Montel Vontavious Porter
motivation

Behind Alvin Burke Jr.'s rather cool, conservative, somewhat impersonal and businesslike demeanor (as described on the previous page), he is much more passionate and emotional. Montel Vontavious Porter often conceals his vulnerability beneath a veneer of toughness or indifference.

Quiet, deep, emotionally complex and intensely private, he is not a person who is easy to get to know and understand. Montel Vontavious Porter is extremely sensitive but disinclined to show it, and he only allows a special few into his inner world. Like a wary animal, he is cautious and mistrustful of those he does not know until "he sniffs them out". He is highly instinctive and intuitive. Montel Vontavious Porter usually has a strong, immediate gut reaction to people, even though he may be unable to clearly articulate why he feels the way he does. His feelings and perceptions go deeper than words.

Montel Vontavious Porter also has a powerful need for deep emotional relationships and he forms very intense love bonds and attachments. He is possessive and often jealous of anyone or anything that he perceives as a threat to his relationship with someone he loves. When Montel Vontavious Porter commits himself to someone or something, he is wholeheartedly devoted and expects complete loyalty in return. MVP merges with or "marries" the person he loves at a very deep level and therefore separations are extremely painful for him, and often stormy and nasty. When Alvin Burke Jr. has been wounded, he is not inclined to turn the other cheek and will retaliate if at all possible. MVP will most certainly never forget the hurt and he often harbors grievances and resentment for a very long time. Forgiveness does not come easily to him.

Whatever he does, MVP does with passion and fervor, and he often goes to extremes. Alvin Burke Jr. can be hot or cold, but never lukewarm about anything. Alvin Burke Jr. can also be very narrow-minded: either he is 100% involved in something or it does not exist for him at all. Rarely is Montel Vontavious Porter emotionally detached and objective. He definitely has a fanatical streak. He is also immensely strong-willed and his tenacity in pursuing his objectives often borders on obsession. He is filled with fierce pride, courage and emotional strength.

Montel Vontavious Porter loves mysteries and is deeply attracted to the hidden, dark, secret side of life. MVP never takes things at face value and is always probing beneath the surface of people and situations to discover what is really going on. Montel Vontavious Porter tends to be more of a cynic than an idealist.

His career, reputation and public image are very important to Alvin Burke Jr.. Montel Vontavious Porter has a strong desire to be influential or make his mark on the world. He is not satisfied with the personal sphere alone; his ambitions include making a major contribution and receiving broad recognition for his unique effort and gifts. Montel Vontavious Porter may undervalue the personal or inner facet of life.

Highly competitive and easily provoked, Montel Vontavious Porter needs challenges and opponents to pit himself against. MVP thrives on contest and rivalry. At times his vigorous, combative way of achieving the things he wants antagonizes other people. If Montel Vontavious Porter uses force too often, others will turn against him and oppose him at every turn.

MVP has big aspirations and the desire to succeed in life in a grand way. Montel Vontavious Porter tends to exaggerate, promise more than is feasible and misjudge by being overly optimistic. However, he never gives up on his hopes for the future. Alvin Burke Jr. tends to be restless and discontent with the responsibilities and limitations of life.

While Montel Vontavious Porter does have a strong drive, he frequently holds himself back. One of his challenges lies in learning to endure frustration and to patiently overcome the obstacles in his life (or his own internal caution and resistance!).

However he also has a more somber side, which keeps Alvin Burke Jr.'s optimism from becoming ungrounded or overblown. Montel Vontavious Porter tends to seesaw between his faith, vision and high aspirations, and his caution and realism (or fear!). He cannot and does not rely on good luck or grace alone, and he accepts the need for hard work. His skeptical or "somber" side is described below.

Realistic and practical, Montel Vontavious Porter sets goals for himself that are modest enough for him to actually achieve. He is able to tackle long, difficult projects and see them through, for Alvin Burke Jr. possesses self-discipline, concentration and perseverance. Montel Vontavious Porter also has a strong sense of responsibility and is very conscientious about fulfilling his obligations. Alvin Burke Jr. often does things because he feels it is expected of him.

His emotions are very intense and Montel Vontavious Porter is excited quite easily. Love is very important to him and he is constantly seeking emotional fulfillment, but he will not waste time with casual relationships.

Montel Vontavious Porter has a sensitive physique, is impressionable and prone to external influences. MVP should guard against the tendency to escape through drugs, alcohol etc. His imagination is very vivid and Alvin Burke Jr. is likely to dream of big things.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Capricorn and Sun in Scorpio

Sun in Scorpio

Sun in 10th house

Sun Opposition Mars

Sun Square Jupiter

Sun aspects Mars and Saturn

Sun aspects Jupiter and Saturn

Sun Trine Saturn

Sun Conjunct Moon/Pluto

Sun Conjunct Neptune/Pluto