Perdita Macpherson Schaffner
drive and ambition

Perdita Macpherson Schaffner has a warrior's attitude - decisive, courageous, and bold. Perdita tends to always crave action, even when waiting for an opportune moment or not doing anything at all would actually be effective in the long-term. She absolutely cannot tolerate being passive or even patient about getting what she wants. Perdita Macpherson Schaffner feels that it is up to her to take the initiative and she pursues her goal or desire very aggressively.

She is also self-reliant, in that she does not depend on others to do things for her or help her along, and Perdita Macpherson Schaffner is often irritated when other people offer advice or direction. Cooperation rarely comes easily to her. She is willful and can be quite oblivious to others' desires or feelings when she is pursuing something she wants. She is highly competitive, enjoys a challenge or a good fight, and may be downright pugnacious at times. Abounding in energy and enthusiasm at the start of a new venture, Perdita Macpherson Schaffner needs a very positive response and encouragement in order to sustain her interest throughout. If a project is not successful from the start, she is liable to drop it and move on to something else rather than rework or refine it. She has a strong desire to blaze new trails and put her own twist to things. Schaffner can discover, invent and initiate new things, but she is impatient and may lack the stamina and perseverance needed see a long-term project through.

She is likely to be known for her drive, energy, ambition, and competitive spirit. A successful career based on her ability to take initiative, be a leader, or excel in physical strength and prowess is likely. Perdita Macpherson Schaffner most definitely wants to be a winner and will work hard to achieve that.

Perdita Macpherson Schaffner has the gift of endurance and perseverance, as well as the willingness to work hard to achieve her objectives. Once she decides she wants something or makes a commitment, Perdita Macpherson Schaffner will do it "even if it takes forever". Self-discipline comes naturally to Perdita and she instinctively realizes that any creative achievement is "10% inspiration, 90% perspiration". Schaffner chooses practical, realistic goals and pursues them step-by-step in a well-planned, orderly fashion. Perdita Macpherson Schaffner likes to concentrate on one thing at a time and she does a thorough job. She enjoys working in solitude, and often feels she does her best work when she is alone.

Her desires are very strong and at times Perdita Macpherson Schaffner could be quite forceful and impulsive in her sexual expression. Perdita 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.

Perdita Macpherson Schaffner 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. Perdita 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.

In some ways Perdita Macpherson Schaffner may feels that she has little choice about her role in society. She is compelled either by unusual outer circumstances or by an inner drive, to bring things which may be dark, difficult, or taboo, into public awareness. Perdita delves into the hidden side of life, things which may have been purposefully concealed or repressed, and brings these things to light. Perdita Macpherson Schaffner could come into direct conflict with the authorities or powers-that-be as a result. She is apt to have extraordinary ambitions, and could also become overly zealous and fanatical.

Very community spirited, Perdita Macpherson Schaffner has a strong sense of belonging when she is with other people. Perdita likes to establish deep relationships with others and always strive for close cooperation with them.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mars in Aries

Mars in 10th house

Mars Trine Saturn

Mars Conjunct Venus/MC

MC Conjunct Moon

Pluto Square MC

MC Opposition N. Node/Asc.