Richard Carpenter
approach to life and appearances
The following is a description of Richard's basic stance toward life, the way others see him, the way Richard Carpenter comes across, the face he shows to the world. In the page about motivation you will read about the inner Richard Carpenter - his real motivation, which describes the kind of person he is at heart and where his 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 Richard Carpenter" may not shine through and others may be in for so a few surprises once they get to know Richard a little better. This page describes the disguise Carpenter wears, his role in life, while the page about motivation talks about the real person beneath the disguise.
Ferociously proud and somewhat vain, Richard Carpenter likes to be impressive and to be considered special and unique. He is not timid, meek, or self-effacing, and is rarely content with staying in the background or in a subordinate position. He is a natural leader, and does not take orders from others very well. Carpenter must have something of his own, something creative - be it a business, a project, a home or whatever - that he can develop and manage according to his own will and vision. Whatever Richard does, he does it in a unique, dramatic, individual way. He likes to put his own personal stamp on it.
Richard Carpenter also has a very strong sense of dignity, self-respect, and personal honor and is deeply offended if someone treats him in a humiliating or dishonorable way. Carpenter will rarely confront the offender - he is too proud to do so - but he will lose his affection and respect for them. Richard dislikes pettiness and hates to be snubbed or ignored.
Carpenter admires others who are strong individuals like himself. When Richard Carpenter befriends someone, Carpenter is tremendously loyal, sincere, and willing to go to extraordinary lengths to make that person happy. He is very giving and generous, but his gifts are never anonymous - Richard expects recognition and appreciation for them. He also expects the intense loyalty that he offers to his dear ones to be reciprocated. However, Richard Carpenter often has trouble developing relationships with people who are as strong as himself, for he does not really cooperate or share the leading role very easily. If he is not in the leading role, he aspires to be and will compete with the person who is.
Richard Carpenter has great heart and courage, and people often look to him for strength, encouragement, and affirmation. Richard always puts his best face forward and rarely allows others to see him hurting, disheartened, or vulnerable. Richard Carpenter also has a very strong need for love, admiration, appreciation, and praise, although he does not like others to realize just how important it is to him.
His outlook on life tends to be very personal and rather self-centered. His own self-expression, self-actualization and self-realization interest Richard more than anything else. Richard Carpenter feels that if he does his best where he is, the rest of the world will take care of itself.
Richard Carpenter can get by in life almost on his personality alone. There is a radiant, warm, attractive quality about Richard that others cannot help responding to favorably. Usually he appears confident and clear about who he is, and it is very difficult not to notice him or feel his influence when Carpenter is around.
His emotional instincts, feelings and intuition play a big part in the decisions Richard Carpenter makes and how he interacts with the world, and generally his feelings are quite accurate and helpful to him. Also, establishing emotional rapport with the people he meets day-to-day is rather easy for Carpenter. Richard Carpenter appears somewhat sympathetic and concerned, so that others are drawn to him, especially when they need guidance or help.
Richard Carpenter comes across as unusual, highly independent, and free spirited. There is a touch of brilliance and creative genius in his demeanor. He is also restless and easily distracted, and tends to fly from one thing to another, which may leave the impression that Carpenter is unreliable.
Richard Carpenter feels good about himself and enjoys good relationships with his friends and neighbors. He exchanges ideas with them in a very relaxed and open manner, and he is always willing to learn more about himself, the world and other people.
Richard Carpenter has a very congenial personality and is at peace and harmony with the world around him. His personal relationships tend to be very harmonious and Richard is likely to find great satisfaction and fulfillment in love as well.
Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:
Leo Rising
Sun Sextile Asc.
Moon Sextile Asc.
Uranus Sextile Asc.
Asc. Conjunct Sun/Moon
Asc. Opposition Venus/MC
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