Zélia Cardoso de Mello
drive and ambition

She is a perfectionist and has high standards for her own work. Zélia Cardoso de Mello often feels that if she wants something done right she must do it herself, for others do not do as thorough a job as she does. Doing a task well is very important to her, and she may labor over minute details that others would not bother with. Zélia Cardoso de Mello strives for accuracy, efficiency and precision, and she becomes very irritable when things are not done "right".

On the other hand, Zélia Cardoso de Mello can become so much of a perfectionist and so self-critical that she will not even attempt many activities and projects, feeling that her efforts will simply not be good enough. She is usually modest and realistic in assessing what she can accomplish and, if anything, Zélia Cardoso de Mello underestimates herself. Of course, practice makes perfect, and if Cardoso does apply herself diligently in a given area, she gradually gains self-confidence as she masters skills and develops expertise.

Zélia Cardoso de Mello conserves her energy and paces herself so that she does not waste or diffuse her efforts. An unwillingness to take risks or venture from the beaten track can sometimes limit her opportunities. In short, Cardoso may not aim high enough, thereby settling for too little in life.

Cardoso plays vigorously and enjoys competitive games and physical rough-and-tumble activities. Athletics and/or physical activities have great appeal for her. Zélia Cardoso de Mello takes the initiative in sports and also in romantic relationships: she is ardent in pursuing anything she desires.

Zélia Cardoso de Mello has a desire to accomplish projects with others for the good of all. Zélia could form associations or groups of people where she can further the pursuit of mutual objectives. Her achievements are likely to generate prestige for Cardoso.

Zélia Cardoso de Mello has a good balance between idealism, optimism, and vision for the future on one hand and a realistic sense of what can actually be achieved on the other hand. Her judgment and business sense are usually quite good. Zélia possesses patience and the ability to accept limitation and frustration on the way to her goals.

Older, more experienced individuals or mentors are likely to play a significant and beneficial role in Zélia's life.

She is capable of overcoming tremendous odds, and of enormous self-discipline and focus. When Zélia Cardoso de Mello sets her sights on achieving something or is presented with a thorny challenge, it is her capacity for eliminating the superfluous, getting along with very little, and riding through tough times that enables Zélia Cardoso de Mello to triumph eventually.

To achieve her long-range goals and ambitions, the process must be interesting and mentally stimulating, as Cardoso gets bored with work that is not challenging intellectually. Zélia Cardoso de Mello needs variety and social stimulation as well. One problem she may have is saying the wrong thing at the wrong time, or to the wrong person. Zélia needs to watch her words. Her tongue or even her sense of humor can get Zélia Cardoso de Mello in trouble with superiors at times.

Zélia has an abundance of energy, drive, and spirit to accomplish just about anything she desires. Much can be accomplished thanks to Zélia's single-mindedness and zeal to get things done. Sometimes Zélia Cardoso de Mello pushes herself too hard without even realizing it, but sometimes even she needs to relax and stop doing. Zélia Cardoso de Mello has the reputation for being a go-getter and a good worker.

She is happy to share her insights with others and her interchange with people is likely to be expansive, both for Cardoso and the people she meets. Zélia Cardoso de Mello is tolerant of the opinions of others, and may even welcome them because they enlarge her perspective.

Optimistic and adaptable, Zélia Cardoso de Mello knows how to take advantage of opportunities and may find and apply unconventional methods to the solution of problems. Zélia likes variety and change and has a very good understanding of things.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mars in Virgo

Mars in 5th house

Mars Opposition N. Node/Asc.

Jupiter Trine Saturn

Saturn Sextile Pluto

Mercury Square MC

Mars Trine MC

MC Conjunct Mercury/Asc.

MC Opposition Jupiter/Uranus