They are a forceful and dominant personality with a clear idea of what they want from life. They are not afraid of showing their displeasure with others’ inadequacies and don’t suffer fools gladly. They are authoritative and good “leadership material” as long as they temper their self-belief with an enlightened understanding of and empathy for human weakness. They tend to control their relationships and make important decisions without procrastinating. While some partners find this reassuring and desirable, others might like to experience them relinquishing control more often.

Personal freedom is what matters to this person. Laws and rules are a nuisance and they’re glad that things have changed for the better. Living in the present is their aim; cherishing the opportunity to express themselves without fear or doubt. They are open to new experiences and see sex as a powerful means of self-expression. They revel in the advantages of a free and liberal society and tend to feel that the past should remain a forgotten country.

Possessing the gift of confidence, this person doesn’t seek others’ approval or sympathy to justify their choices. They could be an actor, musician or a successful public speaker. They are comfortable with their sexuality and unafraid of others’ disapproval. Such confidence is a powerful aphrodisiac and can attract people who lack the same level of self-belief. At the same time, they might find it hard to understand that confidence does not come naturally to most of us.

They enjoy socializing with friends and come across as friendly; engaging with others quite easily. On nights out they sometimes prefer to sit back and enjoy the show while others take centre stage. Dinner parties with friends where the banter and laughter flows easily may appeal to them more than wild nights on the town with new and different people. They come across as relaxed and happy and know when to ‘call it a night’. As long they have enough ‘me’ time they’ll always have time for friends.

Because they’re a sensitive soul inside, they can sometimes present a seemingly impervious outer-shell to protect themselves from psychological slings and arrows. They may be tempted to ‘fire the first shot’ in order to deflect any criticism even before it happens. Being sensitive – especially to the feelings of others - is a very attractive quality and displaying their soft side may bring out feelings of protectiveness in others.

Although on the surface this person seems to ride life as though it’s the crest of a wave – they have called the coast guard for information about tides beforehand! They are excited by new challenges and are happy to ‘go with the flow’ and try new experiences. They’ll be up for a spontaneous after-work drink with friends but not if it means they miss the last bus home. They’re independent and take balanced risks. They will be happy to date someone who is out of their comfort zone for the experience but when their instincts about a person or situation kick in, they’ll stop and listen. Although they’re ready for fun, they certainly wouldn’t call themselves reckless.

On the whole, they have a sunny outlook on life. If set-backs happen they may spend a moment licking their wounds but will quickly dust themselves down and get on track. Others find their attitude quite inspirational and they may find friends seek their advice. They take a balanced view on most things and will always err on the side of hope and positivity rather than brood on the negative. They’re open to new opportunities and will actively seek solutions to problems and explore new avenues rather than let life pass them by.

Trusting others is high on their priorities and is one of the foundation stones on which they build a relationship. If it isn’t there, or someone betrays their trust, they find it quite hard to forget – even if they do manage to forgive. They are fair-minded and accepting and may readily believe a person’s reason for letting them down. Equally, they will feel real feelings of guilt if they feel they have lost someone’s trust. They’ll share their thoughts and passions with others and will come across as open-minded.