Katharine Graham
motivation

Though Katharine Graham seems rather cautious and conservative (as discussed in the previous chapter), she has a much more playful, humorous side as well. Moreover, the combination of her attention to detail and cautious, circumspect approach to life, coupled with her youthful curiosity and quick mind makes Katherine mentally sharp, articulate and clever.

Katharine Graham is, in many ways, an eternal child. Her mind is bright, alert, curious, flexible, playful and always eager for new experiences - and her attention span is often quite brief. Graham grasps ideas quickly and once her initial curiosity has been satisfied, she is ready to move on. Katharine Graham craves frequent change and variety, as well as new situations and people.

It may be hard for Katharine Graham to decide just where her talents and true vocation lie, for she has a multitude of interests and is loathe limiting herself by concentrating on just one. She is easily distracted by all of the other fascinating possibilities. Her curiosity and restlessness propel Katherine toward many different experiences in life, and she is willing to taste or try anything once. Doing the same thing over and over again, even if it is something she does well, is tantamount to drudgery for Graham.

Katharine Graham lives in her head a great deal - reading, observing, thinking, spinning ideas around - and she needs mental stimulation every bit as much as she needs food and drink. In fact, if Katherine had to choose between a good book or movie and a good lunch, she would very likely choose the former. Katharine Graham has a creative mind and she often lives by her wits.

She is also a very social creature, with a strong need to communicate and interact with people. She enjoys using and playing with words and has a real flair for getting her ideas across in a clever, interesting, articulate manner. Writing and/or speaking are areas she has talent for.

Katharine Graham also has a rather lighthearted and mischievous sense of humor, and often does not take anything too seriously. Though she craves emotional involvement, it is hard for Katharine Graham to achieve it, for she is frequently unwilling to commit herself to anything, to take responsibility or to limit her personal freedom and mobility.

Her happiness lies in using her creativity and language skills to communicate something meaningful, teach, inspire, or bring people together. Katherine has an unbiased mind and can usually offer a fresh, clear, uncluttered perspective. Her faults are her lack of constancy and persistence, and her tendency to overlook or ignore deep emotional issues and other people's feelings.

World travel, foreign cultures, and studies which expand her intellectual horizons and broaden her understanding of the world are very attractive to Graham.

Katharine Graham has a philosophical turn of mind and is concerned with seeking answers to the big questions of life or getting the overview of any situation. Abstract concepts and/or plans for the future occupy her mind much of the time.

The unusual and unorthodox appeal to Graham, and she does not allow tradition, convention or other people's expectations to dictate how she is going to live her life. Katharine Graham craves freedom, adventure, excitement and discovery, and is not afraid of change. Katharine Graham possesses inventive and creative genius.

She keeps her feelings well under control, but is inclined to feel inferior and insecure. Graham displays a cool and reserved manner and tries to hide her inner discontentment. Katharine Graham also has a tendency to cling to the past.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Virgo and Sun in Gemini

Sun in Gemini

Sun in 9th house

Sun Trine Uranus

Sun Conjunct Moon/Saturn