Akram Khan is a fiery, emotional creature. As a result of the preponderance of emotion, sensation, and feeling in his psychological make-up, he has acquired a deep sense of his individuality and uniqueness. He sometimes feels “different” – set apart from others. In order to justify this idea of himself, he attempts to behave differently, to impress the crowd, and the product of his efforts is usually rather grandiose and exaggerated. It’s a self-perpetuating bind, because his impressive deeds usually earn recognition for him, and reinforce his self-assurance and his certainty that he does indeed stand head and shoulders above the rest. He sometimes makes an attempt to bluff and show off with an emotional display. He likes to take risks and give people advice. Nevertheless, at the basis of his conduct, there is a feeling of social anxiety, which is probably unconscious or unconfessed. He may fear being absorbed or enslaved by society. The positive side of this unconscious anxiety is that it drives him to create, to counteract the deeply felt effects of time and the masses on his ego. By creating something, he can make his own individual mark on the world; he can organize it to reflect his own image, instead of allowing himself to be submerged by it. The preceding comments about creating the world in your own image are strong indications that he seeks to identify with his superego. The difference between his ideal of himself and the individual he knows himself to be in truth, measured in terms of his social recognition or the recognition of his creations (children, works of art, etc.), will determine his state of mind. It is therefore important for him to make these images match to a certain extent, to reduce the gap as much as possible. The psychological dynamic described earlier explains many of the pluses and minuses in his personality. His dignity and self-assurance may border on vanity; his strong instinct and ambition combined with his somewhat exaggerated individualism incline him to be self-focused. He may be proud, but he is also courageous, determined, and generous. He has the skills of an educator or an artist; moreover, he is mysteriously lucky.

Akram Khan treasures harmony and will actively, if not passionately, strive to achieve it, both in his social life (in his relationships with others) and in his private life (in terms of art, grace, and physical beauty). As a result, his intimate ties (to a partner, for example) will be of primordial interest to him, and he would feel unfulfilled if this aspect of his life were not successful. Still, he’ll do well to choose his partners carefully, and avoid rushing into marriage just to placate someone else’s anxiety. His sense of grace and beauty must also find an outlet, such as dance, if he is not to feel frustrated. Social and sociable, Akram commits himself entirely to his relationships and may take great pains to restore peace in his surroundings or mend bruised feelings in those around him. He is a born diplomat, and his passionate sense of justice, truth, and grace give him great gifts for promoting mutual understanding and harmony.

Akram Khan thrives in the peace and security of the nest. His spouse and family will be an important part of his life.

Akram Khan tends to live in an imaginary world; the distant and abstract sometimes interests him more than what is right at hand and realistic.

Akram Khan was born under the sign of Libra, the Scales, on the day the sun was passing through the sign of Leo, the Lion. The various clues mentioned above provide Akram Khan’s personality profile. The following key words capture the essence of Akram Khan’s character and indicate certain contradictions which may be sources of tension:

Sociability – Adaptability – Determination – Emotion – Pride and self-assurance – Tolerance – Superiority – Peaceful disposition – Brilliance – Sense of harmony – Generosity – Worldliness – Optimism.

Because Akram Khan has been endowed with great esthetic sensitivity, he needs and loves beauty, order, and harmony. His extreme sociability and difficulty bearing discord are likely to cost him some of his independence, if he is not careful. However, he has remarkable organizational and management skills. His optimism and enthusiasm, tactfulness, and sincere concern for others make him a natural leader.

Akram Khan was born on the seventh or tenth day after the new moon, a “soli-lunar” configuration which means that he is strong-willed and sometimes proud, always determined to buck convention and innovate. Monotony is unbearable to him, and he chafes under the yoke of routine. As a result, he often runs into trouble with authority figures. When overwhelmed by his conscience, he rages about how destructive it is to long for the past, how ridiculous it is to be old-fashioned, and how obsolete the old values are. Generally speaking, his monthly energy flow peaks about seven to ten-and-a-half days after the full moon. At that time, his initiatives will be most successful, especially if he is trying to create something new, original, and cutting-edge!