Mickey Spillane
drive and ambition

He is a perfectionist and has high standards for his own work. Mickey Spillane often feels that if he wants something done right he must do it himself, for others do not do as thorough a job as he does. Doing a task well is very important to him, and he may labor over minute details that others would not bother with. Mickey Spillane strives for accuracy, efficiency and precision, and he becomes very irritable when things are not done "right".

On the other hand, Mickey Spillane can become so much of a perfectionist and so self-critical that he will not even attempt many activities and projects, feeling that his efforts will simply not be good enough. He is usually modest and realistic in assessing what he can accomplish and, if anything, Mickey Spillane underestimates himself. Of course, practice makes perfect, and if Spillane does apply himself diligently in a given area, he gradually gains self-confidence as he masters skills and develops expertise.

Mickey Spillane conserves his energy and paces himself so that he does not waste or diffuse his efforts. An unwillingness to take risks or venture from the beaten track can sometimes limit his opportunities. In short, Spillane may not aim high enough, thereby settling for too little in life.

He is likely to be known for his drive, energy, ambition, and competitive spirit. A successful career based on his ability to take initiative, be a leader, or excel in physical strength and prowess is likely. Mickey Spillane most definitely wants to be a winner and will work hard to achieve that.

Fits of temper and impatience, and a sudden, erratic sort of recklessness can all work very much against Mickey Spillane, especially when he needs to be working cooperatively as part of a team or in a partnership. When he is upset or fired up about something, Mickey often does things that are risky and outrageous. When out of balance, Spillane tends to be accident prone.

His ambitions and long-range goals in life are apt to be personal, subjective, and related to inner development or inner satisfaction. Others' recognition or accomplishing something great in material or public terms is quite secondary to Mickey.

A great deal of Spillane's energy, attention, and fulfillment may be related to home, family, or fulfilling his heritage in some manner.

His ambition and/or role in life involve communication, message-carrying, writing or speaking, languages, or being an intermediary. Sometimes Mickey Spillane is apt to feels that he has to work harder than others to get the word out or receive public recognition. "Work smarter, not harder" should be his motto.

Because he has a very fascinating personality, others are drawn to Spillane and may look to him for guidance and direction. It is easy for Mickey Spillane to attain power and authority in life, and he most likely will be very successful in his career or occupation.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mars in Virgo

Mars in 10th house

Mars Quincunx Uranus

Sun Opposition MC

Mercury Opposition MC

MC Conjunct Pluto/Asc.