Terri Lyne Carrington
approach to life and appearances

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

Modest, unobtrusive, and often rather quiet or shy, she is a person who is content to stay in the background or to serve as an assistant, in the supporting role rather than in the lead. She is quite humble in her own assessment of herself; she seeks perfection, with a tendency to be overly self-critical. No matter how well she does something, Terri Lyne Carrington always sees the flaws in it and how it could be improved. Often Carrington will simply refuse to attempt something because she feels she cannot meet her own high standards.

Terri Lyne Carrington has an eye for detail and she gets upset when something is not done just so, usually something others consider rather inconsequential or trivial. She is hard to please and her relationships with others may suffer because of this. Terri Lyne Carrington also has refined sensitivities and is very discriminating and particular in her choice of foods, clothes, friends, artwork, etc. Order in Carrington's environment is very important to Carrington.

Carrington steps into situations rather cautiously, and not without realistically assessing all of the risks and potential advantages involved. Unless something is a safe bet, she is unlikely to dive into it. Terri Lyne Carrington tends to underestimate her own capacities and to lack confidence and trust in life, which inhibits her spontaneity. Worrying is a bad habit of hers. On the other hand, Terri Lyne rarely falls flat on her face and what she does, she does very well.

Others see Terri Lyne Carrington as a self-sufficient and rather self-contained person. Carrington has a strong sense of propriety. Politeness, good manners, and correct behavior are important to her. Her clear, cool, objective and non-emotional attitude is apparent to others first, and though she is really quite helpful and caring, she does not radiate much sympathy and as a result, others may not see the helpful side as readily. Terri Lyne may seem more businesslike and factual as well as more conservative than she really is at heart. She is the person others might go to for technical advice or an unbiased opinion, but not for emotional support.

She is keenly observant, intelligent, and has a great desire for learning and for self-improvement, but she is not especially ambitious and is often satisfied with a rather simple, unglamorous position in life.

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

Although she has a realistic and conservative outlook in many ways, Terri Lyne Carrington nevertheless identifies with the progressive, innovative elements in society, and with being a rebel, reformer, nonconformist, or iconoclast. She enjoys being original and a free thinker. Carrington can be a very effective reformer, working within the system to make it better. Terri Lyne Carrington often feels frustrated by inefficiency and poor moral conduct in institutions and organizations. Carrington's contributions are probably more significant and the ensuing improvements more important than Terri Lyne Carrington gives herself credit for.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Virgo Rising

Venus Conjunct Asc.

Uranus Conjunct Ascendant in Virgo