Public Figure Profiles

John H. Reading

John H. Reading (November 26, 1917 – February 7, 2003) was the 44th Mayor of Oakland, California from 1966 to 1977. Reading was born in Glendale, Arizona, then moved to Oakland where he attended Frick Junior High and Fremont High Schools while working as a newspaper boy. He graduated from the University of California in 1940, after having worked his way through college.

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Some of their strengths

John H. Reading has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Generous, Honest, Trustworthy, Perseverent, Intense, Intuitive, and Wise.

Adventurous and Independent

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, John H. Reading is someone who is an adventurous, independent, and energetic person, who is insightful, imaginative, generous, and honest. A person who looks for jobs that tend to reflect their identity.

Adventurous and Free

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know John H. Reading well know them as someone who can be talented, wayward and free, like a big river or the ocean.

Courteous and Easygoing

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe John H. Reading as someone who is polite, modest, and diplomatic.

A person who tends to be socially popular, who loves intellectual or creative activities, who has a talent for communicating with and understanding the needs of others, and who seems to have a knack for getting recognized for their efforts.

Wise and Deep

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, John H. Reading is someone who tends to have an internal innate wisdom, and who people tend to see as an "old soul".

They are also someone who is active, giving, optimistic, and cheerful, and who possesses a charisma that attracts friends and admirers.

Optimistic and Quick-witted

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, John H. Reading tends to be someone who is optimistic and spontaneous, and who has a clear and analytical mind. Who can be witty, with a happy-go-lucky- nature that makes others cheerful, and who possesses an adventurous zest for life.

Some of John H. Reading's challenges

While John H. Reading has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, John H. Reading can be Stubborn, Impulsive, Careless, Idle, Complicated, Brusque, and Indecisive.

Impulsive and Careless

One of John H. Reading's key challenges is that they are someone who can be impulsive and careless.

John H. Reading must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive, and can be excessive and unrealistic.

Indecisive and Materialistic

John H. Reading is someone who can be indecisive, indulgent, and materialistic, who can have difficulty focusing on a single career or profession, have difficulty following orders or respecting authority, and who can suffer from "analysis paralysis".

Irritable and Callous

Finally, John H. Reading also can be short-tempered, childish, insensitive, and careless at times.

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