Mary Tyler Moore
motivation

Though Mary Tyler Moore seems rather dreamy, fluid, and impressionable (as mentioned in the previous chapter), she is actually very realistic and well grounded. Her compassion and receptivity to others' feelings discussed earlier is balanced by a rather pragmatic, businesslike, no-nonsense aspect to her character, as described below.

Serious, disciplined and quietly ambitious, she is driven to prove herself and to achieve material accomplishments and success. Her work, her position in the world, and her contributions to society are very important to Tyler Moore. Mary Tyler Moore will persevere through enormous hardship and frustration in order to reach a goal she has set for herself, and she often sacrifices much in the area of personal relationships and home life in order to do so.

Mary Tyler Moore has a thoughtful, quiet and self-contained disposition and does not readily show her inner feelings and needs. Mary Tyler Moore seems to always be in control, capable, efficient and strong. She is often the person in the family or group who is given more responsibility (and more work) than the others. She is highly conscientious and even as a child she possessed great maturity, soberness, and worldly wisdom.

She is basically a pragmatic realist, and though she may have all sorts of dreams, ideals and colorful theories, she feels that the ultimate test of a concept is its practical usefulness. Mary has an innate shrewdness and business sense, and there is a bit of the cynic in her as well.

She is clear-headed, detached and objective, and is not swayed by emotional dramatics. She is often authoritarian - strictly fair, but without mercy. Mary Tyler Moore has a great respect for tradition and even if she does not agree with certain laws, she will abide by them or strive to change them, but never flagrantly disregard them. Cautious and conservative, Mary Tyler Moore plays by the rules.

She is subtle, understated, quiet, deep, not easy to get to know intimately, and never superficial. She is a modest person and sometimes overly self-critical. Giving herself (and others) permission to feel, play, be spontaneous and silly, and sometimes weak and vulnerable is not easy for Tyler Moore.

Tyler Moore's strong points are her depth and thoroughness, patience, tenacity and faithfulness. Her faults are a tendency to be rigid and inflexible, and too serious.

Her career, reputation, and public image are very important to Tyler Moore. Mary Tyler Moore 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. Mary Tyler Moore may undervalue the personal or inner side of life.

She is blessed with abundant optimism, self-confidence and cheerful generosity. Her good will and friendliness win her many allies. Mary Tyler Moore also has grand visions and aspirations, and the desire to succeed in life in a big way. Mary expects the best, and usually gets it.

The unusual and unorthodox appeal to Tyler Moore, and she does not allow tradition, convention or other people's expectations to dictate how she is going to live her life. Mary Tyler Moore craves freedom, adventure, excitement and discovery, and is not afraid of change. Mary Tyler Moore possesses inventive and creative genius.

Mary Tyler Moore has a harmonious balance between her body, soul and spirit. She enjoys intellectual challenges from others, but tends to form her own mental attitudes and philosophies of life. She may be interested in studying human nature and matters of health.

Tyler Moore alternates between aggression and apathy and sometimes feels that she is unable to meet all the demands made on her. Once Mary Tyler Moore becomes aware of what she needs to do, however, she is capable of working long and hard, not giving up until her work is done.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Pisces and Sun in Capricorn

Sun in Capricorn

Sun in 10th house

Sun Conjunct Jupiter

Sun Trine Uranus

Sun Conjunct Mercury/MC

Sun Conjunct Mars/Saturn