They are well-meaning and driven to be close to others, but can slip into doing things for others in order to be needed. They typically have problems with possessiveness and with acknowledging their own needs. At their Best: unselfish and altruistic, they have unconditional love for others. Want to be loved, to express their feelings for others, to be needed and appreciated, to get others to respond to them, to vindicate their claims about themselves.

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. 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: Become extraordinarily wise and discerning.

"Empathetic, sincere, self-sacrificing and warm-hearted..."

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"Conscientious and ethical, with a strong sense of right and wrong..."

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"Self-assured, charming, ambitious, and status-conscious..."

They are diplomatic and poised, but can also be overly concerned with their image and what others think of them. They typically have problems with workaholism and competitiveness. At their Best: self-accepting, authentic, everything they seem to be—role models who inspire others. Want to be affirmed, to distinguish themselves from others, to have attention, to be admired, and to impress others. 

Want to have security, to feel supported by others, to have certitude and reassurance, to test the attitudes of others toward them, to fight against anxiety and insecurity. Excellent "troubleshooters," they foresee problems and foster cooperation, but can also become defensive, evasive, and anxious—running on stress while complaining about it. They can be cautious and indecisive, but also reactive, defiant and rebellious. They typically have problems with self-doubt and suspicion. At their Best: internally stable and self-reliant, courageously championing themselves and others.

They want to possess knowledge, to understand the environment, to have everything figured out as a way of defending the self from threats from the environment. They become detached, yet high-strung and intense. They typically have problems with eccentricity, nihilism, and isolation. At their Best: visionary pioneers, often ahead of their time, and able to see the world in an entirely new way.

"Committed, suspicious, engaging, and responsible..."

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"Cerebral, isolated, innovative, perceptive, and independent..."

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"Busy, variety-seeking, spontaneous, and acquisitive..."

Want to maintain their freedom and happiness, to avoid missing out on worthwhile experiences, to keep themselves excited and occupied, to avoid and discharge pain. They constantly seek new and exciting experiences, but can become distracted and exhausted by staying on the go. They typically have problems with impatience and impulsiveness. At their Best: they focus their talents on worthwhile goals, becoming appreciative, joyous, and satisfied.

Want to express themselves and their individuality, to create and surround themselves with beauty, to maintain certain moods and feelings, to withdraw to protect their self-image, to take care of emotional needs before attending to anything else, to attract a "rescuer." They typically have problems with melancholy, self-indulgence, and self-pity. At their Best: inspired and highly creative, they are able to renew themselves and transform their experiences. Feel something is missing from their essential makeup.

"Sensitive, reserved, creative and emotionally honest..."

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Want to create harmony in their environment, to avoid conflicts and tension, to preserve things as they are, to resist whatever would upset or disturb them. Blurry : At first ‘easy to care for’ sometimes they’re ‘lacking a distinct self’. Gift of accepting others without prejudice makes people feel understood and accepted. 

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"Easygoing, complacent, agreeable, and receptive..."

Want to be self-reliant, to prove their strength and resist weakness, to be important in their world, to dominate the environment, and to stay in control of their situation. They don’t fill a space they own it and view life as threatening/hostile. They cannot trust others until there is proof to the contrary. They seek conflict or create it and feel love by that conflict. Take the side of the weak and oppressed - actual energy of an 8 isn’t anger or rage, it’s passion and total commitment to truth, life, and justice. 

"Powerful, self-confident, dominating, and decisive..."

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