Philip Seymour Hoffman
mental interests and abilities

He is highly interested in inner, subjective and personal issues, and his thinking is based more on feelings, intuition, personal experiences and prejudices, than on reason or logic. Intellectual abilities and accomplishments without heart or soul mean little to Philip. He is empathic and would be an excellent counselor, for he is a sensitive listener and deeply interested in people's feelings and inner life. In addition to psychology, Philip Seymour Hoffman is drawn to education, art, poetry, music or mythology. He is not particularly confident about speaking in public, but will open up and share his thoughts in small, intimate groups. Hoffman enjoys keeping a personal journal and reading the chronicles of others' lives and personal development.

Philip Seymour Hoffman thinks a great deal about his career, his reputation and public image, and the way he makes a contribution or impact on the world at large. Public speaking or some other form of communication is likely to be an important aspect of Philip Seymour Hoffman's work.

Philip Seymour Hoffman appreciates aesthetics and has a fine sense of form, design and beauty. He could develop considerable technical skills as an artist, designer, craftsman or creative writer. Hoffman could also sell objects of beauty such as artistic products, cosmetics, jewelry, etc.

Philip Seymour Hoffman has the ability to please and harmonize well with others and a talent for assuaging strain in the relationships of other people. His sense of humor, tact, and personal charm are a great asset when working with people one-on-one.

Philip Seymour Hoffman has an aptitude for solving difficult mental problems due to his careful, methodical approach, attention to detail and tenacity in following a matter through to its conclusion. Philip Seymour Hoffman has well-honed powers of concentration and enjoys studying and thinking in solitude. Hoffman can get entirely wrapped up in his own thoughts and completely engrossed in a minor detail. He is slow and cautious, but extremely thorough in his work. Conservative and somewhat of a skeptic, he may be narrow-minded or closed to any idea that has no concrete proof or scientific verification. He prefers dealing with facts rather than abstract speculation. Philip Seymour Hoffman may also be distrustful or fearful of anything he cannot understand with his rational mind. He is well-suited to work in research or any field that requires careful study and thought.

His way of thinking is greatly influenced by the conditions in his environment. In general, Philip Seymour Hoffman prefers to be alone and away from the stress in his surroundings, for his daily contact with others always seems to bring some kind of trouble in one way or another.

Intellectually oriented, Philip Seymour Hoffman comprehends things rapidly and is able to assess every situation just as quickly. At times Hoffman can also be impulsive and have a tendency to criticize others. He may enjoy riddles and the participation in quiz shows.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mercury in Cancer

Mercury in 10th house

Mercury Sextile Venus

Mercury Square Saturn

Mercury Conjunct Saturn/Asc.

Mercury Conjunct Uranus/N. Node