Lara Flynn Boyle
approach to life and appearances

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

Lara Flynn Boyle appears gentle and soft, and she acts rather reserved with others until she knows them well and feels it is safe to be open with them. Lara has a strong need for emotional security and a sense of belonging, and is deeply attached to the past: her heritage, roots, family, cherished friends, familiar places, etc. Making radical changes or moves away from what is familiar and safe can be very painful and difficult for her. Boyle tends to cling to people, memories and possessions of personal or sentimental significance. Having a home, a safe haven, is very important to Boyle.

Boyle approaches life emotionally and subjectively and she is sensitive to the emotional atmosphere, the subtle undercurrents of feeling in and around her. Instinctive and non-rational, Lara Flynn Boyle is often unable to give a clear, simple explanation for her actions. Something either feels right, or it does not.

Her emotions and personal loyalties tend to color Lara's thoughts and opinions. She views life from a very personal perspective and often cannot mentally detach herself from her own personal bias and prejudices. She is apt to be concerned primarily with how something affects her and those dear and close to her, rather than with the principle or the broader social implications. For instance, she may be very patriotic and feel that whatever "my country" does is right without really knowing much about the other nation's policies or point of view. Simply put: if it is good for Lara and her near and dear ones, then it is good. If it is not good for her and her near and dear ones, it is no good.

She is tenaciously loyal, protective, and supportive of those she cares about, and has a very strong nurturing, paternal nature. Lara Flynn Boyle empathizes with others and intuitively senses the feelings and needs of other people. Compassionate and sympathetic, she is easily moved by others' pain, and Lara Flynn Boyle is often the one that others seek out when they need comfort, reassurance, or help.

Her moods fluctuate and change frequently and she is sometimes open and sometimes withdrawn emotionally. Lara Flynn Boyle communicates nonverbally and appreciates a person who can pick up subtle cues and hints, rather than having to make everything explicit.

Lara never forgets either kindness or unkindness shown to her.

Her emotional responses, feelings, and prejudices come across to others quite clearly and Lara Flynn Boyle could be seen as a rather moody, inconsistent creature. On the other hand, she is not impersonal or removed, so people are drawn to confide in her. At times Boyle may wish she was not so easy to read.

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

Lara Flynn Boyle has a radiant, winning personality and others see her as a person used to achieving success. Broadminded, Boyle is willing to give others the benefit of the doubt. She is helpful and tolerant as long as her moral and ethical standards are respected.

Others are attracted to Boyle because of her light-hearted, cheerful and optimistic personality. Very charming, Lara Flynn Boyle is likely to give frequent compliments. She is very affectionate toward others and has a need to be in active relationships with people.

Lara has good organizing ability and she knows how to arrange everything skillfully. Happy in team-work and adept in negotiating, she can lead successful business meetings. Lara Flynn Boyle can easily obtain all the information she needs in order to make the best deal.

Daring and a bit reckless, Lara Flynn Boyle is not afraid to face danger. Lara wants to be the biggest, the best, the strongest and the most powerful! Lara Flynn Boyle has a need to have her influence noted in many directions and a desire to rule over those in her environment.

Lara Flynn Boyle tends to be somewhat inhibited and may feel uncomfortable when she is with other people. Lara should try to avoid unpleasant, untruthful or deceptive individuals in order to prevent misunderstandings or disappointments.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Cancer Rising

Moon Square Asc.

Venus Square Asc.

Asc. Opposition Sun/Jupiter

Asc. Opposition Moon/Venus

Asc. Opposition Mercury/Jupiter

Asc. Conjunct Mars/Pluto

Asc. Opposition Neptune/N. Node