Ben Alden senses that he has instincts which may be dangerous, and he tries to restrain and control them. As a result, he may adopt a fairly ascetic lifestyle. His attitude, which denies the vital importance of the most archaic and darkest forces within him, is not entirely innocuous. If he hopes for a more harmonious development, he will do well to realize that instincts can be tamed; they do not react positively to being trampled.

Ben Alden has a personality and behavior that is liable to be disrupted by a contradiction between the masculine and feminine archetypes ruling his psyche. Because his sensitivity is in conflict with his determination, his attitude and performance may sometimes be moody, fluctuating, and uncertain. Usually, Ben has the feeling he has to make superhuman efforts to succeed in assuaging his yearnings and fulfilling his ambitions. His unconscious, sensitive side often disapproves of his conscious endeavors and stealthily works to defeat them, causing crucial omissions, mistakes, and gaps which effectively sabotage his plans. In his relationships, the images he builds up and projects on the other are contradictory. As a result, any bond, even if it is pleasant and positive, might also annoy Ben. He could find it dissatisfying and irritating at the same time.

Ben Alden 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.

Ben Alden was born into a large and prosperous family. His mother or a mother-figure had a strong influence on his psyche, and his childhood was an important time in his life. Ben still identifies with vivid childhood memories; they are the basis for his reveries, for his extreme sensitivity, and for habits which he may be slow to break. However, Ben thrives in the shelter of a family setting, soothed by the presence of a spouse and children. Ben is fond of security and routine; being somewhat impressionable and anxious, Ben may have trouble adjusting to situations which are unfamiliar.

Ben Alden maintains strong ties with his past, and it often seems difficult for him to open his heart to new people. His love affairs might exist on the surface level, because his lust and sensual desire rarely turn into a need to understand, protect, and care for the other. Moreover, it is difficult for him to meet partners who combine the ideals of the tender parent and the great lover.

Ben Alden has a sensitive nature. Although he may sometimes have trouble controlling his emotional reactions, they are nevertheless a source of vital energy for a constructive passion and may make an extremely positive contribution to his career. In relations with other people, Ben Alden is quite friendly; he willingly reaches out to people and knows how to listen to their desires and their problems.

Ben Alden hides his sensitivity behind a cool exterior. He is conservative, respectful of tradition and convention, and likes to follow the rules. Because he needs stability to alleviate his feelings of frustration and sometimes emotional dependency, Ben has great faith in contracts which seal relationships. His ties to his past are fairly strong. They are a source of reassurance and safety, because his parents likely gave him a lot.

Ben Alden sometimes fears to love – the world of his feelings is characterized by a certain chill and restraint. But he is not unfeeling; on the contrary, his sensitivity is so delicate that he is careful to protect it. His determination to maintain control of his feelings and force his emotions to obey the laws of reason may stand in the way of intimacy and joy.

Ben Alden’s birth chart indicates 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.

Ben Alden straddles the line between independence and submission, longing for freedom but also tending to be dependent on others. His captivating charm comes from this contradiction, as does his imaginative nature. However, his feelings and emotions can be treacherous, and he is apt to create a dream of the person he loves. This can be a treacherous tendency, as he may transfer his affection to other loved ones who never seem to materialize or who only care about themselves. In this case, he will find great satisfaction with children, friends, or pets.

Ben Alden is attracted to fairly cold and ethereal people despite his strong sex drive. As a result, his emotional life may be reduced to a system of constraints, efforts, duties, and self-denials. However, these romantic interests will have a positive influence on his career and will encourage him in his professional ambitions.

Ben Alden is a flexible individual who draws on sudden flashes of intuition as well as logical, rational thought. He has progressive, inventive, and sometimes utopian ideas; they usually relate to human or social problems. He always strives to be in the vanguard, creating a better world for the future.

Ben Alden expresses his thoughts and ideas in direct, spontaneous outbursts. He is fairly introverted and eager to discover and understand the inner world. An idealist, he looks forward to a bright future but is sometimes subjectively and reckless.