Peter Matthiessen
Bio
Peter Matthiessen (May 22, 1927 – April 5, 2014) was an American novelist, naturalist, wilderness writer, zen teacher and onetime CIA agent. A co-founder of the literary magazine The Paris Review, he is the only writer to have won the National Book Award in both nonfiction (The Snow Leopard, 1979, category Contemporary Thought) and fiction (Shadow Country, 2008). He was also a prominent environmental activist.
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Peter Matthiessen
Bio
Peter Matthiessen (May 22, 1927 – April 5, 2014) was an American novelist, naturalist, wilderness writer, zen teacher and onetime CIA agent. A co-founder of the literary magazine The Paris Review, he is the only writer to have won the National Book Award in both nonfiction (The Snow Leopard, 1979, category Contemporary Thought) and fiction (Shadow Country, 2008). He was also a prominent environmental activist.
Source: Wikipedia and public records. Accuracy may vary.
Planetary Physics
Discover how astrology can provide deep insights into your personality, life path, and cosmic connections.
Placements
You can think of the planets as key features of the human personality, and the signs as lenses of consciousness through which those features are expressed.
Aspects
The aspects represent the angular relations of the planets, with each configuration having a particular meaning.
The Astrology of Fame
Get an inside look at the Sun and Moon signs of beloved celebrities and see how astrology plays a role in their success and personal journeys.
Sun Sign
Sun in Gemini
With the Sun in Gemini, you are lively, curious and adaptable. You are a naturally curious individual who seeks new things. You have an aptitude for good communication. You love to socialize, share ideas, and learn through discussions and debates. You have quick wit and intelligence, making you a good communicator; however, you may lack focus and consistency sometimes.
You would do best in professions involving communication, writing, media, education, or technology. You can work on many projects at once, but may need to learn to adopt discipline to follow ideas through to their fullest potential.
In relationships, you crave mental stimulation and variety. You require a partner whose thoughts evolve as fast as yours and love to try new things. Unless you have intellectual freedom, commitment can feel suffocating.
You are adaptable, intelligent and curious. Those are your core strengths. By grounding yourself and creating deeper emotional bonds, you can find fulfilment instead.
Moon Sign
Moon in Aquarius
Having Aquarius Moon, your emotions are more filtered through reason and logic than instincts. You are naturally distanced from situations that are too emotional; rather, you prefer to analyze feelings.
You require personal freedom in your feelings and might dislike bonds that require traditional commitment too much. You like non-conventional or non-traditional dynamics, and your friendships often play a big role in your emotional wellness.
When you are stressed, you tend to process your emotions by engaging your mind or through social causes. Although you have a lot of care towards humanity, you may have trouble with personal emotional intimacy. You prefer objectivity over deep emotional involvement.
The moon in Aquarius has the values of emotional independence, progressive thinking, and a connection with humanity.
Rising Sign
ARIES Rising
If you have an Aries rising sign, you are confident, assertive, and full of energy. Bold, straightforward, and occasionally rather aggressive are some words to describe you. People see you as ambitious and naturally commanding. You are willing to fight for what you want.
Being ruled by Mars makes you fiery and passionate and always up for a challenge. You are very independent and prefer to lead than to follow. You are likely to excel in careers requiring guts and determination, such as sports, entrepreneurship, or leadership due to your competitiveness.
Sometimes, your impulsive behavior can mess things up by acting before thinking things through. You may not have the patience and may start getting frustrated when things do not move fast enough.
In relationships, you are passionate and intense. You chase after love, expecting the same enthusiasm from your partner. But, you need independence so commitment may be tough unless you find such a person who gives you personal space.
People with Aries rising signs usually have strong, athletic builds, and powerful, piercing gaze. You might have a natural tendency to be active and push your body to the limit.
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