Michael Bentine
approach to life and appearances

The following is a description of Michael's basic stance toward life, the way others see him, the way Michael Bentine comes across, the face he shows to the world. In the page about motivation you will read about the inner Michael Bentine - his real motivation, which describes the kind of person he is at heart and where his true priorities lie. Study this page and the next one and compare them - there may be significant differences between the two, in which case "the inner Michael Bentine" may not shine through and others may be in for so a few surprises once they get to know Michael a little better. This page describes the disguise Bentine wears, his role in life, while the page about motivation talks about the real person beneath the disguise.

He is very strong-willed and proud, but intensely private and not easy to know well. Behind Bentine's quiet exterior lies a great deal of emotional depth, sensitivity, complexity, and also fierce determination. When Michael Bentine wants something he goes after it rather quietly but insistently and wholeheartedly - and what Michael Bentine wants, Michael Bentine usually gets.

He is not a person who lives haphazardly or superficially. Michael wants to live passionately and intensely and is not averse to challenge, danger, or to facing the darker side of life - human pain and struggle. Michael Bentine functions well in crisis situations and he often seeks them out, for he enjoys the feeling of living at full capacity.

He is very intuitive about other people and especially about their unspoken feelings and hidden motives. Michael Bentine usually has strong, immediate gut reactions, either positive or negative, which prove to be correct. Bentine approaches life very instinctively and is not always fully conscious of why he feels or acts the way he does. Michael Bentine also has a very strong affinity with animals - an acute sensitivity and a nonverbal rapport with them.

In new relationships he is rather cautious, sometimes even suspicious, until he gets to know and trust someone - and trust does not come easily to Bentine. When Michael Bentine commits himself emotionally to someone, be it friend or lover, he is intensely loyal and devoted to them and he also expects the same kind of unwavering, undying loyalty in return. If he is ever betrayed by someone he cares deeply for, Michael Bentine is capable of hating and retaliating with as much fervor as he once loved. Nothing is done halfway. In fact, he is intensely involved and often jealously attached to whatever he cares about, be it person, idea, or cause. There is definitely a streak of emotional fanaticism in him.

Because of his natural reserve, others may see Michael Bentine as something of an enigma. He is quite self-protective and often defensive. Michael Bentine also has a very magnetic quality, especially to members of the opposite sex.

He may come across a bit scattered, nervous, or restless, as if he cannot sit still. Michael Bentine seems alert and quick, but sometimes a bit on edge. Michael tends to stay perpetually busy, and would find handiwork of some kind to be soothing.

Bentine has a well developed personality and tends to base his relationships with others on a more personal level. Michael Bentine is inclined to seek mental or intellectual relationships and also has a strong desire for soul-unions.

Michael Bentine tends to suppress his feelings and may even pretend that he does not have any, therefore appearing rather cold. Michael feels separated from others and is inclined to isolate himself. Others see Michael Bentine as a reserved, detached and serious person.

Michael Bentine has a very congenial personality and is at peace and harmony with the world around him. His personal relationships tend to be very harmonious and Michael is likely to find great satisfaction and fulfillment in love as well.

He is very sensitive to his surroundings and inclined to be easily influenced by others. Michael Bentine tends to avoid confrontations, discussions or arguments for fear that he cannot stand up to them.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Scorpio Rising

Mercury Square Asc.

Asc. Conjunct Sun/MC

Asc. Conjunct Moon/Saturn

Asc. Conjunct Venus/MC

Asc. Opposition Uranus/Neptune