Paul Thomas Anderson
drive and ambition

Paul Thomas Anderson avoids direct confrontation as much as possible and is uncomfortable with aggressiveness, competition and personal power. His ego drive is not very dominant and Anderson is not especially ambitious or eager to push his way to the top. He may feel inadequate in situations that call for strong, forceful action. The only instance in which Paul Thomas Anderson will really fight is when he senses that his loved ones - or something dear to him- are being jeopardized, in which case he is a fierce defender. Paul Thomas Anderson has a very strong protective side. He acts on impulse and instinct and may lash out at anyone he perceives as threatening to Paul's home or family. However, Paul Thomas Anderson will rarely initiate a confrontation. His goals also tend to be very personal and centered on family closeness and inner satisfaction rather than worldly achievement.

He is sensitive to stress and does not handle a high-pressured, competitive atmosphere very well. Paul Thomas Anderson is very touchy, irritable and difficult to live with when there are many demands or stressful situations at work. His energy level varies and is very dependent on the emotional harmony (or lack thereof) in his home. A supportive partner is very instrumental in helping Anderson to achieve his goals and desires.

He is likely to be known for his drive, energy, ambition and competitive spirit. He is likely to espouse a career based on his ability to take initiative, be a leader, or excel in physical strength and prowess. Paul Thomas Anderson most definitely wants to be a winner and will work hard to achieve it.

Conscientious, responsible, and serious about his work, Paul Thomas Anderson accomplishes a great deal through his dedication. He is the person in the office or company who follows through, quietly sustains the effort, and keeps on going in spite of tedium, setbacks or dry spells. This is often the key to Paul's success. However, Paul Thomas Anderson is humble about his accomplishments and contributions, and may thus fail to receive the recognition or recompense that he deserves.

Paul has many artistic talents as well as the ability and creative energy to express them. He may lean more toward practical arts such as utility objects made artistically or working with metal. Paul Thomas Anderson is also quite passionate and enjoys physical activity.

His desires are very strong and at times Paul Thomas Anderson could be quite forceful and impulsive in his sexual expression. Paul wants to be with those who are closest and most important to him and he has a great need to express his affection in his relationships.

Others may find Paul Thomas Anderson a bit strange and conditions in his immediate surroundings may not be as harmonious as Anderson would like them to be. Not very assertive about protecting his interests, he could attract people who will take advantage of him.

Language, words, communication, networking, clarity of speech or writing, being a messenger or go-between - these are key features in his career, as well as how Paul Thomas Anderson goes about achieving his goals and ambitions. "Work smarter, not harder" is Anderson's motto.

In some ways Paul Thomas Anderson may feel that he has little choice about his role in society. He is compelled either by unusual external circumstances or by an inner drive, to bring potentially dark, difficult, or taboo issues into public awareness. Paul delves into the hidden side of life - things which may have been purposefully concealed or repressed - and sheds light on them. Paul Thomas Anderson could come into direct conflict with the authorities or powers-that-be as a result. He is apt to have extraordinary ambitions, and could also become overly zealous and fanatical.

Anderson may enjoy a magically easy road to success and public recognition. Doors open for Paul Thomas Anderson and opportunities abound. He may have more offers than he can follow up on. This is mostly due to his positive and generous attitude. Paul's ambitions in life may have a spiritual component - based on a concern for social betterment or humanitarian ideals.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mars in Cancer

Mars in 10th house

Mars Sextile Saturn

Mars Conjunct Mercury/Venus

Mars Conjunct Venus/MC

Mars Opposition Neptune/N. Node

MC Conjunct Mercury

Pluto Square MC

Jupiter Trine MC