Ita Buttrose is a theoretician who seeks to discover what is essential and universal. She is a creature of duty, naturally sober and relatively self-disciplined, but sometimes a little too demanding of herself. She has a deep sensitivity and a heart eager for passion. She avoids superficial human contact as much as possible and prefers to spend her time alone reflection. She has a keen intellect and a propensity for abstraction and conjecture. When she takes an initiative, it is after careful forethought and preparation. She prizes deep feelings and the intense passion they arouse. She has a great composure, ability to resist and overcome obstacles and wickedness, and her foresight gives her a great potential to accomplish total self-control. However, she must beware of one pitfall: excess. She tends to be a bit too rigid and intolerant. In intellectual pursuits, she can tend to be dogmatic, hermetic, or conformist. Some people criticize her obsession with labeling things.

Ita Buttrose is sensual. Pleasure is important to her.

At the time of your birth, your rising sign was located in Aries, while the sun was passing through the sign of Capricorn. 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 create tension:

Individualism – Guile – Vitality and passion – Need for security – Pugnacity – Inhibition – Impatience – Studiousness – Impetuosity – Methodical nature – Enterprise – Foresight – Innovation – Loyalty.

Your character is animated by the tension between an impulsive, spontaneous nature and an abiding need for security and continuity. Your behavior is jagged and seems to proceed by fits and starts. Maturity should bring your stability between these contradictory inclinations which will coexist, although you will still be aware of deep doubts provoked by the situation. Ambitious and persistent, you can devote all your energy to succeeding. Your taste for leadership makes you apt to play an important role in society, taking on serious responsibilities.

Ita Buttrose was born on the third day after the rising of the new moon, a “new moon” lunar type. This configuration gives her a subjective character, somewhat impulsive and sometimes emotive. Generally, she does not see the world in objective terms; instead, she bases her attitude on the feelings various situations arouse inside her. Likewise, in human relationships, she tends to project her imaginary reality onto others instead of seeing them for what they are. As a result, her judgements and reasoning are sometimes deprived of perspective. She may want to make an effort to refrain from overinterpreting other people’s actions, because, being the product of her imagination in most cases, her interpretations are mistaken. If she applies herself to listening more openly, people may reveal their deeper motivations. She’ll be happier and more effective as a result.