Enneagram and Handwriting

Sep 08 2010 Published by admin under Handwriting Basics, Jungian Graphology, Typology, Uncategorized

Those familiar with the enneagram might appreciate learning some of the handwriting indicators for each of the types. This post will show an indicator for Type 1 – the perfectionist. First a brief description:

Ones are conscientious and ethical, with a strong sense of right and wrong. They are teachers, crusaders, and advocates for change: always striving to improve things, but afraid of making a mistake. Well-organized, orderly, and fastidious, they try to maintain high standards, but can slip into being critical and perfectionistic. They typically have problems with resentment and impatience. At their Best: wise, discerning, realistic, and noble. Can be morally heroic.

Key Motivations: Want to be right, to strive higher and improve everything, to be consistent with their ideals, to justify themselves, to be beyond criticism so as not to be condemned by anyone.

This following sample shows what this looks like in handwriting. Notice the high degree of parallelism in the upper zone stroke formations indicating perfectionistic tendencies.

Parallel stroke formations

Parallel stroke formations

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4 Elements & Typologies and Handwriting..

Sep 04 2010 Published by admin under Handwriting Basics, Jungian Graphology, Uncategorized

Earth, Water, Fire, Air – What is this handwriting an example of?

Many people have a great interest in their various “typologies” be it the 4 Elements, the enneagram, planetary influences, MBTI, etc.

At the core of all of these is the brain. Understanding your braintype or, brain dominance profile gives you insight into how you take in and process information, as well as expected likes, dislikes, and behaviors.

The brain gives rise to 4 distinct movements; each correlating to a cortical brain quadrant. These quadrants are fundamental basis behind typologies.

This is a sample of “water”, lunar influence, Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces, and Feeling function among other things!

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Aquarian Personality, Astrological Types

Aug 25 2010 Published by admin under Typology, Uncategorized

One of the key benefits of learning to read the patterns of energy, contained in handwriting, is the ability to then understand what one’s personality typology is.

There are many different tools for understanding personality; various systems. Examples are: the enneagram, the MBTI, diSc, the 4 directions, and astrological temperaments.

The next few posts will be on handwriting indicators of a few astrological types, including the aquarian and the virgo personality. Also, we will look at compatability issues between different types.

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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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MBTI Typology and Handwriting – Basal Right – Feeling

Jun 11 2010 Published by admin under Handwriting Basics, Jungian Graphology, MBTI Personality Typology

Typology and Handwriting

“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 second installment in this series on typology. Please refer to “typology 1″, 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“Feeling” (or basal right) function asks us: is it desirable or undesirable?
Values can be aesthetic, ethical or social. Feeling is rooted in Eros, relatedness (James Hillman)

Extraverted feeling:

- Follows convention, generally accepted values. Adapts well to given situations.
- Thinking is suppressed. Cannot think what they cannot feel. Warm, spontaneous, family values
- Contradictory feelings cause moodiness

Extraverted feeling

Introverted Feeling:

- Quiet, hard to approach and to understand. Often melancholic.
- Seems cold and aloof. Despises display of passion.
- Feelings are not expressed, therefore all the more intense.

Introverted feeling

Introverted feeling

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MBTI Typology and Handwriting – Frontal Left – Thinking

May 01 2010 Published by admin under Handwriting Basics, Jungian Graphology, MBTI Personality Typology, Typology

Sample #1

(sample 1)

Sample #2

(sample 2)

“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

These next four newsletters will look at some specifics of seeing our “type” in our handwriting. Of all the things I am asked, this is probably the most frequent question. This serves as general introduction to an area that holds much information.

There are different ways of seeing the world, of taking in, and of processing information. We all have a certain dominance pattern with regards to our mental processes. The body is set up with dominance patterns throughout, from handedness, to foot dominance, ear dominance, etc. So, it should be no surprise that that is how our “thinking” is, too.

The root of typologies, such as the enneagram, Hippocrates temperaments, the Native American Medicine Wheel, and the MBTI come down, fundamentally, to these brain dominance patterns. These patterns are tied to regional blood flow, through the brain. Where blood flows with the least resistance, is the clue to what our “typology” is.

Most people know that we all possess a left and right hemisphere in our brain. In addition to this, we can further divide the brain’s cortex into the front and back, thus giving us 4 quadrants. Neuroimaging studies show where each of the four Jungian functions are located within the brain’s cortex.

Knowing our “typology” is valuable for a number of reasons. It gives clues to our patterns of behavior, communication style, what we like as well as, what bothers us. It allows for greater understanding and compassion of others as we become aware that they, too, have an equally valuable way of looking at things. Most important though, is the aid it can give us in personal growth work. Carl Jung teaches that the goal in life is not about being happy. Rather, it is about becoming whole, or individuating – becoming the fullest manifestation of ourselves.

Our default way of thinking can be thought of as where we are most lop-sided in our consciousness. (consciousness is very one-sided and, what is not conscious to us, is termed our “shadow” side) So, very generally, for us to grow evolve into our highest potential, we need to know where we are strong, and where we are weak. For instance, if someone is a real intuitive, or frontal right, thinker, then their area for most growth would be in the area that is diagonally opposite. In this case, “sensing” or, basal left.

One other important key to how we experience the world, come from our “attitude” of either extraversion or introversion. While we all have the capacity for each, some have a stronger preference, than others. Basically, extraverts are orientated and energized by the outer world – psychic energy moves outward to external factors and there is a fascination with people and things. Contrast that with introverts, whose orientation is inward. Psychic energy moves inward and motivation is from the inside.

Given that there are two attitudes, and four thinking styles, that gives us, for our purposes, a total of eight fundamental types. For example: introverted thinking and extraverted thinking.

The contribution of the “Thinking” (or frontal left) function asks us: is something true of false?

Extraverted Thinking:

- Objective approach. Important actions are based on intellectually though-out motives.

- “One should.”

- Reformers, lawyers, doctors, engineers, organizers, administrators.

- But also grumblers, and self-satisfied critics. Idealistic altruism. Fanaticism

Extraverted thinking handwriting

Introverted Thinking:

- Creates theories, asks questions. Less interested in facts.

- Original, but also odd or quirky. Mystical thinking

- If the object is a person, this person may feel superfluous or rejected.

- Pursues his/her ideas stubbornly and resists outside influence.

- clear about his/her ideas but not how they fit into the real world.

- Seems haughty and unapproachable but on better acquaintance is judged more

favorably.

My next newsletters will look at the Introverted and extraverted of: feeling, sensing, and intuition.

If you want to know your type, as evidenced in your handwriting, please visit LisaSchuetz.com or contact me at lisa@lisaschuetz.com.

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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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Amelia Earhart Handwriting

Nov 06 2009 Published by admin under Handwriting Basics, Handwriting of the Famous & Infamous, Uncategorized

Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart

With the recent release of the movie Amelia, I thought it would be interesting to look at her through her handwriting.

Notice the spacing in this writing: words, letters, and lines.  This indicates someone that needs freedom and wide open spaces. This writing is simple and not pretentious reflecting who she was and how others saw her.  She is direct, as seen from the simplified letter formations and friendly, as seen in the garland, cup formations at the bottom of letters, as well as, end of letters. The driving motivation here is the need for space and freedom and she could ask for this from others, in a kind way. This spacing also indicates someone that can think very objectively; emotions don’t cloud the thinking process.

With her upper zone activity coupled with the simplified writing she was quite intelligent and had high expectations from herself, in whatever she set out to do.

She has excellent balance in what she thinks/says/does; very well integrated as seen by doing a Phi Assessment on her writing (see below). She had to live in integrity with herself; she had to listen to the call of her soul and wasn’t dictated to by societal “norms”. (Jungs says that societal adaptation is not a measure of mental health)

In looking at Eros (ability to connect, relate) and Logos (ability to separate) she certainly has both present. The clear spacing and small size add to Logos, while the slight right slant, connected letters, and garland formations add to Eros. I would score the Logos slightly stronger. She is not one to “project her animus” meaning, she wouldn’t look outside herself (to a man, for instance) for someone to do her thinking!

{For those interested in astrology, this writing shows strong fire, with earth and air strong auxiliary influences. She was a Leo, with Taurus rising, and moon in Scorpio. Aquarian influence too, for sure)

For more specifics on this handwriting sample, visit my Archived “Train Your Eye” Newsletter!

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Orange personality in handwriting

Aug 19 2009 Published by admin under Jungian Graphology, Typology, Uncategorized

Today I had the privilege of being a gues on the Carol Ritberger show. Though there were some technical difficulties getting me on the air, it proved to be a great experience. Carol’s work with personality colors prompted me to put together a mini-profile/reading for her listeners. Here is what someone with an “orange” personality would look like:

Orange Personality Thinking Map

Orange Personality Thinking Map


Also, one might be interested in knowing, is that this “thinking map” shows a strong virgo personality.

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Handwriting Example – “Feeling” function

Jul 29 2009 Published by admin under Handwriting Basics, Jungian Graphology, MBTI Personality Typology, Typology, Uncategorized

This writing is a good example of the “feeling” function and a “right brained” handwriting. Her shadow side, and area for greatest growth comes from the “thinking” function. Notice how thinking and feeling are on opposite sites of the map, as are intuition and sensing.

Notice larger, fuller strokes, garland “cup” formations connecting letters, and tighter spacing….

Right brained - "feeling" sample

When we know our strongest function, we know then, our weakest one! This is her “thinking map”

thinkingmap-orange-double-basal1

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