Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
drive and ambition

King Carl XVI Gustaf is proud and ambitious and he strives to excel, stand out and be recognized for who and what he is. Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has a very dominant ego and likes to be Number One. Carl XVI Gustaf finds it difficult to take orders from others or to stay in the background, and he hates being wrong; Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden always insists that he is right!

He is forceful, strong, energetic, determined and highly competitive. Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden plays hard, plays to win and does not give up easily. In fact, he sees life as a competitive sport or performance. Carl XVI Gustaf loves admiration and applause, and he has a strong sense of personal honor and integrity. Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden tends to be very self-confident, even arrogant. Because of his self-confidence, Carl XVI Gustaf is able to accomplish a great deal, but if his confidence is ever undermined, Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden becomes self-conscious, defensive and rather belligerent.

Asserting himself and being direct and forceful about what he wants is often very difficult for Carl XVI Gustaf. Though he may have a great deal of energy and drive, Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden lacks confidence or simply the desire to put himself and his interests first. On the positive side, King Carl XVI Gustaf can be very unselfish, working more for the benefit of others than for himself.

However, Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden denies his own desires and needs too much, and he is likely to secretly become very angry, which will sabotage his finest efforts.

Unlike some who have hopes and fantasies, King Carl XVI Gustaf is a person who tries to live out these dreams, no matter how impractical or fantastic they may seem. Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has a quixotic, idealistic streak. He may be more inspired to work for a higher cause than simply for his own personal achievement.

When Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden wants something, he goes after it with passionate zeal and is sometimes so driven by his desire that he loses all objectivity. Carl XVI Gustaf gets so deeply involved in whatever he is pursuing that he becomes one-sided, even fanatical. Strong-willed and stubborn, Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden insists on having his way no matter the cost. He is fascinated with power. King Carl XVI Gustaf often tries to overpower anything or anyone he perceives as an obstacle, if not physically, then by the force of his will. King Carl XVI Gustaf can be ruthless and impersonal when it comes to achieving his ambitions and goals in life. Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has enormous energy and is capable of extraordinary effort and great achievement. King Carl XVI Gustaf can also become a compulsive workaholic.

Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden tends to fantasize a lot about erotic and amorous relationships. He should try to keep his expectations more realistic, otherwise his longing for love could end without physical fulfillment. Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden loves to daydream and he lives in a world of illusion and finds it hard to accept reality.

Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden needs to have a strong spiritual base to his life in order to achieve anything in concrete, objective terms. In other words, fulfilling any ambitions he has for himself will depend upon whether or not King Carl XVI Gustaf feels connected to a higher source. Clarifying his own role or direction in life may take Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden some time, so he is likely to be a "late bloomer" when it comes to external manifestations and success in material terms.

Carl XVI Gustaf has an abundance of energy, drive, and spirit to accomplish just about anything he desires. Much can be accomplished thanks to Carl XVI Gustaf's single-mindedness and zeal to get things done. Sometimes Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden pushes himself too hard without even realizing it, whereas at other times, even he needs to relax and take a break. Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has the reputation for being a go-getter and a good worker.

His career is apt to involve beauty, adornment, the arts or entertainment. His personal charm and appeal are significant factors in his profession as well. Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is very good at selling and promoting - be it himself, his product or his company.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mars in Leo

Mars in 12th house

Mars Sextile Neptune

Mars Conjunct Pluto

Mars Conjunct Venus/Neptune

Neptune Opposition MC

Mars Trine MC

Venus Sextile MC