Prince Philip
motivation

Though Prince Philip seems rather cautious and conservative (as discussed in the previous chapter), he has a much more playful, humorous side as well. Moreover, the combination of his attention to detail and cautious, circumspect approach to life, coupled with his youthful curiosity and quick mind makes Prince Philip mentally sharp, articulate and clever.

Prince Philip is, in many ways, an eternal child. His mind is bright, alert, curious, flexible, playful and always eager for new experiences - and his attention span is often quite brief. Duke of Edinburgh grasps ideas quickly and once his initial curiosity has been satisfied, he is ready to move on. Prince Philip craves frequent change and variety, as well as new situations and people.

It may be hard for Prince Philip to decide just where his talents and true vocation lie, for he has a multitude of interests and is loathe limiting himself by concentrating on just one. He is easily distracted by all of the other fascinating possibilities. His curiosity and restlessness propel Prince Philip toward many different experiences in life, and he is willing to taste or try anything once. Doing the same thing over and over again, even if it is something he does well, is tantamount to drudgery for Duke of Edinburgh.

Prince Philip lives in his head a great deal - reading, observing, thinking, spinning ideas around - and he needs mental stimulation every bit as much as he needs food and drink. In fact, if Prince Philip had to choose between a good book or movie and a good lunch, he would very likely choose the former. Prince Philip has a creative mind and he often lives by his wits.

He is also a very social creature, with a strong need to communicate and interact with people. He enjoys using and playing with words and has a real flair for getting his ideas across in a clever, interesting, articulate manner. Writing and/or speaking are areas he has talent for.

Prince Philip also has a rather lighthearted and mischievous sense of humor, and often does not take anything too seriously. Though he craves emotional involvement, it is hard for Prince Philip to achieve it, for he is frequently unwilling to commit himself to anything, to take responsibility or to limit his personal freedom and mobility.

His happiness lies in using his creativity and language skills to communicate something meaningful, teach, inspire, or bring people together. Prince Philip has an unbiased mind and can usually offer a fresh, clear, uncluttered perspective. His faults are his lack of constancy and persistence, and his tendency to overlook or ignore deep emotional issues and other people's feelings.

His career, reputation and public image are very important to Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip has a strong desire to be influential or make his mark on the world. He is not satisfied with the personal sphere alone; his ambitions include making a major contribution and receiving broad recognition for his unique effort and gifts. Prince Philip may undervalue the personal or inner facet of life.

Duke of Edinburgh's subconscious needs and feelings blend well with his conscious intentions and desires, therefore Prince Philip is able to proceed with his life's pursuits relatively unhampered by internal resistance or inconsistency. Prince Philip's male-female relationships will also reflect this state of internal harmony.

He is assertive, energetic, active, courageous and vital. Prince Philip has a very strong physical drive that expresses itself as sexuality and passion, a desire to compete with others, and a tendency to fight. Prince Philip has a victorious spirit and the will to win.

While Prince Philip does have a strong drive, he frequently holds himself back. One of his challenges lies in learning to endure frustration and to patiently overcome the obstacles in his life (or his own internal caution and resistance!).

He is often plagued by feelings of personal inadequacy, inhibitions and self-doubt. Prince Philip has a cautious, realistic attitude toward life and is highly responsible and disciplined with regard to his obligations and duties. Prince Philip tends to work and struggle more than necessary and to take himself too seriously.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Virgo and Sun in Gemini

Sun in Gemini

Sun in 10th house

Sun Sextile Moon

Sun Conjunct Mars

Sun aspects Mars and Saturn

Sun Square Saturn