Herbert Lang’s confidence in himself sometimes falters, and he might try to compensate for this weakness by insisting on his authority over others. With the people he is emotionally committed to, the same nagging feelings of insecurity prevent him from expressing his generosity and love fully; his extreme independence sometimes hides an inability to abandon himself and a lack of assurance.

She stands at the entrance of the room, her back to the door. She is tall and slender, with a regal bearing. Her hair is styled in a strict bun at the nape of her neck, and she wears a plain white dress. Her eyes are cold and calculating, and they rest on you for a moment before she turns and walks away.

Herbert Lang is an ardent free thinker and individualist who is convinced that his most precious basic values are freedom and independence. He has thrown off what he perceives as the burden of the convention and customs of his social class and adopted an innovative lifestyle. His passionate convictions, bordering on proselytism, sometimes trouble his relationships, as he may be an uncompromising partner. He would do well to learn to recognize his own limitations and accept the responsibilities he has to other people, or he is liable to find himself continually embroiled in conflicting relationships. The roots of his somewhat extreme behavior probably lie in his relationship with his father or his teachers in childhood and adolescence. For one reason or another, he may have rejected the paternal image or refused to identify with his father, in the same way as he now refuses to adopt any values related to convention, tradition, or widespread usage. In every important life decision he makes as an adult, Herbert Lang relies on himself to elaborate the appropriate behavior, and the limits he must impose on his desires in relation to reality and the law.

Herbert Lang is a very creative person, with a fertile inner life and a prolific imagination. However, his energy resources are not always sufficient to follow through on and accomplish his myriad of dreams. He usually lives in osmosis with his environment and effort and action take a heavy toll on him. Usually, he understands phenomena and events intuitively, without really making any effort; so he is not in the habit of disciplining or shaping his thought processes. Like his thoughts, his personality is rather amorphous and disorganized. As a result, he may have some trouble asserting his individuality and making some personal contribution to society through his career. His tendency to shut out reality and dream impossible dreams may be a source of some difficulty for him.

Herbert Lang generally tends to be motivated by activities which apply to social needs. He tends to give the best of himself in difficult situations which require crucial choices. His ability to concentrate and his gift for solving problems by deductive reasoning are his chief resources in crisis situations or at turning points in his life.

Herbert Lang is a sociable person who is instinctively in tune with others. A need to be accepted and respected makes him tactful and diplomatic; in fact, he will sometimes swallow his personal pride in the interests of the smooth running of the group. He is also fond of harmony and order in artistic terms; he is sensitive and discerning, and will avoid anything crude and vulgar. As a result, he is sometimes offended by the harsh demands of existence. Relationships (the couple, or a partnership) take a central role in his life.

Herbert Lang has a sensitive and affectionate nature. He seeks tenderness and gentleness more than passion. His relationships with others are smooth and pleasant, and he has a natural sense of tact and social grace.

She is an expansive, affable, and communicative associate. Indeed, some people find her generous almost to a fault! She gives of herself and her resources unstintingly. Paradoxically, there are times when she is self-focused. She reacts instinctively, without taking the trouble to analyze a given situation, and is prone to misjudge. As a result, her everyday life may be riddled with a whole variety of practical problems. Indeed, she senses a conflict between her social life and her family and will sometimes find it hard to fulfill herself in both spheres at the same time. Her attitude toward her private life may inhibit her ambitions for social or career expansion; at worst, society (the law) may impinge on her private life. She should be careful not to project her personal problems onto her partner. If, instead, the two of them analyzed the problem, they might be able to find opportunities to resolve it together.

Herbert Lang has fairly lofty amorous aspirations. The soulmate he imagines for himself is brilliant and dazzling with an array of talents and beauty. However, the gap between his splendid ideal and reality is sometimes wide. He should be careful not to confuse his romantic ideal with reality and become aware that his tendency to project may be a way of fleeing from himself.

Herbert Lang’s birth chart indicates an emotional function which is usually expressed carefully and reasonably. Distrustful of his emotional urges and somewhat wary of his feelings, he tries to rid himself of all partiality and try to get some perspective and distance before making an emotional commitment.

Herbert Lang desires love, admiration, and adulation. Paradoxically, however, he is quite self-focused and cannot bear not being loved. He craves admiration and adulation – unconsciously, he dreams of becoming a star. If, however, he finds fulfillment in love, all his worldly, psychological, and artistic qualities will thrive.

Herbert Lang was intensely passionate and ambitious. His early love affairs might have been disappointing. He cherished dreams of great things, but his partners turned out to be unexceptional and uninspiring. To find happiness in love, he would do well to learn to compromise and accept the other person as they really are.

Herbert Lang may be characterized by strong sensual and affectionate urges which drive him to seek pleasure. His need for romantic fulfillment may compel him to marry, because he also seeks the legal and social legitimacy the institution of marriage confers on an emotional bond. Indeed, the household is liable to be prosperous and even opulent, as if this offered further evidence that he had indeed achieved success. However, privately, he might be less committed to certain obligations and duties. At worst, he might deny the commitments that his optimism and expansiveness made him rush into too soon. If this were to be the case, the outward image of the couple’s success (wealth and comfort, etc.) would only be a façade which compensated for its emotional impoverishment and failure. Sooner or later, this hypocrisy might provoke a full-blown conflict. A second possibility is that a psychic incompatibility may gradually take root, pitting his romantic nature against the prerogatives of his career.

Herbert Lang was powerfully ruled by his determination and vital needs. His intellectual abilities came to the forefront when his purpose was to communicate his ideal and plot his action or strategy. He could be both logical and astute, and have gifts for theorizing but may sometimes lack perspective.

Herbert Lang tried to shun subjectivity and be as objective as possible. His thoughts were usually structured, and his reasoning, based on objective facts or experience, usually related to practical goals.

She had always been good with people. They found it easy to talk to her, and she always had a way of making them feel at ease. She could be charming, persuasive, and skilled at smoothing over any bumps in conversation. This was a great advantage in social situations, where she could easily make friends and build relationships. However, when it came to competitive or hostile interactions, she was often at a loss. She had an undeniable gift for oratory – it would be easy for her to find a career in communications or the arts, where expression and movement are involved. Additionally, writing and dance, two other arts which often involve expression and movement, might be good fields for her.