Armistead Maupin searches for stability in his life, but finds that it is difficult to find. He realizes that life is always moving and changing, and that there is never a true balance.

At the moment of your birth, the two celestial “lights” (the sun and the moon) were symmetrically aligned. This was a sign of harmony between the masculine and feminine archetypes which was extremely beneficial. It was the source of balance and understanding between the two main psychological realms which may be said to compose the personality. You thus enjoyed a positive complementarity and understanding between the conscious and unconscious aspects of your psyche, between your determination and your routines, between your drive for self-assertion and your receptivity, your ideal and your sensitivity. Your parents almost certainly reflected a positive image of the marriage relationship to you, and it was likely that they encouraged you to develop your own individuality. As a result, you were and are able to be comfortable with yourself as you are instead of striving to attain your parents’ ideal. This has definitely contributed to the maintenance of a good relationship with them and the rest of the family. In your emotional relationships with your peers, one of the effects of the masculine/feminine harmony is that the images your ego projects on the other are especially constructive. The bonds of the relationship are not felt to be constraints, the energy which flows between the two people is a source of mutual happiness, not regret. No major personal conflicts are projected onto the “other” – that is, the significant other.

Armistead Maupin has great strength of character. His courage and endurance enable him to accomplish even extremely arduous tasks. Although he sometimes behaves impulsively, he generally knows how to plan out an effective strategy, and, as a result, he reaches his goals without meeting any major obstacles. His forcefulness gives him certain leadership skills, which he may implement to creative and constructive ends.

Armistead Maupin has a taste for luxury and magnificence, for a dazzling social life and a distinguished career. When things are going well for him, he tends to think of himself as the center of the universe, an attitude that those close to him do not always appreciate. Although he is quite likely to succeed in his ambition to become wealthy and popular and lead a remarkable life in the outer world, his lack of moderation and overweening self-confidence expose him to some danger. His exaggerated optimism could create difficulties for him by causing him to make errors in judgment.

Armistead Maupin usually keeps his emotions in check, preferring to avoid situations where he might have to express them. This is because he feels that he hasn’t been loved enough in the past, and this has led to him neglecting his love life in the past. In many cases, this has caused him problems in his personal life, as he has put all of his energy into his career. He seeks social recognition through his accomplishments in life.

Armistead Maupin’s intellect is lively, agile, and sensitive. However, he does not always avail himself of it and may be confused or irrational in some situations. Although he enjoys playing with words, ideas, and concepts, his thought sometimes lacks discipline and structure. He is fairly preoccupied with details and may tend to waste his nervous and mental energy in futile verbal outpourings. Moreover, his feelings sometimes blur his objective vision of phenomena and people, which may cause him to make errors in judgment.

Armistead Maupin has a sensitive personality. He may jump to conclusions, which could disrupt relationships, as well as career plans. He is subject to cyclical energy flows and goes from periods of feverish activity to periods of withdrawal and introspection. The aggressive element in his behavior may be explained by emotional problems he may have experienced in infancy: his mother, or a mother figure, may have had an energetic and volatile personality.

Armistead Maupin was born on September 6, 1941, in San Francisco, California. He is an author and journalist, known for his work in literature, including the novels Tales of the City, The Tales of the City volumes: The Nightingale, The Well of Loneliness, and City of Glass, and the short stories collection More Tales of the City.

Despite your sensitivity and emotions, your instincts often conflict with each other, making you a difficult relationship partner. Your behavior can sometimes seem mysterious or baffling to others, as you switches between different attitudes and feelings. Sexuality is a very important part of your life, and your relationships are often driven by your desires. However, due to the strength of your instincts, passion often overcomes you and you are dragged into situations you can’t always control, which combines erotic ecstasy and anguish, guilt, and aggressiveness.

Armistead Maupin has a sensual and affectionate nature which is sensitive to physical attraction. This type of sensitivity, combined with his productive urges, may be expressed in an artistic form. As for his feelings, they are usually slow to take root. But once he is conquered by love, he forms a deep and lasting bond. Although he is loyal, he may also display a tendency to be somewhat possessive.

Armistead Maupin was born with an emotional function which is expressed in a direct and fairly impulsive way. He enjoys reaching out to other people and making discoveries. An eternal teenager with his gaze riveted on the future, he is imbued with an eminently subjective and personal idealism.

Armistead Maupin’s cool head gives him an energetic and calculating spirit. He is so firmly anchored in the tangible world and the daily routine, he may be a bit vague about anything outside his usual orbit. An efficient organizer, he is aware of his merits. His private life is characterized by a muffled frustration despite the fortunate coincidences which help him fulfill his desires.

Armistead Maupin, because you are so easily aroused by beauty and perfection, are always seeking sensual thrills. You could easily thrive on a life of total pleasure, neglecting more serious work. But your marriage will introduce some stability; your spouse will bring warmth and (perhaps) some material assets into your home. Your children, if you choose to have them, will quickly become extremely important to you; they may have a tendency to be able to make you do whatever they please.

You are an extremely complex individual, full of contradictions. You sometimes feel vulnerable emotionally, so you try to control not only your own feelings and urges, but also to manipulate those of your partners. You aspire to a profound and enduring spiritual unity, but at the same time, the idea of abandoning yourself and yielding to the other terrifies you. This anguish may be a source of rather extreme behavior patterns and a somewhat self-focused attitude which could damage the relationship. Because you are guarded and somewhat secretive, you tend to be suspicious and are especially uneasy about spontaneous intimacy, although you are fascinated by sexuality. Within the privacy of the couple, you will not express your feelings unless there is some tension. Life may be peppered with frequent crises and feuds, arguments and spats which usually act as erotic provocation. This derivation of eroticism from anxiety tends to be one of the fundamental characteristics of your emotional and sexual functioning. As a result, you are likely to be attracted by stormy and complicated relationships.

Armistead Maupin is somewhat plodding but realistic and pragmatic. Because he is chiefly preoccupied with the practical aspects of things, he is especially apt to develop more efficient production concepts. Although his good judgment and common sense provide him with an excellent ability to handle the tangible world (he is certainly clever, and can quickly assess the tangible value of things), his thought processes might be relatively impervious to abstract concepts and spiritual awakenings.

Armistead Maupin expresses his thoughts and ideas carefully, but with a relative lack of spontaneity. He is rather introverted and looks inside himself for the solutions to the problems he encounters in life. Because he tends to mistrust customary thought patterns, his opinion is usually highly personal.

Armistead Maupin’s intellect and wit are sometimes slowed down because he is oriented inward. Because he tends to be oriented toward himself, he rarely tries to communicate with others for the simple pleasure of doing so. Indeed, he sometimes feels misunderstood. Moreover, it seems difficult for him to express the complexity of his inner perceptions.

In social interactions, your behavior is usually kind and benevolent. You exert a certain charm, know how to speak persuasively and convincingly, and are adept at smoothing the asperities of what you have to say when it is necessary. This aspect of your personality is a great advantage to you socially; however, in situations where you must either compete or deal with direct conflict and hostility, you may be somewhat at a loss for how to behave. You have an undeniable gift for oratory which could be applied to a communications-related occupation or to artistic expression (as a stage or screen actor). Writing and dance, two other arts which associate expression and movement, might also be fields in which you would excel.