Your dominant temperament is melancholic .
You are caring, compassionate and openhearted. You're more philosophical than practical, and tend to be spiritually oriented. You view things in perspective with the big picture in mind, but you're able to connect with individuals and empathize with their pain.
Grounded to the earth , the extreme melancholic temperament can lead toward introversion and extreme emotional sensitivity. When out of balance, the melancholic disposition can cause preoccupation with emotional distress and a tendency toward mood swings. You can also focus more on the past than the future, trying to figure out how you got to where you are more than planning where you're going. This can lead to wallowing in deep existential questions to the exclusion of enjoying life.
Rx for balance:
It's time to get our of your head and back into your body. Start with a series of Rosemary Baths to warm your body, awaken your senses and dramatically boost your circulation. Rosemary revitalizes the body and rekindles passion. You might also try grounding yourself a bit with a Spruce Bath.
Eat cooked whole grains and root vegetables daily. Avoid raw vegetables and fruit, both of which cool the body and send the life forces upward. Keep your body warm, especially your feet. Try Dr. Hauschka's warming Rosemary Foot Balm, and wear extra socks if necessary. |
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 The concept of the four temperaments originated with the ancient Greeks, who based them on the classical elements of fire, earth, air and water. For thousands of years the temperaments have been adopted, adapted and refined by great thinkers, including 20th-century philosopher and scientist Rudolf Steiner, who referred to them frequently to illustrate his insights into human behavior and development.
It’s fun to identify your own temperament, but it’s also important to understand that each of us contains elements of all four. One almost always outweighs the rest at any given moment, and our behavior tends to reflect this “dominant” temperament. As with all things, the ultimate goal is balance. The object of this game is to have fun, help identify your dominant temperament and offer simple advice on how best to stay in balance and keep extremes from getting the better of you.
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