Psyche Design

Isn't personality type just astrology for business people? Let's talk about the difference between astrology and type.

There's a good chance you've heard this one before. A lot of people like to compare personality type and astrology, but as someone interested in both I can tell you: the two are very different.

A lot of psychologists interested in type want to stay away from comparing type to astrology, understandably so. From a scientific perspective, there is actual research (including some neuroscience) that can improve the existence of 16 type patterns. Because type is harder to measure than other aspects of psychology, it is considered fuzzy. Comparing it to something even fuzzier (like astrology, which is nearly 100% rejected by science) is not a great way to get people to believe that there is validity to the theory of personality types.

A lot of astrologers are skeptical of personality type because they see it as too corporate, or they perceive it to lack nuance. They believe that their natal chart can already describe what personality type is getting at, but better. This is not the case, as Jungian personality type offers a more specific look at your cognitive wiring and your psyche's tendencies. Type is more grounded in something you can observe and use regarding how you operate. Astrology on the other hand, is much more than just personality or your mental functions. Your natal chart expands to cover other people in your life, situations you might face, karma, destiny, and other highly conceptual topics that are difficult to pin down. It's also worth knowing that psychologist Carl Jung was inspired by astrology when he originally discovered the theory of psychological types.

I believe that both of these tools have very different purposes and can aid your self-discovery journey in different ways. It's unfair to dismiss the validity of the theory of psychological type by comparing it to astrology, as the tools are not the same. For those who do believe in astrology, it's also worth knowing that type can offer something that astrology cannot explain.

Scientific studies on personality type (database): https://www.capt.org/MILO/

Center for Applications of Psychological Type: https://www.capt.org/

Listen to Psyche Design on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psyche-design/id1548227570

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6EkdgUj7DY2EBuM6uxb3q3?si=BJwVdtY_SdGrcNnslzP-QQ

Like my content? Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/meghanlevota

Want help finding your best fit psychological type? This (free) online personal exploration engine will walk you through the self-discovery process in about 20 minutes: https://app.personalitywizard.com/register?Code=personalitywizard-meghanlevota

A bunch of really smart people in the type world came together to make this online self-discovery experience possible, and it's highly recommended by me. View my profile to get an idea of what your report might look like: https://app.personalitywizard.com/profile/IBKFLIafbMIZDZ9

DISCOVER THE UNIQUE MENTAL MATRIX OF YOUR PERSONALITY.

Hi, I'm Meghan LeVota — here to help you integrate your mind. I'm interested in cracking the code for how individuals can transform their relationships — with themselves and others — by integrating the psyche. This means illuminating the shadow, healing limiting beliefs, and navigating the collective unconscious.

This integration process becomes more manageable when one understands how their psyche functions. That’s where personality type comes in. By growing your conscious awareness of how your mind works, you gain conscious control over life. In other words, you’re getting your Ego on board with enlightenment, rather than forever feeling internal resistance.

For my current 1:1 offerings, available courses, and upcoming events: https://www.meghanlevota.com/

Got a fresh idea you wanna share? Do you have a media request? Interested in collaborating on a project? Contact me: https://www.meghanlevota.com/contact

Isn't personality type just astrology for business people? Let's talk about the difference between astrology and type.

There's a good chance you've heard this one before. A lot of people like to compare personality type and astrology, but as someone interested in both I can tell you: the two are very different.

A lot of psychologists interested in type want to stay away from comparing type to astrology, understandably so. From a scientific perspective, there is actual research (including some neuroscience) that can improve the existence of 16 type patterns. Because type is harder to measure than other aspects of psychology, it is considered fuzzy. Comparing it to something even fuzzier (like astrology, which is nearly 100% rejected by science) is not a great way to get people to believe that there is validity to the theory of personality types.

A lot of astrologers are skeptical of personality type because they see it as too corporate, or they perceive it to lack nuance. They believe that their natal chart can already describe what personality type is getting at, but better. This is not the case, as Jungian personality type offers a more specific look at your cognitive wiring and your psyche's tendencies. Type is more grounded in something you can observe and use regarding how you operate. Astrology on the other hand, is much more than just personality or your mental functions. Your natal chart expands to cover other people in your life, situations you might face, karma, destiny, and other highly conceptual topics that are difficult to pin down. It's also worth knowing that psychologist Carl Jung was inspired by astrology when he originally discovered the theory of psychological types.

I believe that both of these tools have very different purposes and can aid your self-discovery journey in different ways. It's unfair to dismiss the validity of the theory of psychological type by comparing it to astrology, as the tools are not the same. For those who do believe in astrology, it's also worth knowing that type can offer something that astrology cannot explain.

Scientific studies on personality type (database): https://www.capt.org/MILO/

Center for Applications of Psychological Type: https://www.capt.org/

Listen to Psyche Design on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psyche-design/id1548227570

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6EkdgUj7DY2EBuM6uxb3q3?si=BJwVdtY_SdGrcNnslzP-QQ

Like my content? Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/meghanlevota

Want help finding your best fit psychological type? This (free) online personal exploration engine will walk you through the self-discovery process in about 20 minutes: https://app.personalitywizard.com/register?Code=personalitywizard-meghanlevota

A bunch of really smart people in the type world came together to make this online self-discovery experience possible, and it's highly recommended by me. View my profile to get an idea of what your report might look like: https://app.personalitywizard.com/profile/IBKFLIafbMIZDZ9

DISCOVER THE UNIQUE MENTAL MATRIX OF YOUR PERSONALITY.

Hi, I'm Meghan LeVota — here to help you integrate your mind. I'm interested in cracking the code for how individuals can transform their relationships — with themselves and others — by integrating the psyche. This means illuminating the shadow, healing limiting beliefs, and navigating the collective unconscious.

This integration process becomes more manageable when one understands how their psyche functions. That’s where personality type comes in. By growing your conscious awareness of how your mind works, you gain conscious control over life. In other words, you’re getting your Ego on board with enlightenment, rather than forever feeling internal resistance.

For my current 1:1 offerings, available courses, and upcoming events: https://www.meghanlevota.com/

Got a fresh idea you wanna share? Do you have a media request? Interested in collaborating on a project? Contact me: https://www.meghanlevota.com/contact

Your cognitive type pattern will tell you a lot about how you see the world and how you make decisions. But you are much more than that. In this episode, I discuss some of the factors that might influence how you express your personality and show up in the world.

Reminder, Jungian psychological type is not a trait-based or behavioral system. Since we are talking about your core cognitive lens, these patterns exist in the mind and describe what motivates our behavior — not the behavior itself.

Listen to Psyche Design on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psyche-design/id1548227570

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6EkdgUj7DY2EBuM6uxb3q3?si=BJwVdtY_SdGrcNnslzP-QQ

Like my content? Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/meghanlevota

Want help finding your best fit psychological type? This (free) online personal exploration engine will walk you through the self-discovery process in about 20 minutes: https://app.personalitywizard.com/register?Code=personalitywizard-meghanlevota

A bunch of really smart people in the type world came together to make this online self-discovery experience possible, and it's highly recommended by me. View my profile to get an idea of what your report might look like: https://app.personalitywizard.com/profile/IBKFLIafbMIZDZ9

DISCOVER THE UNIQUE MENTAL MATRIX OF YOUR PERSONALITY.

Hi, I'm Meghan LeVota — here to help you integrate your mind. I'm interested in cracking the code for how individuals can transform their relationships — with themselves and others — by integrating the psyche. This means illuminating the shadow, healing limiting beliefs, and navigating the collective unconscious.

This integration process becomes more manageable when one understands how their psyche functions. That’s where personality type comes in. By growing your conscious awareness of how your mind works, you gain conscious control over life. In other words, you’re getting your Ego on board with enlightenment, rather than forever feeling internal resistance.

For my current 1:1 offerings, available courses, and upcoming events: https://www.meghanlevota.com/

Got a fresh idea you wanna share? Do you have a media request? Interested in collaborating on a project? Contact me: https://www.meghanlevota.com/contact

Your cognitive type pattern will tell you a lot about how you see the world and how you make decisions. But you are much more than that. In this episode, I discuss some of the factors that might influence how you express your personality and show up in the world.

Reminder, Jungian psychological type is not a trait-based or behavioral system. Since we are talking about your core cognitive lens, these patterns exist in the mind and describe what motivates our behavior — not the behavior itself.

Listen to Psyche Design on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psyche-design/id1548227570

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6EkdgUj7DY2EBuM6uxb3q3?si=BJwVdtY_SdGrcNnslzP-QQ

Like my content? Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/meghanlevota

Want help finding your best fit psychological type? This (free) online personal exploration engine will walk you through the self-discovery process in about 20 minutes: https://app.personalitywizard.com/register?Code=personalitywizard-meghanlevota

A bunch of really smart people in the type world came together to make this online self-discovery experience possible, and it's highly recommended by me. View my profile to get an idea of what your report might look like: https://app.personalitywizard.com/profile/IBKFLIafbMIZDZ9

DISCOVER THE UNIQUE MENTAL MATRIX OF YOUR PERSONALITY.

Hi, I'm Meghan LeVota — here to help you integrate your mind. I'm interested in cracking the code for how individuals can transform their relationships — with themselves and others — by integrating the psyche. This means illuminating the shadow, healing limiting beliefs, and navigating the collective unconscious.

This integration process becomes more manageable when one understands how their psyche functions. That’s where personality type comes in. By growing your conscious awareness of how your mind works, you gain conscious control over life. In other words, you’re getting your Ego on board with enlightenment, rather than forever feeling internal resistance.

For my current 1:1 offerings, available courses, and upcoming events: https://www.meghanlevota.com/

Got a fresh idea you wanna share? Do you have a media request? Interested in collaborating on a project? Contact me: https://www.meghanlevota.com/contact

In this episode, I'm going to talk a bit about the state of intuition and feeling in today's culture — and some of its problematic manifestations.

In my opinion, most of western society has suffered from sensing and thinking "one-sidedness" for many years. Right now, a lot of the divisiveness we are seeing in culture is due to backlash from feeling and intuition. While feeling and intuition are beginning to take up more space, things are wobbling a bit. Some people are doubling down on feeling and intuition in an egoic way, to match the energy of egoic thinking and feeling that are clinging to their one-sided power.

While these function polarities don't explain the full picture of what is going on, I think that it can be a helpful frame of reference for understanding so we can aim to restore balance. My goal is to move toward a world that makes space for all function attitudes — without the need to dismiss anyone's reality.

Listen to Psyche Design on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psyche-design/id1548227570

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6EkdgUj7DY2EBuM6uxb3q3?si=BJwVdtY_SdGrcNnslzP-QQ

Want help finding your best fit psychological type? This (free) online personal exploration engine will walk you through the self-discovery process in about 20 minutes: https://app.personalitywizard.com/register?Code=personalitywizard-meghanlevota

A bunch of really smart people in the type world came together to make this online self-discovery experience possible, and it's highly recommended by me.

View my profile to get an idea of what your report might look like: https://app.personalitywizard.com/profile/IBKFLIafbMIZDZ9 DISCOVER THE UNIQUE MENTAL MATRIX OF YOUR PERSONALITY.

Hi, I'm Meghan LeVota — here to help you integrate your mind. I'm interested in cracking the code for how individuals can transform their relationships — with themselves and others — by integrating the psyche. This means illuminating the shadow, healing limiting beliefs, and navigating the collective unconscious.

This integration process becomes more manageable when one understands how their psyche functions. That’s where personality type comes in. By growing your conscious awareness of how your mind works, you gain conscious control over life. In other words, you’re getting your Ego on board with enlightenment, rather than forever feeling internal resistance.

For my current 1:1 offerings, available courses, and upcoming events: https://www.meghanlevota.com/ Got a fresh idea you wanna share? Do you have a media request? Interested in collaborating on a project? Contact me: https://www.meghanlevota.com/contact

In this episode, I'm going to talk a bit about the state of intuition and feeling in today's culture — and some of its problematic manifestations.

In my opinion, most of western society has suffered from sensing and thinking "one-sidedness" for many years. Right now, a lot of the divisiveness we are seeing in culture is due to backlash from feeling and intuition. While feeling and intuition are beginning to take up more space, things are wobbling a bit. Some people are doubling down on feeling and intuition in an egoic way, to match the energy of egoic thinking and feeling that are clinging to their one-sided power.

While these function polarities don't explain the full picture of what is going on, I think that it can be a helpful frame of reference for understanding so we can aim to restore balance. My goal is to move toward a world that makes space for all function attitudes — without the need to dismiss anyone's reality.

Listen to Psyche Design on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psyche-design/id1548227570

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6EkdgUj7DY2EBuM6uxb3q3?si=BJwVdtY_SdGrcNnslzP-QQ

Want help finding your best fit psychological type? This (free) online personal exploration engine will walk you through the self-discovery process in about 20 minutes: https://app.personalitywizard.com/register?Code=personalitywizard-meghanlevota

A bunch of really smart people in the type world came together to make this online self-discovery experience possible, and it's highly recommended by me.

View my profile to get an idea of what your report might look like: https://app.personalitywizard.com/profile/IBKFLIafbMIZDZ9 DISCOVER THE UNIQUE MENTAL MATRIX OF YOUR PERSONALITY.

Hi, I'm Meghan LeVota — here to help you integrate your mind. I'm interested in cracking the code for how individuals can transform their relationships — with themselves and others — by integrating the psyche. This means illuminating the shadow, healing limiting beliefs, and navigating the collective unconscious.

This integration process becomes more manageable when one understands how their psyche functions. That’s where personality type comes in. By growing your conscious awareness of how your mind works, you gain conscious control over life. In other words, you’re getting your Ego on board with enlightenment, rather than forever feeling internal resistance.

For my current 1:1 offerings, available courses, and upcoming events: https://www.meghanlevota.com/ Got a fresh idea you wanna share? Do you have a media request? Interested in collaborating on a project? Contact me: https://www.meghanlevota.com/contact

In this episode, I want to talk about the judging functions — specifically, the difference between how introverted and extroverted judging functions operate. While feeling and thinking are both ways of assessing the information you pick up on and coming to a conclusion, introverted judging (Fi and Ti) is going to approach that decision through the subjective viewpoint; considering all internal factors. Extroverted judging (Fe and Ti) is approaching the problem more so through the objective, considering the external objects.

You can think of Fi and Ti as how we purify and discern our unique identity, whereas Fe and Te are focused on aligning their decisions with the universal laws of how things operate in our shared reality. No matter what your personality type pattern is, we all struggle with this tension between considering internal vs external factors when problem-solving.

I wanted to discuss this because I have been spending a lot of time working with shadow Fi and Ti lately and I am amazed by how grounding and deep this kind of consciousness can go. I wanted to reflect on how this tension between my judging processes has impacted my life.

The next discussion group will be July 22! Support Psyche Design on Patreon (discussion group + Q&A): https://www.patreon.com/meghanlevota

Want help finding your best fit psychological type? This (free) online personal exploration engine will walk you through the self-discovery process in about 20 minutes: https://app.personalitywizard.com/register?Code=personalitywizard-meghanlevota

A bunch of really smart people in the type world came together to make this online self-discovery experience possible, and it's highly recommended by me. View my profile to get an idea of what your report might look like: https://app.personalitywizard.com/profile/IBKFLIafbMIZDZ9

Listen to Psyche Design on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psyche-design/id1548227570

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6EkdgUj7DY2EBuM6uxb3q3?si=BJwVdtY_SdGrcNnslzP-QQ

DISCOVER THE UNIQUE MENTAL MATRIX OF YOUR PERSONALITY.

Hi, I'm Meghan LeVota — here to help you integrate your mind. I'm interested in cracking the code for how individuals can transform their relationships — with themselves and others — by integrating the psyche. This means illuminating the shadow, healing limiting beliefs, and navigating the collective unconscious.

This integration process becomes more manageable when one understands how their psyche functions. That’s where personality type comes in. By growing your conscious awareness of how your mind works, you gain conscious control over life. In other words, you’re getting your Ego on board with enlightenment, rather than forever feeling internal resistance.

For my current 1:1 offerings, available courses, and upcoming events: https://www.meghanlevota.com/

Got a fresh idea you wanna share? Do you have a media request? Interested in collaborating on a project?

Contact me: https://www.meghanlevota.com/contact

In this episode, I want to talk about the judging functions — specifically, the difference between how introverted and extroverted judging functions operate. While feeling and thinking are both ways of assessing the information you pick up on and coming to a conclusion, introverted judging (Fi and Ti) is going to approach that decision through the subjective viewpoint; considering all internal factors. Extroverted judging (Fe and Ti) is approaching the problem more so through the objective, considering the external objects.

You can think of Fi and Ti as how we purify and discern our unique identity, whereas Fe and Te are focused on aligning their decisions with the universal laws of how things operate in our shared reality. No matter what your personality type pattern is, we all struggle with this tension between considering internal vs external factors when problem-solving.

I wanted to discuss this because I have been spending a lot of time working with shadow Fi and Ti lately and I am amazed by how grounding and deep this kind of consciousness can go. I wanted to reflect on how this tension between my judging processes has impacted my life.

The next discussion group will be July 22! Support Psyche Design on Patreon (discussion group + Q&A): https://www.patreon.com/meghanlevota

Want help finding your best fit psychological type? This (free) online personal exploration engine will walk you through the self-discovery process in about 20 minutes: https://app.personalitywizard.com/register?Code=personalitywizard-meghanlevota

A bunch of really smart people in the type world came together to make this online self-discovery experience possible, and it's highly recommended by me. View my profile to get an idea of what your report might look like: https://app.personalitywizard.com/profile/IBKFLIafbMIZDZ9

Listen to Psyche Design on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psyche-design/id1548227570

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6EkdgUj7DY2EBuM6uxb3q3?si=BJwVdtY_SdGrcNnslzP-QQ

DISCOVER THE UNIQUE MENTAL MATRIX OF YOUR PERSONALITY.

Hi, I'm Meghan LeVota — here to help you integrate your mind. I'm interested in cracking the code for how individuals can transform their relationships — with themselves and others — by integrating the psyche. This means illuminating the shadow, healing limiting beliefs, and navigating the collective unconscious.

This integration process becomes more manageable when one understands how their psyche functions. That’s where personality type comes in. By growing your conscious awareness of how your mind works, you gain conscious control over life. In other words, you’re getting your Ego on board with enlightenment, rather than forever feeling internal resistance.

For my current 1:1 offerings, available courses, and upcoming events: https://www.meghanlevota.com/

Got a fresh idea you wanna share? Do you have a media request? Interested in collaborating on a project?

Contact me: https://www.meghanlevota.com/contact

Without conscious awareness, we are all in danger of becoming a caricature of ourselves. The 16 types are the cast of characters the ego could latch onto. You are more than that.

In this episode, I discuss the power of projection. Projection is an automatic mechanism of the psyche that we all participate in. This is when the unconscious contents of our psyche (what we cannot see in ourselves) are seen through other people/objects. Common examples of projection are seen in personal and collective quarrels. As Carl Jung explains, "All the contents of our unconscious are constantly being projected into our surroundings, and it is only by recognizing certain properties of the objects as projections or imagos that we are able to distinguish them from the real properties of the objects."

It is important to keep in mind that there is a reason for this process: the unconscious always seeks expression. This is the same motivation that fuels our individuation process. With that in mind, how can we become more conscious of our projections? Is it possible to move with the creative energy of conflict and allow it to transform our conscious perspective?

The next discussion group will be July 22! Support Psyche Design on Patreon (discussion group + Q&A): https://www.patreon.com/meghanlevota

APTI keynote event series signup: https://www.aptinternational.org/

Projection and Personality Development via the Eight-Function Model by Carol Shumate: https://www.amazon.com/Projection-Personality-Development-Eight-Function-Model/dp/0367341387

Want help finding your best fit psychological type? This (free) online personal exploration engine will walk you through the self-discovery process in about 20 minutes: https://app.personalitywizard.com/register?Code=personalitywizard-meghanlevota

A bunch of really smart people in the type world came together to make this online self-discovery experience possible, and it's highly recommended by me. View my profile to get an idea of what your report might look like: https://app.personalitywizard.com/profile/IBKFLIafbMIZDZ9

Listen to Psyche Design on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psyche-design/id1548227570

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6EkdgUj7DY2EBuM6uxb3q3?si=BJwVdtY_SdGrcNnslzP-QQ

DISCOVER THE UNIQUE MENTAL MATRIX OF YOUR PERSONALITY.

Hi, I'm Meghan LeVota — here to help you integrate your mind. I'm interested in cracking the code for how individuals can transform their relationships — with themselves and others — by integrating the psyche. This means illuminating the shadow, healing limiting beliefs, and navigating the collective unconscious.

This integration process becomes more manageable when one understands how their psyche functions. That’s where personality type comes in. By growing your conscious awareness of how your mind works, you gain conscious control over life. In other words, you’re getting your Ego on board with enlightenment, rather than forever feeling internal resistance. For my current 1:1 offerings, available courses, and upcoming events: https://www.meghanlevota.com/

Got a fresh idea you wanna share? Do you have a media request? Interested in collaborating on a project? Contact me: https://www.meghanlevota.com/contact

Without conscious awareness, we are all in danger of becoming a caricature of ourselves. The 16 types are the cast of characters the ego could latch onto. You are more than that.

In this episode, I discuss the power of projection. Projection is an automatic mechanism of the psyche that we all participate in. This is when the unconscious contents of our psyche (what we cannot see in ourselves) are seen through other people/objects. Common examples of projection are seen in personal and collective quarrels. As Carl Jung explains, "All the contents of our unconscious are constantly being projected into our surroundings, and it is only by recognizing certain properties of the objects as projections or imagos that we are able to distinguish them from the real properties of the objects."

It is important to keep in mind that there is a reason for this process: the unconscious always seeks expression. This is the same motivation that fuels our individuation process. With that in mind, how can we become more conscious of our projections? Is it possible to move with the creative energy of conflict and allow it to transform our conscious perspective?

The next discussion group will be July 22! Support Psyche Design on Patreon (discussion group + Q&A): https://www.patreon.com/meghanlevota

APTI keynote event series signup: https://www.aptinternational.org/

Projection and Personality Development via the Eight-Function Model by Carol Shumate: https://www.amazon.com/Projection-Personality-Development-Eight-Function-Model/dp/0367341387

Want help finding your best fit psychological type? This (free) online personal exploration engine will walk you through the self-discovery process in about 20 minutes: https://app.personalitywizard.com/register?Code=personalitywizard-meghanlevota

A bunch of really smart people in the type world came together to make this online self-discovery experience possible, and it's highly recommended by me. View my profile to get an idea of what your report might look like: https://app.personalitywizard.com/profile/IBKFLIafbMIZDZ9

Listen to Psyche Design on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psyche-design/id1548227570

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6EkdgUj7DY2EBuM6uxb3q3?si=BJwVdtY_SdGrcNnslzP-QQ

DISCOVER THE UNIQUE MENTAL MATRIX OF YOUR PERSONALITY.

Hi, I'm Meghan LeVota — here to help you integrate your mind. I'm interested in cracking the code for how individuals can transform their relationships — with themselves and others — by integrating the psyche. This means illuminating the shadow, healing limiting beliefs, and navigating the collective unconscious.

This integration process becomes more manageable when one understands how their psyche functions. That’s where personality type comes in. By growing your conscious awareness of how your mind works, you gain conscious control over life. In other words, you’re getting your Ego on board with enlightenment, rather than forever feeling internal resistance. For my current 1:1 offerings, available courses, and upcoming events: https://www.meghanlevota.com/

Got a fresh idea you wanna share? Do you have a media request? Interested in collaborating on a project? Contact me: https://www.meghanlevota.com/contact