Your first name of Hortense has given you an eagerness for knowledge and an intense desire to do something worthwhile in life. As much as you desire peace and settled conditions, there is a sensitivity in your nature that, from time to time, creates inner turbulence and restlessness, causing you to feel repressed and chaotic. It is not easy for you to take advice, subsequently; you tend to work alone or independently. It is rather difficult for you to express your deeper thoughts and feelings unless you are very sure you will not be misunderstood. Your appreciation for the beauties of nature, as well as your intense desire for freedom, motivate you to seek activities in the outdoors, free from limitations. You cannot tolerate boredom and monotony. You could excel in athletics or outdoor sports, as these outlets provide a release for your restless energy. As you resent interference, and are extremely self-reliant and proud, it is difficult for you to ask another person for help during trying times. At times, you may be subject to insomnia through an inability to relax. Many people do not realize that you have a depth to your nature resulting from having thought a lot about life in many facets.