Steve Allen
approach to life and appearances

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

High-spirited, enthusiastic, and exuberant, Steve 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. Steve Allen 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. Steve Allen 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. Steve Allen 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. Steve Allen has great faith in life and he bounces back quickly from disappointment and failure.

Freedom loving and independent, Steve Allen 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 Steve 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 Steve Allen 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. Allen 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 Steve Allen 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.

He is mentally active and restless and he likes to talk, communicate, and exchange ideas with others. Steve Allen expresses himself well, and is suited to activities that involve presenting ideas to other people, such as teaching and sales.

He is assertive and bold. Steve Allen is willing to be the first person to speak up and make his position known, and to strike out on his own if necessary. Steve 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, Steve Allen's boldness is his calling card, and most people feels that he can at least be trusted to be honest with them.

Steve Allen has a loving and kind-hearted personality and he loves other people. Allen can readily express his love and affection and others show their affection for Allen. Steve probably had a safe and secure childhood and was allowed to make friendships early in life.

He is discrete, tactful and adaptable, and has the ability to create a beautiful environment. Steve Allen has a knack for entertaining people and appreciates pleasing manners and proper behavior when he is with others.

Steve Allen tends to get excited easily and may act a bit restless in the presence of other people. Always in motion, Allen seems to come across like a whirlwind and has a constant need for different and new experiences.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Sagittarius Rising

Mercury Conjunct Asc.

Mars Sextile Asc.

Asc. Conjunct Sun/Venus

Asc. Conjunct Mercury/Venus

Asc. Conjunct Uranus/MC