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William Levada

William Joseph Levada (June 15, 1936 – September 26, 2019) was an American cardinal of the Catholic Church. From May 2005 until June 2012, he served as Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith under Pope Benedict XVI; he was the highest ranking American in the Roman Curia. He was previously the Archbishop of Portland in Oregon from 1986 to 1995, and then Archbishop of San Francisco from 1995 to 2005. While serving as archbishop, he was criticized for covering up sexual abuse by priests within his jurisdiction. Levada was created a cardinal in 2006 by Benedict XVI.

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Some of their strengths

William Levada has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Artistic, Generous, Ambitious, Energetic, Intelligent, Passionate, and Optimistic.

Charming and Quick-witted

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, William Levada 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 is known for being diligent and strong.

Constant and Serious

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know William Levada well know them as someone who can be determined, unmoving, and firm, like a rock or a high mountain.

Optimistic and Frank

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe William Levada as someone who is optimistic, principled, adventurous, and direct.

A person who isn't shy about expressing their opinions, loves competition, loves learning things themself, who is known for being inventive and original, and who loves being surrounded by friends and loved ones.

Altruistic and Ambitious

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, William Levada is someone who is the type of person who rallies behind a group, cause, or community, and who enjoys being dedicated to a higher cause of some sort.

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.

Logical and Reasonable

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, William Levada 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 William Levada's challenges

While William Levada has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, William Levada can be Self-centered, Hypocritical, Stubborn, Idle, Suspicious, Pushy, and Restless.

Hypocritical and Self-centered

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

William Levada must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive, and can be excessive and unrealistic, and can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.

Pushy and Restless

William Levada is someone who can be arrogant and bossy, who can have difficulty concentrating and focusing, be unable to separate emotions from business decisions, and who can engage in excessive spending in support of an expensive lifestyle and habits.

Indecisive and Distracted

Finally, William Levada also can have a hard time staying focused and can easily become restless.

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