The name of Philando gives you a clever, quick, analytical mind, but you suffer with a great deal of self-consciousness, lack of confidence, and much aloneness because of misunderstandings. It is far easier for you to express your deeper thoughts and feelings through writing than verbally. It is often only through writing that you can express your higher ideals or your true appreciation for those you love. You crave peace and tranquillity, but seldom attain it, although you may find a degree of mental freedom when you go out into nature. Your reactions to people vary according to how you feel. There are times when you experience inner turbulence at your inability to say what you mean. Because your feelings run deep, you must guard against the ups and downs, being very inspired one minute, then moody, reserved, and depressed the next. You find pleasure in literature, in poetry, and in your ideals and will turn to them when you feel you have been misunderstood. Outwardly you often appear calm and in control, while inwardly you are experiencing turmoil and tension. You crave affection but seldom find anyone who understands your nature.
