Sidney Webb
motivation

Although Webb may seem quite poised, even-tempered, balanced and harmonious (as mentioned in the previous chapter), he is actually rather moody and emotional. Inside, he is much more subjective and biased in his attitudes than his fair-minded, reasonable demeanor may imply.

Sidney has powerful emotional attachments to the past, his family, his childhood, places he associates with safety and security, and his beginnings. It is very important to Webb to maintain a connection with his roots and heritage and keep family bonds strong. Loyal, devoted, and sentimental, Webb tends to cling to whatever is dear to him - be it a person, a familiar place, or a cherished possession.

He is sympathetic, nurturing, supportive and very sensitive to the emotional needs of other people. Sidney likes to be needed and to care for others, and he often worries about the people he loves. Sidney Webb has a very strong need for a sense of belonging and acceptance, and much of his life centers on his home. He is more concerned about people and their feelings than with power, achievement, or position in society. Kindness, consideration and tenderness are more meaningful to Sidney Webb than any sort of honor the world can bestow.

He is primarily emotional and his views are often dominated by his feelings and his own personal, subjective experiences, rather than reason, logic or abstract principles. It is difficult for him to judge situations fairly and objectively because his personal sympathies and loyalties usually factor in. Sidney Webb takes things very personally and sometimes builds a wall around himself to shield himself from pain and rejection. Sidney Webb feels rather shy and vulnerable at heart. He also tends to be moody and experiences frequent mood swings. Sidney Webb needs to have a place and time in his life to withdraw, introspect, dream and replenish himself; otherwise Sidney Webb becomes cranky and unhappy with those around him.

Sidney Webb functions in an instinctive, irrational manner and likes to immerse himself in creative activities where he can express his feelings, imagination and instincts. Webb often loves to cook, since it can be both creative and a way to nurture and nourish others. Sidney Webb also has a great affinity for music, because it evokes and communicates feelings that may be difficult or impossible to put into words.

His compassion, sensitivity, and imagination are Webb's strong points. His faults include an inability to let go of the past and move forward, clannishness and prejudice, and a tendency for self-pity when facing hardship.

His career, reputation, and public image are very important to Webb. Sidney Webb has a strong desire to be influential or make his mark on the world. The merely personal sphere does not satisfy him; his ambitions include making a major contribution and receiving broad recognition for his unique effort and gifts. Sidney Webb may undervalue the personal or inner side of life.

He is assertive, energetic, active, courageous and vital. Sidney Webb has a very strong physical drive that expresses itself as sexuality and passion, a desire to compete with others, and a tendency to fight. Sidney Webb has a victorious spirit and the will to win.

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

Sidney Webb has a great need for security which he may seek in a partner who could be older than him and perhaps married before. Sidney Webb probably feels restrained in expressing affection, giving the impression of being cool and indifferent toward those he loves.

Sidney Webb has a strong will and the desire to be successful no matter what obstacles or resistance he has to overcome. Whatever he does, he knows what he wants to get out of it and drives toward that end with great vigor.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Libra and Sun in Cancer

Sun in Cancer

Sun in 10th house

Sun Conjunct Mars

Sun Conjunct Mercury/Venus

Sun Conjunct Venus/Saturn

Sun Conjunct Mars/MC