Your name of Basil gives you a strong urge for independence. Your name often makes you feel separate and alone. You have known misunderstandings and a tendency to jealousy and moods of depression. Preferring the simple life, you are content to forego the comforts and amenities that many people regard as essential. Usually, you would prefer to develop your own business or to work for someone who appreciates your strengths and personal qualities. Yet, when they get to know you, they realize you are loyal in friendships and would go to any length to help someone in need. You stick stubbornly to your ideas or decisions, in spite of any appeals or advice; you are not willing to accept a compromise. This name restricts spontaneity in association and the fluency of your verbal expression. There is originality and depth of thought contained in this name, particularly along practical and mathematical lines. You work best where you can combine physical labour and prefer to work where you can spend time outdoors.