Kristy McNichol
motivation

Inside, she is quite different from what her freewheeling, confident, playful demeanor (mentioned in the previous chapter) would suggest. Although McNichol likes to theorize and speculate and dream big dreams, she is basically clearheaded and practical. However, Kristy McNichol also worries and frets a great deal, although others may not know this from her jovial demeanor.

At heart Kristy McNichol is modest and humble and rarely strives to be in the limelight or in a position of power. Kristy McNichol has a sharp analytical mind, a keen eye for detail, and prefers to observe, dissect, and study life from a distance. Conscientious and conservative, McNichol can be relied upon to be cautious, efficient, and thorough in her work and she takes pride in a job well done. What she may lack in self-confidence Kristy McNichol often makes up for in skills - fostering expertise, technical knowledge and competence in a specialized area. She is adept at using her hands to create or fix things, and meticulous attention to detail and careful craftsmanship are her forte. Some would say she is a little too meticulous, for McNichol can be extremely critical and petty if everything is not done exactly as she thinks it should be, and she worries about things that other people consider trivial and unimportant. Kristy McNichol likes to organize, categorize and arrange everything into a logical system and is often distinctly uncomfortable when something does not fit into a neat category. Disorganization vexes McNichol. She probably wishes that she were not such a perfectionist, for besides being a stickler for details, McNichol can also be mercilessly self-critical. Whether in her environment or within herself, McNichol tends to focus on the flaws, with a desire to improve, refine, and perfect. She is strictly factual, truthful, and scrupulously honest in her self-assessment and often does not give herself enough praise or credit.

She is also highly discriminating and may be especially particular about her diet, hygiene, and health habits. Kristy has high aesthetic standards and refined sensitivities, and is bothered by environmental elements (such as disorder, cigarette smoke, etc.) that others overlook. Her tastes are simple and understated, yet refined. She is truly offended by coarseness, bluntness and vulgarity. McNichol can sometimes be difficult to live with because of her fastidiousness, sensitivity and idiosyncrasies about food and cleanliness.

Though Kristy McNichol seems rather cool and self-contained, she is very helpful by nature and enjoys serving others. She is content to play a supporting role rather than the lead. She is quietly devoted to the ones she cares for.

She is cautious, realistic and practical in her approach to life and disinclined to gamble. Kristy McNichol analyzes before she acts. She is sometimes too serious. If McNichol allowed herself to play and make mistakes, it would be highly beneficial to her health!

McNichol is very attracted to world travel, foreign cultures and studies that expand her intellectual horizons and broaden her understanding of the world.

Kristy McNichol is philosophically inclined and concerned with seeking answers to the big questions of life or getting an overall picture of any situation. Abstract concepts and/or plans for the future occupy her mind much of the time.

There is an ongoing, subtle conflict within Kristy McNichol between her conscious attitudes and aspirations and her deeper emotional and subconscious beliefs, needs and feelings. This creates considerable inner stress and sometimes paralyzing indecision, mostly due to the fact that Kristy may be trying to follow a path that is at odds with her subconscious desires. Chronic tightness or tension in her body may well be a signal that Kristy McNichol is denying or suppressing the messages from her subconscious or emotional self.

Ideally, Kristy McNichol will learn to accept and express these two different sides of herself. Should she fail to do so, McNichol is likely to be drawn into many relationships with people who reflect her denied or repressed qualities and seem to make her life difficult. (Also read chapter 4 in order to get a better picture of the duality described here.)

Kristy has the ability to stand on her own feet and use the power of her own personality to attain success. Kristy McNichol needs to be a leader and she has a strong desire to obtain power and authority. It is imperative to McNichol that she be out in front of the parade.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Sagittarius and Sun in Virgo

Sun in Virgo

Sun in 9th house

Sun Quincunx Moon

Sun Conjunct Pluto/MC