Sir Joshua Reynolds (16 July 1723 – 23 February 1792) was an English painter, specialising in portraits. John Russell said he was one of the major European painters of the 18th century. He promoted the "Grand Style" in painting which depended on idealization of the imperfect. He was a founder and first president of the Royal Academy of Arts, and was knighted by George III in 1769.
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Some of their strengths
Joshua Reynolds has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Creative, Intuitive, Imaginative, Compassionate, Loyal, Caring, and Smart.
Intuitive and Imaginative
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Joshua Reynolds is someone who is a highly intuitive, creative and imaginative person who is very loyal, caring and compassionate to others. A person who defines themself by their friends and what groups they belong to.
Passionate and Intense
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Joshua Reynolds well know them as someone who can be passionate, proud, and intense, like the sun or a blazing fire.
Independent and Organized
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Joshua Reynolds as someone who is independent, organized, inventive, and generous.
A person who is curious and a loves learning, who seems to always know what to say, who has an optimism that can overcome any difficult situation, and who seems to be able to master almost any skill.
Emotionally Intelligent and Intuitive
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Joshua Reynolds is someone who tends to have strong emotional intelligence and intuition, and who can be a catalyst of change for others.
They are also someone who is balanced, stable, and energetic, who likes the idea of home and family, and who is very comfortable being the person in charge.
Traditional and Patient
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Joshua Reynolds tends to be someone who is a patient person that is very emotional, has a very sharp memory, has an ability to understand people, and who tends to be traditional and frugal.
Some of Joshua Reynolds's challenges
While Joshua Reynolds has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Joshua Reynolds can be Stubborn, Emotional, Standoffish, Suspicious, Difficult, Perfectionist, and Domineering.
Emotional and Standoffish
One of Joshua Reynolds's key challenges is that they are someone who can be emotional and standoffish.
Domineering and Impatient
Joshua Reynolds is someone who can be demanding, egotistical, and controlling, can have a lack of judgment regarding personal finances, be argumentative and stubborn, and who can have a tendency to be withdrawn and spend time in self-imposed isolation.
Sensitive and Money-oriented
Finally, Joshua Reynolds also can have mood swings, be overly sensititive, and be a bit rigid and materialistic.
