Tove Marika Jansson (9 August 1914 – 27 June 2001) was a Swedish-speaking Finnish author, novelist, painter, illustrator and comic strip author. Brought up by artistic parents, Jansson studied art from 1930 to 1938 in Stockholm, Helsinki and Paris. Her first solo art exhibition was in 1943. At the same time, she was writing short stories and articles for publication, as well as creating the graphics for book covers and other purposes. She continued to work as an artist and a writer for the rest of her life.
Jansson wrote the Moomin books for children, starting in 1945 with The Moomins and the Great Flood. The next two books, Comet in Moominland and Finn Family Moomintroll, published in 1946 and 1948 respectively, were highly successful in sales, adding to sales of the first book. For her work as a children's writer she received the Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1966. The Moomins also spun off to a comic strip, initially created by Jansson herself, and in 2016 Jansson was included in The Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame.
Starting with the semi-autobiographical Bildhuggarens dotter (Sculptor's Daughter) in 1968, Jansson wrote six novels, including the admired Sommarboken (The Summer Book), and five books of short stories for adults.
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Some of their strengths
Tove Jansson has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Generous, Energetic, Passionate, Intelligent, Bold, Confident, and Extroverted.
Bold and Confident
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Tove Jansson is someone who is a bold, confident, energetic, and optimistic person, who is able to combine personal warmth and charisma with intelligence. A person who defines themself by their friends and what groups they belong to.
Warm and Caring
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Tove Jansson well know them as someone who can be warm, caring, and compassionate, like a lamp or torch.
Courteous and Easygoing
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Tove Jansson 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.
Charismatic and Playful
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Tove Jansson is someone who is used to being the center of attention, and who has a playful approach to dealing with life.
They are also someone who is reflective, mysterious, and purposeful, who enjoys quiet and solo work, and who thrives in positions where there is no need to report to someone else.
Creative and Leadership-oriented
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Tove Jansson tends to be someone who is a natural leader, with determination, motivational powers, and who takes obligations seriously. Who has charisma, a sense of humor, and who tends to attract attention.
Some of Tove Jansson's challenges
While Tove Jansson has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Tove Jansson can be Arrogant, Indecisive, Emotional, Status-seeking, Unrealistic, Hesitant, and Narcissistic.
Arrogant and Status-seeking
One of Tove Jansson's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as arrogant and status-seeking.
Tove Jansson must also exercise caution as they can be excessive and unrealistic.
Indecisive and Materialistic
Tove Jansson 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".
Domineering and Stubborn
Finally, Tove Jansson also can be too rebellious, not respond to criticism well, and be too emotional and extreme about things.
