Jose Arguelles
general characteristics

Jose Arguelles' fundamental needs, values, and orientation towards life are symbolized by the four astrological elements. Each person has their own unique balance of these four basic energies: fire (warmth, inspiration, enthusiasm), earth (practicality, realism, material interests), air (social and intellectual qualities), and water (emotional needs and feelings).

Arguelles' "elemental make-up" is described below. Remember that most people are "unbalanced" or lopsided, and if Jose is lacking or deficient in a certain element (or elements), it simply means that he needs to consciously develop that particular aspect in order to appreciate and/or work harder in that dimension of life.

Sometimes we overestimate the element that we are least endowed with, sensing it as a lack within ourselves, but more often we neglect or ignore it. The qualities described below will be reiterated and explained in more detail in the following pages.

His life is likely to be full of emotional extremes, turbulence, joy and sorrow stemming from his own passionate nature and unpredictability. Jose Arguelles is impulsive and temperamental. For Jose, everything is intensely personal and colored by emotion. He may have difficulty viewing a situation from a detached, impartial or rational perspective, and he has little inclination to structure and order his life. However, fostering self-discipline, organization and focus is essential. Otherwise Jose Arguelles will be prone to extreme moodiness, alternating between lofty inspiration and despondency.

At times, Jose Arguelles feels a great deal of internal pressure due to two of his dominant impulses which tend to conflict with one another. The desire for independence and freedom, the need for self-expression and ego recognition, and the urge to leave the past behind in order to propel himself into new experiences may clash with other, equally powerful needs - namely attachments to people and to the familiar, a compelling urge for emotional closeness, and a desire for security. Balancing these two drives is a significant challenge for Arguelles.

Even though his life may be less balanced and perhaps less stable than that of others, it is unlikely that Jose Arguelles would change it because he is very vibrant, sensitive and responsive to the ever-changing, dynamic quality of life.

Because he is very much a social, as well as an emotional being - as discussed in chapter 3 - Jose Arguelles is willing and able to somewhat temper his desires and impulses in order to foster harmonious relationships with others.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Fire and Water are Strong (F,E,A,W Scores = 15,6,12,16)

Fire and Water are Strong and Sun is in Air sign