Norma Talmadge
motivation

Though Norma Talmadge cares very much about her dignity and the way she is perceived by others (as described on the previous page), she has a very mischievous, playful side that pokes fun of anyone who takes herself too seriously (including herself!). Also, though her great loyalty was highlighted in the previous chapter, fortunately she is also flexible and playful, so she does not allow her commitments to become too burdensome.

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

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

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

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

Norma Talmadge also has a rather lighthearted and mischievous sense of humor, and often does not take anything too seriously. Though she craves emotional involvement, it is hard for Norma Talmadge to achieve it, for she is frequently unwilling to commit herself to anything, to take responsibility or to limit her personal freedom and mobility.

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

Her career, reputation and public image are very important to Talmadge. Norma Talmadge has a strong desire to be influential or make her mark on the world. She is not satisfied with the personal sphere alone; her ambitions include making a major contribution and receiving broad recognition for her unique effort and gifts. Norma Talmadge may undervalue the personal or inner facet of life.

Norma Talmadge is loving and well loved by others, and has a strong need for relationships that offer kindness, friendship and affection. Her artistic and creative powers are also well developed and Norma does everything in a harmonious, gracious, pleasing manner. Aesthetics are very important to Talmadge, as are her personal appearance and attractiveness.

While Norma Talmadge deeply appreciates beauty and has a great desire for love, she is in no way frivolous or indiscriminate in her affections. Talmadge can be very frugal and sparing with both money and emotions.

Realistic and practical, Norma Talmadge sets goals for herself that are modest enough for her to actually achieve. She is able to tackle long, difficult projects and see them through, for Talmadge possesses self-discipline, concentration and perseverance. Norma Talmadge also has a strong sense of responsibility and is very conscientious about fulfilling her obligations. Talmadge often does things because she feels it is expected of her.

Although she takes herself and her responsibilities seriously, there is also a part of Norma Talmadge that rebels against rules and restrictions and the need to contend with outside authority. Talmadge can feel torn between conforming to the rules or fulfilling her obligations, and breaking free of them. Her wilder side will now be described.

At times Norma Talmadge may feel an uncontrollable urge to radically alter her direction in life or to act in ways that seem eccentric or at least highly atypical. When her life becomes too predictable, Norma may do something to upset the status quo, sometimes without realizing why or how she is doing it. These impulses may seem at odds with her conscious intent and desires for herself, and can be unsettling. However, there is a streak of unconventionality and creative genius in Norma Talmadge that needs to be expressed now and then.

While she is realistic and conscientious (or overly conscientious), as described above, Norma Talmadge also has an otherworldly, dreamy, or mystically-inclined side, as described below.

Sensitive and imaginative, she is attracted to artistic and creative pursuits and to mysticism. Norma Talmadge is impressionable and receptive, and often has experiences that are unusual and unexplainable by the rational mind. Norma has an abundance of dreams, visions and longings, but does not always have the concentrated will and stamina to make them materialize. Gentle, idealistic and peace loving, Norma often seeks to avoid the harsh realities of life. Norma has an ethereal quality about her.

Inwardly she is zealous and fanatical, though she may hide her personal desires and intentions, as well as the intensity of her feelings. She is driven by a deep inner sense of destiny and mission and an almost compulsive desire for personal recognition. Norma is infatuated with power, incredibly willful and stubbornly fixated on achieving greatness or being someone Special. Norma Talmadge tends to worship heroes who have powerful personal magnetism and charisma, and she often seeks to emulate them. Norma has potential for tremendous good or tremendous evil.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Leo and Sun in Gemini

Sun in Gemini

Sun in 10th house

Sun Conjunct Venus

Sun aspects Venus and Saturn

Sun Trine Saturn

Sun aspects Saturn and Uranus

Sun Quincunx Uranus

Sun aspects Saturn and Neptune

Sun Conjunct Neptune

Sun Conjunct Pluto