Richard Harris
motivation

Though Richard Harris at first seems rather intense, reserved and self-contained (as described on the previous page), he is really quite social and interested in people. And, while he is passionate and emotional, he is also quite capable of being fair, reasonable and rational as discussed below.

Harmony and balance are his keynotes. Richard Harris instinctively understands the need to accommodate other people's interests and desires, and he is always fair and willing to meet others half way. Tactful, diplomatic, and quite socially aware, Richard does all he can to avoid conflict and discord. His spirit is one of cooperation and compromise, and he often achieves through charm and discretion what would have been impossible to achieve with a direct, forceful approach.

Getting along with and pleasing others may be too important to Harris since he can be too dependent on the approval and opinions of other to make his own decisions. Harris will rarely act without seeking the counsel and feedback of other people. He prefers sharing and doing things with others rather than on his own. Being alone feels very unnatural to Richard Harris, and he has a strong need for a partner and intimate one-on-one relationships.

Richard Harris invests a great deal of his energy in personal love relationships and he is very idealistic and romantic about marriage. Richard Harris seeks a partner who is his equal intellectually, and who is capable of a mental relationship as well as a physical and emotional one. He makes a thoughtful, considerate friend or lover, and he enjoys the traditional symbols of love - courtship, flowers, etc. Harris perceives relationships like an art that requires time, attention and creative effort. Richard Harris appreciates a partner who is subtle and polished, never coarse or blunt.

Fairness and equality, both in his personal relationships and in the world, are extremely important to him. If Richard Harris fights about anything, it is often about something he feels is unfair and unbalanced. Balance is very important to Richard. He believes in moderation in all things and avoids fanaticism and extremism at all costs.

Richard Harris also has a strong need for beautiful, harmonious surroundings and a natural sense of artistic style and grace, which is reflected in the way Harris dresses and furnishes his home and workspace. Everything must be aesthetically pleasing and appropriate. Working with people as a counselor, advisor, consultant, or negotiator, or in an artistic field such as design or photography would be fulfilling to him.

Leading groups and classes, and being involved in community efforts, social activities, events or movements are areas where Richard Harris really shines and expresses his creativity. An awareness of politics or the larger social impact of individual actions is natural to him.

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

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Scorpio and Sun in Libra

Sun in Libra

Sun in 11th house

Sun Square Saturn