The name of Braaten 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. Feeling inadequate in creating closeness and harmony in close relationships, you could become insecure, jealous, withdrawn, and repressed, and could suffer loneliness. 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. Your reactions to people vary according to how you feel. In your quest for answers you may become drawn into religions or the occult. Drama, music, and art appeal to your inspirational nature and may provide a creative outlet. Your feelings run deep and you crave love and affection but, because you seldom share your thoughts, others find it difficult to understand your needs, even if they wish to make you happy. It is far easier for you to express your deeper thoughts and feelings through writing than verbally. You are inspired by encouragement from others, yet suspicious of their intent. Outwardly you often appear calm and in control, while inwardly you are experiencing turmoil and tension.
