Your name of Derek gives you a strong urge for independence. You are not easily influenced by the opinions and actions of others and can be depended upon for assistance. Investigating and studying various aspects of nature, for example, as an astronomer or naturalist, appeal to your desire to seek an understanding of life. Once you get an idea, you forge ahead, despite obstacles, until you reach the end of your project. In conversation, you prefer to use as few words as possible and often choose silence rather than idle chatter. Preferring the simple life, you are content to forego the comforts and amenities that many people regard as essential. A physically active person, you have an appreciation for outdoor recreation, which you prefer to pursue on your own or with one or two close friends who share the same affinity for the peace of nature and the physical challenges it provides. Nothing intimidates you once you make up your mind. The health weaknesses due to the influence of this name could cause you to suffer either with headaches, weak eyes, sinus problems, lung and bronchial disorders such as asthma or emphysema, or a heart condition. You find satisfaction in being outdoors or in getting out into nature, or in dealing with the products of the earth.
