Tom Jones
motivation

Behind Jones' rather serious demeanor (described in the previous chapter), he has a much more frivolous, inquisitive and open side. The self-discipline and self-control mentioned earlier help to balance some of the restlessness and flightiness described below. Tom has both a strong "adult" component in his nature (mature, careful, realistic), and a strong "child" component (mischievous, playful, fanciful).

Tom Jones 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. Jones grasps ideas quickly and once his initial curiosity has been satisfied, he is ready to move on. Tom Jones craves frequent change and variety, as well as new situations and people.

It may be hard for Tom Jones 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 Tom 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 Jones.

Tom Jones 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 Tom had to choose between a good book or movie and a good lunch, he would very likely choose the former. Tom Jones 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.

Tom Jones 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 Tom Jones 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. Tom 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.

He is a private person and inclined to withdraw in very public and impersonal social settings. Tom Jones prefers to work at home or in a very personal small business.

Jones invests a lot of his creative energy into his home, family relationships, and his inner life.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Capricorn and Sun in Gemini

Sun in Gemini

Sun in 4th house