Penélope Cruz
approach to life and appearances

The following is a description of Penélope's basic stance toward life, the way others see her, the way Penélope Cruz comes across, the face she shows to the world. In the page about motivation you will read about the inner Penélope Cruz - 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 Penélope Cruz" may not shine through and others may be in for so a few surprises once they get to know Penélope a little better. This page describes the disguise Cruz wears, her role in life, while the page about motivation talks about the real person beneath the disguise.

Penélope Cruz appears gentle and soft, and she acts rather reserved with others until she knows them well and feels it is safe to be open with them. Penélope has a strong need for emotional security and a sense of belonging, and is deeply attached to the past: her heritage, roots, family, cherished friends, familiar places, etc. Making radical changes or moves away from what is familiar and safe can be very painful and difficult for her. Cruz tends to cling to people, memories and possessions of personal or sentimental significance. Having a home, a safe haven, is very important to Cruz.

Cruz approaches life emotionally and subjectively and she is sensitive to the emotional atmosphere, the subtle undercurrents of feeling in and around her. Instinctive and non-rational, Penélope Cruz is often unable to give a clear, simple explanation for her actions. Something either feels right, or it does not.

Her emotions and personal loyalties tend to color Penélope's thoughts and opinions. She views life from a very personal perspective and often cannot mentally detach herself from her own personal bias and prejudices. She is apt to be concerned primarily with how something affects her and those dear and close to her, rather than with the principle or the broader social implications. For instance, she may be very patriotic and feel that whatever "my country" does is right without really knowing much about the other nation's policies or point of view. Simply put: if it is good for Penélope and her near and dear ones, then it is good. If it is not good for her and her near and dear ones, it is no good.

She is tenaciously loyal, protective, and supportive of those she cares about, and has a very strong nurturing, paternal nature. Penélope Cruz empathizes with others and intuitively senses the feelings and needs of other people. Compassionate and sympathetic, she is easily moved by others' pain, and Penélope Cruz is often the one that others seek out when they need comfort, reassurance, or help.

Her moods fluctuate and change frequently and she is sometimes open and sometimes withdrawn emotionally. Penélope Cruz communicates nonverbally and appreciates a person who can pick up subtle cues and hints, rather than having to make everything explicit.

Penélope never forgets either kindness or unkindness shown to her.

Penélope Cruz seems quirky, unusual, offbeat and "different". Sometimes it seems that she is trying to provoke people and upset the status quo just by being herself. Cruz tends to be restless, excitable, and somewhat ungrounded or nervous as well.

Penélope has an appealing physical appearance and this, along with her winning ways, is apt to make her a favorite in her immediate environment. Penélope Cruz is the "easy" one, and she knows how to please others. However, Cruz must not take her personal charm for granted, because she may also seem vain or too needy for approval.

Penélope Cruz has a strong desire to make an extra-ordinary or unusual impression on her environment. Penélope has the ability to fascinate and sweep along others, but she can also be quite inconsiderate and ruthless.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Cancer Rising

Uranus Square Asc.

Venus Trine Asc.

Asc. Conjunct Sun/Pluto