Phoebe Cates
mental interests and abilities

She is highly interested in inner, subjective and personal issues, and her 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 Phoebe. She is empathic and would be an excellent counselor, for she is a sensitive listener and deeply interested in people's feelings and inner life. In addition to psychology, Phoebe Cates is drawn to education, art, poetry, music or mythology. She is not particularly confident about speaking in public, but will open up and share her thoughts in small, intimate groups. Cates enjoys keeping a personal journal and reading the chronicles of others' lives and personal development.

Phoebe Cates thinks a great deal about her career, her reputation and public image, and the way she 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 Phoebe Cates' work.

Phoebe has a knack for establishing a rapport and communicating with people, is blessed with great interpersonal skills, and is adept at dealing with the public. Phoebe Cates communicates concern, interest, and the ability to listen, which encourages people to open up and confide in her even if they do not know Phoebe well. Cates fosters close relationships with others by talking to them (even gossiping will do), or by writing intimate, personal letters. Women feel that Phoebe Cates understands them.

Her desire to make a point sometime overrides her receptivity to others' views. She can be a good listener, but Phoebe Cates often finds it hard not to speak out.

Phoebe Cates has a sharp tongue and ready wit, and she enjoys intellectual competition, problem solving and demanding intellectual work. In a debate, she knows how to drive her point home. Phoebe Cates also possesses quick reflexes and dexterity and could be an excellent tennis or racquetball player. Any sport which involves a dynamic exchange between players is a suitable arena for Cates.

She is impatient, a bit nervous and easily irritated. Although she is sensitive to criticism, Cates can also be insensitive to the feelings of others. Phoebe Cates must consciously cultivate self-control in order to handle her somewhat quick temper.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mercury in Cancer

Mercury in 10th house

Moon Sextile Mercury

Mercury aspects Moon and Mars

Mercury Sextile Mars

Mercury Conjunct Moon/Mars