Michael Moore
general characteristics

Michael Moore's fundamental needs, values, and orientation towards life are symbolized by the four astrological elements. Each person has their own unique balance of these four basic energies: fire (warmth, inspiration, enthusiasm), earth (practicality, realism, material interests), air (social and intellectual qualities), and water (emotional needs and feelings).

Moore's "elemental make-up" is described below. Remember that most people are "unbalanced" or lopsided, and if Michael is lacking or deficient in a certain element (or elements), it simply means that he needs to consciously develop that particular aspect in order to appreciate and/or work harder in that dimension of life.

Sometimes we overestimate the element that we are least endowed with, sensing it as a lack within ourselves, but more often we neglect or ignore it. The qualities described below will be reiterated and explained in more detail in the following pages.

His common sense and his ability to make use of, enjoy and effectively handle the physical world are Michael's greatest strengths. He is down-to-earth and capable of managing practical affairs, working and taking care of the business of day-to-day living very well. Michael Moore has a strong urge to be useful and productive. For Moore, the bottom line is practicality: Does it work? Is it functional? What practical purpose does it serve? Theories and speculations mean little to Michael Moore unless there is some concrete purpose, some way to use them in the real world.

He is methodical and enjoys, even thrives on, a steady routine. His first response to anything novel or experimental is caution, resistance, or skepticism. Fundamentally conservative, Michael Moore usually makes the best of the status quo rather than venturing into the unknown or making changes that could jeopardize his security in any way. Material security is particularly important to Michael and his sense of well-being is directly linked with financial assets or knowing that he has a steady, reliable source of income. Michael Moore may hold himself back or pass over opportunities simply because he cannot control or know the outcome ahead of time. Patience and persistence are his gifts, and Moore builds his life on a firm foundation through discipline, work and planning.

Michael Moore also has a deep affinity for the natural world and needs to be close to the earth (gardening, camping or working with his hands using natural materials) in order to be at his best.

Michael Moore tends to lack the ability to analyze himself or his life in a detached, objective way. Michael feels and experiences but does not necessarily understand or reflect upon his experience, and thus finds it hard to talk about it. Really taking in what someone else has to say can be hard for Michael Moore - he does not readily adapt to new ideas or people, and as a result may become inflexible or limit his experience of life. Broadening his education and gaining exposure to different cultures is very beneficial to Michael. Otherwise he is apt to be rigid and even prejudiced against those outside his own circle. (This may be manifested in arthritic conditions, poor flexibility, or poor circulation).

He also tends to distrust people who communicate freely or to feel inferior to those who are more articulate and intellectual than he is. Michael Moore learns much more readily by watching, doing or apprenticing than by reading or being told about something.

Michael has trouble dealing with emotions - both his own and those of others. Michael Moore often ignores or discounts feelings and the emotional reality of a situation, thus seeming insensitive or uncaring to others. Moore needs to develop the capacity to experience deep emotional ties, empathy, compassion and sensitivity to the feelings of others; however, this ability will only manifest later in life rather than in his youth.

Though he may appear emotionally self-sufficient or above it all, Michael's tendency to repress his feelings could have physical ramifications; as such, it would serve Moore well to learn to acknowledge and express all of his emotions.

Moore may also find that he craves fluids or the desire to live near bodies of water as a means to acquire balance.

As you will read on the next page, Michael Moore also has a fiery, energetic approach to life, which gives him balance and provides him with the energy and vision to make life more exciting. His challenge in this life is to keep his spark of enthusiasm and adventure alive and to be willing to take some risks; otherwise, life becomes burdensome for Moore.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Earth Element is Strong (F,E,A,W Scores = 13,30,3,3)

Air is Weak (F,E,A,W Scores = 13,30,3,3)

Water is Weak (F,E,A,W Scores = 13,30,3,3)

Earth is Strong and Ascendant is in Fire sign