Of a fairly introspective nature, Vladimir Putin is attentive to his special inner qualities which enable him to perceive the very essence of the people he meets, the situations he encounters, and the objects he sees. He has the ability to understand through his intuition. This faculty is based upon an openness to the other, and thus a certain duality: a budding extroversion, and the predominance of the object over the subject (yourself) in his consciousness. As a result, he has a strong sense of the group and would sacrifice his own ego rather than commit something that is a sin in his eyes, neglecting his social obligations or failing to fulfill his duties to the people he is close to. He can sometimes be perceived by others as unreliable or untrustworthy, due to a sort of opportunism or disloyalty.

However, these are superficial characteristics. The real reason for his behavior is psychological and resides in the fact that he is ready to do anything to maintain the harmony of the group (or simply satisfy the expectations of the other). However, he sometimes lacks self-assertion, and this makes him contradictory and unreliable when he faces certain superficial decisions.

Moreover, he has a chameleon-like ability to blend in with situations and prevailing moods. He is thus quite a success in social settings, and he thrives on friendships, partnerships, networks, and corporate liaisons. His mind is amazingly flexible, arranging harmonious and productive encounters between people and ideas. All of his emotional health is invested in a desire to participate, to mingle, to exchange. Although he is consciously aware of an ardent desire to be sociable, unconsciously he blames himself for failing to achieve his ideal goal, which always seems to elude him. This is why he sometimes has phases of discouragement, followed by renewed zeal in his work efforts or group participation. Because he is always seeking the perfect group, the ideal form of cooperation, he sometimes despair of ever attaining it. He has a natural tendency to find common ground for people, to reconcile differing opinions and viewpoints, and he is partial to any arrangement which promotes cooperation or fellowship.

Because he is not aggressive by nature, he knows how to make peace; he is a skillful diplomat and go-between. As a corollary to his opening to society, he is closely related to his environment. The society in which he move contributes in large part to the formation of his character and attitude. Through social contacts and friendships, he has elaborated a personal code of ethics which reconciles societal norms and the values his family, friends, and relations have passed on to him. It is important for him to find a way to make all these components harmonize, or he will feel a bit lost and bewildered. He needs recognition. He sometimes attaches great importance to other people’s opinions of him. He enjoys love and appreciation and is touched by praise as much as he is upset by criticism. He has a vital need for others and loathes solitude. Emotional functions are central to his psyche, and the encounter with a kindred spirit could be a turning point for him, a momentous event in his life. Since he is aware of this, and his tactfulness makes him quite successful with his love interests, he may be content to go from affair to affair without ever settling down, out of the fear of shutting out an even greater possibility for passionate love.

He loves to charm and be charmed and excels at the subtle art of amorous conquest, the pleasure of laughter and chat which hints at the promise of even greater pleasure in store. He is skilled at alluding to unnamed urges while seeming to engage in polite conversation.

Vladimir Putin has an easily harnessed but straightforward and pragmatic temperament, which thrives on stability. The sense of touch is primordial to him, and he has a special feeling for physical contact with textures and sensations. As a result, he is sensual and luxury-loving and appreciates good food. He is typically solid and forthright but guileful enough to bluff his way through difficult situations on the strength of his self-confidence. Because people appreciate his organizational skills, good nature, and pragmatism, he could easily become a leader or manager in a social or professional setting. If he succeeds in attracting the group’s attention, he will become a dedicated and unstinting worker, and his productivity can become a source of real pleasure and material rewards. He is best matched with partners with Scorpio characteristics; their social vision and inspiration would broaden the horizon and scope of his activities.

Vladimir Putin is highly aware of psychological, metaphysical, or mystical questions. The future may hold a complete psychological metamorphosis in store for Vladimir Putin.

Work is one of the most important aspects of life for Vladimir Putin. He has a sense of selfless duty and devotion.

At the time of Vladimir Putin’s birth, his rising sign was located in Taurus (the Bull), while the sun was passing through the sign of Libra (the Scales). A summary of the various clues mentioned above provide his personality profile. The following key words capture the essence of his character and indicate certain contradictions which may create tension:

Sociability – Opposition to progress – Adaptability – Compassion – Sensitivity – Perseverance – Tolerance – Pragmatism – Peaceful nature – Productivity – Sense of harmony – Sensuality – Worldly cares.

Inclined by temperament to build a harmonious life for himself, he is drawn to human warmth and cannot be happy unless he has achieved healthy, stable emotional relations.

He delights in his power to please and seduce and has a pronounced taste for art and beauty. His sensual side, combined with his talents for harmony and rhythm, and an ear for melody would make him successful as a musical composer, an architect, or any other artistic career which requires a keen sense of beauty.

Born between three and one-half and seven days after the rising of the full moon, Vladimir Putin is said to be a “shining moon” type. This soli-lunar configuration gives him a shining personality which is apt to communicate and transmit ideas.

Throughout his life, he will be attracted to the idea of acting as a spokesperson for a cause, idea, or person whose message seems essential to him. He will have to develop his powers of discernment, to determine which subjects or people are really worth his personal commitment.