Benjamin Zephaniah lives in the present, immediately obeying his impulses. He is guided by a fire burning within him. He rarely heed the warnings of reflection and reason; instead, he listens to his instincts, as if his unconscious were perpetually emerging. This is the source of his spontaneity and passion. Because he is continually being born, he champions all phenomena symbolic of birth: breaking ground, beginning, clearing. He has little interest for pursuing the new ideas he brought into being, because his inner flame is always urging him to move on quickly to the next innovation. He is not a good manager. He is straightforward. When he commits himself, he does so with mind, body, and soul. Restraint and moderation are concepts which are totally foreign to him, because he lives by the fullness of his instinct, the force of his desire. Due to his energetic temperament, his determination immediately invents the action necessary to fulfill his desires. It goes without saying that his attitude engenders certain risks. Sometimes his impetuousness, or a lack of maturity or patience, or a keen appetite for experience leads him into a blind alley. But risk is a part of his life. Since his fervor is immune to calculation, second thoughts, and cunning, he has no fear. He is the type of hero whose courageous deeds are difficult to distinguish from acts of bravado or of sheer foolhardiness. His top priority is to take action, immediately. Delay is torture to him. He is in a hurry to live, to take his urges and impulses to their ultimate conclusion, even though his lack of forethought may actually make his goal take longer to accomplish. He rarely evaluates obstacles objectively: instead, he dashes into the fray, bristling with determination, oblivious to the size or scope of the difficulties. He rides home triumphantly, whether he has battered his head against a brick wall or met no resistance whatsoever. But he has a true hero’s courage and vitality. He is undaunted by challenges and real danger, to the surprise of outside observers. Like everyone, he sometimes experiences failure. But he rarely despair or become overly discouraged by it; it never overcomes his. He doesn’t see it as a tragedy; he just figures he missed that time, but next time, he won’t. In fact, he’ll muster even more strength and power for the next attack, since he is convinced he can succeed. He sometimes has problems finishing something he has started. Once the glam

Benjamin Zephaniah, due to the influence of Leo rising, seems to have a high ideal of himself. He enjoys showing off in society and has a taste for luxury. He is generally restless and impatient, has an insatiable appetite for change, movement, and novelty, and struggles with the slightest hint of routine or stasis. Extremely independent, Benjamin lives his life with a total disregard for convention. As a result, people might see him as an oddball, but they appreciate his ability to think independently, and they listen to his innovative ideas and points of view. He is ambitious, rebellious, magnanimous, and enjoys stepping into leadership roles as an opportunity to display his righteousness and the nobility of his ideals. The truth is, Benjamin’s need to behave so individualistically hides insecurities, and he might be driven to seek the approval and confirmation of his personal worth in the eyes of those around him. Maturity and experience (a bit of suffering and hardship) should help him regain the feeling of having a true purpose in life.

Benjamin Zephaniah is dynamic. He needs to attract admiration and release his excess energy.

Benjamin Zephaniah needs others to fulfill himself and accomplish his ambitions.

At the time of your birth, your rising sign was located in Leo (the Lion), while the sun was passing through the sign of Aries (the Ram). 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: Individualism – Determination – Vitality and passion – Pride and self-assurance – Pugnacity – Superiority – Impatience – Brilliance – Impetuosity – Generosity – Enterprise – Positivism – Innovation.

Your generosity, impulsiveness, and panache thrill the people you meet. You can earn their respect and admiration to such a degree that they generally become your doting friends. Your optimism and courage exaggerate the theatrical aspects of your leadership role, which may appear somewhat old-fashioned to some. You are too proud to reveal your own feelings of vulnerability but are likely to reconcile them by projecting them onto others, becoming the defender of the helpless and protector of the meek – roles that further flatter your self-image.

Your personality is essentially that of a passionate leader.

Benjamin Zephaniah was born on the third day before the new moon’s appearance. He is said to be of the “balsamic moon” type, which means that he has a spiritualistic character closely attached to generous humanitarian ideals. Sometimes, he is sorely tried to limit himself to the narrow scope of individual ambition. Indeed, he aims for a humanitarian ideal which would include the outcasts and the unfortunate. To bring about this ideal, he is likely to seize every resource placed at his disposal: physical effort, money (if he has it), speech, his writings, and his poetic or artistic talents. However, he should be wary of his unconscious guilt feelings. Actually, there is no reason for him to devote himself to his mission entirely; a simple daily effort should suffice to express his philosophy and free his conscience. Usually, the three days preceding the new moon will be time in the monthly lunar cycle most favorable to his activities and his general energy level.