Sean Penn
motivation

Although he can appear freewheeling, independent, and, at times, inconsistent (as mentioned in the previous chapter), at heart he is very loyal and constant. Sean Penn possesses a certain steadiness and firmness of will that may not be obvious to others until they get to know Sean well.

Proud and intensely individual, Sean Penn really wants to stand out, to be the very best he can be, and to be recognized and appreciated for his unique contributions. Doing something well and being respected for it is extremely important to him, and he cannot tolerate being relegated to the background, taking orders from others, or being "just one of the team". Sean Penn must put his personal stamp on whatever he does, and direct his own course in life. Sean Penn needs to have a place where he can shine, express himself creatively, and be the one in charge.

Sean has big dreams and the determination, spirit, vitality and enthusiasm to realize them. Sean Penn also has a noble, romantic heart, and a love of the dramatic, colorful, and extravagant.

For Sean Penn, it is true that "the entire world's a stage" and he secretly (or perhaps not so secretly) desires to be the star or hero of the play. Sean wants to be great and to receive the love and applause of an adoring audience, even if the "audience" is just one other special person. He needs someone to believe in him and his dreams. Though Penn appears radiantly self-confident and independent, he is actually very dependent on the affirmation, love and recognition of others. He cannot bear going unnoticed or unappreciated.

Sean Penn also loves wholeheartedly and generously and really knows how to make the person he loves feel special. Sean Penn loves the magic of "being in love" and knows how to keep the romance alive in his relationships. He is also immensely loyal and will defend his loved ones and stand by them to the end - as long as they never offend his pride or betray his trust. However, Sean Penn likes to be the strong one in his relationships and he really does not share the leading role very easily. Ideally, Sean needs to find a person who is as strong-willed as he is, but who will not try to dominate or compete with him.

Penn's strengths are his zest and love for life, his creative power and his warm and generous heart. His primary fault is his tendency to be very egocentric, and so concerned with the impression he is making and with his own creative self-expression that he forgets there is another, larger world that does not revolve around him.

Sean Penn craves intense experiences and is attracted to aspects of life that are strange, unfathomable, or taboo. He may hide his interests or inclinations, except from those who know Sean very intimately. Sean Penn is rarely content with himself and his life, and he has an inner urge to be continually going farther or deeper than him ever have before. Sean has also a strong interest in social power and the role that money and economics play in people's lives.

Sean has lofty aspirations but does not struggle or labor to achieve them. His self-confidence and inner harmony attract success and benefit him in an almost magical way. His optimism and cheerful generosity also win Penn many allies and successes in life.

Innovative, original, unorthodox and unconventional, he identifies with the role of a rebel, reformer or iconoclast. Sean Penn insists upon a great deal of personal freedom and does not easily adapt to others' needs and wishes. Sean needs a lifestyle that allows him to be spontaneous. He often feels that he is somehow different from other people and outside of society's mainstream.

Penn always seems to find the right words to verbalize his feelings, especially in regard to love and friendship. Sean Penn also has a keen sense of beauty and he probably appreciates art, music or poetry.

His deep comprehension and good powers of concentration give Sean Penn the ability to judge matters wisely and prudently. He is a keen observer and also can be a persuasive speaker. Sean likes to be in control, but needs appreciation and recognition for his efforts.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Sagittarius and Sun in Leo

Sun in Leo

Sun in 8th house

Sun Trine Jupiter

Sun Conjunct Uranus

Sun Conjunct Mercury/Venus

Sun Conjunct Mercury/Pluto