Karl Marx
approach to life and appearances

The following is a description of Karl's basic stance toward life, the way others see him, the way Karl Marx comes across, the face he shows to the world. In the page about motivation you will read about the inner Karl Marx - his real motivation, which describes the kind of person he is at heart and where his 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 Karl Marx" may not shine through and others may be in for so a few surprises once they get to know Karl a little better. This page describes the disguise Marx wears, his role in life, while the page about motivation talks about the real person beneath the disguise.

Forward-looking and progressive, he is a person who supports change, innovation, and human advancement, and Karl Marx is often strongly committed to a humanitarian cause or social improvement. He is extremely aware of the interrelations between all people, and is always projecting personal issues unto a greater whole. Marx sees the political or social ramifications of personal actions, and he wishes to contribute something of value to the world, or at least to his community or group.

The ideals of equality, fairness, human rights, brotherhood, and social justice color Karl's whole outlook and approach to life. He is truly interested in the good of the whole and not only his own personal well-being.

Sometimes he may overlook or ignore his own and others' personal needs, desires, and feelings, especially if they do not conform to his ideals of how one should feel or act. Though he has little patience for conservative narrow-mindedness, Karl Marx himself is sometimes dogmatic about his beliefs and ideologies.

He is attracted to the avant-garde, the latest advances in human thought and development, and he is eclectic and cosmopolitan in his tastes. He may consider himself a "global citizen" rather than claiming a narrow, limited identification based on nationality, race, familial heritage, etc. Karl Marx is strongly influenced by his peer group and the flavor of the times in which he grew up, more so than by parental or family influences. He is involved and active in groups, community efforts, as well as cultural and progressive movements.

On a personal level, Karl Marx is friendly and expresses a kind of impersonal good will towards others. Marx probably has many acquaintances but few really close friends, and much of Marx' relationships with others are based on a sharing of common ideals and principles, rather than on emotional ties. Others see Karl Marx as a good friend and a comrade who is objective, fair and rather detached emotionally. Karl does not often show his emotions, and may be unsure about how to respond to others' emotional expression, for he tends to be very rational.

Karl Marx is also very independent and refuses to be possessed by any individual. Karl Marx is not comfortable with traditional sexual roles and is inclined to have "liberated" views about marriage, relationships, sharing of child rearing responsibilities, etc. Karl Marx needs to have a life outside of the personal, domestic sphere and to be involved with people on a broader scale. The nurturing of family ties, and close, deep, personal relationships may take a back seat to Marx' work or outside social activities.

Karl Marx appears to be sweet to other people, and he knows how to use charm, persuasion, and affection rather than more direct (but possibly disagreeable) methods to get his point across. Being overly concerned with appearances and surface beauty is possible; and if so, Karl Marx may also seem vain and narcissistic to others.

Karl Marx appears to be unusual, highly independent, and a free spirit. There is a touch of brilliance, of the creative genius, in his manner. He is also restless and easily distracted, tending to fly from one thing to another, which may give the impression that Marx is unreliable.

Karl Marx tends to blend in with and take on the characteristics of the people in his surroundings, and may thus not make a powerful individual statement of his own. He may project an aura of glamour or "make-believe", and enjoy trying on different personalities at different times.

Karl often comes across to others more abruptly or even antagonistically than is necessary to achieve his aims. And naturally if people perceive that he is trying to compete with them or run them over, some of them will put up a lot of resistance to Karl Marx and his objectives. Marx might be more successful if he tones himself down a bit and shows some consideration, without completely sacrificing his own needs and wants.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Aquarius Rising

Venus Square Asc.

Uranus Sextile Asc.

Neptune Sextile Asc.

Mars Quincunx Asc.