James Stratton Holmes (2 May 1924 – 6 November 1986) was an American-Dutch poet, translator, and translation scholar. He sometimes published his work using his real name James S. Holmes, and other times the pen names Jim Holmes and Jacob Lowland. In 1956 he was the first non-Dutch translator to receive the prestigious Martinus Nijhoff Award, the most important recognition given to translators of creative texts from or into Dutch.
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Some of their strengths
James S. Holmes has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Intelligent, Strong, Trustworthy, Sensual, Physical, and Perseverent.
Strong and Diligent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, James S. Holmes is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who is a bit of a "lone wolf".
Charming and Sophisticated
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know James S. Holmes well know them as someone who can be classy, glamorous, and worldly, like jewelry.
Inventive and Clever
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe James S. Holmes as someone who is flexible, intelligent, and quick-witted.
A person who likes to be creative, and to be recognized for their artistic talents. Who possesses intelligence, mental discipline, and ambition, and who does well in relationships and partnerships.
Charismatic and Instinctual
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, James S. Holmes is someone who handles stress better than most people, and who tends to have a powerful charisma and convictions.
They are also someone who is charismatic, compassionate, and understanding, and who is interested in expressing themselves through writing, public speaking, or teaching.
Patient and Compassionate
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, James S. Holmes tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.
Some of James S. Holmes's challenges
While James S. Holmes has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, James S. Holmes can be Self-centered, Stubborn, Idle, Short-tempered, Impulsive, Hypocritical, and Unfocused.
Stubborn and Idle
One of James S. Holmes's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.
James S. Holmes must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Unfocused and Indecisive
James S. Holmes is someone who can be scattered, restless, and insensitive, be distracted by fluctuating professional interests, be a workaholic, and who can be arrogant and have difficulty accepting advice.
Materialistic and Aggressive
Finally, James S. Holmes also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.
