Alan Ashby has a large store of vital energy which endows him with considerable physical endurance and initiative. However, the greater his energy resources, the less he might be able to control the flow.

Although he does not take a neutral interest in most activities or subjects, Alan Ashby rarely engages himself passionately, either. He can thus tackle all sorts of tasks, even if they are seemingly from outside the realm of his talents or training, initially.

Alan Ashby has a good balance between his need to be receptive to the other world and his tendency to enjoy solitude and introspection. He is able to express his feelings and moods without being overwhelmed by them to the point of mistaking them for outer reality.

Alan Ashby’s reactions to various stimuli are neither too phlegmatic nor too reactive. He has an inner balance which enables him to take time to reflect when necessary, but he can also react promptly when circumstances require it.

Alan Ashby has the ability to concentrate and focus his attention on a single object intensely and exclusively. He may become a specialist in his field.

Alan Ashby’s objectivity in perception and behavior could, in the best of cases, lead to generosity and altruism.

Alan Ashby’s individualism promotes independent and original behavior. He tends to lack team spirit. On the contrary, he needs to feel free and untrammeled by others to be really effective.

Alan Ashby has a tendency to yield, to follow, to put up with situations, and follow other people’s orders. He is modest and unassuming with a need for protection and a tendency to be dependent.

Alan Ashby sometimes doubts in himself and his skills; he may be fairly shy and self-effacing. Feelings of inferiority may interfere with his ability to take action, or, on the contrary, may propel him into action if he sees a possibility of reward or compensation.

Alan Ashby found himself in a negative frame of mind on a recent day. Undermined by his fears and his craving for security, Alan struggled to see the sunny side of life.

Alan Ashby is chiefly interested in tangible facts and realistic details. A pragmatic personality, he never loses sight of the utilitarian or practical aspects of things.

Alan Ashby’s approach to life is usually methodical and disciplined. He plans out his projects and schedules to yield maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

Alan Ashby thought processes were usually clear, orderly, and linear; his reasoning related to explicit goals.

Alan Ashby’s mind is especially perceptive of details. To arrive at a global perception, a vision of the whole, Alan proceeds gradually, piece by piece, aspect after aspect, in a fairly linear fashion.

Alan Ashby is inclined to arrange, classify, sort, catalogue, and compartmentalize, in all his life activities as well as his work.

Although Alan Ashby usually complies with a schedule and the constraints he feels are necessary, he is also careful to express fleeting whims and remain open to the novelty and pleasure of serendipity and coincidence life sometimes provides.