Of a fairly introspective nature, Ben Wu perceives the very essence of people, situations, and objects. His intuition 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 (Ben Wu) 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. He 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. He 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 despair of ever attaining it. He 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, he 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

Due to the influence of Sagittarius (the Centaur-Archer) rising, Ben Wu has a dual, ambivalent nature, vagrant and capricious. It is natural for Ben Wu to be simultaneously conventional and rebellious. Ben Wu can happily submit to society and convention for a time, only to emerge committed to rugged individualism, or vice-versa. Ben Wu’s inner attachment to an ideal of liberty and emancipation does not prevent Ben Wu from adopting a sociable, pleasant attitude at social events. This dichotomy in Ben Wu’s personality grants Ben Wu such useful social skills as adaptability and poise, but inside, Ben Wu faces a quest for his true identity and consciousness. Ben Wu’s primary psychological task is to maintain the harmony reigning between the two entities dwelling within him. Ben Wu must not limit himself to being either one or the other. Ben Wu will achieve true psychic and existential stability by personifying a blend of these two behavioral tendencies. When Ben Wu is comfortable with his individuality, Ben Wu can radiate optimism and energy; flexible and elastic, Ben Wu will delight in any change or unpredictability, without losing sight of his long-term purposes. Ben Wu is eminently social, Ben Wu will express his true nature by becoming deeply involved with groups and taking on duties and responsibilities as a member. Ben Wu will enjoy his ability to infuse them with his idealistic enthusiasm and visions for the future. Ben Wu’s special gifts for dealing with energy make him apt to occupy a position of great social responsibility.

Ben Wu is dynamic. He needs to attract admiration and release his excess energy.

Ben Wu’s personality develops mainly in the shelter of the home. He is attached to his family, his heritage, and his past.

At the time of your birth, your rising sign was located in Sagittarius (the Archer), while the sun was passing through the sign of Libra (the Scales). 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:

Innocence – Boldness – Optimism – Disposition towards adventure – Disposition towards the material world – Sensitivity to beauty and harmony – Disposition towards the spiritual world – Disposition towards the supernatural.

You are naturally optimistic and bold, always looking on the bright side of things. You have a disposition that leads you towards adventure, the material world and the spiritual world. You are also sensitive to beauty and harmony, and can be easily drawn towards the supernatural. This can lead you to seek out new and exciting experiences, but also exposes you to danger. You must be aware of the risks involved and be prepared to deal with them head-on.

Born on the day prior to the new moon, Ben Wu is said to be of the “balsamic moon” type, meaning that he has a spiritualistic character closely attached to generous humanitarian ideals. He is sometimes sorely tried to limit himself to the narrow scope of individual ambition, but he aims for a humanitarian ideal which would include the outcasts and the unfortunate. To bring about this ideal, Ben Wu is likely to seize every resource placed at his disposal: physical effort, money (if he has it), speech, his writings, and his poetic or artistic talents. However, he should be wary of his unconscious guilt feelings. Actually, there is no reason for him to devote himself to his mission entirely; a simple daily effort should suffice to express his philosophy and free his conscience. Usually, the three days preceding the new moon will be time in the monthly lunar cycle most favorable to his activities and his general energy level.