Richard Dean Anderson
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 Dean Anderson comes across, the face he shows to the world. In the page about motivation you will read about the inner Richard Dean Anderson - 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 Dean Anderson" 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 Anderson wears, his role in life, while the page about motivation talks about the real person beneath the disguise.

Richard Dean Anderson is always questioning and learning, and he seems young and alive no matter what his chronological age, for his mind is always alert, curious, flexible, and open to new experiences. Richard Dean Anderson has a childlike enthusiasm for anything new and he learns easily, but he also gets bored rather quickly. Anderson can be somewhat of a scatterbrain, for he tends to have so many ideas and irons in the fire that it is hard to keep track of them all. He needs and craves variety, change, mental stimulation, and an active social life.

Articulate, clever, often funny and witty, he is always a refreshing and interesting conversationalist. Richard Dean Anderson enjoys meeting and interacting with a variety of different people. He is friendly, flirtatious, and charming in a playful way, and no matter how badly he may be feeling, Richard never comes across as melancholic or somber. He may seem frivolous to other, more serious souls. Richard Dean Anderson has a sense of humor and a sense of perspective that prevent him from taking himself or life too seriously. In fact, Anderson may seem flippant or unconcerned about matters that others consider very important.

In general, Richard Dean Anderson responds to life mentally and objectively rather than emotionally, and he may not empathize with people very much. Richard does not like to be weighed down with too much responsibility or with others' emotional burdens. Furthermore, if he cannot fully grasp something with his reason and logic, Anderson will often choose to ignore it, including his own and other people's irrational feelings, desires, and needs.

Consistency and reliability are not great virtues of Anderson's and his life is apt to be full of changes and movement due to his restlessness. Richard Dean Anderson becomes nervous and fidgety if things are not moving quickly enough. He is interested in what is current and up-to-date, the newest trends in thought or style.

His gifts are a quick mind, verbal facility, a flair for language, social sophistication and polish, the ability to communicate, converse, and build bridges between people and between ideas. Richard Dean Anderson tends to become an incessant chatterbox or gossip if he does not have work or other activities that utilize his mental, verbal, and social skills.

Richard has an appealing physical appearance and this, along with his winning ways, is apt to make him a favorite in his immediate environment. Richard Dean Anderson is the "easy" one, and he knows how to please others. However, Anderson must not take his personal charm for granted, because he may also seem vain or too needy for approval.

He is direct, honest, and to the point - some might say excessively so. However, no one has to guess who Richard Dean Anderson is or what he wants - he is pretty much up front. Richard radiates a refreshing enthusiasm and vigor when he is at his best. He seems to enjoy competition without taking it terribly seriously.

Richard Dean Anderson seems tolerant, broad-minded, and well-educated or as if he has traveled widely. He radiates a certain distinction, even nobility. Anderson is apt to have a significant impact on the people he encounters, without even realizing it - a positive, encouraging one.

His emotional instincts, feelings, and intuition play a big part in the decisions Richard Dean Anderson 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 on a day to day level is rather easy for Anderson. Richard Dean Anderson appears somewhat sympathetic and concerned, so that others are drawn to him, especially when they need guidance or help.

It could be hard for Richard Dean Anderson to hold his ground and he may be taken advantage of easily. Anderson displays little strength or force to others and may be quick to resign, despite having many longings, hopes, and wishes for the future.

Richard Dean Anderson has a tendency to react violently to the influence of his surroundings and to throw himself headlong into everything he does, suffering the consequences later on. Until Richard learns to alter his conduct, there are likely to be many upsets in his relationships.

Anderson is charming and very affectionate, and he expresses his feelings vivaciously. Love comes naturally to Richard Dean Anderson; he seems to be tuned into love from head to toe. Richard loves to go out and have a good time and little gestures of adoration are important to him.

He is self-assured and confident in dealing with others and has a positive influence on his environment. Richard Dean Anderson is able to work well with others in a team effort, and advantages through other people could come to him frequently.

A very self-confident personality and the ability to gain the respect of other people will almost assure Richard Dean Anderson a position of leadership. He is likely to be successful and his efforts will be recognized by others.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Gemini Rising

Venus Trine Asc.

Mars Trine Asc.

Jupiter Trine Asc.

Moon Sextile Asc.

Asc. Opposition Sun/Neptune

Asc. Conjunct Moon/Pluto

Asc. Opposition Venus/Mars

Asc. Opposition Mars/Jupiter

Asc. Opposition Mars/MC