The word phlegmatic probably immediately brings to mind phlegm and respiratory illnesses. In traditional medical astrology phlegm was associated with the water element and, when in balance, was believed to to lead to a calm and placid disposition. By the…
I was delighted to discover archetypes for the eight functions in Michael Pierce's book Motes and Beams: A Neo-Jungian Theory of Personality. Even better, these archetypes are from the I Ching. This is the first time I've seen the I…
Most everyone knows about melancholy and, unfortunately, often confuse it with depression. For this reason, the melancholic temperament is probably the most well-known of the four ancient temperaments (which include sanguine, choleric, and phlegmatic). What is Temperament? Before I describe…
For fun I decided to find a tarot card that matches up with each of the eight John Beebe personality archetypes. This can be an aid to journaling about your personality and also gives you a visual to draw upon…
If I were to summarize why I love personality typology and astrology, it is because they can help us see and become who we already are. In the Jungian world, personality typology is a stepping stone to wholeness and to…