Marilyn Monroe
motivation

Though Marilyn Monroe cares very much about her dignity and the way she is perceived by others (as described on the previous page), she has a very mischievous, playful side that pokes fun of anyone who takes herself too seriously (including herself!). Also, though her great loyalty was highlighted in the previous chapter, fortunately she is also flexible and playful, so she does not allow her commitments to become too burdensome.

Marilyn Monroe is, in many ways, an eternal child. Her mind is bright, alert, curious, flexible, playful and always eager for new experiences - and her attention span is often quite brief. Monroe grasps ideas quickly and once her initial curiosity has been satisfied, she is ready to move on. Marilyn Monroe craves frequent change and variety, as well as new situations and people.

It may be hard for Marilyn Monroe to decide just where her talents and true vocation lie, for she has a multitude of interests and is loathe limiting herself by concentrating on just one. She is easily distracted by all of the other fascinating possibilities. Her curiosity and restlessness propel Marilyn toward many different experiences in life, and she is willing to taste or try anything once. Doing the same thing over and over again, even if it is something she does well, is tantamount to drudgery for Monroe.

Marilyn Monroe lives in her head a great deal - reading, observing, thinking, spinning ideas around - and she needs mental stimulation every bit as much as she needs food and drink. In fact, if Marilyn had to choose between a good book or movie and a good lunch, she would very likely choose the former. Marilyn Monroe has a creative mind and she often lives by her wits.

She is also a very social creature, with a strong need to communicate and interact with people. She enjoys using and playing with words and has a real flair for getting her ideas across in a clever, interesting, articulate manner. Writing and/or speaking are areas she has talent for.

Marilyn Monroe also has a rather lighthearted and mischievous sense of humor, and often does not take anything too seriously. Though she craves emotional involvement, it is hard for Marilyn Monroe to achieve it, for she is frequently unwilling to commit herself to anything, to take responsibility or to limit her personal freedom and mobility.

Her happiness lies in using her creativity and language skills to communicate something meaningful, teach, inspire, or bring people together. Marilyn has an unbiased mind and can usually offer a fresh, clear, uncluttered perspective. Her faults are her lack of constancy and persistence, and her tendency to overlook or ignore deep emotional issues and other people's feelings.

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

Marilyn Monroe tends to see things from her perspective only and to be rather subjective. She also enjoys talking and expressing her views but does not always listen as well. Marilyn Monroe has a clear mind, a love of learning and new experiences, and she needs constant mental stimulation and activity.

Her physique tends to be sensitive and her vitality may be a bit low. Marilyn Monroe is very impressionable and somewhat unrealistic. Sometimes her idealism could be confused or impractical, and Monroe can be rebellious or else apathetic.

Marilyn has the ability to stand on her own feet and use the power of her own personality to attain success. Marilyn Monroe needs to be a leader and she has a strong desire to obtain power and authority. It is imperative to Monroe that she be out in front of the parade.

Maintaining relationships with friends and associates is very important to Marilyn Monroe and she keeps in touch with them through her shared interests. Her friends are likely to be very supportive to Monroe in everything she does.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Leo and Sun in Gemini

Sun in Gemini

Sun in 10th house

Sun Conjunct Mercury

Sun Conjunct Uranus/Neptune

Sun Conjunct Pluto/MC

Sun Conjunct N. Node/MC