Sam Raimi
approach to life and appearances

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

High-spirited, enthusiastic, and exuberant, Sam loves adventure, change and exploring new territory. He is not happy with being confined to the same safe, familiar, secure little world all the time. Sam Raimi has a strong sense of restlessness and yearning for something greater than anything he has yet experienced, and he often lives in his dreams and visions for the future. Sam Raimi tends to believe that the grass is greener somewhere else, and he likes to keep moving, either literally or figuratively. Idealistic and optimistic, he always expects something better ahead. Sam Raimi loves to have a goal, something to aim for, but once he achieves it he is on to something else. He is ever on the lookout for new opportunities and he is a gambler, willing to take risks and to break new ground. The possibility of discovering something new is what makes life interesting for him. Sam Raimi has great faith in life and he bounces back quickly from disappointment and failure.

Freedom loving and independent, Sam Raimi cannot tolerate being caged in for very long, and friends and loved ones must respect his need for freedom of movement. Binding commitments, responsibilities and relationships often weigh heavily upon Sam and he may resist "growing up" and assuming the limitations of adult life.

He is friendly and outgoing and has a great sense of fun and playfulness. He is also philosophically minded and often quite outspoken about his convictions and beliefs. Sometimes Sam Raimi gets carried away with his enthusiasm of the moment and he tends to exaggerate. He is often a big talker, a big maker of promises, and he is usually pretty convincing. He does everything in a big way, a generous way. Raimi likes to have the best, and he heartily dislikes stinginess, small mindedness or pettiness. His vision is always large. He is able to perceive the big picture, general patterns and principles, and he is well suited to politics, business, higher education or religion.

Others see Sam Raimi as a good sport and a good friend, but one who is not always consistent and dependable. He may also be seen as a wise person since he does not get bogged down in pettiness and trivialities, and is able to communicate a broader perspective that opens up new horizons. He is a person who believes in miracles, grace, or just plain good luck, someone who never gives up on life, and he inspires and encourages others to keep looking ahead.

All of the above, while true of Sam Raimi much of the time, is substantially tempered by a distinct tendency for caution, self-control, and seriousness. While he is idealistic, philosophical, and insightful, Sam also seeks order and structure in his philosophical pursuits in order to clearly formulate his ideals into a particular system. Sam can become overly concerned with his beliefs and rather abstract and removed from everyday life. Sam Raimi has a mature demeanor and he appears wise to other people.

Sam Raimi can get by in life almost on his personality alone. There is a radiant, warm, attractive quality about Sam 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 Raimi is around.

He is assertive and bold. Sam Raimi is willing to be the first person to speak up and make his position known, and to strike out on his own if necessary. Sam generally gets along better with men than with women because his approach is quite direct and sometimes tactless and insensitive as well. He can be a bit too forceful. However, Sam Raimi's boldness is his calling card, and most people feel that he can at least be trusted to be honest with them.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Sagittarius Rising

Saturn Conjunct Ascendant in Sagittarius

Sun Sextile Asc.

Mars Sextile Asc.