Mark Twain
mental interests and abilities

Mark has good mental concentration and the ability to become completely immersed in his work. Mark Twain seems to know things at an instinctive, nonverbal level and prefers learning through direct experience or apprenticeship rather than vicariously via books or lectures. Mark has mechanical ability and he works well with his hands. Twain could become adept at sculpture, pottery, carpentry, or anything that involves doing and making things manually. Biology (and related fields such as medicine) interests him as well. Mark Twain also has an instinctive rapport with animals, and may feel that he relates better to them than to people! Mark Twain tends to become narrowly focused upon his own specialized interests and may not have much to say or communicate outside that field.

He is quite verbal and communicative and eager to get his own ideas and opinions across to others. Mark Twain says what is on his mind. Others see Twain as a lively, intelligent person, and perhaps something of a chatterbox at times.

Mark has an ongoing interest in learning and expanding his mental horizons. He enjoys traveling, philosophical discussions, and exchanging ideas with those of different experiences and viewpoints. Broad-minded and fair, he is well-suited to law, consulting, diplomatic relations, and also business. Mark Twain learns quickly, and can pick up on a new idea or concept with relative ease.

His success in life comes through his own efforts, through his ability to concentrate and organize. Mark Twain has a strong sense of self-discipline and carefully considers every move before acting. He may have a difficult childhood because of problems with his father.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mercury in Scorpio

Mercury in 1st house

Mercury Trine Jupiter

Mercury Conjunct Sun/Saturn