Ben Mankiewicz is a dynamic and impulsive person who is constantly being born. He champions all phenomena which symbolize birth- breaking ground, beginning, clearing. He has little interest in pursuing the new ideas he brings into being, because his inner fire urges him to move on quickly to the next innovation. He is straightforward and commits himself with mind, body, and soul. His energetic temperament leads to determination to fulfill desires immediately, and sometimes risks. His attitude engenders certain risks- sometimes his impetuousness, lack of maturity or patience, or keen appetite for experience leads him into a blind alley. But risk is a part of his life. Since his fervor is immune to calculation, second thoughts, and cunning, he has no fear. He is the type of hero whose courageous deeds are difficult to distinguish from acts of bravado or of sheer foolhardiness. His top priority is to take action, immediately. Delay is torture to him.

Ben Mankiewicz should be aware of his propensity for excess. If he is subject to a negative passion, he can be irritable and heedless to everything except his impulses, which are not always reasonable. He must channel his energy in positive directions. His vigor is only an outer armor. Although he may seem to embody strength itself, full of self-assurance and courage, he has a vulnerable underbelly- his inner self. As a result, the quality of his emotional relationships has an important impact on his overall well-being. He would do well to take the time to get a good education. It will counteract his tendency to oversimplify. People and things are more complex than he might imagine, and his intellectual efforts will help him understand them.

Ben Mankiewicz finds his work rewarding. Daily life and routine activities are excellent sources of self-fulfillment for him.

Ben Mankiewicz is attracted by the here-and-now, by study, and writing. He has a special affinity for the people around him: siblings (or close friends), neighbors, etc.

At the time of your birth, your sun sign was Cancer (the Crab), while the sun was passing through the sign of Aries (the Ram). 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 be sources of tension: Sensitivity – Individualism – Imagination – Vitality and passion – Eccentricity – Pugnacity – Savings and thrift – Impatience – Impetuosity – Obstinacy – Enterprise – Premonition – Innovation. Because of the conflicts inherent to your nature, you will be liable to display jagged, contradictory behavior patterns. They could be the source of both powerful inner disputes and certain problems in relation to others. If you remain unaware of their cause, you may feel guilty and depressed about them. However, after you have combated the extremes dwelling within (tenacity versus impulsiveness, sensitivity versus wariness), you should reach some inner balance and harmony. Your domineering but whimsical tendencies will be reined in, as well as the excesses of your imagination.

Ben Mankiewicz was born gibbous moon on the evening of the full moon. This lunar configuration often gives rise to complex personalities with a strong sense of destiny. However, Ben sometimes feels like he’s struggling to do something great, as if he’s lacking something. This could lead to him being preoccupied with finding a worthy cause until he finds what he’s looking for. Devotion will be important to Ben as a foundation for his personal development. If he doesn’t find a cause he feels passionate about, he can always rely on his charisma and magnetism to attract people. Whatever he decides, Ben will approach his own transformation by working to serve others.