José Ferrer
motivation

Ferrer's quiet, unassuming, rather modest facade (described in the previous chapter) is liable to mask certain far less modest goals and ambitions in life. Materially (or in other ways), he is much more aspiring than he may seem, and reaching the top academically or professionally is really important to him.

Serious, disciplined and quietly ambitious, he is driven to prove himself and to achieve material accomplishments and success. His work, his position in the world, and his contributions to society are very important to Ferrer. José Ferrer will persevere through enormous hardship and frustration in order to reach a goal he has set for himself, and he often sacrifices much in the area of personal relationships and home life in order to do so.

José Ferrer has a thoughtful, quiet and self-contained disposition and does not readily show his inner feelings and needs. José Ferrer seems to always be in control, capable, efficient and strong. He is often the person in the family or group who is given more responsibility (and more work) than the others. He is highly conscientious and even as a child he possessed great maturity, soberness, and worldly wisdom.

He is basically a pragmatic realist, and though he may have all sorts of dreams, ideals and colorful theories, he feels that the ultimate test of a concept is its practical usefulness. José has an innate shrewdness and business sense, and there is a bit of the cynic in him as well.

He is clear-headed, detached and objective, and is not swayed by emotional dramatics. He is often authoritarian - strictly fair, but without mercy. José Ferrer has a great respect for tradition and even if he does not agree with certain laws, he will abide by them or strive to change them, but never flagrantly disregard them. Cautious and conservative, José Ferrer plays by the rules.

He is subtle, understated, quiet, deep, not easy to get to know intimately, and never superficial. He is a modest person and sometimes overly self-critical. Giving himself (and others) permission to feel, play, be spontaneous and silly, and sometimes weak and vulnerable is not easy for Ferrer.

Ferrer's strong points are his depth and thoroughness, patience, tenacity and faithfulness. His faults are a tendency to be rigid and inflexible, and too serious.

He is a private person and inclined to withdraw in very public and impersonal social settings. José Ferrer prefers to work at home or in a very personal small business.

Ferrer invests a lot of his creative energy into his home, family relationships, and his inner life.

José Ferrer feels that he has the support of his family or others in his environment for his creative efforts and personal goals, which enables him to act with confidence. He is able to satisfy both his need to be an individual and his need for caring relationships and a sense of belonging. He is in harmony with himself and is therefore an effective individual.

Realistic and practical, José Ferrer sets goals for himself that are modest enough for him to actually achieve. He is able to tackle long, difficult projects and see them through, for Ferrer possesses self-discipline, concentration and perseverance. José Ferrer also has a strong sense of responsibility and is very conscientious about fulfilling his obligations. Ferrer often does things because he feels it is expected of him.

He keeps his feelings well under control, but is inclined to feel inferior and insecure. Ferrer displays a cool and reserved manner and tries to hide his inner discontentment. José Ferrer also has a tendency to cling to the past.

He is well aware of his limitations and has a strong desire to go his own way in life. There is a note of gravity to José's personality and he appears somewhat somber. It is not easy for José Ferrer to relax and enjoy and he prefers to work in seclusion.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Virgo and Sun in Capricorn

Sun in Capricorn

Sun in 4th house

Sun Trine Moon

Sun Trine Saturn

Sun Opposition Moon/Saturn

Sun Opposition Saturn/Asc.