Princess Mako Akishino of Japan
approach to life and appearances

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

Ferociously proud and somewhat vain, Princess Mako Akishino of Japan likes to be impressive and to be considered special and unique. She is not timid, meek, or self-effacing, and is rarely content with staying in the background or in a subordinate position. She is a natural leader, and does not take orders from others very well. Mako of Akishino must have something of her own, something creative - be it a business, a project, a home or whatever - that she can develop and manage according to her own will and vision. Whatever Princess Mako does, she does it in a unique, dramatic, individual way. She likes to put her own personal stamp on it.

Princess Mako Akishino of Japan also has a very strong sense of dignity, self-respect, and personal honor and is deeply offended if someone treats her in a humiliating or dishonorable way. Mako of Akishino will rarely confront the offender - she is too proud to do so - but she will lose her affection and respect for them. Princess Mako dislikes pettiness and hates to be snubbed or ignored.

Mako of Akishino admires others who are strong individuals like herself. When Princess Mako Akishino of Japan befriends someone, Mako of Akishino is tremendously loyal, sincere, and willing to go to extraordinary lengths to make that person happy. She is very giving and generous, but her gifts are never anonymous - Princess Mako expects recognition and appreciation for them. She also expects the intense loyalty that she offers to her dear ones to be reciprocated. However, Princess Mako Akishino of Japan often has trouble developing relationships with people who are as strong as herself, for she does not really cooperate or share the leading role very easily. If she is not in the leading role, she aspires to be and will compete with the person who is.

Princess Mako Akishino of Japan has great heart and courage, and people often look to her for strength, encouragement, and affirmation. Princess Mako always puts her best face forward and rarely allows others to see her hurting, disheartened, or vulnerable. Princess Mako Akishino of Japan also has a very strong need for love, admiration, appreciation, and praise, although she does not like others to realize just how important it is to her.

Her outlook on life tends to be very personal and rather self-centered. Her own self-expression, self-actualization and self-realization interest Princess Mako more than anything else. Princess Mako Akishino of Japan feels that if she does her best where she is, the rest of the world will take care of itself.

She may come across a bit scattered, nervous, or restless, as if she cannot sit still. Princess Mako Akishino of Japan seems alert and quick, but sometimes a bit on edge. Princess Mako tends to stay perpetually busy, and would find handiwork of some kind to be soothing.

She may be seen as the wild card, the unpredictable or kooky one, because occasionally Princess Mako Akishino of Japan does surprising things that are either totally out of character or are actually intended to shock people. There is an erratic quality or rebelliousness that comes across at odd moments. It seems to be Princess Mako's role to shake things up a bit and she may not be entirely comfortable with this herself.

There is a receptive, elusive quality to Princess Mako's personality. Mako of Akishino can be difficult to pin down, difficult to know, something of a mystery. At times Princess Mako Akishino of Japan may feel frustrated because she feels that she is not being perceived very clearly, that she does not make a powerful impression, that she is easily overlooked or discounted. If she does not wish to be "invisible", Mako of Akishino must make some effort to define and clarify - both for herself and for the rest of the world - who Princess Mako Akishino of Japan is. On the other hand, Princess Mako Akishino of Japan may purposely create illusions about herself with the intent to deceive - or entertain - others.

Princess Mako Akishino of Japan has a tendency to react violently to the influence of her surroundings and to throw herself headlong into everything she does, suffering the consequences later on. Until Princess Mako learns to alter her conduct, there are likely to be many upsets in her relationships.

She is likely to acquire a very powerful position and will gain public recognition for her efforts. Princess Mako Akishino of Japan may even achieve a degree of celebrity in her sphere and would make an excellent politician.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Leo Rising

Mercury Square Asc.

Uranus Quincunx Asc.

Neptune Quincunx Asc.

Asc. Opposition Moon/Pluto

Asc. Opposition MC/Pluto