Norton Simon
motivation

At first he may simply come across as clever and witty (as described on the previous page), but it soon becomes clear that there are ideals and causes that he takes very much to heart. As described below, Norton Simon is an innovator and an idealist at heart. He is an active person who needs to participate in community activities and is likely to be successful at whatever academic or business profession he chooses.

He is a freedom-loving, strong-willed and independent-minded individual, and he insists upon living his own life as he sees fit, even if it means ignoring convention and tradition. In personal relationships, Norton Simon cannot be owned or possessed, and while he is willing to share himself with another, he does not always adjust easily to the emotional give and take of close relationships. Though intellectually open, Simon can be enormously stubborn, opinionated and inflexible on a one-to-one level. Norton has strong convictions and feelings about fairness and equality, and he tries to abide by them; however, his ideals about how people "should" treat one another do not always take into account human weaknesses, differences and needs. Norton Simon probably dislikes sentimentality and traditional gender roles and "games".

He is fair, intelligent, objective and rational and he often let his head rule rather than his heart. Norton Simon seems rather self-sufficient and emotionally detached because he is capable of putting aside his personal feelings and viewing things dispassionately. But once Norton makes up his mind on an issue, it is difficult to dissuade him, and he can be rather dogmatic.

Norton Simon thinks in broad terms and is concerned with the world beyond his own personal sphere - his town, nation, or even planet. He is likely to become involved in, or show a keen interest in, community endeavors, social organizations and groups of all kinds. He enjoys being part of a group endeavor, and he often assumes the role of organizing, managing or supervising group activities.

Forward-looking and progressive, he harbors great hopes for the future. Norton Simon stays current and up to date, and responds to contemporary cultural trends, both in terms of personal style and ideas. When young, Norton Simon was very influenced by peer pressure and by all the "latest crazes". Norton has an experimental mind and is attracted to novelty.

His strong points include his concern for human welfare and social betterment, his sense of fairness and democratic spirit, and his vision. His faults are his stubbornness and inflexibility, and a tendency to be very obtuse and insensitive when it comes to personal feelings and human needs.

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

Norton Simon tends to see things from his perspective only and to be rather subjective. He also enjoys talking and expressing his views but does not always listen as well. Norton Simon has a clear mind, a love of learning and new experiences, and he needs constant mental stimulation and activity.

Norton Simon often feels that he is at cross purposes with himself, for his conscious intentions and desires conflict with his subconscious emotional needs and drives. He is torn in two different directions. Norton has difficulty satisfying both his need to be an individual and his need for caring relationships and a sense of belonging. Moreover, Norton sends out mixed messages so people do not always know how to respond to him or what Norton really wants, thereby creating confusion or conflict in close relationships.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Gemini and Sun in Aquarius

Sun in Aquarius

Sun in 10th house

Sun Conjunct Mercury

Sun Square Moon