Louis B. Mayer
motivation

Although Mayer may seem quite poised, even-tempered, balanced and harmonious (as mentioned in the previous chapter), he is actually rather moody and emotional. Inside, he is much more subjective and biased in his attitudes than his fair-minded, reasonable demeanor may imply.

Louis has powerful emotional attachments to the past, his family, his childhood, places he associates with safety and security, and his beginnings. It is very important to Mayer to maintain a connection with his roots and heritage and keep family bonds strong. Loyal, devoted, and sentimental, Mayer tends to cling to whatever is dear to him - be it a person, a familiar place, or a cherished possession.

He is sympathetic, nurturing, supportive and very sensitive to the emotional needs of other people. Louis likes to be needed and to care for others, and he often worries about the people he loves. Louis B. Mayer has a very strong need for a sense of belonging and acceptance, and much of his life centers on his home. He is more concerned about people and their feelings than with power, achievement, or position in society. Kindness, consideration and tenderness are more meaningful to Louis B. Mayer than any sort of honor the world can bestow.

He is primarily emotional and his views are often dominated by his feelings and his own personal, subjective experiences, rather than reason, logic or abstract principles. It is difficult for him to judge situations fairly and objectively because his personal sympathies and loyalties usually factor in. Louis B. Mayer takes things very personally and sometimes builds a wall around himself to shield himself from pain and rejection. Louis B. Mayer feels rather shy and vulnerable at heart. He also tends to be moody and experiences frequent mood swings. Louis B. Mayer needs to have a place and time in his life to withdraw, introspect, dream and replenish himself; otherwise Louis B. Mayer becomes cranky and unhappy with those around him.

Louis B. Mayer functions in an instinctive, irrational manner and likes to immerse himself in creative activities where he can express his feelings, imagination and instincts. Mayer often loves to cook, since it can be both creative and a way to nurture and nourish others. Louis B. Mayer also has a great affinity for music, because it evokes and communicates feelings that may be difficult or impossible to put into words.

His compassion, sensitivity, and imagination are Mayer's strong points. His faults include an inability to let go of the past and move forward, clannishness and prejudice, and a tendency for self-pity when facing hardship.

His career, reputation, and public image are very important to Mayer. Louis B. Mayer has a strong desire to be influential or make his mark on the world. The merely personal sphere does not satisfy him; his ambitions include making a major contribution and receiving broad recognition for his unique effort and gifts. Louis B. Mayer may undervalue the personal or inner side of life.

He is an original! Louis B. Mayer radiates a sort of electrical excitement about the things he is interested in, and conveys this to others, but he also gets bored rather quickly. Louis does not mind being a bit unusual or breaking a few rules either.

Louis B. Mayer feels spiritually bonded with his friends, partners or associates. He is likely to have a good rapport and harmony in his relationships with the opposite sex and enjoys spending time with his partner.

Mayer alternates between aggression and apathy and sometimes feels that he is unable to meet all the demands made on him. Once Louis B. Mayer becomes aware of what he needs to do, however, he is capable of working long and hard, not giving up until his work is done.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Libra and Sun in Cancer

Sun in Cancer

Sun in 10th house

Sun Sextile Uranus

Sun Opposition Moon/N. Node

Sun Conjunct Mars/Saturn