Your name of Maria has made you good-natured, friendly, and kind. You have good business judgment, and are practical and capable in handling responsibility. Frequently you put off decisions and tasks until forced to take action. Because others often come to you for assistance with their problems, you must guard against being drawn out to divulge confidences. However, you might not be quite firm enough with discipline because of the softer sensitive side to your nature. Your quickness of mind and considerate manner put others at ease as you turn aside contentious issues. Even though you have many admirable qualities, you need initiative, self-confidence, and ambition. Since you do not want to offend, you are prone to back away from confrontations and arguments for the sake of maintaining the peace. Others can, at times, take advantage of your gentle nature. Your inclination is to pursue a line of work where you carry some level of responsibility and diplomacy is required in contact with people.