Yannick Noah
approach to life and appearances

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

Modest, unobtrusive, and often rather quiet or shy, he is a person who is content to stay in the background or to serve as an assistant, in the supporting role rather than in the lead. He is quite humble in his own assessment of himself; he seeks perfection, with a tendency to be overly self-critical. No matter how well he does something, Yannick Noah always sees the flaws in it and how it could be improved. Often Noah will simply refuse to attempt something because he feels he cannot meet his own high standards.

Yannick Noah has an eye for detail and he gets upset when something is not done just so, usually something others consider rather inconsequential or trivial. He is hard to please and his relationships with others may suffer because of this. Yannick Noah also has refined sensitivities and is very discriminating and particular in his choice of foods, clothes, friends, artwork, etc. Order in Noah's environment is very important to Noah.

Noah steps into situations rather cautiously, and not without realistically assessing all of the risks and potential advantages involved. Unless something is a safe bet, he is unlikely to dive into it. Yannick Noah tends to underestimate his own capacities and to lack confidence and trust in life, which inhibits his spontaneity. Worrying is a bad habit of his. On the other hand, Yannick rarely falls flat on his face and what he does, he does very well.

Others see Yannick Noah as a self-sufficient and rather self-contained person. Noah has a strong sense of propriety. Politeness, good manners, and correct behavior are important to him. His clear, cool, objective and non-emotional attitude is apparent to others first, and though he is really quite helpful and caring, he does not radiate much sympathy and as a result, others may not see the helpful side as readily. Yannick may seem more businesslike and factual as well as more conservative than he really is at heart. He is the person others might go to for technical advice or an unbiased opinion, but not for emotional support.

He is keenly observant, intelligent, and has a great desire for learning and for self-improvement, but he is not especially ambitious and is often satisfied with a rather simple, unglamourous position in life.

He is extremely willful, but he often achieves his desires in a quiet, secretive, or manipulative way. He may be intensely charismatic and wield considerable influence over others, or he may be attracted to similarly powerful, fascinating personalities. Yannick Noah tends to go to extremes in whatever he does, to be compulsive, and he is driven by a sense of mission or destiny. Yannick does not take anything at face value and is always digging beneath the surface for the deeper meaning or real motivations of others.

The effect of his childhood experiences, and the beliefs and attitudes Yannick learned while young, are clearly apparent in his demeanor. All is well on the surface, but when trouble arises, Yannick Noah seems childish and needy. When he is in calmer waters, he appears to have a vulnerable, trusting nature that brings out the mothering instinct in others.

Yannick Noah comes across as tolerant, broad-minded, and well educated or as a seasoned traveler. He radiates a certain distinction, even nobility. Noah is apt to have a significant, beneficial impact on the people he encounters, without even realizing it.

Yannick Noah tends to blend in with, and assume the characteristics of those around him, and may thus not make a powerful individual statement of his own. He may project an aura of glamour or "make-believe" and enjoy donning different personalities at different times.

Yannick often comes across to others more abruptly or even antagonistically than necessary to achieve his aims. And naturally, if people perceive that he is trying to compete with them or run them over, some of them will strongly resist Yannick Noah and his objectives. Noah might be more successful if he tones himself down a bit and shows some consideration, without completely sacrificing his own needs and wants.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Virgo Rising

Pluto Conjunct Asc.

Moon Opposition Asc.

Jupiter Trine Asc.

Neptune Sextile Asc.

Mars Quincunx Asc.