Paula Poundstone
drive and ambition

Poundstone is aspiring, enterprising and forever following a bright and distant star, planning some new venture or investigating new potential. She is definitely "upwardly mobile" in either a material or spiritual sense. Paula Poundstone aims high and is not content with a mere quiet, secure existence. Paula likes to stretch her limits, see how far she can go and take risks. She is a positive thinker, expects success for herself, and is philosophical about failures. Poundstone is flexible and she bounces back from disappointments rather quickly, usually with another hopeful new idea she wants to try. Her enthusiasm and confidence are contagious and enable Paula Poundstone to enlist the aid and support she needs for her projects. However, Paula Poundstone sometimes promises more than she can actually achieve, because she is overly optimistic or pays insufficient attention to the practicalities involved.

She also tends to get distracted and to have too many things going on at once. Although it is very difficult for her, there are times when Paula Poundstone simply must cultivate commitment, perseverance and persistence in order to make her dreams and goals reality. Too often Paula Poundstone falls short of what she could attain because she is unwilling to persist through the difficult or less exciting times.

Paula Poundstone also enjoys competition and usually does not take it too seriously. Sports and entrepreneurial endeavors are good ways to channel Paula's energy.

She has passionate convictions and will fight for them when challenged. Paula Poundstone is willing to dedicate a great deal of her energy and force to an important cause, and she will act decisively on her beliefs, rather than simply espousing them.

Sometimes Poundstone gets so involved and identified with her ideas that she cannot really be receptive to anyone who opposes her philosophically.

Paula Poundstone has a positive, "can-do" attitude and she tackles life's challenges with relish. She is self-confident and has a strong will to succeed, to see how much she can do and how far she can go. No matter what Poundstone accomplishes, she does not rest on her laurels. Paula wants to keep on going, to do even bigger things. She is proactive, enterprising and enthusiastic about new projects. She is not happy in situations that do not offer her challenges and the potential for future growth - no matter how secure or satisfactory they may seem in other respects. She enjoys competition, but Paula Poundstone competes mostly with herself, to see how much of her vision and potential she can really achieve. She makes a good leader, inspiring courage and confidence in others. Paula Poundstone usually enjoys good health and a high level of vitality.

She is dynamic, decisive and somewhat impulsive. Paula Poundstone responds quickly and spontaneously to challenges, and enjoys vigorous physical activities that require fast reflexes and a good sense of rhythm and timing. Paula has an abundance of energy and vitality, and a restless desire to see progress and change - she hates stagnation. She is individualistic and makes a good leader, spearheading new projects and inspiring others to act.

Poundstone is able to combine her vision with sharp perception and intellect, and therefore her actions are guided by common sense. Paula has great verbal ability and the gift of inserting her comments at the right time, but she may find it hard to stop talking.

Paula Poundstone tends to be on the defensive and fears rejection in love relationships. There could be a violent streak in Poundstone and she is inclined to be rather jealous. Because of her strong sense of duty Paula may also sacrifice her own happiness for others.

Her desires are very strong and at times Paula Poundstone could be quite forceful and impulsive in her sexual expression. Paula wants to be with those who are closest and most important to her and she has a great need to express her affection in her relationships.

She is rebellious and confident that she can do her own thing and still be accepted by the world around her. Because she is a freedom-lover, Paula Poundstone may find it difficult to relate to others and most of her relationships are likely to be very challenging.

Poundstone dedicates herself wholeheartedly to a cause, makes a great deal of sacrifices and does away with superfluous activities and interests. Others find her approach too severe and are unwilling to go along with Paula Poundstone under the difficult circumstances that she is willing to tolerate. Her determination and capacity for self-denial often help Poundstone get through the rough spots and achieve the goal she is aiming for.

Poundstone is able to do her work and take responsibility for overcoming her own problems and challenges in life, while at the same time being open to spiritual comfort, aid and guidance. A good balance between being well-grounded and being receptive to spirit or the inner world is working in Paula's favor. Enjoying simplicity and cultivating peace enable Paula Poundstone to evolve and to work through her challenges.

Positions of honor, affluence, influence, and stature in her community can be hers. Paula Poundstone feels she has a destiny which involves leadership or distinguishing herself in some line of endeavor. Paula possesses an innate sense of greatness or importance, and a strong drive to achieve recognition for her talent. Paula Poundstone should avoid excessive egotism and arrogant pride, for these could limit her opportunities.

Paula Poundstone is apt to receive much publicity and popularity through her professional pursuits, for she has a way of winning the hearts and trust of many people. Paula has an instinct for what the masses of people will respond to emotionally, and this feeling-sense of what other people want enables her to succeed in sales, promotion, and so on. Her career could also involve protecting and caring for people, and nurturing them in some capacity.

Her role in life is apt to be one of great responsibility and Paula Poundstone takes her tasks very seriously. Certain heaviness weighs on her because of this. She may have been unusually ambitious or mature at a tender age. Paula Poundstone advances and attains her aspirations through dedication and perseverance, rather than fortune.

Paula Poundstone possesses great zeal and passion for achieving her aspirations in life, and can be something of a fanatic when she sets her sights on a goal. Paula could do research work, psychological investigation, even detective work - anything that involves delving beneath the surface for hidden elements. A great love of mystery and exploring the unknown fuels many of Paula's personal ambitions.

Paula has two different career paths which appeal to her, and which may at some point be blended. The first has to do with the arts, entertainment, film, or music industry. The other is an involvement in the ministry, social betterment, charity or volunteer work. Paula Poundstone has a high degree of sensitivity and this compassion is apt to be a key factor in her professional decisions and overall goals in life.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mars in Sagittarius

Mars in 9th house

Mars Conjunct Jupiter

Mars Trine Uranus

Mars Conjunct Mercury/Jupiter

Mars Conjunct Venus/Saturn

Mars Conjunct Venus/MC

Mars Opposition Uranus/Asc.

Saturn Trine Pluto

Saturn Sextile Neptune

MC Conjunct Sun

MC Conjunct Moon

MC Conjunct Saturn

Pluto Trine MC

Neptune Sextile MC