This document, entitled "Study of the 12 Minor Types", appears to have been written by Mario Rodríguez Cobos, also known as Silo.
He was an Argentinian thinker, writer, and philosopher born on January 6, 1938, in Mendoza, Argentina, known for developing, among other things, a philosophical and spiritual approach called "Universal Humanism." He died on September 16, 2010.
Emotional Center - Intellectual Part
Basic Qualities
Dry, warm, innate, mobile
Dominant Character
Symbolizes origin and initial impulse: that which initiates, propels, and sets in motion.
A fearless, lively, and enthusiastic temperament, endowed with a natural sense of humor and contagious optimism.
Bold, tireless, and tenacious, it inspires confidence through its courage and initiative.
A planning function with a dominant intuitive component.
Reverie
Associated with the archetypes of the hermit and persuasion.
Themes
Image projected onto the world, relationship to the body, vitality, childhood.
Aspects of Imbalance
Jealousy, irritability, carnal impulsiveness, infidelity, abruptness, indiscretion, cowardice, or latent fears.
Excessive emotional intensity.
Keys to Development
Controlled courage, tenacity, reduction of fears, refinement of intuition.
Intellectual Center - Intellectual Part
Basic Qualities
Dry, cold, earthy, steadfast
Dominant Character
Represents investment and consolidation.
Calm, balanced, and prudent nature, inclined towards introspection.
Serious, patient, honest, but not inclined to receive outside advice.
Critical, methodical, and persevering mind.
Planner with Kabbalistic tendencies.
Reverie
Related to indecision and apostolic work.
Theme
Relationship to material goods, possessions, and money.
Aspects of Imbalance
Relational closure, excessive sensuality, difficult communication, mistrust, negative criticism, resentment, mental rigidity, and possessiveness.
Keys to Development
Development of communication skills, patience, softening of obstinacy, detachment from material things.
Motor Center - Intellectual Part
Elementary Qualities
Humid, hot, airy, dual, diurnal
Dominant Character
Embodying transition, mediation, and duality.
A mobile, curious, and observant temperament, capable of connecting, disseminating, and transmitting.
An agile, ingenious, and creative mind, sometimes scattered.
Enthusiastic and fluid, but lacking depth or consistency. A planning function.
Daydreaming
Associated with the archetypes of the hierarchist and immortality.
Thematic
Siblings and serious relationships.
Aspects of Imbalance
Inconstancy, superficiality, shyness, mental scattering, lack of concentration, vanity, or arrogance.
Keys to Development
Tenacity, project structuring, audacity, overcoming self-deprecation.
Vegetical Center - Intellectual Part
Basic Qualities
Cold, humid, mobile, devious
Dominant Character
Symbolizes initiation, fertility, and protection.
Behind an apparent armor lies great vulnerability.
An anxious yet tenacious nature, conservative of moral values, deeply concerned with the material as much as the metaphysical.
Generosity, practicality, sensuality, and a strong memory.
Reverie
Linked to the priesthood and temperance.
Theme
Father figure, home, family, heritage, homeland, end of cycle and end of life.
Aspects of Imbalance
Rigidity, anxiety, complexes, stubbornness, feeling of being misunderstood.
Keys to Development
Emotional openness, autonomy, receptivity, reduction of mechanical oppositions.
Emotional Center - Emotional Part
Elementary Qualities
Warm, dry, innate, fixed
Dominant Character
Represents decision-making, determination, and giving.
A magnanimous, generous, and expansive nature, driven by a strong will and a keen sense of dignity.
A sincere, tolerant, sometimes revolutionary temperament, but also sensitive and easily offended.
Reverie
Associated with passion and the archetype of the magician.
Theme
Pleasures of the body, childhood, love, affection, feelings.
Aspects of Imbalance
Excessive exuberance, pride, arrogance, despotism, deviant eroticism.
Keys to Development
Justice, nobility of heart, moderation of ego and vanity.
Intellectual Center - Emotional Part
Elementary Qualities
Hot, dry, innate, diurnal, fixed
Dominant Character
Represents harvesting and analytical reflection.
A foresighted and methodical temperament, oriented towards observation, synthesis, and data analysis.
An orderly nature, precise and meticulous, driven by a constant intellectual curiosity. Sociable, skillful, and eloquent, she acts with rigor and a commitment to quality.
Structured logic combined with keen intuition.
Daydreaming
Associated with hierarchy and fragility.
Themes
Health, relationships with subordinates, illnesses, pets, equipment, machines, and utilitarian objects.
Aspects of Imbalance
Mental rigidity, sectarianism, excessive meticulousness, heightened nervousness, a tendency to put oneself forward, obstinacy, and inner withdrawal.
Keys to Development
Long-term stability, a sense of proportion, controlled precision, and a reduction of excessive reserve.
Motor Center - Emotional Part
Basic Qualities
Humid, warm, Airy, talkative
Dominant Character
Embodying relational harmony and the search for balance.
Highly developed aesthetic sensitivity, impeccable taste, and a sense of beauty.
Kind, courteous, and benevolent by nature, specializing in human relations and mediation.
Creative, enthusiastic, and unifying, values connection and maintains emotional ideals.
Daydreaming
Associated with indecision and hope.
Theme
Contractual and marital relationships: marriage, partnership, commitments, promises, agreements, separation, and relational justice.
Aspects of Imbalance
Emotional instability, affective ambivalence, superficiality, affectation, dependence on the opinions of others.
Keys to Development
Inner reconciliation, emotional integration, consistency, moderation of irritability and emotional neediness.
Vegetal Center - Emotional Part
Qualities Elements
Cold, humid, watery, violent, fixed, silent
Dominant Character
Evokes emotional depth and latent power.
A silent, intense, and tenacious temperament, capable of sustained effort and great psychological fertility. A caustic and ironic nature, endowed with a strong survival instinct and a potential for inner transformation.
Reverie
Associated with twilight and retribution.
Themes
<>Death and transformation, inheritances, the possessions of others, losses and transmissions.
Aspects of Imbalance
Resentment, revenge, aggression, harshness, duplicity, irritability, and emotional cruelty.
Keys to Evolution
Channeling of energy, controlled courage, constructive influence, abandonment of destructive behaviors.
Emotional Center - Motor Part
Elementary Qualities
Warm, moist, innate, dual, loquacious
Dominant Character
Represents vital energy, originality, and driving passion.
Impulsive and proactive, animated by intense passions, whether mystical, carnal, or metaphysical. Frank, generous, and deeply committed, oscillates between elevation and fall, seeking and dissatisfaction.
Reverie
Associated with the Empress and inspiration.
Themes
Travel, higher thoughts, spirituality, religion, philosophy, and politics.
Aspects of Imbalance
Inner disorder, passionate excesses, directional instability.
Keys to Development
Organization, creative channeling, structuring of passionate impulses.
Intellectual Center - Driving Part
Elementary Qualities
Dry, cold, nocturnal, mobile and fixed
Dominant Character
Symbolizes concentration and discipline Interior.
A reserved, discreet, and enigmatic nature, inclined towards withdrawal and solitary effort.
Serious, punctual, and studious, combining mental rigor and structured imagination.
Daydreaming
Associated with justice and resurrection.
Theme
Profession, vocation, social status, and position.
Aspects of imbalance.
Excessive mistrust, quarreling, duplicity, deceptive fantasy, resentment, emotional rigidity, and unnecessary complexity.
Keys to Development
Profound knowledge, sense of sacrifice, strong will, reduction of irritability and defensive strategies.
Motor Center - Motor Part
Basic Qualities
Moisture, warmth, talkative, steady
Dominant Character
Represents affinity, friendship, and social networks.
A strong-willed, independent, and dynamic nature, endowed with an inventive and original mind.
Persuasive and curious, seeks the truth while maintaining a certain reserve.
An inclination towards spirituality and mysticism, a free and unsubmissive spirit.
Reverie
Associated with the Emperor and the A transmutation.
Theme
Friendships, projects, ideals, and collective hope.
Keys to Evolution
Structured ambition, clear direction of commitments, less boasting, less provocation.
Vegetal Center - Motor Part
Elementary Qualities
Moist, cold, nocturnal, fertile, rare
Dominant Character
Embodying hardship, sacrifice, and profound transformation.
Austere and patient nature, animated by an intense inner life.
Strong imagination, marked sensitivity, and high idealism.
Devoted, respectful, and capable of selflessness, undertakes difficult tasks with endurance and discretion.
Daydreaming
Associated with regression and triumph.
Theme
Adversity, fear, isolation, confronting limits.
Aspects of Imbalance
Passivity, indecisiveness, excessive shyness, neglect, dependence, emotional instability.
Keys to Development
Inner support, active courage, voluntary commitment, overcoming fear and inaction.