Benjamin Davis is fairly individualistic. Although he sometimes mingles with groups for their competitive atmosphere, he will rarely join in them wholeheartedly, preferring to work on his own projects independently. A lack of confidence in himself may sometimes create challenges in relationships. His lack of self-esteem may also sometimes inhibit the full expression of his generosity and love.

Benjamin Davis has a paternal complex. He was absent physically or emotionally during his childhood, which deprived him of the patterns or models which are usually helpful in structuring a personality. Because he lacked a particular sense of security which could be provided by a paternal presence, Benjamin Davis was forced to protect himself against negative influences and find his own system in order to grow and feel secure. Although this system was quite useful to Benjamin Davis as a child, it has now settled in to such a degree that it interferes with his evolution. Benjamin Davis’ psychological defense mechanisms and crutches which were once useful now encumber his mind or inhibit his developmental efforts. As a result, in certain situations, Benjamin Davis is difficult to assert himself, and he tends to remain an awkward or passive observer. Because Benjamin Davis’ authoritarian urges are mainly directed at himself rather than others, he sometimes feels guilty about his behavior. Benjamin Davis judges himself severely, and sometimes punishes himself by setting difficult tasks for himself. Gradually, Benjamin Davis should build up a strong inner discipline and acquire the strength to face the problems of existence in a detached and mature way.

Benjamin Davis 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 which 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 by causing him to make errors in judgment.

Benjamin Davis has an inalienable awareness of the void and the vanity of existence. He is sometimes disoriented and deconstructed by an unknowable, unconscious force and tends to ignore or disparage the superficial pleasures and pains of daily life, preferring to dive into the depths of human experience as deeply as his intellectual, emotional, and spiritual capacities permit. Grappling with his “fundamental nature,” with the deepest and most primitive part of himself, Benjamin Davis sometimes aghast at the discovery of the sheer power of the life instinct and feels an imperious need to cope with it. This special consciousness Benjamin Davis has been endowed with is somewhat beyond the bounds of conventional schools of human understanding and thought and may be a source of identity problems for him at the outset. It is not easy for Benjamin Davis to recognize himself in any social or narcissistic models or identify with any existing roles or attitudes, so Benjamin Davis sometimes finds himself forced to construct and assert his own identity on a basis which may impress others with its intensity, if not its eccentricity.

Benjamin Davis is extremely sociable, in tune with others, tactful and diplomatic. He is also sensitive and discerning, and will avoid anything crude or vulgar. As a result, Benjamin is sometimes offended by the harsh demands of existence. Relationships (the couple, or a partnership) take a central role in his life.

Benjamin Davis was out of either shyness or caution, and so he hid and protected his sensitivity behind a fairly cool, aloof exterior. He was fairly conservative, respectful of tradition and convention, and liked to follow the rules. Because he needed stability to alleviate his feelings of frustration and sometimes emotional dependency, he had great faith in contracts which sealed relationships. His ties to his past were fairly strong. They were a source of reassurance and safety, because his parents likely gave him a lot.

Benjamin Davis is emotional and tends to react suddenly and excessively as soon as his sensitivity is touched. Although he feels that his independence, freedom, and self-sufficiency are fundamental values, he is sometimes frustrated by his need to rely on his family or friends. Moreover, he does not always grant the freedom of other people the same respect as his own. Likewise, he is sometimes angered by expressions of maternal tenderness, as if he feared that it would doom him to eternal dependency. His ambivalent behavior, full of jagged edges, may be traced back to the relationship he had with his mother or a mother figure. Although he was dependent on them, they may have rejected him. Now this attitude is extended to any situation in which his sensitivity comes into play and emotional bonds are liable to form. To ward off his feelings of dependency, he sometimes tends to become destructive. Based on denial, his reactions might be fierce, impulsive, excessive, erratic, or contradictory.

Benjamin Davis is a fairly shy person when it comes to matters of the heart. He is reserved and discreet when it comes to expressing his feelings, even in intimacy. He is sensitive and giving, wishing to be of service to those he loves. He would do well to trust that he deserves to be made as happy as he makes his partner.

Benjamin Davis’s birth chart indicates a somewhat introverted emotional function which is influenced by the cultural values traditional to his family and social class. Because he does not always trust his emotional urges and reactions, he generally prefers to hang back and acquire some perspective before committing himself emotionally.

Benjamin Davis feels dissatisfaction with his emotional involvement. The way the romantic behavior and lifestyle in this area are typically performed is not fitting for him, so he seeks few intimate emotional relationships and contacts. He tends to stay in the background and fulfill his emotional needs by sublimating. He might not attain full romantic satisfaction until he reaches middle age.

Benjamin Davis is a consummate charmer 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.

Benjamin Davis tends to be wary of passion and sometimes tries to make his feelings obey reason and logic. He keeps a cool head, observing from afar the romantic imbroglios of others, which he enjoys analyzing and deciphering. He is skillful at playing hard-to-get or at any other little tricks or techniques which will ensure his success when he wants it. He is likely to remain uncommitted until middle age, keeping his hand in (as it were) with little adventures and romps. But he may change after midlife.

Benjamin Davis has a passionate and ardent character, and his relationships with the other sex are enlivened by intensity and passion. A charmer perpetually engaged in a quest for the ideal love, he is often more in love with the idea of love than with his partners. As a result, his love life may be subject to some instability. He is generally attracted to original people who defy norms, standards, and classifications, and expect them to amaze and fascinate him. Love is often a matter of luck with him. Even when a relationship falls apart, he does not see the experience as a failure or a tragedy; instead, he seems to learn valuable lessons from his mistakes. Psychologically, his emotion contributes positively and efficiently to his evolution. From another standpoint, his acute sensitivity predisposes him to original and subtle tastes; he is so receptive to beauty and attached to the concepts of truth and balance that they may all combine to yield remarkable creative potential.

Benjamin Davis has a fairly skeptical temperament which relies on remarkable analytical and critical faculties. He is sensitive and curious, a keen observer of facts who collects detailed information he will later pore over and analyze. This type of logical, rational mind is extremely efficient for elaborating methods or sorting and classifying information. However, it sometimes lacks flexibility or broad-mindedness.

Benjamin Davis does not express his thoughts and ideas smoothly or easily. He tends to be subjective, seeking to know himself better through a process of introversion.

Benjamin Davis has a sharp mind and a quick wit. He can be difficult to understand because he is often focused on his own thoughts. He finds it difficult to express himself in simple terms, as he is very complex in his thoughts.

Benjamin Davis has a great gift for oratory. When he has to compete or deal with direct conflict and hostility, he may be somewhat at a loss for how to behave. He has an undeniable gift for writing and dance, which could be fields in which he excels.