Julian McMahon
motivation

Although Julian McMahon appears quite pleasant, agreeable and prepared to compromise for the sake of harmony (as described on the previous page), he also has a strong need to shine and express his own opinions. Julian has the potential to be a great leader, manager, coach or teacher.

Proud and intensely individual, Julian McMahon really wants to stand out, to be the very best he can be, and to be recognized and appreciated for his unique contributions. Doing something well and being respected for it is extremely important to him, and he cannot tolerate being relegated to the background, taking orders from others, or being "just one of the team". Julian McMahon must put his personal stamp on whatever he does, and direct his own course in life. Julian McMahon needs to have a place where he can shine, express himself creatively, and be the one in charge.

Julian has big dreams and the determination, spirit, vitality and enthusiasm to realize them. Julian McMahon also has a noble, romantic heart, and a love of the dramatic, colorful, and extravagant.

For Julian McMahon, it is true that "the entire world's a stage" and he secretly (or perhaps not so secretly) desires to be the star or hero of the play. Julian wants to be great and to receive the love and applause of an adoring audience, even if the "audience" is just one other special person. He needs someone to believe in him and his dreams. Though McMahon appears radiantly self-confident and independent, he is actually very dependent on the affirmation, love and recognition of others. He cannot bear going unnoticed or unappreciated.

Julian McMahon also loves wholeheartedly and generously and really knows how to make the person he loves feel special. Julian McMahon loves the magic of "being in love" and knows how to keep the romance alive in his relationships. He is also immensely loyal and will defend his loved ones and stand by them to the end - as long as they never offend his pride or betray his trust. However, Julian McMahon likes to be the strong one in his relationships and he really does not share the leading role very easily. Ideally, Julian needs to find a person who is as strong-willed as he is, but who will not try to dominate or compete with him.

McMahon's strengths are his zest and love for life, his creative power and his warm and generous heart. His primary fault is his tendency to be very egocentric, and so concerned with the impression he is making and with his own creative self-expression that he forgets there is another, larger world that does not revolve around him.

His career, reputation, and public image are very important to McMahon. Julian McMahon has a strong desire to be influential or make his mark on the world. The merely personal sphere does not satisfy him; his ambitions include making a major contribution and receiving broad recognition for his unique effort and gifts. Julian McMahon may undervalue the personal or inner side of life.

McMahon always seems to find the right words to verbalize his feelings, especially in regard to love and friendship. Julian McMahon also has a keen sense of beauty and he probably appreciates art, music or poetry.

Both sensitive and sensuous, Julian blends charm and energy. Julian McMahon has a healthy sexuality and a good balance between activity and passivity. He may be fond of singing, dancing, music and drama. Romance comes easily to Julian, and his romantic relationships are passionate.

He may find it hard to establish relationships with other people and he tends to look for more timid partners. Julian McMahon could also have difficulty expressing his ideas to others as well as coming to an understanding with them.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Libra and Sun in Leo

Sun in Leo

Sun in 10th house

Sun Conjunct Mercury/Venus

Sun Conjunct Venus/Mars

Sun Opposition Neptune/N. Node