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Physical Constitution
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| frame | thin, lanky, boney and taller or shorter than average | average build and size, weight centered in middle | heavy, stocky, broad and either very tall or very short |
| weight | low, difficulties in gaining weight | moderate, no difficulties in gaining or loosing weight | heavy, difficulties in loosing weight |
| appetite | unpredictable, irregular, variable | strong, cannot skip meals and will have to eat again after 3 or 4 hours | constant but can skip meals easily and tolerate hunger and thirst |
| amount of food | very variable, sometimes a lot, sometimes a little | usually a lot, can eat large quantities at once | usually not much, can feel full with a little |
| skin texture | thin and dry, cool to touch, rough | smooth and warm, oily T-zone | thick and moist/greasy, cold |
| complexion | dark, tans easily | fair with freckles, moles, prone to sunburn | pale and hardly tans |
| hair | dry, brittle and curly/frizzy | soft, straight and fine | thick and weavy, tends to get greasy |
| eyes | small and dry, blink a lot | penetrating gaze, reddish sclerae | large and moist, white sclerae |
| lips | thin and dry, often chapped | pink and soft | full and smooth |
| teeth | crooked, irregular with receding gums | yellowish, gums easily bleed | large, white and straight |
| fingers & nails | delicate, small and long fingers with chipped nails | regular fingers with pink and soft nails | wide, angular fingers with large and hard nails |
| voice | low volume, hoarse and cracking | loud and sharp | pleasant, harmonious, low pitch |
| body temperature | feels colder than others; cold feet and hands | feels hotter that others; palms, feet and face warm or hot | normal, palms and feet cool |
| perspiration | scanty with little odour | intense during physical activities or when it gets hot, sharp smell | constant and moderate, sweet smell |
| sleep | light sleeper, awakes easily and may have difficulties falling asleep | sleeps deep and even, hardly needs more than 8 hours sleep | long and sound sleeper, has difficulties awakening even after long hours of sleep |
| walk | fast with a light step | average speed, determined step | slow pace, steady step |
| weather | prefers warm climates, dislikes windy dry and cold days | prefers cooler climates, dislikes heat | adaptable to most climates but can't stand cold and rainy days |
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Mental Constitution
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| temperament | lively and enthusiastic, likes to change | purposeful and intense, likes to convince | easy going and accepting, likes to support |
| social | independent but insecure, nervous in new situations | outgoing, assertive, accessible, leader nature | follower, good listener, accommodating, lots of friends |
| negative traits | uncertain and jumpy | furious and bossy | greedy and possessive |
| under stress | becomes anxious and worried | becomes irritable and aggressive | becomes withdrawn and passive |
| talk | very talkative; fast, diffused speaking | talkative, good speaker, good at arguments | slow, steady speaker, limited speech, cautious |
| memory | short attention span, forgets things easily | moderate, remembers details clearly and forgets rather slowly | excellent long-term memory, hardly forgets anything |
| learning type | mainly verbal, might have difficulties in truly understanding | lots of visual imagery, learns efficiently | feelings and emotions involved, usually grasping late but ultimately understandig well |
| dreams | flying, searching, restless, prone to nightmares | fighting, violent, passionate and colorful | few, sentimental, romantic, watery, sad |
| love | falls in and out of love easily | intense, passionate love affairs | long term relationships full of affection and love |
| creativity | distinct and detailed ideas in many areas | inventive in technical or scientific areas | creative when dealing with business things |
| decisions | making decisions often feels like a problematic and difficult process | makes decisions quickly and determined | take their time to think things through |
| interests | travelling, dancing, arts | sports, politics, luxury | business, food, literature |
| finances | spends easily, doesn't save much and often feels poor | spends money on certain chosen things, luxury | saves money, spends freely on food and entertainment |
| activity | hyperactive, restless | active, enjoys exercise and competition | somewhat lethargic |
| sex drive | extreme or none at all | passionate and dominating | constant and loyal |
| beliefs | erratic, rebel, changing | determined, strong principles | permanent, doesn't change easily |
| lifestyle | erratic, free and unattached | bustling, well planned | regular, gets into a rut easily |
