mental interests and abilities
She is more of a poet than a rational scientist, for her mind does not function in a strictly logical, linear fashion. The language of music, art or poetry comes naturally to Bette Davis, and she is also able to think in highly abstract and symbolic terms. Translating her thoughts and impressions into concrete, everyday language may be difficult for Davis at times she may consequently appear less intelligent or at least less quick-witted and verbal than others. This was especially true of Bette Davis as a child, and she probably daydreamed a good deal as well. She is intuitive and able to sense the thoughts and feelings of others even before they say anything to her. Bette often forms an opinion about a person or situation without much factual knowledge of them, and her impressions are usually correct. Davis can be somewhat absent-minded and she becomes so immersed in her own thoughts that she overlooks things in her immediate, tangible environment. Bette Davis is extremely open-minded and believes that anything is possible. Intangible or spiritual forces seem just as real to Bette Davis as anything in the concrete world. Her imagination and sympathetic understanding of other people are two of her greatest gifts.
Bette has an introspective turn of mind and may enjoy keeping a journal or a record of her dreams and personal experiences, or learning about psychology, history, and the inner workings and emotional foundations of her own life.Davis is studious and something of a bookworm.
She is not interested in subjects that are wholly abstract or technical. There must be a personal, human element to spark Davis' interest. Her interests revolve around people and their inner motivations, feelings, personal lives and experiences. Bette Davis is a natural listener with a talent for getting others to talk about their lives, relationships, dreams and desires - namely the things that are meaningful to them. Davis could also be an excellent writer, reporter or biographer.
Bette Davis has a particular interest in the past. She is concerned either with personal history (childhood and early family experiences, genealogy, etc.) or with the roots and origins of societies (archeology, mythology, history, etc.).
Bette Davis is nostalgic and she loves to hear others' life stories and to discuss her own experiences and feelings. Bette likes to read biographies and memoirs, and she probably keeps a diary or journal herself. Bette Davis also has the ability to be a successful public speaker.
Her intellectual interests tend toward the offbeat or unusual. Anything "alternative", innovative, experimental, creatively inspired, or new is right up Davis' alley. Bette Davis may not have the patience to study these things in depth, but she has an instinctive grasp of them. The esoteric sciences like astrology, numerology, and the like are subjects Bette could pick up quite easily.
Never satisfied with the face value of anything, Bette is always probing beneath the surface for deeper reasons and hidden motives - though she rarely reveals her own. Bette Davis has a very suspicious, even paranoid, side. Her mind is penetrating and Bette Davis has an aptitude for research, investigative reporting or private investigation. She is keenly interested in the deeper aspects of the human psyche, with a sort of "x-ray vision" of the inner motivations and intentions of others. She is drawn to anything secret, hidden, or mysterious, and may pursue esoteric or occult studies. Davis is also a forceful and convincing speaker or writer, with the ability to influence people's thinking by the sheer power of her conviction.
Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:
Mercury in Pisces
Mercury in 4th house
Moon Square Mercury
Mercury Sextile Uranus
Mercury Square Pluto