Typology #3 – Sensation

Jul 21 2010 Published by admin under Handwriting Basics, Jungian Graphology

Typology and Handwriting #3

Introverted and Extraverted Sensing

NOTE: Watch for upcoming classes on learning the handwriting indicators of type.


“Classification does not explain the individual psyche. Nevertheless, an understanding of psychological types opens the way to a better understanding ofhuman psychology in general.              C.G.Jung

This is the third, of four, installments in this series on typology. Please refer to past newsletters, if some review is needed.

Again, the value of knowing our typology is that it educates us as to what our “default” thinking pattern is – our unconscious habit of thought. To become “whole”, we need to develop all areas – round ourselves out, you might say. In doing this, our consciousness isn’t so “lop-sided.”

If I may reiterate this important concept put forth by Carl Jung: The goal in life is not about being happy, rather it is about becoming whole, or, living the fullest expression of our soul.

The contribution of the”sensing” (or basal left) function asks: what is?

Extraverted sensing:



- Strong realist who relies on facts more than on insight or reflection
- His/her intention goes toward physical enjoyment
- Lives through the body, through the senses
-Can be bored by philosophical or psychological discussions as they reduce everything to a
physical denominator. Possibly hedonistic, materialistic


Introverted sensing:



- May display great passivity and self-control because they are detached from the object
- What matters is the subjective sensation caused by the object, and the meaning that adheres
to it.
- Those in relationship with such a person may feel undervalued, not seen. But the
apparent indifference is the typical defense of the introvert against intrusion.
- He/she is a mystery to self and others.

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F. Scott Fitzgerald Handwriting

Dec 29 2009 Published by admin under Handwriting of the Famous & Infamous, Jungian Graphology, MBTI Personality Typology, Typology

F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896 – 1940)

F. Scott Fitzgerald

F. Scott Fitzgerald

F. Scott Fitzgerald Signature

F. Scott Fitzgerald Signature


Fitzgerald was an American novelist, famed for his depictions of the 1920′s Jazz Age. His best known work, The Great Gatsby, was written in 1925. He has been described as self-absorbed, drunk, and eccentric.  A heart attack, most likely alcohol induced in 1940, claimed his life at the young age of 44.

What stands out in this sample is the use of garland connections (seen at the baseline of writing), the unusual upper zone forms and movement (seen in his “F” and t-bar crossings), and the highly developed pictorial quality to the writing.

The unusual connections, as well as his capital “F” are in the upper zone of ideas, philosophies, and intellect. Creative forms in this area then, indicate the ability to think very creatively, uniquely. Notice in the enlarged signature sample, the unusual formation of his capital “F”. Not only is this creative, it is on the eccentric side, representing that eccentric quality to his personality.

The more picture-like form to the writing would be called a “persona” writing. rather than being free-flowing, the writing has an artistic look, almost as if it were drawn. This is not then a spontaneous writing, meaning that the writer spends time and energy making things look “just right”. People that execute their writing in a careful manner are more difficult to read, to understand, than those that are spontaneous.

Notice, toward the bottom of the sample, how “New York” is connected between the “w” and “Y”. When we see words connected like this, the meaning is that the writer is quite intelligent whose thoughts flow freely.

The cup-like, garland formations at the bottom of letters indicates amiability and a need to avoid conflict. Good organizational spacing indicate organized thinking with the ability to plan ahead. The vertical quality to his writing indicates self-involvement.

The pressure pattern of his writing, not clearly evident through this particular sample, but seen in others, indicates an appreciation of things that stimulate his senses, such as fine food, good wine, etc.

In terms of typologies, this writing would be considered primarily “sensing” (earth)

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Eros and Anima in Writing

Jul 22 2009 Published by admin under Jungian Graphology, Typology, Uncategorized

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Jung discusses psychological aspects of the female/mother include the traits of being nourishing and emotional; a certain softness; qualities associated with the right hemisphere of the brain. Just as a womanly figure has a soft curvature and welcoming arms it will be mirrored in the stroke formation. Following is an example of female energy or eros. Notice the curves and more expansive movements.

eros-writing

If a man had these types of movements, curves and expansion, it would be considered an “anima” writing. Following are two examples:

anima-writing1

anima2

Jung states that when there is a strong presence of anima that the man’s character is softened. Some things is would represent or show would be sentimentality, prophetic intuitions, vague moods, feeling for nature, artistic inclinations, the capacity to love personally, and the relationship with the unconscious. It will make a man sentimental or emotional, artistic, intuitive, subjective, moody and introspective

In this second sample, notice the long lower zone loops of the f, y, and g. This indicates a strong “sensing” function.



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