Ben Shephard has a dual nature. Two tendencies dwell within his psyche: one is related to his instincts and endows him with supreme strength and intense material desires, and the other flows from a higher psychic authority, the superego or human ideal, and inspires him with a precise awareness of his purpose and dignity as a human being among his fellows. The distinctiveness, if not the opposition, between these two tendencies is likely to trouble his quest for inner harmony at times. However, the difficulty he must overcome is not limited to a conflict between these two natures. Instead, he must choose which direction the energy generated by the contradiction will take. In other words, in more practical terms, if he identifies with the power residing in society and the complex interactions of human beings, he can find one goal, one direction in which the power can lead. The positive side of this nature is the cohesive and all-encompassing understanding he derives from it. In daily life, he could be a resourceful and valuable organizer, designer, leader, or legislator. In fact, he has the native skills necessary for managing and leading a team of co-workers. The coherence of his thought is apt to enable him to budget and organize human energies for maximum profit and minimum loss. Overlooking from the outset trivial details and a tendency to be unable to see the forest for the trees, he can implement global, methodical systems and structures to solve problems. On another level, he has a nature profoundly attached to morality and ethics. He conceives of ethics as a practical system for human relations, not an idealistic and unattainable dream. Indeed, it should be noted that he is not an idealist. If he seeks an ideal, it is based on what already exists, by organizing it and putting it into practice, by seeing it operate smoothly and efficiently. His originality comes from the fact that he always strives to go beyond common sense in search of a new perspective, which would enrich the spirit and transform values. All of these skills and resources predispose him to devote himself to society. In the process, however, he is likely to overdo it to such a degree that his own personality is overshadowed. That is, he would identify too heavily with his social mask (his persona) and lose awareness of his individuality.

Ben Shephard yearns for a purpose in life, even faraway or abstract.

Ben Shephard,

At the time of your birth, your rising sign was located in Pisces (the Fish), while the sun was passing through the sign of Sagittarius (the Archer). 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: Emotionalism – Impetuosity – Pliancy – Enthusiasm – Humbleness and reserve – Group spirit – Idealism – Impressionability – Analytical mind – Intuition – Worldliness – Premonition – Projection.

Your psyche is the scene of a struggle between two opposing tendencies. You vacillate between intense activity and playfulness, between rebellion and submission. Sometimes, you are in love with yourself; sometimes, it’s the opposite. In your youth, you are likely to undergo some challenges in adjusting to the world and achieving a balance. However, maturity and experience should teach you how to be more centered by investing your energies in an activity which involves helping other people. After you learn to compensate for a tendency to run out of momentum, you will be able to complete the projects you want to finish based on your high ideals. Your intelligence will be illuminated and enlightened by your intuition. However, you will always have to protect yourself from picking up negative energy from people around you.

Born on the third day before the new moon’s appearance, you have a spiritualistic character closely attached to generous humanitarian ideals. Often you are sorely tried to limit yourself to the narrow scope of individual ambition. Indeed, you aim for a humanitarian ideal which would include the outcasts and the unfortunate. You fervently hope the meek will inherit the earth. To bring about this ideal, you are likely to seize every resource placed at your disposal: physical effort, money (if you have it), speech, your writings, and your poetic or artistic talents. However, you should be wary of your unconscious guilt feelings. Actually, there is no reason for you to devote yourself to your mission entirely; a simple daily effort should suffice to express your philosophy and free your conscience. Usually, the three days preceding the new moon will be time in the monthly lunar cycle most favorable to your activities and your general energy level.