Mackenzie Astin
motivation

Although Mackenzie Astin is quite proud and likes to show off and impress other people with his accomplishments and appearance (as described on the previous page) - he is really quite practical, solid, and down to earth (as discussed below). Because of this, he is likely to actually earn the right to be admired - that is, to have actually done something to be proud of.

He is a steadfast and patient soul, capable of tremendous devotion, dedication, endurance and constancy. The ability to follow through and stick with things is one of his greatest assets. Once Astin's course is set, he pursues it tenaciously until it is completed, stubbornly resisting any attempts to sway him from his purpose.

Mackenzie Astin has a very practical nature; he wants to see concrete, tangible results for his efforts, and he is not one to concoct wild dreams that are unlikely to come into fruition. Most of his "wild dreams" have to do with material achievements, well-being and security, for he has a great love of the physical world and he wants to experience and enjoy it to the full. Though Mackenzie Astin will work long and persistently, he also has a strong sensual and comfort-loving side, and he wants to enjoy what he has worked for. In fact, Astin can be enormously lazy at times and has a tendency to overindulge in good food and other earthly pleasures. Mackenzie Astin also loves the beauty of the natural world and he probably prefers a serene country setting to an urban life style.

Basically, his needs are simple and he is easy to please. Mackenzie Astin has a strong desire for security, stability and peace, and will rarely make changes unless he is forced to do so. He is not very demanding emotionally, though he does crave a great deal of physical closeness and affection. Because of his faithfulness, emotional steadfastness and gentle strength, others often depend upon Astin for support. Though he hates upheaval and sudden changes, Mackenzie Astin usually maintains his poise and equanimity. Mackenzie Astin also has an innate sense of harmony with nature, allowing things to grow and unfold in their own time and the patience to nurture something into being - be it a garden, a child, or a creative project. He makes an excellent parent, especially if he follows his instincts more often than "the experts".

Mackenzie has three major faults: one is his bullheaded obstinacy. The second is his unwillingness to deviate from his safe, predictable routine. And the third is Astin's tendency to always insist upon realism and undervalue the imaginative, speculative, and fanciful - in other words, Mackenzie Astin lacks the ability to play with ideas and possibilities, and to open his mind to new horizons.

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

At times Mackenzie Astin may feel an uncontrollable urge to radically alter his direction in life or to act in ways that seem eccentric or at least highly atypical. When his life becomes too predictable, Mackenzie may do something to upset the status quo, sometimes without realizing why or how he is doing it. These impulses may seem at odds with his conscious intent and desires for himself, and can be unsettling. However, there is a streak of unconventionality and creative genius in Mackenzie Astin that needs to be expressed now and then.

Astin always seems to find the right words to verbalize his feelings, especially in regard to love and friendship. Mackenzie Astin also has a keen sense of beauty and he probably appreciates art, music or poetry.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Leo and Sun in Taurus

Sun in Taurus

Sun in 10th house

Sun Quincunx Uranus

Sun Conjunct Mercury/Venus