Skip Battin
approach to life and appearances

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

Forward-looking and progressive, he is a person who supports change, innovation, and human advancement, and Skip Battin is often strongly committed to a humanitarian cause or social improvement. He is extremely aware of the interrelations between all people, and is always projecting personal issues unto a greater whole. Battin sees the political or social ramifications of personal actions, and he wishes to contribute something of value to the world, or at least to his community or group.

The ideals of equality, fairness, human rights, brotherhood, and social justice color Skip's whole outlook and approach to life. He is truly interested in the good of the whole and not only his own personal well-being.

Sometimes he may overlook or ignore his own and others' personal needs, desires, and feelings, especially if they do not conform to his ideals of how one should feel or act. Though he has little patience for conservative narrow-mindedness, Skip Battin himself is sometimes dogmatic about his beliefs and ideologies.

He is attracted to the avant-garde, the latest advances in human thought and development, and he is eclectic and cosmopolitan in his tastes. He may consider himself a "global citizen" rather than claiming a narrow, limited identification based on nationality, race, familial heritage, etc. Skip Battin is strongly influenced by his peer group and the flavor of the times in which he grew up, more so than by parental or family influences. He is involved and active in groups, community efforts, as well as cultural and progressive movements.

On a personal level, Skip Battin is friendly and expresses a kind of impersonal good will towards others. Battin probably has many acquaintances but few really close friends, and much of Battin's relationships with others are based on a sharing of common ideals and principles, rather than on emotional ties. Others see Skip Battin as a good friend and a comrade who is objective, fair and rather detached emotionally. Skip does not often show his emotions, and may be unsure about how to respond to others' emotional expression, for he tends to be very rational.

Skip Battin is also very independent and refuses to be possessed by any individual. Skip Battin is not comfortable with traditional sexual roles and is inclined to have "liberated" views about marriage, relationships, sharing of child rearing responsibilities, etc. Skip Battin needs to have a life outside of the personal, domestic sphere and to be involved with people on a broader scale. The nurturing of family ties, and close, deep, personal relationships may take a back seat to Battin's work or outside social activities.

Skip Battin has a friendly, affectionate attitude towards others and a great deal of personal charm. His attractiveness is one of the first things others notice about Skip, and is probably something he cares a great deal about. Battin gets along well with people and knows how to please them. Skip Battin has a well honed sense of style and beauty.

There is a receptive, elusive quality to Skip's personality. Battin can be difficult to pin down, difficult to know, something of a mystery. At times Skip Battin may feel frustrated because he feels that he is not being perceived very clearly, that he does not make a powerful impression, that he is easily overlooked or discounted. If he does not wish to be "invisible", Battin must make some effort to define and clarify - both for himself and for the rest of the world - who Skip Battin is. On the other hand, Skip Battin may purposely create illusions about himself with the intent to deceive - or entertain - others.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Aquarius Rising

Venus Conjunct Asc.

Neptune Quincunx Asc.