Apollo

The Friendly Warrior

Your God Qualities

Apollo is the truth-teller. He is both warrior-like and sensitive, and enjoys being “on stage” and entertaining others.

Your Personality at Its Best

As an Apollo, you are a man of diplomacy who is both independent and physically strong. You consider yourself talented and capable, and you admire the skills of others. You are ambitious, athletic, energetic, and you love to win. Your distinctive voice can mesmerize an audience and your sense of humor entertains them as well. Because of your excellent communication skills, you feel at home on stage, in a courtroom, or in an executive boardroom. You make sound judgements and usually choose a professional career that capitalizes on your intelligence and charisma.

Early Childhood Conditioning

You can be insensitive, due to the protective shield you developed to defend yourself against an overbearing personality in early childhood, or from undue authoritative demands placed upon you as a youth. You learned how to control your sensitivity to keep the world, especially your parents, from seeing how vulnerable you felt. Because you hide your sensitive nature, however, you tend to overlook the feelings of others, realizing only too late when you have deeply hurt them.

How Your Personality May Undermine Your Health

Your tendency to hide from your emotions can have a negative effect on your body, particularly after middle age. It can create an imbalance in your thyroid system, interfering with your metabolism and your ability to rejuvenate yourself. Uncorrected, this stress-induced imbalance can speed up your aging and affect your blood pressure, nervous system, and physical agility. Refusing to acknowledge your emotional needs can even shorten your life, particularly if you use alcohol as a pacifier. Watch for the early warning signs of trouble ahead: chronic sinus headaches, tension in your neck, excessive desire for self-gratification, or waning sexual potency.

Special Attributes: Generosity & Sensitivity

Strengths

A natural warrior
Good athletic skills
Diplomacy and tact
A good sense of humor
Keen intellectual attributes
Superb communication abilities
Ability to make realistic value judgements

Weaknesses

Prone to stress-induced physical symptoms
Insensitivity due to absent parent(s)
A lack of understanding of inner feelings
Escapist inclinations, including drugs/alcohol
Disregard for the sensitivity of others
Excessive need for self-gratification
A tendency to be overly aggressive

Meeting Your Creative Wellness Challenge

You need to turn your aggressiveness and strong urge to control life’s opportunities and stresses into a chance to express your true feelings. You also need to develop your intuition to become more aware of your inner feelings and the sensitivities of others. To make the most of your Apollo personality, you can

practice Yoga or T’ai Chi
join a church choir or a dance class
find ways to give your emotions a healing outlet
get involved in charity work and use your influence to set a good example for others
participate in competitive outdoor activities that require athletic skills, especially when you can have a star role, such as football, basketball, and baseball

As you abandon your shield and use your good will to benefit others, you can make a positive difference in your world.

Apollo’s Affirmation

I acknowledge that in my past
I have disregarded my sensitive nature,
Which has caused me to develop
An imbalanced lifestyle.
I now pledge to honor my total self,
Body, mind, and soul as one.
Knowing this reality,
I will become more sensitive
to the needs of myself and others,
and bring peace and harmony into my life.

Apollo’s Colors

Balancers

This palette of colors give the longest endurance to the wearer. They should be worn in main outfits, such as suits, dresses, slacks, and blazers.

Dark Brown

Saddle Brown

Sienna Brown

Khaki

Forest Green

Navy Blue

Slate Blue

Protectors

This palette of colors offers extra protection during periods of environmental or personal stress. They are most effective when worn as outerwear, such as coats, blazers, jackets, jogging suits, and other sportswear.

Charcoal Grey

Pewter Grey

Rust

Pumpkin

Gold

Sunshine Yellow

Wheat

Securers

This palette of color makes one feel good. They should be worn as blouses, shirt, casual wear, scarves and neckties, but never alone — as their effect changes with mood or activity.

Burgundy

Melon

Apricot

Lemon Yellow

Cream

Leaf Green

Turquoise

Inspirers

This palette lifts one up. They are most effective when worn as ‘date outfits’, underwear, night and lounge wear, as well as for specific creative undertakings and artistic projects.