Vivien Leigh
motivation

Behind Leigh's rather calm and solid demeanor (as described on the previous page) lies a much more passionate, tumultuous, emotionally complex person (described below). She may sometimes feel torn between maintaining the status quo and a craving for intensity in her relationships.

Quiet, deep, emotionally complex and intensely private, she is not a person who is easy to get to know and understand. Vivien Leigh is extremely sensitive but disinclined to show it, and she only allows a special few into her inner world. Like a wary animal, she is cautious and mistrustful of those she does not know until "he sniffs them out". She is highly instinctive and intuitive. Vivien Leigh usually has a strong, immediate gut reaction to people, even though she may be unable to clearly articulate why she feels the way she does. Her feelings and perceptions go deeper than words.

Vivien Leigh also has a powerful need for deep emotional relationships and she forms very intense love bonds and attachments. She is possessive and often jealous of anyone or anything that she perceives as a threat to her relationship with someone she loves. When Vivien Leigh commits herself to someone or something, she is wholeheartedly devoted and expects complete loyalty in return. Vivien merges with or "marries" the person she loves at a very deep level and therefore separations are extremely painful for her, and often stormy and nasty. When Leigh has been wounded, she is not inclined to turn the other cheek and will retaliate if at all possible. Vivien will most certainly never forget the hurt and she often harbors grievances and resentment for a very long time. Forgiveness does not come easily to her.

Whatever she does, Vivien does with passion and fervor, and she often goes to extremes. Leigh can be hot or cold, but never lukewarm about anything. Leigh can also be very narrow-minded: either she is 100% involved in something or it does not exist for her at all. Rarely is Vivien Leigh emotionally detached and objective. She definitely has a fanatical streak. She is also immensely strong-willed and her tenacity in pursuing her objectives often borders on obsession. She is filled with fierce pride, courage and emotional strength.

Vivien Leigh loves mysteries and is deeply attracted to the hidden, dark, secret side of life. Vivien never takes things at face value and is always probing beneath the surface of people and situations to discover what is really going on. Vivien Leigh tends to be more of a cynic than an idealist.

Her energies are directed to either perfecting her techniques, skills, and abilities in work, or in "perfecting", refining, and improving herself as a person. Critical analysis and attention to minute detail are intrinsic in either process. The urge to bring about a state of wholeness or optimal functioning is a strong motivation of Vivien Leigh's, and she is quite a perfectionist!

Leigh can easily become overly identified or involved with the function she performs, with her work, or with her own health and "growth process".

Vivien Leigh often feels that she is at cross purposes with herself, for her conscious intentions and desires conflict with her subconscious emotional needs and drives. She is torn in two different directions. Vivien has difficulty satisfying both her need to be an individual and her need for caring relationships and a sense of belonging. Moreover, Vivien sends out mixed messages so people do not always know how to respond to her or what Vivien really wants, thereby creating confusion or conflict in close relationships.

Her life is apt to be blessed with more than her share of helpful friends, fortuitous relationships, and doors opening to her at just the right time. Because Vivien Leigh is usually willing to share and to give back to others in a generous way, she continues to generate successes in her life no matter how unfortunate prevailing circumstances are. Vivien should beware, however, of becoming an opportunist.

Leigh always seems to find the right words to verbalize her feelings, especially in regard to love and friendship. Vivien Leigh also has a keen sense of beauty and she probably appreciates art, music or poetry.

Vivien Leigh tends to impose her will upon others in a rather ruthless way, but on the other hand she may also be imposed upon by others. Vivien feels a constant need to fight for leadership and has a great desire to become a public figure.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Ascendant in Taurus and Sun in Scorpio

Sun in Scorpio

Sun in 6th house

Sun Square Moon

Sun Sextile Jupiter

Sun Conjunct Mercury/Venus

Sun Opposition Pluto/N. Node