Louisa May Alcott
mental interests and abilities

Louisa May Alcott possesses vision and foresight, and her mind is often occupied with big ideas, plans and goals for the future. She is interested in what is possible and what is on the horizon, rather than what has already been done. Alcott is attracted to the study of philosophy, religion, politics or education and she is more concerned with theories and concepts than with specific applications. She is not inclined to focus on any specific, concrete area; It irks Louisa to deal with details and particulars. Louisa May Alcott has a gambling instinct and enjoys speculative enterprises and new ventures. Business, advertising and promotion would also be ideally suited to her.

Louisa has an introspective turn of mind and may enjoy keeping a journal or a record of her dreams and personal experiences, or learning about psychology, history, and the inner workings and emotional foundations of her own life.Alcott is studious and something of a bookworm.

Louisa has talent for establishing rapport and communicating with people, great personnel skills, and she is adept at dealing with the public. Louisa May Alcott communicates concern, interest, and the ability to listen, which encourages people to open up and confide in her even if they do not know Louisa well. Alcott creates close relationships with others by talking to them (even gossiping will do), or by writing intimate, personal letters. Women feel that Louisa May Alcott understands them.

Her desire to make a point sometime overrides her receptivity to others' views. She can be a good listener, but Louisa May Alcott often finds it hard not to speak out.

Louisa May Alcott tends to seesaw between holding her tongue and lashing out. This verbal self-control seems to create internal tension, so that when Alcott finally does speak her mind, there is quite a bit of resentment or energy behind her words. Learning to state an opinion without making it an attack is important. When out of balance, Louisa May Alcott is prone to frequent, irritating little accidents such as cutting her fingers or getting burned.

Although she is perceptive and attuned to the personal, human side of any issue (as described above), Louisa May Alcott is also capable of considerable intellectual detachment and objectivity. Alcott combines the qualities of being subjective and intuitive with a rational, analytical approach. Louisa has an introverted frame of mind and tends to dissect or deeply analyze her own inner life and experiences as well as those of others.

Louisa May Alcott has an aptitude for solving difficult mental problems due to her careful, methodical approach, attention to detail and tenacity in following a matter through to its conclusion. Louisa May Alcott has well-honed powers of concentration and enjoys studying and thinking in solitude. Alcott can get entirely wrapped up in her own thoughts and completely engrossed in a minor detail. She is slow and cautious, but extremely thorough in her work. Conservative and somewhat of a skeptic, she may be narrow-minded or closed to any idea that has no concrete proof or scientific verification. She prefers dealing with facts rather than abstract speculation. Louisa May Alcott may also be distrustful or fearful of anything she cannot understand with her rational mind. She is well-suited to work in research or any field that requires careful study and thought.

Although she may intend to cooperate or collaborate in her relationships with others, Louisa May Alcott is inclined to use them to serve her own ends. A bit impatient and aggressive, she may be over eager to gain the advantage.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mercury in Sagittarius

Mercury in 4th house

Moon Sextile Mercury

Mercury aspects Moon and Mars

Mercury Quincunx Mars

Mercury aspects Moon and Saturn

Mercury Square Saturn

Mercury Opposition Mars/N. Node