Olympia Dukakis
approach to life and appearances

The following is a description of Olympia's basic stance toward life, the way others see her, the way Olympia Dukakis comes across, the face she shows to the world. In the page about motivation you will read about the inner Olympia Dukakis - her real motivation, which describes the kind of person she is at heart and where her true priorities lie. Study this page and the next one and compare them - there may be significant differences between the two, in which case "the inner Olympia Dukakis" may not shine through and others may be in for so a few surprises once they get to know Olympia a little better. This page describes the disguise Dukakis wears, her role in life, while the page about motivation talks about the real person beneath the disguise.

Modest, unobtrusive, and often rather quiet or shy, she is a person who is content to stay in the background or to serve as an assistant, in the supporting role rather than in the lead. She is quite humble in her own assessment of herself; she seeks perfection, with a tendency to be overly self-critical. No matter how well she does something, Olympia Dukakis always sees the flaws in it and how it could be improved. Often Dukakis will simply refuse to attempt something because she feels she cannot meet her own high standards.

Olympia Dukakis has an eye for detail and she gets upset when something is not done just so, usually something others consider rather inconsequential or trivial. She is hard to please and her relationships with others may suffer because of this. Olympia Dukakis also has refined sensitivities and is very discriminating and particular in her choice of foods, clothes, friends, artwork, etc. Order in Dukakis' environment is very important to Dukakis.

Dukakis steps into situations rather cautiously, and not without realistically assessing all of the risks and potential advantages involved. Unless something is a safe bet, she is unlikely to dive into it. Olympia Dukakis tends to underestimate her own capacities and to lack confidence and trust in life, which inhibits her spontaneity. Worrying is a bad habit of hers. On the other hand, Olympia rarely falls flat on her face and what she does, she does very well.

Others see Olympia Dukakis as a self-sufficient and rather self-contained person. Dukakis has a strong sense of propriety. Politeness, good manners, and correct behavior are important to her. Her clear, cool, objective and non-emotional attitude is apparent to others first, and though she is really quite helpful and caring, she does not radiate much sympathy and as a result, others may not see the helpful side as readily. Olympia may seem more businesslike and factual as well as more conservative than she really is at heart. She is the person others might go to for technical advice or an unbiased opinion, but not for emotional support.

She is keenly observant, intelligent, and has a great desire for learning and for self-improvement, but she is not especially ambitious and is often satisfied with a rather simple, unglamorous position in life.

She may come across a bit scattered, nervous, or restless, as if she cannot sit still. Olympia Dukakis seems alert and quick, but sometimes a bit on edge. Olympia tends to stay perpetually busy, and would find handiwork of some kind to be soothing.

To others, Olympia Dukakis appears capable, mature, and down to earth. Even when she was young, there was a certain practicality and responsible air about Olympia that inspired people to rely on her. Dukakis keeps her cool in most situations.

Olympia has penetrating insight into people and a keen eye and ear for the hidden, unspoken, behind-the-scenes elements in life. She may seem intense and make other people a bit uncomfortable at times. There is also a sexual quality in Olympia's manner which can be quite alluring, in a subtle way.

She may be seen as the wild card, the unpredictable or kooky one, because occasionally Olympia Dukakis does surprising things that are either totally out of character or are actually intended to shock people. There is an erratic quality or rebelliousness that comes across at odd moments. It seems to be Olympia's role to shake things up a bit and she may not be entirely comfortable with this herself.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Virgo Rising

Mercury Square Asc.

Saturn Trine Asc.

Pluto Sextile Asc.

Uranus Quincunx Asc.