Mavis Staples
drive and ambition

She is very socially oriented and works well with others. She may be active in community affairs or unite with others of similar ideals and intentions to work toward a common goal. Progressive and democratic, Mavis Staples is not concerned with hoarding personal power or having authority over others. She is a team player.

New, unconventional methods appeal to Staples, especially ideas that involve bringing people together or creating fairer working conditions - such as networking, profit sharing, and job sharing. New technologies also interest her.

Her energy level is high but somewhat erratic. Mavis Staples can be impatient, rebellious and inconstant in pursuing her aims.

It is not easy for Mavis Staples to show the world at large her angry or competitive side, but her family sees this side of her more often. Temper tantrums, tumultuous family relationships, or a great deal of competition between Staples and one or more of her relations, are likely. Mavis Staples likes to be the one in charge in her home and she puts a lot of energy into making things go her way.

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

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

She is highly ambitious and will drive herself (and others) mercilessly when she wants to achieve something. Competition can become deadly serious and rather ugly where Staples is concerned, as if her very life depended on winning or conquering. Her relationships with men may be especially fraught with conflict and power struggles. She is capable of tremendous effort but Mavis Staples must beware of burnout.

She is an ambitious and vigorous supporter of associations and groups. She is a good team member and works hard for things that she believes in. Mavis Staples is also closely connected with her family and enjoys spending time with them.

She is likely to feel depressed frequently and has a strong desire to overcome it, but may not be able to count on much support from others. Mavis Staples tends to separate herself from others and she feels like being expelled from society.

Staples achieves her objectives and ambitions in life through her personal charm, attractiveness and ability to please others visually and/or emotionally. A career in the arts or entertainment world is possible for Mavis Staples. Anything involving sales or promotion, particularly of beautiful or luxurious items, is an area she can flourish in. Vanity or indiscretions in relationships could lead Mavis Staples to her downfall.

Mavis has grand aspirations and may be inordinately ambitious at times. In other words, she is liable to be discontent with small successes and to feel like a failure unless she achieves extraordinary things. Mavis Staples should avoid get-rich-quick schemes that promise tremendous returns in return for little energy expenditure. Even if they do seem to succeed, Staples' ideals and values could be compromised.

Staples can be rather antagonistic toward those in authority. Even without realizing it, she may convey this attitude and be threatening to those in power. Thus, however well meaning Mavis Staples is, she may find that her initiatives or projects are met with little favor. Working independently might be Mavis' best option.

Mavis Staples has a strong desire to acquire wealth and may have the good fortune to live in affluent circumstances. Her pleasant and harmonious personality makes Mavis very popular, and she will probably have a large circle of friends.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mars in Aquarius

Mars in 4th house

Mars Square Saturn

Mars Opposition Pluto

Mars Conjunct Moon/N. Node

Mars Conjunct Saturn/N. Node

MC Conjunct Venus

Jupiter Square MC

Mars Quincunx MC

MC Conjunct Jupiter/Asc.