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Basic Fear
Of being corrupt/evil, defective
Basic Desire
To be good, to have integrity, to be balanced
Basic Avoidance
Anger
Blind
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Criticism
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Type 1
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The Perfectionist,
Reformer, Judge, Critic. Wants to live their life the right way,
sees what's wrong and how to make it better. Is very responsible,
ethical, hard-working, fair, honest and philanthropic.
Evolves
into the Humanitarian who makes a difference in the world and comes
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Basic
Fear
Of being
unwanted, unworthy of being loved
Basic
Desire
To feel
loved
Basic Avoidance
their own needs
Blind
Spot
Demanding
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Type 2
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The Helper, Giver,
Nurturer, Manipulator. Wants to be pleasing and help others
emotionally. Is especially drawn to the wounded bird. Is
out-of-touch with their need for attention, affection and approval;
over-accommodating and over-giving.
Evolves
into the Lover who has learned to listen and to follow their own
heart; focuses on their own goals and life-path, and feels gratitude for all
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Basic
Fear
Of being
worthless
Basic
Desire
To feel
valuable and worthwhile
Basic Avoidance
Worthlessness
Blind
Spot
Inauthenticity
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Type 3
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The Achiever, Performer,
Status-Seeker. Promotes an image of being successful. Is
driven to get to the top, wants to avoid failure; is efficient, fast-paced,
overly optimistic and competitive.
Evolves into the Creator who knows how to use the creative
principles of desiring, imagining and focused action to manifest. Is a
good team-player and knows the value of being still and present.
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Basic
Fear
That they
have no identity or personal significance
Basic
Desire
To find
themselves and their significance (to create an identity)
Basic Avoidance
Ordinariness
Blind
Spot
Self-Absorption
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Type 4
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The Romantic, Artist,
Individualist. Wants deep, intense, meaningful connections; fears
abandonment, needs creative expression, feels misunderstood on the outside
and lives in the emotional highs and lows of life. Is unafraid of the
dark side.
Evolves into the Seeker who knows they are loved, are not flawed
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Basic
Fear
Being
useless, helpless, or incapable
Basic
Desire
To be
capable and competent
Basic Avoidance
Uselessness
Blind
Spot
Intellectual Arrogance
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Type 5
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The Observer, Thinker,
Investigator. Likes the world of information and ideas; creates a
feeling of safety by observing and analyzing. Is knowledgeable,
thoughtful, private, soft-spoken and steady.
Evolves into the Sage who is wise and trusts that they have
enough time, energy, and knowledge. Has faith in intuitive knowing.
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Basic
Fear
Of being
without support and guidance
Basic
Desire
To have
security and support
Basic Avoidance
Deviance
Blind
Spot
Complaining
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Type 6
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The Questioner, Loyalist,
Skeptic. Sees the world as an unpredictable and dangerous place.
Imagines the worst-case scenario as a way to create security. Is
loyal, sincere, protective and warm.
Evolves into the Truthsayer who has found courage through becoming their
own authority. Speaks the truth from their heart. |
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Basic
Fear
Of being
deprived and in pain
Basic
Desire
To be
satisfied and content — to have their needs fulfilled
Basic Avoidance
Pain
Blind
Spot
Distractibility
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Type 7
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The Enthusiast,
Adventurer. Avoids pain and boredom by escaping into fun,
pleasure, and imagination. Likes to have their options open. Is
light-hearted, charming, adventurous and spontaneous.
Evolves into the Visionary who uses their creative imagination
and entrepreneurial spirit to make a difference in the world.
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Basic Fear
Of being harmed or controlled by others
Basic Desire
To protect themselves and be in control of their own
life and destiny. To impact their environment.
Basic Avoidance
Weakness
Blind
Spot
Abusiveness
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Type 8
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The Challenger, Leader,
Maverick. Wants to be powerful, strong and in control. Is
high-energy, directive, sometimes intimidating; self-reliant and lives life
to the fullest.
Evolves into the Magnanimous
Queen or King who uses their personal power and love to protect,
help, and empower others. |
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Basic
Fear
Of loss and
separation
Basic
Desire
To have
inner stability "peace of mind"
Basic Avoidance
Conflict
Blind
Spot
Passive-Aggressiveness
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Type 9
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The Mediator, Peacemaker.
Is easy-going, avoids conflict, feels unimportant. Sees all sides of a
situation, has difficulty making decisions, is empathetic, kind and
supportive.
Evolves into the Unifier who pursues what's most important to
them and knows the truth of the Oneness of all beings. |
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Thanks to Julie Foster
for the inspirational words in this column! |
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