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quixotically) wrote2020-12-29 05:43 am
quixotically) wrote2020-12-29 05:43 am
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miscellaneous [personality typings]
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| My Values close ties; experiences; helping others; set goals; future dreams; My Stressors cut ties; overworking; stagnation; no recognition; in-fighting; helplessness; |
Core Traits
» Socially Flexible Extrovert Vampire bats, like other bats, roost in colonies. These colonies can consist of 12-50 individuals, but can even number up to 1,000 to 5,000 individuals. Sometimes, these colonies coexist and roost with other bat species, though they do not interact generally with one another. In colonies, females will move among social groups fluidly, keeping strong ties among individuals in each group. Vampire bats also do just fine on their own; they tend to hunt and feed alone or with their young, and generally one bat is found on a single host. After feeding they keep to temporary, small roosts that they retire to, to be able to properly digest their meal of blood. After digesting, they will be able to return to the colony and share their bloodmeal with others. Vampire bat people are going to enjoy being in the company of others. While they do fine on their own, they flourish and blossom with people around them, doing much better with others and than alone. They may do their best by working alone, but they need people to socially recharge their batteries and feel fulfilled. They want feedback and understanding from those around them; they may flounder without backup or verbal support from others. Vampire bat people also have flexible social arrangements; they may have a core friend group but they can make friends with just about anybody, even among different social circles. They are not heavily exclusive and have many friends, from all walks of life. Honestly they just really enjoy being with others, and even if they work alone, they play and relax best with others around them. » Altruistic, Magnanimous Vampire bats have very complex social structures and procedures; their social bonds are strong and long-lasting. Females in particular form strong ties with neighboring females, and allogrooming is important among individuals. Grooming in particular is very integral with social bonds; it is used to access the health and well-being of nearby individuals. If anyone looks like they have not eaten in a few days (which can be deadly for a vampire bat), bloodmeal will be shared between conspecifics and young. This prevents starvation in the group, and strengthens social bonds. On top of their grooming and sharing of foods, mothers are very caring towards their young. Females have been known to help raise other mother’s young, and they will indiscriminately adopt young whose mothers have died. Though males defend harems from outside males, they will allow them to get close and are tolerant of their presence, especially for thermoregulation purposes. Vampire bat people are loving, caring people, especially with those close to them. They want to help others and they want to give to others that which they have or enjoy. Selfish is just not a word that would be used to describe a vampire bat person; they are very altruistic, magnanimous people. If they see someone close to them is struggling, they are quick to lend a hand and help out; it makes a vampire bat person feel fulfilled to help out others, especially their friends. It’s just in their nature to be caring; they see no gain in keeping everything to themselves or being selfish in any sense of the word. They have a deep, innate feeling or obligation to their fellow humans, and try their best to help those around them, or those having a harder time than they are. » Loyal, Committed Vampire bats tend to keep the same social groups, and bonds last for lifetimes. While females can and do change groups, they are reluctant to permanently leave their natal group, and will only do so if their mothers pass away or move. It can be hard for new bats to integrate into a group, because they are so dependent on the strong social bonds they form with each other and the food they provide when they are unable to feed for a few nights. Females also tend to have one offspring at a time, keeping their young close for 5 months, feeding them milk, gradually pushing them up to an all-blood diet. They will help other females and will adopt the babies of females who die. Add this to their allogrooming and strong social bonds, as well as them feeding blood to other individuals, all of which point towards the vampire bat’s strong social structure and commitment to their natal core group. While vampire bat people are certainly socially flexible and they can make friends easily, they are not fickle and they are not flaky. They are loyal to their friends and to their ambitions and they do not let go easily. They love having a stable friend core group, and they enjoy having friends who are just as loyal to them as they are in return. They are also very committed people; they see projects through to completion and are more than willing to ask for help if they feel they need to do so. Are even willing to help others with their projects; if they see a friend failing they are very quick to help get them committed with their work. They are not afraid of cooperation, even though they enjoy working alone the best. Overall, vampire bat people stick it through and don’t like to change friend groups. They are very committed and dedicated individuals and value a strong stable friend group they can trust and rely in. » Competitive, High Standards Vampire bat groups exist as harems; a few males with a group of females and their young. There are dominance hierarchies in these harems, where males have a successive line on who breeds the most. Generally the dominant male breeds the most preferentially, and then other resident males can also breed with other females. Harem males tend to roost where they feel would be the most attractive to females, and they may defend outsider males from entering the harem. Bachelor males tend to be rejected by females on a whole, though they may succeed in breeding every now and then. In multi-male harems, females can choose to turn down the dominant male entirely for a better suitor or the next in line. Vampire bats as a whole also tend to protect their individual hosts, marking it with their urine scent. They do not tend to feed together on the same host unless it is mothers with their offspring. As much as vampire bat people are helpful, caring, and selfless people, they are also ambitious, and work to better themselves and those around them. They do not want to stagnate and work upwards towards their goals. They may have high standards-- in their friends and in their work and especially in their goals. They may be picky in who they consider a close friend and may only keep one or two large overreaching goals in mind. They also want to look good in the eyes of their peers; they are not the type to skimp out on what could be their “big break” with sloppy work or attire. They are just people who are trying to reach out and be the best they can be and pick what is best for them, and are willing to please others and turn heads to do it. » Habitual, Flexible Vampire bats feed solely on blood; they have no other facet to their diet and they are adapted perfectly to be parasitic of large mammals. They tend to feed exclusively on large ungulates-- livestock in particular because of their abundance in their range, but also tapir, peccary, deer, and horses. They tend to scent mark their host, to make sure they can find and return to the same host for a few consecutive nights. After feeding on one host for a few nights, they will pick a different host. On top of their very specialized feeding habits, vampire bats tend to keep the same social groups their whole lives, unless something drastic happens and they need to move. They are also restricted to the warmer climates because they are not able to perfectly thermoregulate; they need a constant temperature to help keep their bodies constantly the same temperature. On cold nights, even outside bats may be brought into the group, since it helps to thermoregulate and keep everyone at the same temperature. Vampire bat people are people who know what works and they stick to it. They stick to a friend group or a goal or an occupation, and they tend to not leave it for anything. Especially with their goals, they tend to fall into routine and can have a hard time reaching outside of it. However, despite this, vampire bat people are surprisingly flexible and do their best to not get stuck in a rut. They reach out to new people, they try new techniques, and they find new, better ways to complete the same problem. They do not want to stagnate, even though they enjoy normalcy and routine. They do their best to work with that which they know, and find new, novel ways of approaching it. They see no reason to try new things-- as long as it’s within their field of expertise. It takes a lot to make them switch up friend groups or occupations, and it can be very stressful for them to move and relocate. In the end though, they make it work, and their flexibility keeps them on their toes and moving forward. » Absorbed Vampire bats have one offspring at a time, which they feed milk exclusively for 3 months before adding a milk/blood mixture and graduating to full blood. When old enough, mothers will take their offspring to a feeding site, showing them how to feed on their own. When vampire bats do feed, they tend to gorge themselves with blood, drinking 20 ounces of blood in 20 minutes, which can be half of the tiny bat’s weight. They need to be able to take off after feeding though, and so can start excreting excess water within two minutes of feeding. Even with that though, they will still be filled with too much blood to return to the roost, and need to digest their food alone for up to two hours. Vampire bat people have a tendency to become completely enveloped in their work, dedicating their all to their projects and goals. They can be totally absorbed sometimes, where they give themselves up to the goal and not towards anything else. They can go at it so hard, even, that they need to physically stop, catch themselves, and give themselves a breather. Many times they become so absorbed that they forget everything else, so for them, reminding themselves to step away for a bit is important to their own well-being and they make sure to leave time to recharge and regroup. They are always aware of their work and set up breaks and times and a routine to keep themselves going strong. Overall, to their power and sometimes their detriment, vampire bat people are people who become easily absorbed, and give a lot of energy and time to any project or research they work on. » Sensitive, Discreet Vampire bats are specialized feeders and have specialized senses to help deal with finding hosts and feeding on them. They use sight, sound, smell, and low-frequency echolocation to find their hosts. For example, they can hear if a host is breathing/sleeping, they can smell if an animal is in estrus or not, and echolocation and sight can help them find a safe landing spot. They also have heat-sensitive nerves in their noses, which help them find blood right below the skin for easy access. When they do find blood, they bite with their perpetually-sharp incisors, which is so sharp the slice is never felt by the host. They also always land a few meters away from their prey instead of on their prey, so that they are not easily detected in their approach. They are able to walk terrestrially as well as hop and run, and are agile enough and aware enough to move from feet and tails. They also tend to be very light on their feet while climbing on their host, using a backwards or sideways movement to quickly move undetected. Vampire bat people are incredibly sensitive to what is going on around them. They feel and know the atmosphere of a room as soon as they walk in, and they know how to behave just as quickly. They take care anywhere that they go to not step on any toes, and try their best not to hurt those around them. They don’t want to start fights ever and don’t do well in fights anyway; they would rather compromise and help than fight and be fought with. They may compete, but they don’t argue. They do their best to know what is going on with everything and everyone so that they can read and understand the undercurrents of the room. Even with their projects and goals, they work without imposing and without bothering others in the field. They want to succeed but they don’t want to make waves; they do their best to keep that balance and can be stressed when it is rocked. Overall vampire bat people are just very sensitive and understanding, which allows them to be more discreet and unobtrusive in their pursuits. » Aware Vampire bats, because of how they feed, are very aware of their surroundings. They have many senses to locate prey, and their echolocation is closer to that of fruit bats than other microbats. For bats, they have well-developed eyesight, being able to distinguish between individuals and see at least a few meters in front of them in detail. They use their strong senses to both avoid detection from their hosts but also avoid predators. They have amazing jumping abilities, which can be use to get away from predators who may try to attack them on land, and also jump onto their hosts and avoid being attacked by hooves or tails. They stay out of detection through constant high vigilance, and even make clean bites so that it is not felt or noticed while the bat is feeding. Knowing how vulnerable they are when they are full, they hide away to digest, so as to not be an easy target for predators before returning to the roost. On top of all this, they are socially aware as well; they are aware of the status of conspecifics and gather that information through grooming and feeding others. They keep to the social harems, and when leaving, the harem dominant males will always leave last, making sure all of the group is out before them. Females know who the dominant males are, but are not always willing to mate with him, sometimes preferring other males in the group. Overall, vampire bat people are incredibly aware. They keep their eyes and ears open all the time. They do their best to stay out of trouble and work with others, so that they do not fight or cause complications. They know what people want and work to cater to that; they just don’t want to be under fire for what they do so they try to always work with others and be aware of what they need. They are just really socially and physically aware; they know how to handle people and they know how to deal with potential stressors around them. They are always rolling with the punches and doing their best with what they have. They keep anger and hostility in check, which keeps them feeling great, and allows them to best help those around them in the long run. Inferred Traits » Loyal + Magnanimous + Sensitive = Empathetic, Sympathetic Vampire bat people know how others are feeling and they check in with their friend all the time. They are sensitive people who can tell what people are feeling, and can feel it themselves. Because of this, they want to help others and do whatever they can to make them feel better. They empathize with the plights that people are going through and they sympathize with friends and their emotions. In general, they just can feel the pain of those around them and see it like they are reading a book. They don’t like it, and just want to help end the pain that others experience with more positive feelings. » Socially Flexible Extrovert + Loyal + Habitual = Dependent Common Vampire bats stick to the same group because the strong social bonds are necessary for their survival. Without the cooperative feeding, many bats would die simply from starvation. Vampire bat people are very similar in that they are dependent on their core friends and those strong friendships they build with people. Those people make them feel better and give them the social charge they so desperately need. Without their social group, they can do well for only so long. These are loyal people who stick to what they know; they love their friends, they tend to be dependent on them, and have a hard, stressful time without them or when they switch to a whole new group. » Competitive + Sensitive + Extrovert = Status-Oriented Vampire bat people care about how they come off to others. They don’t want to rock the boat but they do want to compete and be competitive, so they work to make people like them more than they try to butt heads. They care about how others see them and can be stressed if they aren’t living up to the standards set out for themselves. They want to reach the top peacefully, not with conflict or fights. These are status-oriented people and they want people to see them as the best of the best, and not anything less than that. » Discreet + Aware + Altruistic = Tactful, Forgiving Vampire bat people are not brash or blunt by any means. They pick and choose their words carefully and do not want to step on anyone’s toes. They are better without a fight, so try their best to keep the atmosphere clear and clean. If arguments do break out, these are people who are quick to forgive and make up with their friends; they don’t want to lose friends over petty arguments and would rather help than hinder those around them. Overall these are people who try and say things carefully, and make up as quickly and sincerely as possible with those they happen to feud with. » Committed + Absorbed + Competitive = Ambitious, Obsessed Vampire bats give it their all when they get to work. They tend to become so focused that they obsess on projects, thinking about them all the time and giving them all of their attention. These are dedicated, people who do not give up on someone or something easily, and they want to be good at what they do. They are just very driven, ambitious people who tend to be highly absorbed in their work, to the point of true obsession. » Habitual + Loyal + Absorbed = High Fidelity Vampire bat females have a hard time finding new permanent harems, because the social bonds already established are so important to them and their survival. In the human, common vampire bat people are just not going to give you up or let you down. These people stick it through, thick and thin. They are not fair-weather friends and are sure to not flake off on those they care about. If they need to cancel, they would probably feel terrible and apologize profusely the next day. They are just very strongly loyal people and do not give up on others; they just don’t want to let down the people they truly care about at all. » High Standards + Sensitive + Aware = Prone to Anxiety Vampire bats need to be careful when sneaking up on their prey on foot. They can’t be caught unawares; it could mean death under a hoof or a horn, or getting caught by a predator. Because of this, I could see vampire bat people being prone to anxiety. Because they are always aware of how people are feeling and do not want to look poorly in the eyes of others, they may have social anxiety more than anything else. These are people who fret not only over how their friends are doing or feeling, but how they come across to others. Overall, they just don’t want to look bad, and may worry about it a lot during the day. Negotiable Traits » Appeasing, Appealing Derived from their social anxiety, their high standards, their empathetic nature, and their need to be discreet. Vampire bat people are probably prone to appealing to others, coming to compromises easily and sacrificing personal pleasures without a single thought or worry. They may not be the most forward of people, and are probably much more likely to give in to what others want. Overall they are just very appeasing people, trying to make others happy instead of causing conflict. » Manipulative, Effective Liars Though vampire bats tend to willingly give blood to other members of their group, recipients are known to beg for their food beforehand, encouraging feeding from the other party. On top of this is the fact that vampire bat people are those who try and calm social situations with their friends, are ambitious, and are giving in that they enjoy helping others feel better. While they may not manipulate for their own gain, they probably do manipulate through kind words and deeds, which make themselves look better in the eyes of those around them and more likely to do favors for them in the future. They may also manipulate to gain status, making themselves look bigger and better than they may actually be. Overall, vampire bat people want to be liked, and they are ambitious; they will do what they need to, to make it to the top. » Lone Worker Vampire bats, despite their strong social cohesion, tend to feed alone and without others around. They also digest their food alone, so that they are light enough to make it back to the roost without alighting attention. Vampire bat people, despite being so sociable and friendly, may enjoy it best when they are left to their own devices when getting work and projects done. They are not afraid to share their work by any means and they do reach out for help so they are certainly not stubborn, but they do recognize that some things need to be done alone. Too much socializing can be distracting for a vampire bat person, who uses that time to recharge and unwind. When it comes to work and gathering information, they would rather go it alone and at their own pace. » Active, Energetic Vampire bats have very high metabolisms and digest very quickly. This may translate to someone who is very active and enjoys working and doing more than sitting and relaxing. While they do need time to themselves every once in a while, a vampire bat person loves to be out and about and being constructive with their time and energy. They are not likely the type to dawdle or waste what precious daylight(moonlight?) they have available to them. » Prone to Burnout Another interpretation of the vampire bat’s need to retire and digest after large meal before returning to the roost. Vampire bat people need time to process their work and have a tendency to obsess and work incredibly hard on their endeavors. They may be prone to burnout, crashing after working too long on a certain project and needing time alone to recover before continuing. » Defensive Because males tend to defend harem roosts, and vampire bats in general have been seen defending feeding sites. While not a strong trait in the vampire bat person, these people are more likely to be reactive and defensive than assertive and confrontational. Vampire bat people tend to be more of the compromising type, but if they need to, they will defend that which they care deeply about. They do not want others making fun of their friends or hurting them in any way; to slight a friend is to slight the vampire bat person. They are quick to defend their friends, even if they are not naturally angry or aggressive people. » Compassionate, Emotional Derived from their highly altruistic natures, devoted and selfless behaviors, and the fact that they are highly empathetic, sensitive people. Vampire bat people are just givers, and they wear their hearts on their sleeves. They do not want to see pain and tend to be more compassionate than hard. They have deep emotions and feel them on a visceral level. They are not always the best at expressing those emotions, but they do the best they can by actively helping those around them and relieving them of the negativity they may be feeling too. Overall vampire bat people are just very compassionate and feel their emotions on a very personal level. » Tolerant, Prone to Cliquish Behavior Vampire bats tolerate other bats roosting with them, despite species, and they tend to allow outsider bats in for thermoregulating purposes. They tend to be non-territorial as well, though they do defend groups and harems. Vampire bat people, by extension, are very likely to be very tolerant of others and their beliefs, but at the same time prone to sticking with their friends and backing their friend’s opinions before the opinions of others. They aren’t necessarily exclusive in their friends by any stretch, but when with their friends they may fall into groupthink patterns and side with their friends more than those they do not know or necessarily trust. Outside of the friend group though, vampire bat people tend to keep their individuality and do make decisions based on their own ideas and beliefs, as well as being highly tolerant of others’ beliefs. » Risk Takers Within Comfort Zone Vampire bats are not noted for being fastidious; they choose many different warm-blooded mammals as their meals despite how very careful they need to be to approach their prey. Combined with the ambitious, status-oriented nature of the vampire bat, and how they can be flexible within their field, it wouldn't be hard to see these guys as risk-takers in a way. They are competitive people who try to stand out and be noticed, and so may be prone to taking risks when feeling confident in themselves and their abilities. They try to do this as best as possible without making waves or starting arguments, and rather try to show themselves and individuals in their field. Because they tend to focus in one area but also long to be recognized, vampire bat people know a little risk can set them apart, and besides, what's a little risk without a little reward? |
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"I think I would say that my most valuable gift is that I understand people. I know what their needs are, and I know how they relate to other people's needs, and I'm good at connecting different kinds of people in a way that helps them help each other. I think it's really important to know who your friends are, and to remember to stay loyal to the people you're close to. I'm a really good listener, and I try my best to take people's concerns seriously and respond in a way that I know will make them feel more comfortable, more at ease with whatever problem they're having. I'm good at figuring out what people think is important, and then fitting in with their expectations and making a positive, lasting impression when I interact with them. I like to be seen as confident and capable, but also sympathetic to people's feelings and ideas. I don't generally have any problem organizing people and leading them toward a common goal--since I can identify so well with most people, I can be pretty persuasive; often I can see very easily the middle ground between opposing perspectives, and from there it's just a matter of explaining people's differences in a way that makes both parties happy. I really like it when I can make a positive difference to someone in a meaningful way--I try to show the world my best side as often as I can. More than anything, though, it's important to be there for the people that matter to you--if you can't do that, how can you expect anyone else to be there for you?"
Dominant: Extroverted Feeling (Fe) Often mistaken for a variety of other types due to their renowned interpersonal abilities, ENFJs may very well be the one type least in need of typological methodology. As type theory itself is intended primarily to increase understanding of foreign value systems in order to improve ability to interact effectively with others--something healthy ENFJs tend to do so naturally they can scarcely turn it off--they may often find themselves so naturally adept at accommodating and outwardly validating the values of others that they can appear almost chameleon-like in how their behavior may change from one group to the next. As dominant extroverted feelers, ENFJs are champions of the values espoused by their communities, and they make concerted efforts to make themselves into living examples of those values, both for their own benefit and for that of those around them. When discussing Fe dominants, it's important to note that the collectivized moral ideals by which they define their identities are not limited to traditional family or community groups. It's a common mistake to assume that ENFJs will automatically change their values to fit whatever group happens to physically surround them at the moment--and while they may do this when they wish to make a particular impression, or when the group immediately surrounding them holds values that don't conflict substantially with those they find important, their primary focus in life is aligning themselves with groups of other people with whom they can develop a common moral viewpoint and thus establish an objective system of ethical expectations by which everyone can be held accountable. Unlike Fi types, who develop highly individualized, internal moral compasses, ENFJs may often wonder how they can make any meaningful moral decision without knowing how the people they find important (i.e., those with whom their relationships create the fabric of their public identities) feel about the issue in question. This is not to say ENFJs don't have any moral ideas of their own; they simply conceptualize morality as a concept that should be discussed and agreed upon by the groups of people who intend to define their relationships to each other through common adherence to them. As Fe dominants, ENFJs strive to make themselves into paragons of the ideals and values represented by their connections to others. They're generally very aware of the implications of who they choose to associate themselves with, and they tend to know just how to say whatever it is that they need to say to get others on board with their causes and goals. It's not uncommon to see them championing the causes of the weak and downtrodden--in many cases, their rare ability to "translate" between competing value systems combines with their natural interpersonal organizational skills to produce an unusually powerful, charismatic presence. The skills commonly associated with this mindset may be applied toward both positive and very negative ends. While few can unite a crowd under a common goal with the ENFJ's unique balance of personal charm and decisive vision, not all of them are above abusing this gift for purposes of ousting or defaming an enemy--no one can an appeal to an entire group's collective sentiments and convince them to brand someone "an outsider" faster than an ENFJ. Another major issue that often arises for both Fe dominant types (ENFJ, ESFJ) is the tendency to spend so much time focusing on the feelings and needs of others that one's own emotional necessities may become neglected or, worse, completely ignored. Intent on adjusting the way they feel to the way the people close to them feel, Fe dominants may run into substantial conflicts of interest when their own private assessments of people or situations fly in the face of the cultural and social expectations espoused by the people they love and respect. Conflict avoidance and mediation become major points of interest--since conflict between members of the same party suggests discord among the values that create the bond between the members thereof (which threatens the fabric of cultural connection upon which interpersonal groupings are founded), ENFJs view ability to set aside one's own misgivings in favor of that which will benefit their associates to be the ultimate sign of selflessness and maturity. Manifestations of this outlook may be something of a double-edged sword: while this leads many ENFJs to develop their natural talents at conflict resolution and caregiving, it may result in a confusing disconnect between what the ENFJ really does want, and that which he is expected to want--that which the others to whom he holds obligations desire. Overemphasis on dominant Fe may result in difficulty with defining any sort of clear sense of self at all! Auxiliary: Introverted Intuition (Ni) In most cases, ENFJs seem to describe the function of auxiliary Ni in their own cognitive hierarchies as providing a sense of direction and/or spiritual connection to something greater than themselves. They rarely feel it necessary to define or "box in" this connection in directly explicit terms--doing so would violate the spirit of personalized, subjective definitional freedom upon which the Ni attitude thrives--but rather, it seems to represent finding that which impresses upon them a sense of global significance (especially the recurring theme that "everything happens for a reason"), that there is something much more important than ourselves and our immediate needs and everyday struggles going on beneath the surface of our outwards selves. I've heard ENFJs describe Ni's role--even those who don't know typology and don't realize this is what they're describing--by focusing on the development of their own self-awareness, especially in terms of the social and interpersonal situations where they feel most comfortable and in control. ENFJs are known for their strong communicative abilities, but only as auxiliary Ni develops do they begin to develop total awareness of the inner workings of the effects of their own cognitive tendencies on their outlooks and approaches to life. For ENFJs, development of auxiliary Ni seems to coincide with a revelatory (and somewhat sudden) increase in total perspective. Priorities are rearranged, unhealthy or counterproductive relationships are severed or restructured, while new and more fulfilling ones replace them as the ENFJ begins to develop an idea of what she wants the long-term implications of her life and actions to signify. "What does it all mean?" Life may strike them as a random series of meaningless events that can only be granted value and structure through the cultural and moral approval of others they feel close to--and while these sorts of personal connections are and always will be the central focus of their lives, the development of Ni will create a sense of individual perspective by which the normative values promoted by Fe can be put into context and understood more completely, in a way that operates outside the confines of the assumptions by which dominant Fe would normally lead the ENFJ to define her entire outlook. In short, Ni grants the ENFJ a much-needed self-analytical disposition, an ability to rethink, redefine, and (hopefully) improve the boundaries of the obligations by which she creates her relationships to others and the outside world. The balanced ENFJ recognizes that even though her cultural values and the relationships she builds upon them are the driving forces in her own life, there are many other possible value systems and many other ways of interpreting them. To be truly happy and satisfied, she must keep an open mind toward new possibilities and potential epistemic viewpoints--or risk becoming lost and entrenched in a misguided set of collective values, associating with all the wrong people and not even realizing it. Earlier in life, ENFJs may find themselves so naturally adept at telling people what they want to hear that they become accustomed to auto-piloting through social interaction and emotional support of others. Without substantial Ni, they may neglect the deeper implications of the social "scripts" they find themselves effortlessly repeating day in and day out. If, on the other hand, Ni is applied in excess, the ENFJ may end up isolating himself to a much greater degree than he's truly comfortable with, primarily out of fear of being unprepared to deal with interpersonal problems and situations. With every problem solved, he will see only further problems with more implications, each requiring tremendous investments of time and personal consideration before any real action can be taken. He may find himself reading much further into the words and actions of others than practical considerations dictate--he may struggle with the fear that no one truly respects him, that everyone is hiding a secret desire to force him out of the group dynamic and leave him alone to fend for himself. While the proper dosage of Ni provides a balancing effect and a refreshing sense of perspective, excess focus on unstated and implied meaning may lead to some degree of paranoia, short-circuiting the interpersonal skills upon which the ENFJ builds his self-confidence. Tertiary: Extroverted Sensation (Se) Often serving as a distraction in times of stress and disorder, tertiary Se can have a variety of both helpful and harmful effects on the ENFJ's cognition. On one hand, Se can support and improve Fe's interpersonal dynamics by increasing understanding of their immediate sensory impact: wielded skilfully, FeSe can actually make doing the right thing (according to the standards associated with the family or organization in question) seem "cool." Surely, in addition to this, there is an Se component to the personable charm and charisma upon which ENFJs build their reputations: they can combine the serious sense of duty and obligation behind Fe with the impressive spectacle and guttural impact of Se--this unlikely combination, responsible for the enormous interpersonal influence on their peers that ENFJs tend to command, is matched by few other function combinations. One of my favorite ENFJ tertiary Se examples comes from Vito Corleone, Marlon Brando's character in the classic Godfather films. It's a line that made its point so succinctly that it's embedded itself into modern popular culture. When asked how he intends to persuade an adversary to conform to his wishes, Vito delivers the classic line: "I'll make him an offer he can't refuse." On the surface, his answer seems to reflect the common courtesy and social propriety that Fe demands: the parties in question are simply bargaining, politely negotiating toward a solution that can mutually benefit everyone, and that all parties concerned will be happy with. By terming his approach an "offer", Vito implies that his adversary is free to turn down the offer and cease negotiations at any time he pleases--this is simply a friendly discussion, you see, as anything less would surely offend the opposing party and violate his culture's ethical standards regarding proper treatment of others. And by invoking the common figurative phrase "he can't refuse", Vito subtly promotes the impression that not only is he willing to negotiate, but that he's so generous that he's willing to offer conditions so favorable to the other party's interests that he would be foolish to turn them down. What a stand-up guy! And yet, we all know that this isn't really an "offer" at all--that the only real choice the other party has is to comply with Vito's request or die. And this is where tertiary Se enters the picture: well-balanced ENFJs are socially savvy enough to recognize the problems with a directly and bluntly aggressive approach. Vito's strategy in this situation not only makes others more comfortable by using culturally familiar and socially acceptable phrasing (Fe), it also implies exactly what needs to be said ("You're going to do what I want, or I'm going to show you the kind of physical force you don't want to have to deal with"--Se) without ever having to lift a finger or break the ostensible air of polite negotiation. On the surface, "he can't refuse" implies that he can refuse, but that he would be missing out on a good opportunity if he did. Beneath the surface, Ni implies that the commonly accepted interpretation of this phrasing (in this case, a non-literal one) may not tell the whole story--and, in a brilliant twist on an old saying, Vito defies surface expectations (Ni) by using the phrase in a context where its meaning should, uncharacteristically, actually be taken quite literally (Se): the target literally can't refuse, on pain of death. Applied negatively, tertiary Se tends to affect ENFJs in much the same way it affects their ENTJ cousins: with their natural interpersonal skills leading them into all sorts of different social contexts, it's all too easy for the FeSe loop ENFJ to become lost in the sensual pleasures that litter the party and entertainment scenes where their social adeptness will invariably lead them on numerous occasions. I've seen ENFJs develop serious substance abuse problems as a result--tragically, Fe can work against them by providing them with more contacts and more ability to procure the intoxicants that Ni should remind them will likely not lead to positive long-term results. Failure to support these increasingly unhealthy habits may lead to angry and aggressive outbursts (on these occasions it's actually not too hard to confuse them with poorly balanced ESTPs), manipulative behavior, and even unscrupulous abuse of their influence on others in order to get what they feel they rightfully deserve. Ideally, the healthy integration of tertiary Se into the ENFJ's mindset should lead to more complete people skills and a balanced focus on the real meaning of immediate reality, which helps to round out the constant suspicion of missing or understated meaning for which Ni is characteristically on the lookout. The well-balanced ENFJ will recognize Se's ability to help him connect to others more directly and immediately, to keep up with their interests and desires as well as their emotional and cultural needs. When integrated in balanced degrees, Se should grant a sense of personal style that will, in time, bolster Fe's insistence on developing useful relationships with wide ranges of different kinds of people and cultural backgrounds. Inferior: Introverted Thinking (Ti) Recall the aforementioned conflict between the ENFJ's personal desires and those of his groups and associations with others: at the core of this conflict lies Fe's struggle against inferior Ti. When a situation arises in which the ENFJ's sense of personal logic and causal reasoning contradicts everything his external obligations suggest he should support, substantial psychological difficulties can arise. Torn between the objectively supported mutual responsibilities by which his conscious mind defines his identity and the unconscious personal/subjective desire for personal consistency, Ti manifests itself as an uncomfortable representation of his personal conscience, pestering him in the back of his mind: "Something here just doesn't make sense." The real difficulty will occur when the ENFJ is forced to confront a disconnect between the needs of others and his own need to behave in a way he can feel consistent and fair to himself about--this will almost invariably shower him in feelings of guilt and selfishness for failure to set aside his own needs in favor of upholding the overall welfare of the larger group. Since dominant Fe sees the individual's well-being as near-unconditionally subservient to that of the larger group or preservation of group obligations, the process of rationalizing subjective, individual judgment and balancing it against his outwardly substantiated connections and responsibilities to others will certainly be an arduous process at best. In practice, this tends to manifest itself in the form of self-denigrating behavior, and some rather disconcerting attempts to redouble the ENFJ's efforts to support the group's well-being in a (typically futile) attempt to squelch out the personal desires and private values that she views as the cause of her problems. In reality, it is not the simple presence of personalized judgment that is the source of the problem, but rather the inability to integrate its role in cognition into a cohesive worldview that balances personal needs and concerns against those of close family/friends/associates. Because the ENFJ's entire self-image rests on her ability to reliably care for and support the needs of her loved ones, and to provide a living example of the values she shares with them, indulging any personal whim or logical critique of the customs and moral values she sees as central to the group's ethos comes as a difficult challenge that may threaten the whole idea of that which her dominant attitude rests on. Only through the realization that her commitment to centralized ethical standards and placing the emotional needs of others above her own is in itself a personal value on her part will the ENFJ learn to equate and integrate the (seemingly) opposing forces represented by dominant Fe and inferior Ti. ENFJs in the grip of inferior Ti may become harshly critical and uncharacteristically aggressive--especially when accompanied by issues with tertiary Se. The most common way for this sort of episode to occur tends to involve someone directly and brazenly attacking the values or culture by which dominant Fe defines its place in the world and grants itself meaning and purpose. When the opposing party cannot be persuaded by Fe (because s/he directly and openly opposes everything the ENFJ's group holds to be an important value), inferior Ti is thrust into the spotlight as the ENFJ is forced to support her beliefs purely through personal reasoning that can stand on its own without objective validation from relationships to others. This area is more than a bit uncomfortable for most ENFJs--as inferior Ti rises, they may find themselves insistent that, "The way we feel about it obviously just makes sense, and if you can't see why it works then there must just be something wrong with you!" Inevitably, Ti's internalized logic ties back into Fe's preferred method for confronting enemies: referring back to the group's standards as self-referential (and unfortunately circular) evidence for their own universal, "logical" validity. As ENFJs grow and develop, they will eventually learn to accept that others can maintain value systems which are inconsistent with their own, yet still internally consistent with themselves. (The helping hand of auxiliary Ni may also step in to provide a fresh sense of perspective, and a new interpretation that helps the ENFJ avoid boxing himself into Fe's objective standards too completely.) When Ti is approached in a healthy manner, it grants the ENFJ an ability to take competing or opposing values on their own merits, to evaluate them purely for internal consistency without damning them from the start through the near-automatic assumption that their opposition to his own group's values must necessitate their inherent incorrectness. In addition, developing a balance between Fe and Ti will help ENFJs to recognize and stand up for their own personal needs, and to inject pieces of their individual understandings into the continual recreation and molding of the collective values they rely on to connect with others. With a fully balanced functional hierarchy, ENFJs will find themselves not only increasingly able to connect, support, and identify with the needs of others, but to expand the borders of their own interpersonal groups and aid the development of those groups' values by bridging the gap between their collective ideals and their own subjective interpretations. From there, it's not long before they're able to achieve the respect and importance they desire, while still maintaining a sense of personal integrity--and with that in place, there's very little that's out of their range of possibilities. |
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| Descriptions Type 9: [1] [2] [3] 9 wing 8: [1] [2] Stackings: [1] [2] Basic Drive: peace Basic Fear: loss and annihilation Basic Desire: stability and peace of mind |
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People of enneatype Nine are essentially looking to maintain a sense of peace, harmony and balance and to avoid conflict and disruption. Nines tend to see the best in people, to be fundamentally optimistic about the future, and, when reasonably healthy, to have a calming and grounding effect on those around them. As a general rule, Nines are fairly “easy going;” they adopt a strategy of “going with the flow.” They intuitively know how to wait for the openings so that they can slip effortlessly into the stream. Nines don’t tend to “sweat the small stuff.” On the whole, they are self-effacing, tolerant, even-tempered and likable individuals. Nines aspire to be supportive, loving and gentle and more than any other enneatype, are likely to embody these valuable qualities. Given such a portrait, it might seem difficult to understand what is so problematic about the type Nine fixation. The central problem for Nines revolves around the fact that their desire to maintain peace and to avoid conflict is compulsive. As the potential for conflict in life is virtually ubiquitous, the Nine’s inability to confront it forcefully and deal with it effectively, leaves the Nine at a serious disadvantage when it comes to living a full, satisfying and honest life. This deeply rooted tendency to avoid discord plays itself out both internally and in the realm of external action, but generally manifests most centrally in close personal relationships, as intimate relationships more than anything else tend to trigger core defenses. Many Nines are reasonably “successful” when it comes to their interactions with the world. They are frequently productive and often manage to rise through the ranks on the basis of their likability and reliability without having to engage too forcefully in direct competition. Thus, even in a capitalist economic system, many Nines manage to “succeed” while maintaining an attitude of forbearance and cooperation. Nines are not necessarily without ambition either, something easily attested to by the sheer number of leaders who have had a type Nine fixation. Some such Nines are able to take on leadership roles because they wear their fixations lightly or because they are buoyed by the ambitions of others to whom they are attached. Perhaps they enjoy the benefits of a fortunate upbringing or perhaps their work on themselves has borne fruit. Sometimes Nines who take on leadership roles seem to be the living embodiment of a solution that has been offered to us from the depths of the collective unconscious. They represent the only possible answer to the exigencies of a time in which the forward path cannot be determined by aggressive self-assertion or even by clarity of intellect. Healthy Nines are in touch with their depths and are able to maintain their sense of self even in the face of the most forceful opposition or the most appalling conflict. Even as they rule, they serve those they lead. Less healthy Nines who take on leadership roles however, tend to adopt a strategy of “muffling” from awareness the likely negative consequences of their actions. Often they surround themselves with like-minded others who reinforce their sense of security and who serve as a buffer from all forms of dissent, thus enabling the Nine to remain insulated. Most of the unhealthy Nine’s insulating buffers against reality, however, are actually internal to the psyche. A deeply entranced Nine simply dissociates from whatever is unpleasant or unpalatable, from whatever disturbs his preferred view of the world. Such comfortably numb Nines simply fail to process any information which would be a cause of discomfort or disturbance. About this phenomenon, Naranjo comments, “Not wanting to see, not wanting to be in touch with one’s experience is something akin to cognitive laziness, an eclipse of the experiencer or inner witnessing in the person.” Unhealthy Nines, even as they take on roles of leadership, which would seem to involve self-assertion, are often actually deeply entrenched in a peculiar form of self-abnegation. Hence we encounter the portrait of the “nice guy,” the one who is affable to even the lowliest employee. He has a ready smile and a genial manner. He means no one any harm. But he has just busted the union, slashed the benefits to the school lunch program, or authorized the bombing of Iraq. He heads for his private sanctuary; he mindlessly kisses his wife; he watches the TV. He sleeps well. His conscience is clear. He never assumes any responsibility for the evil he has wrought. It is an almost universal rule that those leaders who rise to power in spite of, or even by virtue of their unconsciousness, have managed to do so because they have unwittingly embodied and reflected back the irresponsibility and lack of consciousness of those who brought them to power. About such rulers, it would be fair to say that, even as they rule, they follow those they lead. While the above may seem something of an exaggerated portrait, exaggerations often serve to illustrate key points. Virtually all Nines tend to see what they wish to see, to idealize those whom they love and to ignore whatever would disturb their comfort and peace of mind. These tendencies are not left behind until a Nine is truly healthy. The problem with this approach, of course, is that problems do not cease to exist, simply because the Nine ignores them. They have consequences, often deleterious one, both for the Nine and for those in the Nine’s life. While some Nines do assume positions of leadership, most Nines are not especially ambitious. They pay their dues to the world but essentially prefer to withdraw from it. They are “home bodies” who are generally devoted to their families, especially to their children. They enjoy their hobbies and appreciate some time to themselves. They generally value simplicity and cultivate the virtue of patience. They are frequently creative in a modest and unassuming way. They adopt an attitude of acceptance towards life. They don’t ask for too much; sometimes they ask for too little. At a very deep level, at a level which seldom breaks through to conscious awareness, most Nines simply feel that they don’t deserve too much. Nines would do well to develop a certain kind of healthy selfishness, as many of their difficulties turn on the fact that they are too selfless. As mentioned above, the Nine’s core issues tend to manifest most profoundly in the context of intimate relationships. It is here that the Nine’s need to avoid conflict bears its most obvious fruit. Many Nines seem to find it excruciatingly difficult to assert themselves against those they love, even when it comes to trivial matters. They would rather defer to their partner than assert their own preferences. Their preference is not very strong, they reason, whereas the partner is willing to put up a fight. It seems only reasonable to “give in.” In that manner, the Nine gets to avoid the unpleasantness of a conflict and vicariously enjoy the pleasure that the partner feels. Nines tend to merge with their partners and to empathetically take on the partner’s feelings and desires. This naturally makes it difficult for the Nine to cause hurt or frustration to those they love. On any individual occasion, this policy of appeasement might indeed be reasonable, but as a general policy it does not bode well for either the Nine or the partner of the Nine. The problems generated from this policy follow a few predictable patterns. The Nine’s partner might actually begin to resent the passivity of the Nine. It can be difficult to respect someone who will not defend boundaries, who will not take a well defined position. Other individuals gladly accept the willingness of the Nine to adopt their agenda and become overtly dominating and, in some cases, even abusive. The Nine might even appear to accept such aggressions against them, although resentment invariably builds beneath the calm and placid surface. Nine’s have a difficult time accessing their anger, as anger is the emotion which, in its pure form, signals to us that one of our boundaries has been violated. As Nines tend to have a diffuse sense of their boundaries, they tend also to fall asleep to their anger. The anger exists however and will manifest itself, perhaps in passive-aggressive foot dragging or “checking out” from important engagements. For some Nines, unprocessed anger manifests itself through the development of psychosomatic illnesses. Other Nines experience instances in which pent up anger expresses itself inappropriately and unexpectedly with such a fury that it shocks those on the receiving end. All of these manifestations of anger are naturally a good deal more harmful to the Nine and to the Nine’s relationships than expressing it in a way which is appropriate to the needs of the situation. The ability of a Nine to acknowledge anger and recognize and deal with its causes is a pretty good measure of the Nine’s general level of health. The really crucial problem for type Nine individuals is that they tend to have an inadequate sense of self. This leads to a tendency on the part of Nines to both downplay their own significance and to borrow a sense of significance from others. There is, in fact, a sort of paradox at the heart of the type Nine fixation. At a largely subconscious level, Nines intuitively grasp that the constructed personality, the personality with which most of us identify, is not the true self; it is not who they are. This is, in fact, a very deep truth; the constructed personality is simply that – a construct through which consciousness operates, much of it built out of defenses and reactions to dangers which are no longer present; it is, in a sense, both a limitation and an obscuration. But the constructed personality also serves a necessary function; it gives the individual a base from which to operate, a sense of self, however ultimately flawed and partial. While the constructed self is not ultimately who we are, it is a necessary step towards the development of true individuality. Without a well developed personality, without a firm sense of self and adequately defined boundaries, the Nine is left in a state of permeability to forces both outside the ego and to those subterranean forces that reside beneath it. Understanding this essential porousness of the ego of enneatype Nine is absolutely essential to an understanding of all of the basic manifestations of the Nine’s specific problems and challenges. It is the difficulty that type Nine individuals have in addressing this core issue which is called in the traditional enneagram, the vice of indolence. As already indicated, indolence does not here refer to laziness in the traditional sense, although it can manifest in that manner in some individuals, but to the lack of attention to the most important matter at hand, the lack of attention to what constitutes true work, i.e. the development of a solid sense of self from which the Nine can be truly effective in the world. According to the teachings of the traditional enneagram, the essential virtue of each type appears when the fixation or vice weakens. Oscar Ichazo, the father of the modern Enneagram, indicated that the virtue of type Nine was what he called “Holy Love.” Nines, even at average levels of health, tend to be kind, compassionate and tolerant individuals; their personalities dimly sense and partially embody the nature of their type specific virtue. True love does involve openness to others and permeability of ego boundaries; it does involve acceptance and forgiveness; it does involve a sense of the interconnectedness of all things, just as Nines have known all along. Like all of the fixations, the type Nine fixation can be viewed as a sort of failed short cut; it can be viewed as the personality’s flawed attempt to achieve the true virtue. As type Nine individuals learn to love and honor their own integrity, they are able to extend that love to others in a truly effective and beneficial manner. As they heal themselves, they heal their relationships with others and actively work towards healing the wounds of our ailing planet. Nines are sometimes called “the peacemakers” but they are not really worthy of that name until they leave behind the idea that peace is synonomous with the absence of conflict. Making peace requires the Nine to develop a truly active nature, the nature that Nines are able to manifest when they shed the passivity associated with their fixation. Instinctual Stacking: Social/Sexual This subtype is "everyone’s friend." The social/sexual energy combines with the Nine's merging tendency and conflict avoidance to create a subtype that is very charming and uses humor quite extensively to engage with the people in their lives. On the down side, they can be frustrating because they can easily lose focus when it comes to their life priorities. With the self-pres instinct last in the stacking, they have a hard time tending to their own needs. They drift, and tend to use their charm to get a lot of their self-pres needs met by the people in their lives. When the Eight wing is dominant, they sometimes even develop a sense of entitlement, though they are just as likely to return help to those they charm into helping them. In relationships, this subtype can suffer from some of the same problems as the other social subtype. They usually fall into a relationship in which the partner pushes them to "do more" with their lives. This can be positive for both parties, but often ends up causing resentment to build for both partners. Nine with an Eight Wing The traits of the Nine and those of an Eight-wing conflict with each other: Nines are passive and desire harmony with others, while Eights are aggressive, asserting themselves and following their self-interest. Since Nine is the basic personality type, people of this subtype tend to be fundamentally oriented to others, receptive, unselfconscious, passive and so forth, while some part of them asserts itself strongly, at least at times. This is one of the most difficult subtypes to understand because the component types are in such diametrical opposition to each other. In healthy persons of this subtype, the Eight-wing adds an element of inner strength and willpower, as well as an expansive passionate quality to the overall style of personality. Despite their unselfconsciousness, healthy people of this subtype are able to assert temselves effectively; despite their graciousness and concern for others, they can be quite strong and forceful; despite their ability to subordinate themselves to others and to common goals they can be courageously independent; despite an easygoing manner, they can have formidable tempers, although these are rarely resorted to. Thus, healthy persons of this subtype, give the impression of strength and good nature, sensuality and power. Average people of this subtype compartmentalize their emotions completely. While their self-image is one of peacefulness, they may occasionally be quite aggressive without realiing the extent of it. They can be complacent, even lazy, about achieving success in some areas of their lives, while being extremly competitive in others. When their protective instincts are aroused, they do not wish to hurt others so much as protect themselves and their property. Average persons of this subtype can become belligerent and confrontational toward others, but with little long-lasting personal animosity. Their greatest ire is aroused against those who attack their families, their beliefs, or their way of life. But once the crisis has past, they are apt to sue for peace, making allies of their former enemies. Unhealthy Nines with an Eight-wing are capable of violence with little concern about the consequences of their actions. Aggressions and id impulses are strong in people of this subtype, and there is little superego or conscience to regulate these forces. Their aggressions may be particularly aroused by sexual jealousy of their spouses. Separation from a loved one through the alienation of affections is devestating to the Nine's sense of self and inflames the Eight's rage out of wounded pride. As a result, Nines with an Eight-wing can be physically dangerous, striking out impulsively. They may retaliate against those with whom they have come into conflict while dissociating themselves emotionally from the harm they do. |
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| SUN: PISCES Sign: 12th Symbol: Fish Element: Water Quality: Mutable Planet: Jupiter, Neptune CUSP: AQUARIUS Sign: 11th Symbol: Water Bearer Element: Air Quality: Fixed Planet: Saturn, Uranus LUNAR: PIG Element: Earth |
Birthday: February 23
February 23 people specialize in offering not only their ideas but also themselves as viable alternatives to less than ideal circumstances. They are often problem solvers engaged in moving things forward in a positive direction. Once those born on this day are convinced that they are the best candidate for a job, position of family leadership or social responsibility, they must secure that position, or at least receive a fair hearing. Their arguments are usually cogent and sound as is their advice, for rarely do they try to convince anyone of their views until they have done their homework thoroughly. February 23 people are realists, down-to-earth individuals adept at sizing up a situation and placing their finger on precisely what can be improved. Unfortunately, February 23 realism may in fact be pessimism and particularly in later life those born on this day must beware of becoming hypercritical, even bitter. There is an undeniably dark side to February 23 people, necessitating a careful balance of their energies to avoid depression. They must particularly beware of falling into self-destructive patterns. Those born on this day are happy to expand their base of operations but will generally do so cautiously. One reason for their success, in addition to their pragmatism, is their kairotic sense, i.e. knowing the right time to act and when to stand pat. Those born on this day usually handle the existential dilemma well, taking responsibility for directing their lives while accepting the laws of inevitability. When February 23 people are frustrated in one direction they rarely backtrack, but simply choose another path. Most of the time, before embarking on plan A, they have already considered the merits of plan B, and hold it in ready reserve. Thus those born on this day excel at offering advice to those who have simply reached a dead end and can go no further. Often they themselves, or their services, prove to be the viable alternative to a stalemate. In their private lives, February 23 people must beware of adopting an all-knowing or infallible attitude and becoming complacent or unresponsive to the emotional needs of others. They must strive to keep their minds open and tune in to the wishes of those around them. By truly valuing the opinions of others, and listening quietly and non-judgmentally to their concerns, they will win friends and inspire support for their own efforts. Pisces with an Aquarius Cusp [source] Aquarius is the 11th sign of the zodiac. Aquarians are humanitarians and philanthropists, the visionaries of the zodiac. Aquarians value friendship and often have many acquaintances in addition to their close friends. Pisces is the 12th and final sign of the zodiac. All that is learned by the first 11 signs comes together to help Pisces reach the pinnacle of their potential. Aquarius/Pisces are selfless and spiritual, often strongly intuitive and receptive to the collective unconscious. The astrological symbol of Aquarius is the Water Bearer. The astrological symbol of Pisces is the Pair of Fish. Those born on the Aquarius/Pisces cusp reflect the dual nature of life, reality and nonreality, consciousness and the unconscious. They represent consciousness through the flowing of ideas. They work hard to bring their ideas to fruition, stubbornly refusing to give up their causes. In this way, the Fixed quality of Aquarius is the Fixed exemplified. However, the Mutable quality of Pisces shows itself equally by deeming these individuals as people without a strong agenda; they tend to go with the flow and move where life takes them. They are peace-loving and friendly, and are the chameleons of the zodiac, receptive to the needs of others but sometimes getting lost themselves. Aquarius is ruled by the planets Uranus and Saturn. In ancient Roman mythology, Saturn (and his Greek equivalent, Cronus) was the father of many gods, including Zeus. Uranus, the oldest god, was associated with Earth. When the planet Uranus was discovered, astrologers assigned it as the modern ruler of Aquarius. It is from this planet that Aquarians receive their visionary nature. Uranus is associated with progress and technology -- anything that is radical -- and it rules electricity and astrology. Pisces is ruled by the planets Jupiter and Neptune. In Roman mythology, Jupiter (and his Greek equivalent, Zeus) was the king of the gods. Neptune (and his Greek equivalent, Poseidon) was the god of the sea. When the planet Neptune was discovered, modern astrologers assigned it to be the ruler of Pisces. Neptune is about everything that isn't quite real: illusion and disillusionment, fantasy, drama and art, and spirituality. All of these are important to those born under Pisces. Aquarius/Pisces tend to be strongly spiritual (not necessarily religious) and artistic. They are idealistic, but sometimes their dreams are vague and impractical. When reality intrudes, they can become pessimistic or lethargic, but they are very adaptive and broad-minded, so they can rework their ideals when necessary. The element associated with Aquarius is Air. Air signs are intellectual, and they tend to respond to the world through intellect, rather than physical action or practicality. The element associated with Pisces is Water. Because Water signs are emotional, they tend to respond to the world through emotion. Aquarius/Pisces are tolerant and open-minded, but tend to stick to their beliefs. They are compassionate, sensitive, imaginative and sympathetic to the feelings of others. They tend to be romantic and sentimental, but they may give in to escapism. They are devoted to their goals, but they can be disorganized or procrastinate when faced with difficulties. Their intellect makes them logical and self-confident, but it may also makes them aloof from people around them. They are original, offbeat and even eccentric, but they are also rather bored by detail. Reformist and experimental, Aquarius/Pisces may seem cold toward people who don't share their intellectual orientation to life. Those born on the Aquarius/Pisces cusp may become timid if their emotions are abused too often. Aquarius/Pisces are often multi-talented, both in scientific and creative endeavors. They are unique and rebellious people who are driven to change the world. However, they can be shy, quiet and sometimes elusive, refusing to show their true selves. They are modest and thoughtful, sometimes displaying remarkable musical talent. Their freedom is important to them, and they are often driven to help others become free, as well. In their leisure time, Aquarius/Pisces are social animals. They may work to alleviate their emotional stress through contact with others and exercise. In love relationships, Aquarius/Pisces is flirtatious, caring and romantic. The great strength of the Aquarius/Pisces is in their visionary nature and their compassion. They are the people who take the world to the next level; they make others see things in a new light. Their ability to break the rules and help others reach their fullest potential makes them one of the most understanding characters of the zodiac. Eastern Zodiac: Earth Pig Occupying the last position in the Chinese Zodiac, the 12th, the Pig symbolizes such character traits as diligence, compassion, and generosity. Pigs enjoy life and because they are entertaining, others enjoy their company. Pigs are giving souls and reap much enjoyment when they’re helping others, but sometimes they give too much. Honesty is what Pigs give and it’s what they expect to receive in return. Pigs seek peace and will do what is necessary to maintain it. This trait, while admirable, sometimes makes it easy for others to take advantage of Pigs. Pigs are always doing for others, helping anyway they can, but rarely will they ask others for help. This can overwhelm and stress them, but Pigs don’t mind. Pigs enjoy helping at work and can always be counted on. They enjoy opportunities that allow them to express their creativity. Pigs are detail-oriented, a trait admired by management. Pigs aren’t afraid to take on responsibility. Supportive and giving, Pigs make great partners. They enjoy what they have, especially their home and family. Once they find the right partner, they’re typically committed for the long-term. Earth Pigs are most content at home, with family. They never approach a task without first formulating a plan. Earth Pigs are better at being led than being a leader. |
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| HUFFLEPUFF symbol: badger colors: yellow, black traits: dedication, hard work, patience, tolerance WAND Wood: Maple Core: Unicorn Hair Length: 10 ½ in. Rigidity: Pliable |
Hogwarts House: Hufflepuff
Students belonging to this house are known to be hard-working, friendly, loyal, honest and rather impartial. It may be that due to their values, Hufflepuffs are not as competitive as the other houses, or are more modest about their accomplishments. Hufflepuff is the most inclusive among the four houses; valuing hard work, dedication, patience, loyalty, and fair play rather than a particular aptitude in its members. Wand Wood: Maple Those chosen by maple wands are by nature travelers and explorers; they are not stay-at-home wands, and prefer ambition in their witch or wizard, otherwise their magic grows heavy and lackluster. Fresh challenges and regular changes of scene cause this wand to literally shine, burnishing itself as it grows, with its partner, in ability and status. This is a beautiful and desirable wood, and wand quality maple has been among the most costly for centuries. Possession of a maple wand has long been a mark of status, because of its reputation as the wand of high achievers. Wand Core: Unicorn Hair Unicorn hair generally produces the most consistent magic, and is least subject to fluctuations and blockages. Wands with unicorn cores are generally the most difficult to turn to the Dark Arts. They are the most faithful of all wands, and usually remain strongly attached to their first owner, irrespective of whether he or she was an accomplished witch or wizard. Minor disadvantages of unicorn hair are that they do not make the most powerful wands (although the wand wood may compensate) and that they are prone to melancholy if seriously mishandled, meaning that the hair may 'die' and need replacing. Wand Length: 10 and a half inches Many wandmakers simply match the wand length to the size of the witch or wizard who will use it, but this is a crude measure, and fails to take into account many other, important considerations. In my experience, longer wands might suit taller wizards, but they tend to be drawn to bigger personalities, and those of a more spacious and dramatic style of magic. Neater wands favour more elegant and refined spell-casting. However, no single aspect of wand composition should be considered in isolation of all others, and the type of wood, the core and flexibility may either counterbalance or enhance the attributes of the wand's length. Most wands will be in the range of between nine and fourteen inches. While extremely short wands (eight inches and under) and very long wands (over fifteen inches) have been sold, these are exceptionally rare. In the latter case, a physical peculiarity demanded the excessive wand length. However, abnormally short wands usually select those whose character something is lacking, rather than because they are physically undersized (many small witches and wizards are chosen by longer wands). Wand Rigidity: Pliable Wand flexibility or rigidity denotes the degree of adaptability and willingness to change possessed by the wand-and-owner pair -- although, again, this factor ought not to be considered separately from the wand wood, core and length, nor of the owner's life experience and style of magic, all of which will combine to make the wand in question unique. |
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