William S. Burroughs
in Relationships

William does not appear to be an intensely emotional or sentimental person, and he is often unaware of his own or other people's deeper feelings and emotional needs. Tears and tantrums bewilder him and make him very uncomfortable. William S. Burroughs would rather settle differences by talking things out reasonably and rationally, but he tends to ignore or poke fun at any attempt to probe his own or others' inner depths.

William S. Burroughs avoids heavy, demanding emotional relationships and is wary of making personal commitments.

He needs ample mental stimulation and feels close to people with whom he can share thoughts and intellectual interests. Conversation is very important to Burroughs. The strong, silent partner is not for him.

William S. Burroughs often makes decisions solely for emotional or personal reasons, because something "feels right" or because he has always done it a certain way and he is uncomfortable changing it. Even when Burroughs thinks he is being rational, his prejudices, intuitions, and feelings influence his thoughts a great deal. William is comfortable talking about feelings and personal subjects, and sharing confidences, which enables others to express their own inner feelings with him as well. William S. Burroughs has good psychological insight into others.

William S. Burroughs feels that little, daily acts of caring and thoughtfulness are essential to the happiness and success of relationships and he knows how to make others feel accepted, loved and cherished. He enjoys good relationships with women.

Serious and emotionally reserved, William S. Burroughs was probably never an exuberant, playful child, and he rarely expresses himself in a spontaneous, childlike manner. He is cautious about letting others get close to him and sometimes withdraws from people altogether. At times, William S. Burroughs feels lonely or isolated, even when he is with people. Learning to appreciate his own company and find satisfying solitary activities is essential to William's emotional well-being.

In addition to William's rather introverted, serious or self-contained side, he has a wild streak and urge for emotional freedom that breaks through erratically. William S. Burroughs craves both stability and excitement, and the conflict between these two impulses can make Burroughs rather tense and irritable. However, they can also balance each other out. His freer and unpredictable side will now be described.

He is uninhibited and spontaneous and will often do something unexpected or humorous in order to loosen people up and get them out of their rut. William S. Burroughs craves emotional stimulation, excitement, surprises and anything new. Burroughs also loves to feel free and unfettered.

He is open and unconventional in his attitude towards love relationships, romance and sex. He enjoys socializing, bringing people together and having many friends of both sexes. William S. Burroughs values friendship very highly and in fact, he is more comfortable being a friend than a lover. William desires an intellectual rapport or spiritual bond with his love partner, but deep intimacy and emotional bonding do not come easily to him. The traditional "husband" and "wife" roles do not appeal to Burroughs, and he abhors jealousy and possessiveness since he feels that no person truly "belongs" to another. William S. Burroughs appreciates relationships in which his love partner allows him plenty of freedom and is not very emotionally demanding.

William S. Burroughs often hides his affection, or finds his feelings difficult to express or get across to the person he loves. Being openly affectionate and trusting often does not seem safe to William. He may feel his love will not be appreciated or reciprocated. William S. Burroughs may get involved in secret love relationships or fall in love with a person who is quite unavailable to him. Love and sacrifice often seem to go hand in hand for William S. Burroughs - having to give something up to be with the one he loves, or having to relinquish some person or some aspect of an important love relationship.

Loyalty, fidelity and security are very important to William S. Burroughs in love relationships. He is cautious about giving his heart away but true to the one who does win his love. His tastes are simple, even austere, and he does not appreciate frivolity. Burroughs is interested in a person's character and inner qualities far more than in his or her appearance. Casual or superficial relationships do not interest William S. Burroughs at all, for love seems to get deeper and richer and more satisfying for him with time.

When it comes to love relationships, Burroughs is likely to feel pulled in several directions at once. In addition to his desire for depth and security in his relationships, William S. Burroughs has an impulsive side and a need for a lot of variety and excitement, as discussed in the following paragraphs. These urges do not have to conflict, but they certainly can, especially if William acts on his spontaneous impulses without much consideration for their long-term effects on his personal life.

He is excitable, spontaneous, and easily aroused emotionally and sexually. William S. Burroughs falls in love very quickly and has little self-restraint or concern for propriety when his feelings have been stirred. However, it may be difficult for William to sustain relationships after the first rush of excitement wanes, especially if Burroughs' partner is basically a conservative person who does not like to change or experiment. Nontraditional relationships appeal to William S. Burroughs, and personal freedom is or paramount importance to him.

William S. Burroughs has a merry disposition and a strong desire for pleasure and amusement. Interested in art, he has a sense of beauty, but also could be somewhat extravagant. His outgoing personality puts others at ease and Burroughs tends to discuss love and beauty with them.

His personal relationships are very affectionate. William enjoys the company of other people and has a harmonious attitude toward them. William S. Burroughs also has a sense of art and may decorate his surroundings very artistically.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Moon in Gemini

Moon in 3rd house

Moon Trine Venus

Moon Conjunct Saturn

Moon aspects Saturn and Uranus

Moon Trine Uranus

Venus in Aquarius

Venus in 12th house

Venus Trine Saturn

Venus aspects Saturn and Uranus

Venus Conjunct Uranus

Venus Conjunct Mercury/Jupiter

Venus Conjunct Jupiter/Asc.