John Paul Jones
drive and ambition

John Paul Jones avoids direct confrontation as much as possible and is uncomfortable with aggressiveness, competition and personal power. His ego drive is not very dominant and Jones is not especially ambitious or eager to push his way to the top. He may feel inadequate in situations that call for strong, forceful action. The only instance in which John Paul Jones will really fight is when he senses that his loved ones - or something dear to him- are being jeopardized, in which case he is a fierce defender. John Paul Jones has a very strong protective side. He acts on impulse and instinct and may lash out at anyone he perceives as threatening to John Paul's home or family. However, John Paul Jones will rarely initiate a confrontation. His goals also tend to be very personal and centered on family closeness and inner satisfaction rather than worldly achievement.

He is sensitive to stress and does not handle a high-pressured, competitive atmosphere very well. John Paul Jones is very touchy, irritable and difficult to live with when there are many demands or stressful situations at work. His energy level varies and is very dependent on the emotional harmony (or lack thereof) in his home. A supportive partner is very instrumental in helping Jones to achieve his goals and desires.

Jones is attracted to feisty, dynamic, strong-willed people, and he seems to need a lot of fireworks in his personal relationships. John Paul Jones can be very combative, or get involved with people who are. Ideally John Paul will join with people who are energetic and ambitious, but not too domineering or aggressive.

He is enterprising, ambitious and has a strong desire to succeed in a big way. Forever on the lookout for new opportunities and promising new ventures, John Paul Jones is willing to take risks if he senses a winner. No matter how much John Paul accomplishes, he never seems to be completely satisfied. John Paul Jones always feels that he can do more, and sets his sights on another goal. John Paul Jones feels frustrated in limited circumstances, and he will abandon secure and reasonably successful situations if they do not offer challenges and future growth potential. Jones likes to keep stretching his limits, to see how far he can go. Sometimes Jones overextends himself or promises more than he can actually achieve, due to an overly optimistic or confident assessment of his own capacities. John Paul Jones relishes healthy competition and feels that it spurs him on to even greater achievements.

Although enterprising and proactive, John Paul Jones is also capable of ample much self-discipline, patience and effort. He may swing from confidence and trust in the future to pessimism and doubt, when it comes to achieving his aims in life.

He is very serious about attaining his goals and feels that keeping his nose to the grindstone is the only way to do it. It is by working hard, keeping up his efforts and focusing on a single objective that John Paul Jones achieves his aims in life. John Paul exercises great self-control, even self-denial, in order to accomplish what he desires. He meets obstacles stoically and struggles patiently through difficult circumstances. John Paul Jones feels that he must rely on himself alone and that he must shoulder all of the responsibility. He can be a harsh disciplinarian, expecting far too much of himself and others. John Paul often holds himself back, doubting his own power and ability. He may feel that he meets great resistance whenever he tries to assert himself or take initiative, which is very frustrating to Jones. However, John Paul Jones has the power to endure and a dogged determination to overcome all obstacles.

Discipline, concentration, a realistic sense of what is attainable, and steady dedication to achieving his ambitions are the keys to John Paul's progress. John Paul Jones is apt to move slowly but constantly in the direction of his goals, and solid achievement is the outcome of this conservative approach.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mars in Cancer

Mars in 7th house

Mars Square Jupiter

Mars aspects Jupiter and Saturn

Mars Conjunct Saturn

Saturn Trine MC