Type 1 – Over-perfectionist, resentment, anger
- Physically rigid, irritated
- Responsible, self-controlled, morally principled
- Corrects others, speaks right and wrong
- Grudges, resentment, indignation, (sometimes) intense
- Truthful, whole
Type 2 – Over-independent, vanity, pride
- Emotionally nurturing, loving, helper
- High opinion of his good deeds, feels indispensable, sense of entitlement
- Pleasing, flattering, decides and imposes his notion of goodness
- Sincere, whole
- Self-assured about love (seduces easily, no visible jealousy)
Type 3 – Over-efficient, hyperactivity, deceit
- Chameleon: becomes what people like
- Emotionally warm, connective, positive presentation
- Competition to be the one who gets approval, applause or love
- Subtly but deeply jealous
- Subtly self-promoting
Type 4 – Over-reasoner, melancholy, envy
- Sad, self-absorbed, focussed on what is missing
- Very aware of his and other’s feelings
- Ashamed, attracted by emotional pain
- Superiority, disdain for the ordinary
- Not disciplined, disregards materialistic concerns
Type 5 – Over-observer, withdrawal, avarice
Unclear for the moment.
Type 6 – Over-adventurer, insecurity, fear
- Contradicting mind, cynical, doubting/questioning others
- Practically minded, responsible, committed, always busy
- Easily panicked, confused, worst case scenarios
- People reader, keep people under surveillance, natural cop
- Very loyal
Type 7 – Over-idealist, dreaming, gluttony
- In the future, strategist, optimistic, resourceful / smart
- (Often) natural authority, territorial
- Youthful, enthusiast, natural antidepressant, (sometimes) entertainer/comedian/storyteller
- Bad faith, always lands on his feet, (often) pretentious
- Unaware of other’s realities
Type 8 – Over-justice maker, vengeance, lust
- Forcefulness, confronting, unmasking, frequent but short exteriorized anger
- Shows no vulnerability, denial, makes sure he will not be hurt
- Controlling expanding energy, commanding (w7)
- Just, spontaneously ignores the law
- Grounded, instinctive, no-nonsense
Type 9 – Over-nonconformist, disillusionment, laziness
- Unassuming, self-forgetful, accommodating, conflict avoidant, (often) over-apologetic (w1)
- Nice, understanding, sympathizing
- Focussed on other’s perspectives
- Stubborn, passive resistance, anti-authority (w1), grumpy (w1)
- Selective hearing, fuzzy, avoidant
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