Stan Laurel
motivation

Though Stan Laurel seems rather cautious and conservative (as discussed in the previous chapter), he has a much more playful, humorous side as well. Moreover, the combination of his attention to detail and cautious, circumspect approach to life, coupled with his youthful curiosity and quick mind makes Stan mentally sharp, articulate and clever.

Stan Laurel is, in many ways, an eternal child. His mind is bright, alert, curious, flexible, playful and always eager for new experiences - and his attention span is often quite brief. Laurel grasps ideas quickly and once his initial curiosity has been satisfied, he is ready to move on. Stan Laurel craves frequent change and variety, as well as new situations and people.

It may be hard for Stan Laurel to decide just where his talents and true vocation lie, for he has a multitude of interests and is loathe limiting himself by concentrating on just one. He is easily distracted by all of the other fascinating possibilities. His curiosity and restlessness propel Stan toward many different experiences in life, and he is willing to taste or try anything once. Doing the same thing over and over again, even if it is something he does well, is tantamount to drudgery for Laurel.

Stan Laurel lives in his head a great deal - reading, observing, thinking, spinning ideas around - and he needs mental stimulation every bit as much as he needs food and drink. In fact, if Stan had to choose between a good book or movie and a good lunch, he would very likely choose the former. Stan Laurel has a creative mind and he often lives by his wits.

He is also a very social creature, with a strong need to communicate and interact with people. He enjoys using and playing with words and has a real flair for getting his ideas across in a clever, interesting, articulate manner. Writing and/or speaking are areas he has talent for.

Stan Laurel also has a rather lighthearted and mischievous sense of humor, and often does not take anything too seriously. Though he craves emotional involvement, it is hard for Stan Laurel to achieve it, for he is frequently unwilling to commit himself to anything, to take responsibility or to limit his personal freedom and mobility.

His happiness lies in using his creativity and language skills to communicate something meaningful, teach, inspire, or bring people together. Stan has an unbiased mind and can usually offer a fresh, clear, uncluttered perspective. His faults are his lack of constancy and persistence, and his tendency to overlook or ignore deep emotional issues and other people's feelings.

His career, reputation, and public image are very important to Laurel. Stan Laurel 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. Stan Laurel may undervalue the personal or inner side of life.

Stan Laurel has a healthy amount of self-control and self-discipline. Laurel also radiates a rather responsible, trustworthy, solid feeling about himself which will win him the confidence of others, especially his superiors.

Although he takes himself and his responsibilities seriously, there is also a part of Stan Laurel that rebels against rules and restrictions and the need to contend with outside authority. Laurel can feel torn between conforming to the rules or fulfilling his obligations, and breaking free of them. His wilder side will now be described.

The unusual and unorthodox appeal to Laurel, and he does not allow tradition, convention or other people's expectations to dictate how he is going to live his life. Stan Laurel craves freedom, adventure, excitement and discovery, and is not afraid of change. Stan Laurel possesses inventive and creative genius.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Virgo and Sun in Gemini

Sun in Gemini

Sun in 10th house

Sun Sextile Saturn

Sun aspects Saturn and Uranus

Sun Trine Uranus