Kristin Scott Thomas
motivation

Though Kristin Scott Thomas cares very much about her dignity and the way she is perceived by others (as described on the previous page), she has a very mischievous, playful side that pokes fun of anyone who takes herself too seriously (including herself!). Also, though her great loyalty was highlighted in the previous chapter, fortunately she is also flexible and playful, so she does not allow her commitments to become too burdensome.

Kristin Scott Thomas 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. Thomas grasps ideas quickly and once her initial curiosity has been satisfied, she is ready to move on. Kristin Scott Thomas craves frequent change and variety, as well as new situations and people.

It may be hard for Kristin Scott Thomas 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 Kristin 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 Thomas.

Kristin Scott Thomas 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 Kristin had to choose between a good book or movie and a good lunch, she would very likely choose the former. Kristin Scott Thomas 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.

Kristin Scott Thomas 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 Kristin Scott Thomas 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. Kristin 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.

Her career, reputation and public image are very important to Thomas. Kristin Scott Thomas has a strong desire to be influential or make her mark on the world. She is not satisfied with the personal sphere alone; her ambitions include making a major contribution and receiving broad recognition for her unique effort and gifts. Kristin Scott Thomas may undervalue the personal or inner facet of life.

Thomas occasionally gambles, splurges or overextends herself in ways that may be at odds with her usual way of doing things. Exaggerating her accomplishments or spending too much in order to impress others and build up her own self-esteem can be a problem. However, Kristin Scott Thomas also has faith and an optimistic side, which enable her to recover from the negative consequences of her excesses, and to learn from them.

She is intensely willful, zealous, and fanatical though Kristin often hides the intensity of her feelings and her personal motives and desires. Thomas is infatuated with power and has an almost compulsive desire for personal recognition and the desire to be "somebody". Kristin Scott Thomas tends to worship heroes who have powerful personal magnetism and charisma and often seeks to emulate them. Kristin Scott Thomas both fears, and is intensely fascinated with, death and the hidden, secret, dark side of life.

Thomas always seems to find the right words to verbalize her feelings, especially in regard to love and friendship. Kristin Scott Thomas also has a keen sense of beauty and she probably appreciates art, music or poetry.

She is creative and talented, but must develop self-discipline to channel her energies productively. Kristin Scott Thomas may feel that everything is going to be all right, that she cannot lose and may take risks by gambling or speculating, which could result in disappointments.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Leo and Sun in Gemini

Sun in Gemini

Sun in 10th house

Sun Quincunx Jupiter

Sun Square Pluto

Sun Conjunct Mercury/Venus

Sun Opposition Jupiter/Neptune