Walter H. Brattain
approach to life and appearances

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

Walter Brattain is always questioning and learning, and he seems young and alive no matter what his chronological age, for his mind is always alert, curious, flexible, and open to new experiences. Walter Brattain has a childlike enthusiasm for anything new and he learns easily, but he also gets bored rather quickly. Brattain can be somewhat of a scatterbrain, for he tends to have so many ideas and irons in the fire that it is hard to keep track of them all. He needs and craves variety, change, mental stimulation, and an active social life.

Articulate, clever, often funny and witty, he is always a refreshing and interesting conversationalist. Walter Brattain enjoys meeting and interacting with a variety of different people. He is friendly, flirtatious, and charming in a playful way, and no matter how badly he may be feeling, Walter never comes across as melancholic or somber. He may seem frivolous to other, more serious souls. Walter Brattain has a sense of humor and a sense of perspective that prevent him from taking himself or life too seriously. In fact, Brattain may seem flippant or unconcerned about matters that others consider very important.

In general, Walter Brattain responds to life mentally and objectively rather than emotionally, and he may not empathize with people very much. Walter does not like to be weighed down with too much responsibility or with others' emotional burdens. Furthermore, if he cannot fully grasp something with his reason and logic, Brattain will often choose to ignore it, including his own and other people's irrational feelings, desires, and needs.

Consistency and reliability are not great virtues of Brattain's and his life is apt to be full of changes and movement due to his restlessness. Walter Brattain becomes nervous and fidgety if things are not moving quickly enough. He is interested in what is current and up-to-date, the newest trends in thought or style.

His gifts are a quick mind, verbal facility, a flair for language, social sophistication and polish, the ability to communicate, converse, and build bridges between people and between ideas. Walter Brattain tends to become an incessant chatterbox or gossip if he does not have work or other activities that utilize his mental, verbal, and social skills.

He may come across a bit scattered, nervous, or restless, as if he cannot sit still. Walter Brattain seems alert and quick, but sometimes a bit on edge. Walter tends to stay perpetually busy, and would find handiwork of some kind to be soothing.

Walter Brattain appears to be sweet to other people, and he knows how to use charm, persuasion, and affection rather than more direct (but possibly disagreeable) methods to get his point across. Being overly concerned with appearances and surface beauty is possible; and if so, Walter Brattain may also seem vain and narcissistic to others.

At times his feisty spirit, aggressiveness, and a too-forceful approach get Walter into trouble. Walter Brattain tends to take offense when none was intended. He may be viewed as a troublemaker, an upstart, or an egotist with little concern for others. Walter Brattain needs to moderate his temper to avoid constant irritation with those in his environment.

Walter Brattain seems tolerant, broad-minded, and well-educated or as if he has traveled widely. He radiates a certain distinction, even nobility. Brattain is apt to have a significant impact on the people he encounters, without even realizing it - a positive, encouraging one.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Gemini Rising

Mercury Square Asc.

Venus Square Asc.

Mars Square Asc.

Jupiter Trine Asc.