John Torode seems passive and more or less resigned to his fate, including his insecurity. Actually, he is fairly introverted and withdrawn, trying to make sense out of his inner confusion and fathom his inner depths.

John Torode has a paternal complex, which leads to some trouble finding his identity. Perhaps his father or a father figure 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 might have lacked a particular sense of security which could be provided by a paternal presence, as well as the examples of behavior to follow in confronting the difficulties inherent in every life, he 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 him as a child, it has now settled in to such a degree that it interferes with his evolution. Psychological defense mechanisms and crutches which were once useful now encumber his mind or inhibit his developmental efforts. As a result, in certain situations, it is difficult for him to assert himself, and he tends to remain an awkward or passive observer. Because his authoritarian urges are mainly directed at himself rather than others, he sometimes feels guilty about his behavior. He judges himself severely, and sometimes punishes himself by setting difficult tasks for himself. Gradually, he should build up a strong inner discipline and acquire the strength to face the problems of existence in a detached and mature way.

John Torode is pragmatic and realistic. He evaluates people and things according to practical, common-sense criteria, preferring to avoid abstract concepts. He is sensualist and enjoys luxury, taking great joy in physical pleasures. In relation to others, socially and privately, he likes to build stable relationships and is not especially fond of change. His warmth gives him a great deal of ease when meeting people, as clients (for business purposes), but his close relations also benefit from this affection and his ability to express his feelings naturally and openly.

John Torode has a sensitive personality. He may jump to conclusions, which could disrupt relationships, as well as career plans. He is subject to cyclical energy flows and goes from periods of feverish activity to periods of withdrawal and introspection. The aggressive element in his behavior may be explained by emotional problems he may have experienced in infancy: his mother, or a mother figure, may have had an energetic and volatile personality.

John Torode is a man who likes to keep to himself. He is shy and very conservative, and he is careful not to show his emotions. He is very loyal to his family and friends, and he trusts contracts to keep him connected to the people he cares about. Because he is so sensitive, John Torode needs a lot of stability in his life. He has great faith in contracts to provide that stability. His ties to his past are very strong, and they give him a sense of safety and reassurance.

John Torode was born into a privileged family with strong traditions and values. He quickly discovered that he was different from most of his classmates and found a sense of freedom in challenging these values. He forged a strong, original personality and philosophy and was able to have healthy relationships with others. However, he is always looking to grow and learn more, and is constantly inspired by new technology, progress, and lifestyles. He would be especially successful in fields like journalism, film, TV, and radio.

John Torode has a sensitive and imaginative mind, which can sometimes lead to trouble distinguishing dreams from reality. Although his bubbling imagination provides an abundant source of inspiration for creative or spiritual evolution, it can be less helpful and positive when it comes to matters of self-assertion and self-sufficiency in relationships. In a relationship, John is extremely romantic and often sees others in a way that is not entirely accurate.

John Torode tends to be guarded with his emotions. He enjoys intense relationships, and sexuality is a big part of his life. He finds careers that put him in contact with troubled people very rewarding.

John Torode has fairly lofty amorous aspirations. The soulmate he imagines for himself is brilliant and dazzling with an array of talents and beauty. However, the gap between his splendid ideal and reality is sometimes wide. He should be careful not to confuse his romantic ideal with reality and become aware that his tendency to project may be a way of fleeing from himself.

John Torode’s birth chart indicates that he has an emotional function which is usually expressed carefully and reasonably. Distrustful of his emotional urges and somewhat wary of his feelings, he tries to rid himself of all partiality and try to get some perspective and distance before making an emotional commitment.

John Torode has a great deal of charm which he is likely to use to accomplish his ambitions. He is pragmatic and idealistic, self-focused and disinterested; an unconscious contradiction distorts his vision of his partner and their behavior toward him. This could be summarized as a tendency to demand everything and its opposite from them. If he does not become aware of this inner wrinkle, his marriage is likely to be stormy. At that point, his demands could become boundless, and his vision one-sided and intractable.

John Torode is very skilled in the art of relationships, and he is able to attract both social success and admirers. He may fall for flattery from a mediocre potential partner, but he will only find happiness with a person who shares his tastes and who is willing to support him in his quest for social fulfillment.

John Torode is powerfully ruled by his determination and vital needs. His intellectual abilities come to the forefront when his purpose is to communicate his ideal and plot his action or strategy. He can be both logical and astute, and have gifts for theorizing but may sometimes lack perspective.

John Torode tries to shun subjectivity and be as objective as possible. His thoughts are usually structured, and his reasoning, based on objective facts or experience, usually relates to practical goals.