Sensual State

Archetype: Designer/Curator

The best concept to describe the focus of this state is Taste.

Physical: Sensation

Focus on the perception of tangible senses and space; attention and response to surroundings and actuality.

Rational: Instinction

Focus on instincts and intuition, and not on rationality; insights not resulting from rational analysis.

Emotional: Valuation

Focus on emotional commitment; developing, following, and favoring respect, values, and bonds.

It is the state of appreciation of pleasure, aesthetics and art. It represents a psyche that is rationally relaxed, but emotionally tense and physically flexible. We are in this state when looking to rejoice in the moment, or looking to recreate memorable physical experiences. We are focused on our values and attentive to appreciate them in our surroundings. We have a clear idea of our likes and dislikes, and do not question our feelings.

By definition, this is the state of sensation, instinction and valuation. Its main characteristic is sensing the surroundings for emotional appreciation, or valuing tangible things, all while avoiding rational stress. This defines our ability to be exalted or repulsed by what is being presented to our senses, and not be concerned or restrained by norms or rationale.

People who have a strong tendency to this state focus on their feelings and environment. Their attention goes towards physical harmony and pleasure. For them, being graceful and tasteful is more pressing than being logical or industrious. However, their focus is not just physical beauty, but artistic, ethical, social, technical and sentimental as well; and, in this sense they are arduously laborious. They tend to have a strong sense of family, communion and community, but to be selective with their groups. They are fans of celebrations and ceremonies, harmonizing and rejoicing. They can be entertained by drama, but focus on achieving emotional stability. They are welcoming to change and strangers, but may struggle to reshape things according to their values. They have many natural talents and great appreciation for art, music, food, fashion, etc.

People that have a strong sensual tendency get involved in many activities easily, and appreciate different customs and actions. But they are sensitive about those that oppose or interfere with their likings or values. They also like to play by ear, and let emotions run free, and don’t have patience for rigorous analysis or academic environments. They love music, dancing, indulgence, pampering, exploration, and harmony. They are diplomatic using instincts and their keen common sense as a guide. They are organized in an instinctive manner, placing taste above practicality.

Tendencies towards introversion:

Instinction cultivates arbitrarity and rebelliousness; prompting self-confidence.

Valuation cultivates particularities and sensibility; prompting self-absorption.