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Patricia Roberts Harris

Patricia Roberts Harris (May 31, 1924 – March 23, 1985) was an American politician, diplomat and legal scholar. She served as the 6th United States secretary of housing and urban development from 1977 to 1979 and as the 13th United States secretary of health, education, and welfare from 1979 to 1981 under President Jimmy Carter; position was renamed as United States secretary of health and human services in 1980 when its education functions were transferred to the new United States secretary of education. President Lyndon B. Johnson previously appointed her United States ambassador to Luxembourg from 1965 to 1967. A member of the Democratic Party, Harris was the first African American woman ever to serve in a presidential cabinet, as well as first to be United States ambassador. She was also the first Black American woman to be dean of a law school, and the first to sit on a Fortune 500 company's board of directors.

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Some of their strengths

Patricia Roberts Harris has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intelligent, Charming, Energetic, Communicative, Strong, Trustworthy, and Honest.

Charming and Quick-witted

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Patricia Roberts Harris is someone who is a charming, quick-witted, and energetic person who combines passion and intelligence with an ability to feel what others are feeling and to effectively communicate with them. A person who looks for jobs that tend to reflect their identity.

Active and Precise

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Patricia Roberts Harris well know them as someone who can be tough, active, and sharp, like a sword.

Active and Ambitious

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Patricia Roberts Harris as someone who is active, ambitious, bold, and courageous.

A person who is driven and organized, is wise with money, who knows how to tell a good story, likes physical activity, and who loves learning.

Intelligent and Leadership-oriented

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Patricia Roberts Harris is someone who is able to see things that others don't, and who can be an effective guide or mentor to others.

They are also someone who is mysterious, intuitive, and diplomatic, and who has a keen intuition, charisma, and a focus on balance and partnership.

Logical and Reasonable

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Patricia Roberts Harris tends to be someone who is understanding, logical, and reasonable. Who can be intellectual and intuitive, speak the truth at any cost, be witty and sociable, and live life to its fullest.

Some of Patricia Roberts Harris's challenges

While Patricia Roberts Harris has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Patricia Roberts Harris can be Stubborn, Hypocritical, Aggressive, Self-centered, Idle, Impulsive, and Irritable.

Hypocritical and Self-centered

One of Patricia Roberts Harris's key challenges is that they are someone who can be perceived as hypocritical and self-centered.

Patricia Roberts Harris must also exercise caution as they can be excessive and unrealistic.

Impulsive and Aggressive

Patricia Roberts Harris is someone who can be impulsive, aggressive, and confrontational, can have difficulty listening to others, be moody and high strung, have conflict with authority figures, be too judgmental of others, and who can be overindulgent and extravagant.

Indecisive and Distracted

Finally, Patricia Roberts Harris also can have a hard time staying focused and can easily become restless.

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