Spiritual concepts
Intelligence and personality
Each Intelligence is ‘conscious’ with the shared functions of communication as well as the functions of the particular system which it controls – so the Intelligence occasionally called ‘Neptune’, for example, can communicate and also controls the functions of the sea.
But each Intelligence has also been endowed with ‘Personality traits’ – attributes - which are used to build up the Personality geared to our Destiny.
Personality traits are functions just like any other function except thay they are unrelated to the operation of physical things.
The best way to demonstrate this is using a series of examples, so in the following charts I have compiled a fairly comprehensive list of the attributes [functions] that can be used to make up our personality.
According to the principle of Contrast, every one of these positive attributes must be balanced by a negative atribute, thus the chart shows both the positive attribute is shown in bold, the negative attribute in ordinary typeface.
There is a reason to suspect that these functions act in the same way as emotions do and that there is a sort of sliding scale of Intensity of function, meaning that some of the extremes I have listed may simply be more intense versions of existing functions.
Character Traits (attributes) of leadership
I have added those qualities which are needed to make a leader – the need to make decisions, the need to be reliable and consistent and so on. I have also included functions which are related to extreme forms of controlling behaviour – in effect when leadership has got out of control!
Positive |
Negative |
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Ambitious |
Unambitious |
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Assertive, strong, controlling/leader, powerful and having power, having authority and presence |
Passive/submissive/ follower/meek/ docile/self effacing |
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Candid, frank, straightforward, direct |
Devious, oblique, evasive |
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Decisive |
Indecisive, Vacillatory |
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Determined, Resolute, Firm |
Irresolute |
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Despotic, tyrannical |
Not despotic |
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Autocratic, Domineering, Oppressive |
Not autocratic |
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Overbearing, Overpowering |
Not overbearing |
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Moralising |
Not moralising |
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Arrogant, pushy, bullying |
Not arrogant |
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Redoubtable, formidable |
unimpressive |
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Reliable:-dependable, solid, sound |
Unreliable undependable |
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Steadfast: - Unwavering, consistent
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Capricious, contradictory, inconsistent, erratic Unpredictable, changeable, fitful |
Character Traits (Systems) related to bravery and courage
Positive |
Negative |
Active, vital, full of life |
Slow, lethargic |
Adventurous, venturesome, pioneering, go getting |
Fearful, cowardly, apprehensive, timid, unadventurous |
Competitive |
Uncompetitive |
Confident, assured, self confidant, assertive |
Uncertain, unsure, hesitant, gauche, awkward, self doubting, shy, timid, inferiority complex, lacks confidence |
Dynamic |
Undynamic |
Energetic, indefatigable, tireless, unflagging unwearying, frenetic |
Unenergetic, lacklustre |
Emotionally robust |
Touchy, over-sensitive, thin-skinned, hypersensitive |
Enterprising, resourceful, showing initiative |
Unenterprising |
Fearless, bold, audacious, daring, brave, dauntless, intrepid, unfearing, courageous, valiant, redoubtable, risk taker |
Fearful, cowardly, apprehensive, timid
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Independent |
Dependent |
Indomitable, never-say-die, unsubduable, strong, relentless, unstoppable, implacable, a fighter |
Conquerable, subduable, stoppable, appeasing |
Keen, enthusiastic, ardent, passionate |
Unenthusiastic, reluctant, apathetic |
Potent, virile, strong |
Impotent, weak, effeminate, vulnerable |
Realistic, hard headed, pragmatic, practical |
Unrealistic, Self deceiving, impractical |
Robust, hardy, tough |
Fragile and Delicate |
Stoical, enduring |
Complaining, grumbling, self pitying |
Tenacious, persevering Persistent |
Not persevering |
Character Traits (Systems) related to love and compassion
Positive |
Negative |
Agreeable |
Annoying, tedious, pain-in-the-neck, irritating, nettlesome, vexatious, vexing |
Amorous , affectionate, fond |
Cold, frigid, detached, unaffectionate, coolly affectionate, dislike |
Caring, protective, nurturing, attentive |
Uncaring, neglectful |
Compassionate, sympathetic, humane, understanding warm hearted |
Uncompassionate, unsympathetic, Ruthless , Cold hearted
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Concordant, Harmonious |
Dissonant, Strifeful |
Co-operative |
Unco-operative, Obstinate, Obstructive, stubborn, obdurate, intransigent, Trenchant, wilful |
Courteous, polite, civil |
Rude, impertinent, discourteous, impolite, insolent, bitchy, offensive |
Discrete, tactful, diplomatic |
Modern texts also cite the Moon and Saturn |
Indiscrete, tactless, undiplomatic, blunt |
Modern texts cite Mars, Jupiter and Uranus |
Erotic |
Unerotic, unsexy |
Faithful [having Fidelity], constant, loyal |
Unfaithful, lacking fidelity, fickle, inconstant, disloyal |
Forgiving, merciful, gracious, magnanimous |
Unforgiving, unmerciful, revengeful, vindictive, blameful, merciless |
Friendly, sociable, amicable, affable, amiable, cordial, genial, expansive |
Unfriendly, unsociable |
Generous |
Mean, stingy, avaricious/greedy |
Gentle, tender |
Rough, not gentle, hard, brutal, harsh, ferocious, fierce, violent |
Helpful, obliging |
Unhelpful |
Honest |
Dishonest, deceitful, double-dealing, duplicitous two-faced, double-faced, double-tongued |
Honourable |
Dishonourable |
Hospitable Welcoming |
Inhospitable |
Inclusive |
Exclusive, clannish |
Intimate |
Remote, distant, cold |
Kind, benevolent, well meaning, good-hearted |
Unkind, malevolent, Cruel, Vindictive, Brutal |
Likeable, loveable, pleasant, lovely |
unpleasant |
Loving, devoted, |
Unloving |
Not given to infatuation |
Given to infatuation |
Not the following |
Dissipated, debauched, degenerate, dissolute, libertine, profligate, fast, permissive, promiscuous, licentious |
Not condescending |
Condescending, patronising |
Passionate, ardent |
Dispassionate, detached, cool |
Patient |
Impatient, Quick tempered |
Peacemaking, conciliatory, placatory, seeks harmony, seeks compromise |
Hostile, contentious, confrontational, argumentative, war mongering; Battling, aggressive, belligerant, bellicose, combative, militant, quarrelsome, pugnacious, turbulent |
Respectful |
Disrespectful, Contemptuous, Disdainful, Impertinent, Presumptious |
Sensitive to others, feeling, empathetic |
Insensitive, callous, unfeeling |
Sensuous |
Not sensuous |
Sentimental, romantic |
Unsentimental, unromantic |
Sincere [in relationships] |
Insincere –flatterers, flirts and seducers |
Sincere [in intent] |
Disingenous, insincere, hypocritical, sanctimonious, self-righteous, two faced, lacking in personal integrity |
Tolerant Broad minded, indulgent liberal |
Intolerant, Critical, Opinionated, Dogmatic, Narrow minded, Illiberal, Critical, Hypercritical |
Truthful |
Lying, deceitful |
Unalarming |
Terrible, frightening,awful, dreaded, fearsome |
Uninhibited |
Inhibited, Self-conscious, Repressed |
Unpossessive |
Possessive, jealous |
Unselfish, considerate |
Selfish, Thoughtless, Self centred, Inconsiderate |
Whole hearted |
Not whole hearted |
Traits of the Intellect
Activity/function |
Intelligence |
Attentive, listen well, concentrate well, observant |
Inattentive, unobservant distracted |
Busy, hard working, industrious studious |
Indolent, lazy, slothful, work-shy |
Conscientious, diligent, responsible |
Irresponsible |
Constructive |
Not constructive, obstructive, negative |
Controlled, disciplined |
Undisciplined, uncontrolled |
Conventional, conforming |
Unconventional, Eccentric, crankish, Freakish/abnormal |
Effective |
Ineffective, feeble, ineffectual, feckless |
Efficient |
Inefficient |
Incisive, piercing, discriminating, penetrative, sharp |
Vague, Dreamy, Dippy, Nebulous |
Mature |
Immature, childish, juvenile |
Meticulous, careful, precise, fastidious, exact, diligent, scrupulous, concise |
Slapdash, imprecise, unfastidious |
Measured |
Impulsive, impetuous, thoughtless |
Methodical, orderly, organised, punctual |
Disorderly, disorganised, unmethodical, scatty, absent minded, untidy |
Moderate, temperate |
Intemperate, Over-indulgent, Excessive, Self indulgence, Gluttonous |
Moderate [not fanatical] |
Fanatical, Extremist |
Perfectionist |
Not perfectionist |
Practical |
Impractical, unworldly |
Principled |
Unprincipled |
Prudent, cautious |
Imprudent, Foolhardy, Incautious, Rash, Reckless |
Punctilious, minutely detailed, fastidious, pedantic |
Broad brush, generalist |
Purposeful, businesslike, goal-directed, purposive |
Purposeless, vague |
Retiring, restrained, Reserved, unostentatious |
Flamboyant, Ostentatious, Dramatic, Theatrical, Exaggerated Extravagant, Overwhelming |
Sensible, have common sense |
Not sensible, foolish |
Stable |
Volatile, Unstable, Neurotic, Nervous, Anxious |
Strict, severe, austere |
Lenient, lax, self-indulgent |
Thorough |
Careless |
Thoughtful, pensive, pondering, , ruminative, peaceful and quiet |
Not thoughtful, Noisy, Rowdy, disruptive, riotous, tumultuous |
Thrifty, careful with money, prudent with money |
Extravagant, imprudent with money |
Trustworthy, responsible |
Untrustworthy, irresponsible |
Traits of the inspired, addictive and unpredictable
Positive |
negative |
Addictive, obsessive, compulsive, neurotic |
Not addictive |
Artistic |
Not artistic |
Believing, having faith |
Disbelieving, doubting, Suspicious, sceptical |
Crusading, revolutionary, reforming |
Not crusading |
Dogmatic |
Not dogmatic |
Freedom loving, seeker after freedom |
Conforming, accepts obligation, accepts rules, accepts restriction |
Idealist |
Realist |
Imaginative |
Unimaginative |
Intuitive |
Not intuitive |
Inventive |
Uninventive |
Meditative, contemplative, reflective, introspective |
Not thoughtful
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Open minded, flexible, adaptable, receptive to change, accepting of change |
Resistant to change, inflexible, prefers ruts, dislikes change |
Phobic |
Not phobic |
Progressive, reformist, reform-minded |
Regressive, atavistic
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Rebellious, non conforming to social norms, perverse, contrary |
Conforming |
Self reliant and independent thinker |
Not self reliant |
Single minded, focussed |
Unfocussed |
Spiritual, devotional, ecstatic transcendental |
Not spiritual |
Undisciplined, uncontrolled |
Controlled |
Unconventional, Unorthodox Deviating, Experimental, original, unusual |
Conventional
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Unworldly |
Worldly |
Versatile, will initiate change |
Not versatile |
Traits of means of communication
The following table shows the overall impressions we may create as a result of the way we use language. The negative is the same but with ‘not’ preceding it.
Positive |
Negative |
Blunt, outspoken, abrupt, brusque |
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Bombastic |
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Cajoling |
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Coercive |
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Chatty, talkative, loquacious, gabby, garrulous, voluble |
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Quiet, silent, reserved, taciturn |
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Communicative, eloquent, expansive, fluent |
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Uncommunicative |
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Expressive |
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Open, frank |
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Oblique, evasive, secretive |
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Prone to exaggeration |
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Subtle has finesse [in speech] |
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Seductively persuasive, skilled in reasoned debate |
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Tactful |
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Observations
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