You are a seeker. You are constantly looking for knowledge and understanding. You are drawn to the spiritual and philosophical, because they offer a way of looking at the world that is deeper and more universal than what is found in the physical world. You are also drawn to the abstract and the difficult, because they offer a way of looking at the world that is more challenging and rewarding. You are a seeker of meaning, of understanding what is truly important in life. As a result, you are constantly seeking out new ideas and theories, in order to find what is truly universal and essential. You are also drawn to difficult problems, because they offer a way of looking at the world that is more challenging and rewarding. You are confident in your ability to solve difficult problems, and you are determined to find the answers to the questions that interest you. You are also confident in your ability to resist and overcome obstacles and wickedness, and your foresight gives you a great potential to accomplish total self-control. However, you must beware of one pitfall: excess. You tend to be a bit too rigid and intolerant; in intellectual pursuits, you can tend to be dogmatic, hermetic, or conformist. Some people criticize your obsession with labeling things. A creature of duty, naturally sober and relatively self-disciplined, sometimes a little too demanding of yourself, you might commit yourself to a productive lifestyle as readily as to a stoic philosophy. The path to liberty mapped by a respect for order is not the easiest to follow. Your introverted personality gives you an attitude of reserve. You appreciate solitude and do not always enjoy sharing your feelings. You avoid superficial human contact as much as possible. Indeed, you sometimes feels uncomfortable at long, drawn-out social occasions and activities, and your interest in others is aroused only when they discuss subjects of special concern to you, such as your own business. This cold exterior hides a lively sensitivity and a heart eager for passion. Quite sensitive and sometimes vulnerable to emotional urges, you would rather be safe than sorry. You tend to avoid casual dating and meaningless love affairs because they may destabilize you. As in every other endeavor, any emotional enterprise you embark upon will be for the long-term, after careful forethought and deliberation. You prize deep feelings and the intense passion they arouse. Once you find a kindred spirit, you will have to learn how to express your feelings and release long pent-up urges. It is important for you to succeed, because if your emotions are deprived of

Andre De Shields has high social aspirations. He believes that by gaining total control of his intellect, feelings, and instincts, he can achieve them.

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

At the time of your birth, your rising sign was located in Taurus (the Bull), while the sun was passing through the sign of Capricorn (the Goat). Both are ruled by the element earth, which augurs a certain cohesiveness for your personality. A summary of the various clues mentioned above provide your personality profile. The following key words capture the essence of your character and indicate certain contradictions which may create tension: Deliberation – Opposition to progress – Need for security – Compassion – Inhibition – Perseverance – Application – Pragmatism – Methodical mind – Productivity – Foresight – Sensuality – Loyalty. The extreme steadiness, loyalty, and tenacity of your character endow you with the ability to organize your work meticulously and work with a power and purposefulness that no obstacle can impede. However, your attachment to material possessions, which procure for you the stability and security you need, leave you little freedom to enjoy surprises and changes in your routine. Despite a penchant for sorrow, nostalgia, and solitude, you are fairly amiable and willing to help others. Emotionally, you will commit yourself only after serious deliberation, but your love is steady and profound.

Born seven to ten days after the rising of the new moon, you are said to be a “first quarter” lunar type. This “soli-lunar” configuration means that your character is strong-willed and sometimes proud, always determined to buck convention and innovate. Monotony is unbearable to you, and you chafe under the yoke of routine. As a result, you often run into trouble with authority figures. When overwhelmed by your conscience, you rave 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, your monthly energy flow crests about seven to ten-and-a-half days after the full moon. You would be wise to schedule intensive work phases at that time, as well as ambitious and demanding projects. At that time, your initiatives will be most successful, especially if you are trying to create something new, original, and cutting-edge!