Of a fairly introspective nature, LAURENT is attentive to his special inner qualities which enable him to perceive the very essence of the people he meets, the situations he encounters, and the objects he sees. He has the ability to understand through his intuition. This faculty is based upon an openness to the other, and thus a certain duality: a budding extroversion, and the predominance of the object over the subject (himself) in his consciousness. As a result, he has a strong sense of the group, and would sacrifice his own ego rather than commit something that is a sin in his eyes: neglecting his social obligations or failing to fulfill his duties to the people he is close to. LAURENT can sometimes be perceived by others as unreliable or untrustworthy, due to a sort of opportunism or disloyalty. However, these are superficial characteristics. The real reason for his behavior is psychological, and resides in the fact that he is ready to do anything to maintain the harmony of the group (or simply satisfy the expectations of the other). However, he sometimes lacks self-assertion, and this makes him contradictory and unreliable when he faces certain superficial decisions. Moreover, he has a chameleon-like ability to blend in with situations and prevailing moods. LAURENT is thus quite a success in social settings, and he thrives on friendships, partnerships, networks, and corporate liaisons. His mind is amazingly flexible, arranging harmonious and productive encounters between people and ideas. All of his emotional health is invested in a desire to participate, to mingle, to exchange. Although he is consciously aware of an ardent desire to be sociable, unconsciously he blames himself for failing to achieve his ideal goal, which always seems to elude him. This is why he sometimes has phases of discouragement, followed by renewed zeal in his work efforts or group participation. Because he is always seeking the perfect group, the ideal form of cooperation, he sometimes despairs of ever attaining it. LAURENT has a natural tendency to find common ground for people, to reconcile differing opinions and viewpoints, and he is partial to any arrangement which promotes cooperation or fellowship. Because he is not aggressive by nature, he knows how to make peace; he is a skillful diplomat and go-between. As a corollary to his opening to society, LAURENT is closely related to his environment. The society in which he moves contributes in large part to the formation of his character and attitude. Through social contacts and friendships, he has elaborated a personal code of ethics which reconciles societal norms and the values his family, friends, and relations have passed on to him. It is important for him to find a way to make all these components harmonize, or he will feel a bit lost and bewildered. LAURENT needs recognition. He sometimes attaches great importance to other people's opinions of him. He enjoys love and appreciation, and is touched by praise as much as he is upset by criticism. He has a vital need for others, and loathes solitude. Emotional functions are central to his psyche, and the encounter with a kindred spirit could be a turning point for him, a momentous event in his life. Since he is aware of this, and his tactfulness makes him quite successful with women, he may be content to go from affair to affair without ever settling down, out of the fear of shutting out an even greater possibility for passionate love. He loves to charm and be charmed, and excels at the subtle art of amorous conquest, the pleasure of laughter and chat which hints at the promise of even greater pleasure in store. He is skilled at alluding to unnamed urges while seeming to engage in polite conversation.
LAURENT finds his work extremely rewarding. Daily life and routine activities are excellent sources of self-fulfillment for him.
LAURENT's psychological, metaphysical, or occult interests are signs of his need to transform or change himself, which arouses some apprehension in him.
At the time of LAURENT's birth, his Rising Sign was located in Sagittarius (the Archer), while the Sun was passing through the constellation of Libra (the Scales). A summary of the various clues mentioned above provide LAURENT's personality profile; the following key words distill the essence of his character and indicate certain contradictions which may be sources of tension:
Impetuosity Sociability - Enthusiasm - Adaptability - Group spirit - Emotionality - Impressionability - Tolerance - Analytical mind - Peaceful disposition - Worldly concerns - Sense of harmony - Projection - Worldliness.
Deeply social and liberal-minded, LAURENT has a great sense of diplomacy and a gift for reconciling differing viewpoints. Friendly and willing to be of service, he is unable to refuse an appeal for help, and his courtesy can tend towards a certain sentimentalism. As a result, he commits himself to too many people at the same time, and may sometimes feel " spread too thin " or useless. As an artist or student of art, he has a profound sense of beauty (harmony, rhythm, composition, associations and juxtapositions, etc.). He likes his independence, but will nevertheless bow to custom and usage in good grace. His sense of fairness and justice is keen, and he spontaneously takes up the cause of the defenseless.
Born in the three-and-one-half days after the Full Moon rose, LAURENT is said to be a " Full Moon " lunar type. This " soli-lunar " configuration gives him an objective, rational, and lucid character. However, since the Moon is opposite the Sun at the time of the Full Moon, his objective tendencies are balanced by a more idealistic penchant. Because the forces pull him in two different ways - one towards dreams, the other towards reality - he may be aware of some inner contradictions which are causing practical and social difficulties for him. At times, he is too demanding of himself or others, comparing them to an ideal, whereas at others, he is too nonchalant and indulgent about life. He vacillates between two poles. One is elitist, and almost snobbish; the other is more earthy, and perhaps vulgar or brutal at times. The result is a multi-faceted self. Generally speaking, his monthly energy flow is strongest at the time of the Full Moon. He would be wise to schedule intensive work phases at that time, as well as ambitious and demanding projects.
Due to the influence of Jupiter dominating his birth chart, LAURENT has undeniable social ambition and many resources with which to achieve it (see CAREER POTENTIAL). Relatively confident in himself and his abilities, he has the potential to be a leader and chief. It therefore seems probable that he will rise to success. However, he should question himself about what sort of success he seeks, and at what price. He should be aware that the taste of victory may be bitter if he finds he has sacrificed other aspects of life, like love, friendship, or creativity, to obtain it. He must consciously select what he is willing to invest in order to secure honor, money, and social consideration.
