Karen Ann Quinlan
approach to life and appearances

The following is a description of Karen's basic stance toward life, the way others see her, the way Karen Ann Quinlan comes across, the face she shows to the world. In the page about motivation you will read about the inner Karen Ann Quinlan - her real motivation, which describes the kind of person she is at heart and where her true priorities lie. Study this page and the next one and compare them - there may be significant differences between the two, in which case "the inner Karen Ann Quinlan" may not shine through and others may be in for so a few surprises once they get to know Karen a little better. This page describes the disguise Quinlan wears, her role in life, while the page about motivation talks about the real person beneath the disguise.

High-spirited, enthusiastic, and exuberant, Karen loves adventure, change and exploring new territory. She is not happy with being confined to the same safe, familiar, secure little world all the time. Karen Ann Quinlan has a strong sense of restlessness and yearning for something greater than anything she has yet experienced, and she often lives in her dreams and visions for the future. Karen Ann Quinlan tends to believe that the grass is greener somewhere else, and she likes to keep moving, either literally or figuratively. Idealistic and optimistic, she always expects something better ahead. Karen Ann Quinlan loves to have a goal, something to aim for, but once she achieves it she is on to something else. She is ever on the lookout for new opportunities and she is a gambler, willing to take risks and to break new ground. The possibility of discovering something new is what makes life interesting for her. Karen Ann Quinlan has great faith in life and she bounces back quickly from disappointment and failure.

Freedom loving and independent, Karen Ann Quinlan cannot tolerate being caged in for very long, and friends and loved ones must respect her need for freedom of movement. Binding commitments, responsibilities and relationships often weigh heavily upon Karen and she may resist "growing up" and assuming the limitations of adult life.

She is friendly and outgoing and has a great sense of fun and playfulness. She is also philosophically minded and often quite outspoken about her convictions and beliefs. Sometimes Karen Ann Quinlan gets carried away with her enthusiasm of the moment and she tends to exaggerate. She is often a big talker, a big maker of promises, and she is usually pretty convincing. She does everything in a big way, a generous way. Quinlan likes to have the best, and she heartily dislikes stinginess, small mindedness or pettiness. Her vision is always large. She is able to perceive the big picture, general patterns and principles, and she is well suited to politics, business, higher education or religion.

Others see Karen Ann Quinlan as a good sport and a good friend, but one who is not always consistent and dependable. She may also be seen as a wise person since she does not get bogged down in pettiness and trivialities, and is able to communicate a broader perspective that opens up new horizons. She is a person who believes in miracles, grace, or just plain good luck, someone who never gives up on life, and she inspires and encourages others to keep looking ahead.

She may come across as a bit scattered, nervous or restless, as if unable to sit still. Karen Ann Quinlan seems alert and quick, but sometimes a bit on edge. Karen tends to stay perpetually busy, and would find handiwork of some kind soothing.

Karen Ann Quinlan radiates a sense of pride, self-assurance and a definite awareness of her own importance. It is hard to ignore Quinlan when she is present, and her personality may overshadow or dominate the scene.

Her emotional instincts, feelings and intuition play a big part in the decisions Karen Ann Quinlan makes and how she interacts with the world, and generally her feelings are quite accurate and helpful to her. Also, establishing emotional rapport with the people she meets day-to-day is rather easy for Quinlan. Karen Ann Quinlan appears somewhat sympathetic and concerned, so that others are drawn to her, especially when they need guidance or help.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Sagittarius Rising

Mercury Square Asc.

Sun Trine Asc.

Moon Sextile Asc.