Marilyn Manson
approach to life and appearances

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

Ferociously proud and somewhat vain, Marilyn Manson likes to be impressive and to be considered special and unique. He is not timid, meek, or self-effacing, and is rarely content with staying in the background or in a subordinate position. He is a natural leader, and does not take orders from others very well. Manson must have something of his own, something creative - be it a business, a project, a home or whatever - that he can develop and manage according to his own will and vision. Whatever Marilyn does, he does it in a unique, dramatic, individual way. He likes to put his own personal stamp on it.

Marilyn Manson also has a very strong sense of dignity, self-respect, and personal honor and is deeply offended if someone treats him in a humiliating or dishonorable way. Manson will rarely confront the offender - he is too proud to do so - but he will lose his affection and respect for them. Marilyn dislikes pettiness and hates to be snubbed or ignored.

Manson admires others who are strong individuals like himself. When Marilyn Manson befriends someone, Manson is tremendously loyal, sincere, and willing to go to extraordinary lengths to make that person happy. He is very giving and generous, but his gifts are never anonymous - Marilyn expects recognition and appreciation for them. He also expects the intense loyalty that he offers to his dear ones to be reciprocated. However, Marilyn Manson often has trouble developing relationships with people who are as strong as himself, for he does not really cooperate or share the leading role very easily. If he is not in the leading role, he aspires to be and will compete with the person who is.

Marilyn Manson has great heart and courage, and people often look to him for strength, encouragement, and affirmation. Marilyn always puts his best face forward and rarely allows others to see him hurting, disheartened, or vulnerable. Marilyn Manson also has a very strong need for love, admiration, appreciation, and praise, although he does not like others to realize just how important it is to him.

His outlook on life tends to be very personal and rather self-centered. His own self-expression, self-actualization and self-realization interest Marilyn more than anything else. Marilyn Manson feels that if he does his best where he is, the rest of the world will take care of itself.

To others, Marilyn Manson appears capable, mature, and down to earth. Even when he was young, there was a certain practicality and responsible air about Marilyn that inspired people to rely on him. Manson keeps his cool in most situations.

Marilyn Manson seems to float between the worlds and prefers to live in a world of illusion rather than reality. Somewhat insecure and uncertain, he may try to avoid responsibility. His ideas tend to be a bit strange and Marilyn Manson should guard against pursuing the wrong objectives.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Leo Rising

Saturn Trine Asc.

Asc. Opposition Neptune/MC