Nick Manning
motivation

Though Nick Manning seems rather cautious and conservative (as discussed in the previous chapter), he has a much more playful, humorous side as well. Moreover, the combination of his attention to detail and cautious, circumspect approach to life, coupled with his youthful curiosity and quick mind makes Nick mentally sharp, articulate and clever.

Nick Manning is, in many ways, an eternal child. His mind is bright, alert, curious, flexible, playful and always eager for new experiences - and his attention span is often quite brief. Manning grasps ideas quickly and once his initial curiosity has been satisfied, he is ready to move on. Nick Manning craves frequent change and variety, as well as new situations and people.

It may be hard for Nick Manning to decide just where his talents and true vocation lie, for he has a multitude of interests and is loathe limiting himself by concentrating on just one. He is easily distracted by all of the other fascinating possibilities. His curiosity and restlessness propel Nick toward many different experiences in life, and he is willing to taste or try anything once. Doing the same thing over and over again, even if it is something he does well, is tantamount to drudgery for Manning.

Nick Manning lives in his head a great deal - reading, observing, thinking, spinning ideas around - and he needs mental stimulation every bit as much as he needs food and drink. In fact, if Nick had to choose between a good book or movie and a good lunch, he would very likely choose the former. Nick Manning has a creative mind and he often lives by his wits.

He is also a very social creature, with a strong need to communicate and interact with people. He enjoys using and playing with words and has a real flair for getting his ideas across in a clever, interesting, articulate manner. Writing and/or speaking are areas he has talent for.

Nick Manning also has a rather lighthearted and mischievous sense of humor, and often does not take anything too seriously. Though he craves emotional involvement, it is hard for Nick Manning to achieve it, for he is frequently unwilling to commit himself to anything, to take responsibility or to limit his personal freedom and mobility.

His happiness lies in using his creativity and language skills to communicate something meaningful, teach, inspire, or bring people together. Nick has an unbiased mind and can usually offer a fresh, clear, uncluttered perspective. His faults are his lack of constancy and persistence, and his tendency to overlook or ignore deep emotional issues and other people's feelings.

His career, reputation and public image are very important to Manning. Nick Manning 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. Nick Manning may undervalue the personal or inner facet of life.

Nick Manning feels that he has the support of his family or others in his environment for his creative efforts and personal goals, which enables him to act with confidence. He is able to satisfy both his need to be an individual and his need for caring relationships and a sense of belonging. He is in harmony with himself and is therefore an effective individual.

Nick Manning has a healthy amount of self-control and self-discipline. Manning also radiates a rather responsible, trustworthy, solid feeling about himself which will win him the confidence of others, especially his superiors.

He may lack direction and drive and tends to compare himself unfavorably to others. Manning alternates between caution and unrealistic expectations and lets others expect too much of him. But Nick Manning plods forward steadily, reaching success later in life.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Virgo and Sun in Gemini

Sun in Gemini

Sun in 10th house

Sun Trine Moon

Sun Sextile Saturn

Sun Conjunct Jupiter/Saturn