Your dominant temperament is phlegmatic.
You think things through. You have the ability to envision the future and create a plan for the fulfillment of your goals. Your phlegmatic character creates rhythm, consistency and stability. It loves the predictable.
When out of balance, however, phlegmatic characteristics can form a kind of prison. Life becomes predictable and flat with no excitement and little joy. When this water temperament flares up, life can get watered down. Nothing seems particularly important or valuable. In other words, it's time to wake up.
Rx for balance:
Lemon captures the warmth and energy of the sun. Indulge in a Lemon Bath to awaken your senses, lighten your mood and bring freshness and energy to your life. Eat warming spices like garlic, cumin, coriander and peppers, all of which help to warm and awaken the heart. Minimize dairy products; they can encourage stagnation. Listen to music that inspires you and opens your heart. Remember old ambitions and dreams. Do something entirely different each day. Dance. Take up a sport. Plan a trip. In short, break out of your routine.
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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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