Matt Stone motivation
Though Matt Stone cares very much about his dignity and the way he is perceived by others (as described on the previous page), he has a very mischievous, playful side that pokes fun of anyone who takes himself too seriously (including himself!). Also, though his great loyalty was highlighted in the previous chapter, fortunately he is also flexible and playful, so he does not allow his commitments to become too burdensome.
Matt Stone is, in many ways, an eternal child. His mind is bright, alert, curious, flexible, playful and always eager for new experiences - and his attention span is often quite brief. Stone grasps ideas quickly and once his initial curiosity has been satisfied, he is ready to move on. Matt Stone craves frequent change and variety, as well as new situations and people.
It may be hard for Matt Stone to decide just where his talents and true vocation lie, for he has a multitude of interests and is loathe limiting himself by concentrating on just one. He is easily distracted by all of the other fascinating possibilities. His curiosity and restlessness propel Matt toward many different experiences in life, and he is willing to taste or try anything once. Doing the same thing over and over again, even if it is something he does well, is tantamount to drudgery for Stone.
Matt Stone lives in his head a great deal - reading, observing, thinking, spinning ideas around - and he needs mental stimulation every bit as much as he needs food and drink. In fact, if Matt had to choose between a good book or movie and a good lunch, he would very likely choose the former. Matt Stone has a creative mind and he often lives by his wits.
He is also a very social creature, with a strong need to communicate and interact with people. He enjoys using and playing with words and has a real flair for getting his ideas across in a clever, interesting, articulate manner. Writing and/or speaking are areas he has talent for.
Matt Stone also has a rather lighthearted and mischievous sense of humor, and often does not take anything too seriously. Though he craves emotional involvement, it is hard for Matt Stone to achieve it, for he is frequently unwilling to commit himself to anything, to take responsibility or to limit his personal freedom and mobility.
His happiness lies in using his creativity and language skills to communicate something meaningful, teach, inspire, or bring people together. Matt has an unbiased mind and can usually offer a fresh, clear, uncluttered perspective. His faults are his lack of constancy and persistence, and his tendency to overlook or ignore deep emotional issues and other people's feelings.
His career, reputation and public image are very important to Stone. Matt Stone has a strong desire to be influential or make his mark on the world. He is not satisfied with the personal sphere alone; his ambitions include making a major contribution and receiving broad recognition for his unique effort and gifts. Matt Stone may undervalue the personal or inner facet of life.
Matt Stone aims high, dreams big, and has a tremendous sense of what he is capable of achieving. Overconfidence, grandiosity, lack of humility and/or extreme discontent in modest circumstances may be his faults. Generally, however, Stone's great expectations and enterprising spirit lead to success. Business, especially when there is an element of risk and speculation involved, is ideally suited to Matt.
The unusual and unorthodox appeal to Stone, and he does not allow tradition, convention or other people's expectations to dictate how he is going to live his life. Matt Stone craves freedom, adventure, excitement and discovery, and is not afraid of change. Matt Stone possesses inventive and creative genius.
Matt Stone is extremely sensitive, compassionate and giving, often to his own detriment. His ideals and spiritual values motivate Matt Stone, and he cannot live for personal gain or materialistic concerns alone. There must be an element of beauty, magic, imagination, inspiration or creativity in what he does. Otherwise Matt Stone becomes listless and aimless. The arts, theater, music and/or charitable work are ideally suited to Matt.
His vitality is very strong and he is likely to be a workaholic. If Matt Stone is not careful, he may work so hard that he becomes exhausted, leaving himself open to physical breakdown. Matt Stone also has a strong drive to win and to dominate others.
Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:
Ascendant in Leo and Sun in Gemini
Sun in Gemini
Sun in 10th house
Sun Opposition Jupiter
Sun Trine Uranus
Sun Opposition Neptune
Sun Opposition Mars/Pluto
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