. He is torn in two different directions. John has difficulty satisfying both his need to be an individual and his need for caring relationships and a sense of belonging. Moreover, John sends out mixed messages so people do not always know how to respond to him or what John really wants, thereby creating confusion or conflict in close relationships.

He is assertive, energetic, active, courageous and vital. John Patrick Daly has a very strong physical drive that expresses itself as sexuality and passion, a desire to compete with others, and a tendency to fight. John Patrick Daly has a victorious spirit and the will to win.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Capricorn and Sun in Taurus

Sun in Taurus

Sun in 3rd house

Sun Square Moon

Sun Conjunct Mars