Mark Philippoussis
drive and ambition

Mark Philippoussis is extremely strong-willed and he pursues his goals and desires with passionate dedication and determination. He is capable of total concentration and tremendous discipline, and he is very difficult to influence or sway once his mind is made up. When Mark Philippoussis wants something, Philippoussis can be very one-sided and almost obsessed with it. He is very instinctive and does not always consciously know why he feels as strongly and deeply as he does.

He also tends to be secretive and unwilling to reveal his aims and intentions, and the intensity of his will and desire may not initially be apparent to others. However, Philippoussis is very forceful in a quiet and subtle way. Mark Philippoussis often manipulates or forces his will upon other people, without being overtly aggressive. He is not interested in confrontation but he is a formidable foe if he encounters opposition or aggression. Mark is courageous and has a rather primitive, raw side as well.

He is likely to be known for his drive, energy, ambition and competitive spirit. He is likely to espouse a career based on his ability to take initiative, be a leader, or excel in physical strength and prowess. Mark Philippoussis most definitely wants to be a winner and will work hard to achieve it.

Mark Philippoussis works hard and patiently to achieve his objectives and perseveres in spite of difficulties and discouragement. When concentrating on a single, clearly defined goal, Mark is able to accomplish a great deal, but he often feels that the path is long and arduous, and that he must struggle on alone and shoulder the burden single-handedly.

He is capable of great self-control and self-denial and can be a hard taskmaster, expecting far too much of himself. He also tends to hold himself back and doubt his own power and ability. Mark Philippoussis feels that he meets with great resistance whenever he tries to assert himself or take initiative. Anger and frustration can be big problems for Mark Philippoussis, especially when he tries to work with other people or depend too much on others for support. Mark works best in solitude.

He is optimistic, generous and enterprising, and has an enthusiastic outlook. Mark Philippoussis has a strong desire to make something of him and is likely to be successful. Almost any initiative that Philippoussis takes will probably work out as he wants it to.

Mark Philippoussis has a tendency to act without having a clear idea of what he wants to do with his life, leading to the wrong conclusions. Mark could also be attracted to the mystical and spiritual and may become interested in studying metaphysical subjects.

He is very sensitive to the inner qualities of sincerity, honesty, integrity and good will. Mark Philippoussis notices these qualities (or the lack thereof) more quickly than others and brings them up frequently. He is philosophical about life and very perceptive, but may have an exaggerated sense of his own wisdom and depth of understanding of religious, metaphysical, artistic, or intuitive subjects.

He is capable of overcoming tremendous odds, and of enormous self-discipline and focus. When Mark Philippoussis sets his sights on achieving something or is presented with a thorny challenge, it is his capacity for streamlining, making do with very little and sailing through tough times that enables Mark Philippoussis to ultimately triumph.

Mark very much wants to be in a position to be able to positively influence and help many people. However, he may believe that he has to sacrifice his idealism or convictions in order to achieve his ambitions. At times his desire for prominence, popularity or stature may make Mark Philippoussis do things that put him in a dubious position vis-à-vis his superiors.

He is very conscious of his purpose or objective in life and he is ambitious with a strong desire to succeed. His leadership ability is apparent to everyone and Mark Philippoussis does not take a back seat to anyone.

Mark has good foresight, a great sense of purpose in his work, and the ability to cope with any situation. Having a great vocabulary enables Philippoussis to come up with the right words at the right time. Mark Philippoussis seems to speak with wisdom and others heed what he says.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mars in Scorpio

Mars in 10th house

Mars Square Saturn

Mars Opposition Moon/Jupiter

Mars Conjunct Neptune/MC

Saturn Trine Neptune

Saturn Sextile Pluto

Jupiter Quincunx MC

MC Conjunct Sun/Pluto

MC Conjunct Mercury/Pluto