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

Modest, unobtrusive, and often rather quiet or shy, he is a person who is content to stay in the background or to serve as an assistant, in the supporting role rather than in the lead. He is quite humble in his own assessment of himself; he seeks perfection, with a tendency to be overly self-critical. No matter how well he does something, Richard Matheson always sees the flaws in it and how it could be improved. Often Matheson will simply refuse to attempt something because he feels he cannot meet his own high standards.

Richard Matheson has an eye for detail and he gets upset when something is not done just so, usually something others consider rather inconsequential or trivial. He is hard to please and his relationships with others may suffer because of this. Richard Matheson also has refined sensitivities and is very discriminating and particular in his choice of foods, clothes, friends, artwork, etc. Order in Matheson's environment is very important to Matheson.

Matheson steps into situations rather cautiously, and not without realistically assessing all of the risks and potential advantages involved. Unless something is a safe bet, he is unlikely to dive into it. Richard Matheson tends to underestimate his own capacities and to lack confidence and trust in life, which inhibits his spontaneity. Worrying is a bad habit of his. On the other hand, Richard rarely falls flat on his face and what he does, he does very well.

Others see Richard Matheson as a self-sufficient and rather self-contained person. Matheson has a strong sense of propriety. Politeness, good manners, and correct behavior are important to him. His clear, cool, objective and non-emotional attitude is apparent to others first, and though he is really quite helpful and caring, he does not radiate much sympathy and as a result, others may not see the helpful side as readily. Richard may seem more businesslike and factual as well as more conservative than he really is at heart. He is the person others might go to for technical advice or an unbiased opinion, but not for emotional support.

He is keenly observant, intelligent, and has a great desire for learning and for self-improvement, but he is not especially ambitious and is often satisfied with a rather simple, unglamourous position in life.

His emotional responses, feelings and prejudices come across to others quite clearly and Richard Matheson could come across as rather moody and fickle. On the other hand, he is not impersonal or removed, so people are drawn to confide in him. At times Matheson may wish he were not so easy to read.

Richard Matheson tends to be extremely hard on himself and others. He may have been brought up under difficult circumstances and now feels that life is very tough. Richard does his duty, expects the same of others, and has no pity for anyone.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Virgo Rising

Moon Square Asc.

Asc. Conjunct Saturn/Pluto