Toby Stephens
motivation

Although Toby Stephens is quite proud and likes to show off and impress other people with his accomplishments and appearance (as described on the previous page) - he is really quite practical, solid, and down to earth (as discussed below). Because of this, he is likely to actually earn the right to be admired - that is, to have actually done something to be proud of.

He is a steadfast and patient soul, capable of tremendous devotion, dedication, endurance and constancy. The ability to follow through and stick with things is one of his greatest assets. Once Stephens' course is set, he pursues it tenaciously until it is completed, stubbornly resisting any attempts to sway him from his purpose.

Toby Stephens has a very practical nature; he wants to see concrete, tangible results for his efforts, and he is not one to concoct wild dreams that are unlikely to come into fruition. Most of his "wild dreams" have to do with material achievements, well-being and security, for he has a great love of the physical world and he wants to experience and enjoy it to the full. Though Toby Stephens will work long and persistently, he also has a strong sensual and comfort-loving side, and he wants to enjoy what he has worked for. In fact, Stephens can be enormously lazy at times and has a tendency to overindulge in good food and other earthly pleasures. Toby Stephens also loves the beauty of the natural world and he probably prefers a serene country setting to an urban life style.

Basically, his needs are simple and he is easy to please. Toby Stephens has a strong desire for security, stability and peace, and will rarely make changes unless he is forced to do so. He is not very demanding emotionally, though he does crave a great deal of physical closeness and affection. Because of his faithfulness, emotional steadfastness and gentle strength, others often depend upon Stephens for support. Though he hates upheaval and sudden changes, Toby Stephens usually maintains his poise and equanimity. Toby Stephens also has an innate sense of harmony with nature, allowing things to grow and unfold in their own time and the patience to nurture something into being - be it a garden, a child, or a creative project. He makes an excellent parent, especially if he follows his instincts more often than "the experts".

Toby has three major faults: one is his bullheaded obstinacy. The second is his unwillingness to deviate from his safe, predictable routine. And the third is Stephens' tendency to always insist upon realism and undervalue the imaginative, speculative, and fanciful - in other words, Toby Stephens lacks the ability to play with ideas and possibilities, and to open his mind to new horizons.

His career, reputation and public image are very important to Stephens. Toby Stephens has a strong desire to be influential or make his mark on the world. He is not satisfied with the personal sphere alone; his ambitions include making a major contribution and receiving broad recognition for his unique effort and gifts. Toby Stephens may undervalue the personal or inner facet of life.

Toby Stephens has a mature and often somber demeanor. He is serious, reserved, self-disciplined, highly responsible and conscientious. He progresses rather slowly in life, through his own efforts and persistence. He is also rather stern and judgmental, especially with himself. Cautious and careful, it is difficult for him to really let go, be spontaneous and playful. Toby likes to be in control of himself.

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

At times Toby Stephens may feel an uncontrollable urge to radically alter his direction in life or to act in ways that seem eccentric or at least highly atypical. When his life becomes too predictable, Toby may do something to upset the status quo, sometimes without realizing why or how he is doing it. These impulses may seem at odds with his conscious intent and desires for himself, and can be unsettling. However, there is a streak of unconventionality and creative genius in Toby Stephens that needs to be expressed now and then.

Toby Stephens has a harmonious balance between his body, soul and spirit. He enjoys intellectual challenges from others, but tends to form his own mental attitudes and philosophies of life. He may be interested in studying human nature and matters of health.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Leo and Sun in Taurus

Sun in Taurus

Sun in 10th house

Sun Conjunct Saturn

Sun aspects Saturn and Uranus

Sun Quincunx Uranus

Sun Conjunct Mercury/MC