Michelle Branch
motivation

Although Branch may seem quite poised, even-tempered, balanced and harmonious (as mentioned in the previous chapter), she is actually rather moody and emotional. Inside, she is much more subjective and biased in her attitudes than her fair-minded, reasonable demeanor may imply.

Michelle has powerful emotional attachments to the past, her family, her childhood, places she associates with safety and security, and her beginnings. It is very important to Branch to maintain a connection with her roots and heritage and keep family bonds strong. Loyal, devoted, and sentimental, Branch tends to cling to whatever is dear to her - be it a person, a familiar place, or a cherished possession.

She is sympathetic, nurturing, supportive and very sensitive to the emotional needs of other people. Michelle likes to be needed and to care for others, and she often worries about the people she loves. Michelle Branch has a very strong need for a sense of belonging and acceptance, and much of her life centers on her home. She is more concerned about people and their feelings than with power, achievement, or position in society. Kindness, consideration and tenderness are more meaningful to Michelle Branch than any sort of honor the world can bestow.

She is primarily emotional and her views are often dominated by her feelings and her own personal, subjective experiences, rather than reason, logic or abstract principles. It is difficult for her to judge situations fairly and objectively because her personal sympathies and loyalties usually factor in. Michelle Branch takes things very personally and sometimes builds a wall around herself to shield herself from pain and rejection. Michelle Branch feels rather shy and vulnerable at heart. She also tends to be moody and experiences frequent mood swings. Michelle Branch needs to have a place and time in her life to withdraw, introspect, dream and replenish herself; otherwise Michelle Branch becomes cranky and unhappy with those around her.

Michelle Branch functions in an instinctive, irrational manner and likes to immerse herself in creative activities where she can express her feelings, imagination and instincts. Branch often loves to cook, since it can be both creative and a way to nurture and nourish others. Michelle Branch also has a great affinity for music, because it evokes and communicates feelings that may be difficult or impossible to put into words.

Her compassion, sensitivity, and imagination are Branch's strong points. Her faults include an inability to let go of the past and move forward, clannishness and prejudice, and a tendency for self-pity when facing hardship.

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

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Libra and Sun in Cancer

Sun in Cancer

Sun in 10th house