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What’s rude to one person, may actually seem considerate to another. Can we stop assuming the worst about people’s motives, and cut each other some slack? #introvert #extrovert From introvertdoodles.com

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Hufflepuff Wampus INFJ @cheetahsnowflake

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Ilvermorny Sortings

I have been thinking about these houses all day and I like @theconsultingdramaqueen and her theory, so I am going to expand it a bit.

A SLYTHERIN VALUES AMBITION BUT DEFINES THEMSELF BY Wampus - What they have done and will do. What am I doing to achieve my ambitions? Thunderbird - Who has inspired them and the dreams of others that have woven themselves into their ambitions. Pukwudgie - How passionate they are about their ambitions. How intensely do I believe in my dream? Horned Serpent - Their beliefs and their ideologies surrounding their ambition. Their knowledge gets them to their goal.

A HUFFLEPUFF VALUES LOYALTY AND HARD WORK BUT DEFINES THEMSELF BY Wampus - How they show their loyalty. What are they working hard towards? Thunderbird - The inspiration from their peers. How have other people inspired them? Pukwudgie - The intensity of their loyalty and the passion behind their hard work. Why do you work hard? Horned Serpent - Their beliefs and ideas behind their loyalty and hard work. Your mind drives your actions.

A RAVENCLAW VALUES CREATIVITY AND INTELLIGENCE BUT DEFINES THEMSELF BY Wampus - What they have created and what they do with their intelligence. Thunderbird - The creativity of others and how it has inspired you to be more creative. Pukwudgie - The passion behind your creativity and how you feel about learning new things. Horned Serpent - Their beliefs and their ideologies that manifest into more knowledge and learning

A GRYFFINDOR VALUES BRAVERY BUT DEFINES THEMSELF BY Wampus - Their brave actions and what they have done to be brave and chivalrous. Thunderbird - The inspiration acquired from their brave peers and the lessons they have learned from others about bravery Pukwudgie - Their feelings and emotions behind the bravery, why they commit to bravery. Horned Serpent - Their beliefs and how their mind shapes their actions of bravery.

People are trying to correlate the Hogwarts houses with the Ilvermorny houses but I think their is no correlation. They have their similarities but are ultimately different. Please comment your opinion :)

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Ilvermorny Sorting

So everyone’s been busy comparing the houses of Ilvermorny to Hogwarts houses, but I’d like to propose an alternative. I think Ilvermorny sorting requires asking a slightly different type of question. 

Hogwarts houses are chosen based on traits you consider important and value beyond yourself, e.g. Hermione thinks bravery is more important than “books and cleverness.” That’s because the founders wanted to see those values in others (i.e. the students they chose).

On the other hand, the characters of the Ilvermorny founders “leaked into the houses,” so it seems to divide along the lines of how you define yourself and what tools you prefer to use in your approach to life.

Horned Serpent: “I’m defined by what I think.” (Scholars, mind.)

Wampus: “I’m defined by what I do.” (Warriors, body.)

Thunderbird: “I’m defined by my experiences.” (Adventurer, soul.)

Pukwudgie: “I’m defined by what I feel (or maybe love).” (Healers, heart.) 

This could apply to a variety of Hogwarts houses. So, for example, a Wampus is defined by action, but why they fight (to defend the weak, to promote themselves or those they consider family, because it’s wise, or because it’s right) defines their Hogwarts house. Meanwhile, a Horned Serpent in Ravenclaw might think, “My mind defines me, because knowledge and/or creativity is important.” The Slytherin counterpart might think, “My mind defines me, because that is how I can achieve what I want out of life.”

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Hogwarts and Ilvermorny

So a lot of people have been trying to figure out which Hogwarts house = which Ilvermorny house, but I don’t think that can be done. The two school’s houses represent different things about a person.

Hogwarts houses show what is important to you, and what you value. Ilvermorny houses, however, show who you are, and how you define yourself.

So there are a lot of cross overs with the eight houses, and the combinations narrow down who you are, in my opinion, anyway.

Because of this, I came up with my own guide to the house combinations.

GRYFFINDORS

-Horned Serpent: These Gryffindors are more reserved and analytical. While still passionate, brave, and daring, these witches and wizards don’t rush headfirst into anything, and think things through.

-Wampus: These Gryffindors are very protective. They are passionate and fight to the death for what/who they believe in. They never give up.

-Pukwudgie: These Gryffindors are very open minded and understanding. They accept differences in everyone, and won’t tolerate discrimination or bullying.

-Thunderbird: These Gryffindors are quite the multitasking kind. Very ‘shoot while asking questions’. They see what they want and go for it, but still take the time to clean up the messes they make along the way, because they know it’s the right thing to do.

RAVENCLAWS

-Horned Serpent: These Ravenclaws, despite their many traits, are almost all mind. They choose the smart thing to do because of how it will result. They don’t think twice about complications, because they have too much pride to ever believe there would be any.

-Wampus: These Ravenclaws are very energetic and passionate. They’ll argue their opinion to the end of the earth, and even if they know that they’re wrong, they would never admit it.

-Pukwudgie: These Ravenclaws are kind of oddballs. They love creativity and always try their hardest to find the good in everything. If they believe in something, they do it wholeheartedly. They are always ready to hear someone else’s point of view as a way of trying to understand others.

-Thunderbird: These Ravenclaws are as curious as they come. They love learning about new things and are the ones that immediately want to try it themselves, even if they don’t know how yet.

HUFFLEPUFFS

-Horned Serpent: These Hufflepuffs do so much for others that they often forget about themselves. They have determination beyond comprehension and always figure out the best ways to succeed in whatever they do.

-Wampus: These Hufflepuffs have more love to give than humanly possible. They see the good in everyone, and accept the bad. They go out of their way to make people feel loved and included.

-Pukwudgie: These Hufflepuffs are as understanding as they come. They always notice when others need a shoulder to cry on and will give it no matter the person. They welcome everyone and refuse to discriminate.

-Thunderbird: These Hufflepuffs are the most excitable. If they hear about something interesting, it becomes their new obsession. Yet as soon as they’ve fulfilled the desire for it, they begin looking for the next interesting thing to get exited about. It’s a never ending cycle of wonder for these Hufflepuffs.

SLYTHERINS

-Horned Serpent: These Slytherins are very successful. If they see their goal, they will work non-stop until they’ve reached it. When focusing on the ‘big picture’ these Slytherins often forget to take care of themselves, only giving them more to do later on.

-Wampus: These Slytherins are the most competitive. If they’re proposed a challenge, they tackle it with everything they have, and love doing so. It always gives them an unexplainable rush. As soon as they’ve succeeded, they’re out looking for the next challenge.

-Pukwudgie: When these Slytherins love something, all else is forgotten. They put their heart and soul into what/who they love and would fight to the death to keep it. Anything that is related to it, or that reminds them of it, makes these Slytherins very happy.

-Thunderbirds: These Slytherins love keeping busy, and have seemingly endless determination. Their emotions are always as intense as can be, and they hate backing down from a challenge. They don’t know how to give up, and will always do their utmost to come out on top, for they hate when things end badly.

(You can also find this post on my Wattpad account, StarCrossedThoughts. It’s in the story Life, Love, and Then Some)

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Ilvermorny/Hogwarts Combos

I’ve seen a couple of these posts, so I thought I’d try my hand at it. Go through the potential combinations of Ilvermorny and Hogwarts houses and write a bit about what they represent to me. Not based on any data or polling, just on what seems to make sense to me:

Thunderbird Gryffindor: Thunderbird house is said to favour adventurers, and this is perhaps the most literal interpretation. Thundergryffins tend to be explorers and thrill seekers. Their bravery is not necessarily geared to some righteous cause (though this combo does not preclude that) they simply want their life filled with excitement. As such they can be easily bored which can make them irascible if they are deprived of stimulation. But they are bound to make interesting the lives of any who calls them friend.

Thunderbird Hufflepuff: Thunderpuffs focus on is on experiencing things with friends. These people are not ones for solitude, they will go stir crazy left on their own for a couple of days. It seems they’re always on lunches out, at parties, on trips. It’s not so much the activity that matters so much as the company. They just love people and want to experience as much of mankind as possible.

Thunderbird Ravenclaw: This is my house combination. Thunderclaws are the creatives and innovators. Luna and her parents would all find themselves in this category. If Thunderbirds are adventurers, Thunderclaws prefer to adventure via stories - sitting curled up with a good book as their mind takes them to far off worlds beyond anything that can be experienced in reality. They are dreamers and idealists and can often get their heads lost in the clouds. It can be painful for them when their dreams do not match up with reality and perhaps the oft-found obsession with fiction is an escape.

Thunderbird Slytherin: Thunderins are definitely more on the ambitious side of Slytherin house. They aspire to achieve greatness. For them their adventure is the road to success, and the luxuries that success brings. They definitely appreciate the finer things in life and their ambition tends to be towards living the high life rather than being some lofty goal. Nonetheless Thunderins are often some of the most driven and passionate folk you will ever meet.

Wumpus Gryffindor:  Unshakeable in their convictions and unmatched in their tenacity, Wumpindors are soldiers through and through. Their causes may be righteous or not, but like the beast from which House Wumpus gets its name, Wumpindors are nigh unstoppable. This combo has a dark reputation and Wumpindors may tend towards anger and aggression. They can be quick to see force as the best option in a crisis. They are ultimately fighters - Not merely people who will fight, but people for whom fighting is their way of life and their first resort.

Wumpus Hufflepuff: If you think of the quintessential social justice warrior, that is a Wumpuff. I do not use the term SJW in an inherently negative term as many do. Rather, Hufflepuffs are concerned with honour and fairplay and as such Wumpuffs cannot stand seeing injustice in the world and seek to eradicate it. They will fight fiercely to protect their friends, but their protective instincts apply to the whole world. This can result in them lashing out at people who they see as part of the problem but at their hearts they simply wish to fight for a better world.

Wumpus Ravenclaw: Wumpenclaws are the practical Ravenclaws. These people have ideas and they want them implemented damn it! They are excellent planners and incredibly organised. This combo favours strategists, business leaders and entrepreneurs.

Wumpus Slytherin: Ruthlessness incarnate, Wumperins have lofty ambitions and will do absolutely anything to achieve them. This is probably the combo with the darkest reputation. I would put Voldemort himself in this category. But do not let you think this is an inherently bad combo, any more than Slytherin itself is. If a Wumperin’s ambition is a benign one their passion for achieving their goals is bound to result in success. And if their cause is righteous, a Wumperin can spark a revolution.

Pukwudgie Gryffindor: Anyone would be fortunate to call a Pukindor a friend, for they are perhaps the fiercest allies one could have. Their loyalty and the bonds of friendship that they form are unbreakable. When their friends are down and out they will be the ones to light a fire beneath them, and then rain hell down on whoever did their friend wrong.

Pukwudgie Hufflepuff: In my mind Puffs and Puks have a lot of similarities, so a Puklepuff represents the idea of the quintessential Hufflepuff. These people are the gentlest souls you will ever meet, kind, nurturing and supportive. The Cinammon Rolls of the world. They may well be great cooks or simply have a great love of food - or indeed of anything which brings people together.

Pukwudgie Ravenclaws: Pukenclaws are people who use their ideas and intellect to help others. Pukwudgies are known for being healers and it is in this combination that that becomes most literal - Pukenclaws are often Doctors, nurses, vets or surgeons. In their day to day life they are adept at finding the easiest solutions to problems - the masters of “lifehacks”.

Pukwudgie Slytherin: I’ve often said that Slytherins are the type of people to low-key ruin the lives of anyone who wrongs their friends. People often overlook that Slytherins are incredibly loyal to one another and it is in the Pukerin combo that this quality shines through. The focus here is less on ambition and more on cunning and ruthlessness - more specifically the cunning and ruthlessness required for the Pukerins family (be that literal and/or metaphorical) to survive. And when they or their loved ones are wronged, they are not above enacting a terrible, yet subtle vengeance.

Horned Serpent Gryffindors: Serpendors are people with an area (or areas) of expertise and they know it. They are self-assured in what they are good at (and know what they are bad at) and this surety results in unmatched confidence and competence in that area. That classic Gryffindor bravery comes through in their ideas and their execution. They are independent and efficient. Hermione would be a proud Serpendor, as would McGonagall.

Horned Serpent Hufflepuffs: An unusual combination, as the warmth and heart of Hufflepuff may seem at odds with the detached analysis of Horned Serpent. However funnily enough I think that Isolt Sayre herself falls into this combo. Serpenpuffs know people. They are excellent judges of character and know what makes people tick. They may find promising careers in psychology. They are well meaning but they may feel the need to coddle their friends and family (just as Isolt refused to tell her children of Gormlaith even into their teenage years) and they can at times be aloof and irascible. If you are friends with a Serpenpuff you can probably expect a couple of fallings out (just as Isolt did with William), but in the end they care for their loved ones deeply.

Horned Serpent Ravenclaws: These two houses share many similarities, and of the four Ilvermorny Houses, Horned Serpent is the one with the most direct Hogwarts counterpart here. As such Serpentclaws represent the “stereotypical” Ravenclaw. Aloof, cool and analytical, these are the academics. Their work is done in papers and in the lab, but the implications can be world changing. They need to be mentally stimulated at all times and as such prefer the company of other intellectuals.

Horned Serpent Slytherins: Slytherserpents have a focus on the cunning aspect of Slytherin house. They are always the ones with the plan and that plan is more often than not at least a little underhanded. While other Slytherins may let their ambitions outmatch their abilities, Slytherserpents never have this problem. They do not achieve their ends through brute force and ruthlessness (as Wumperins do) but through subtle tricks and manipulations.

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A Complete Guide to Ilvermorny

Created by myself and my lovely fellow analyst.

What Ilvermorny Means

This section focuses on the bare bones of each house. Later I expand in great depth on the specific combinations.

Wampus: Pragmatism. The Wampus wants real world results. It wants things that can assist these results. It will take real, immediate action to achieve these results. Oriented towards events, the exterior world, and action. Searches for advantage in everything. Searches for ways to win. Competition, winning, the real world. Proof. Logic. Action. Horned Serpent: Theories. The world aligns with their system of thought. Why is the world this way? What if it isn’t? The horned serpent considers everything. They scrutinize and analyze. They make the world fit their mind and make their mind for the world. Oriented toward the internal world. Thinking about things for their own sake. No objective but understanding. Pukwudgie: Pukwudgies are what they are. They want to be themselves in all respects, extroverting themselves on the outer world. They are in tune with their own emotions and will follow their gut instincts and feelings wherever they might lead. They have a strong emotional attachment to those they value, and will stay extremely loyal to those select few. Pukwudgies are social without Boeing to society. Thunderbird: Change. The grand concept of the soul. The thunderbird wants change for its internal world. It wishes to be free in its thoughts and it’s desires, pretty much regardless of the outside world. The thunderbird seeks betterment for itself in subjective ways. It does not want to win, it wants to be happy.

Hogwarts/Ilvermorny Combinations

This section focuses on each individual house combination.

Pukwudgie/Hogwarts

The Hero (Gryffindor)

The Traveler (Ravenclaw)

The Loyalist (Hufflepuff)

The Charmer (Slytherin)

Gryffindor/Pukwudgie: These people are the typical thrill seeking freedom fighters of Gryffindor. The social nature of Pukwudgie combines with the glory seeking bravado of Gryffindor to make a person who sees themselves as a hero, and is eager to act accordingly. Gryffindor Pukwudgies are often more attuned to their own wants and the wants of their friends then anything grander. They prefer not to look at the big picture, and instead focus on small situations where they can apply themselves with vigor and individuality. Gryffindor and Pukwudgie are both individualistic and emotional houses, and this manifests particularly strongly in this combination. The Gryffindor is action oriented and the Pukwudgie is social, creating someone who is outspoken and willing to stick to their emotional decisions to the bitter end.

Ravenclaw/Pukwudgie: The Ravenclaw Pukwudgie is primarily concerned with the exploration of the world. The Ravenclaw is insatiably curious, and the Pukwudgie sees the world externally, without becoming preoccupied with the structure of the world or what they can and cannot do. The two houses in combination seek to fully enjoy life, seeking out new knowledge and experiences without very much of an end goal. These people seek to enjoy their life above all else, and will likely have a drive to see the world, try new and exciting things, and will not have patience for those who drag them down to a more boring world.

Hufflepuff/Pukwudgie: The Hufflepuff Pukwudgie is devoted to its friends and family. It will make sure they are happy and healthy above all else, and will define their lives by those they care about. They are more focused on themselves as individuals then the traditional Hufflepuff, who seeks to make things fair for the general world. These Hufflepuffs instead prefer to stay within the circle of those that they love and rarely stray from it. These Pukwudgies will be more selfless and able to dismiss their own emotions easier than most because of their acute awareness of the affect it has on others.

Slytherin/Pukwudgie: Slytherin Pukwudgies are naturals at making connections and thrive in the social world. Their ambition is driven from emotional need, and will often be less traditionally ambitious than the dreams of other Slytherins. They will want to succeed in a social or emotional way, more intangible than the power and wealth many Slytherins seek. They will seek prestige in their social circle, using their quick wits to charm their fellows. They are highly external people, loving the company and positivity of social gatherings and becoming highly adept at navigating such settings.

Wampus/Hogwarts

The Champion (Gryffindor) The Trickster (Ravenclaw) The Paragon (Hufflepuff) The Victor (Slytherin)

Gryffindor/Wampus: Wampus Gryffindors are the most in tune with the real world of Gryffindors. They see the real world problems with constantly sticking to their morals and emotions, and will be willing to change their decisions and adapt to whatever will yield the greatest benefit. This combination is extremely action oriented, often becoming restless when there is no danger for them to face or situation to mend. These will be the most competitive of all Gryffindors, eager to jump on any casual opportunity to show others what they can do. This is the result of the glory seeking nature of Gryffindor combined with the Wampus drive to win. While this combination is highly impulsive and strong willed, it’s logical side and desire to succeed often makes it more detached than most Gryffindors until the opportunity for action arises. This combination will look for logical and analytical reasons why it won or did not win, and thus will often seem changeable, as it is reviewing new data and analyzing while it is taking action. It’s looking at the same time as it’s leaping.

Ravenclaw/Wampus: The Ravenclaw Wampus is the rarest of all sixteen combinations. Understandable as it is a paradoxical personality. Strong willed with malleable beliefs and goals, active with a tendency to hang back and consider all options, and intellectual but fierce. This combination deals in cleverness more than any other type of intellect. It prefers wit and strategy in its thoughts and conversations to a less immediately applicable, more studious knowledge. The introspective nature of Ravenclaw combines with Wampus in two principle ways, first with its competitiveness and its drive to succeed, which makes the Ravenclaw Wampus self critical and keenly aware of its own strengths and weaknesses. Secondly, the introspection combines with the strength of Wampus to create an impassive exterior. This Wampus will conceal its weaknesses behind a thick veil of intellect and prestige.

Hufflepuff/Wampus: The Hufflepuff Wampus has tangible goals that it wants to succeed in, and has a strong drive like other Wampuses, however, this will be offset by their affection for their companions and their wish for these people to succeed as much, if not more, than themself. This manifests as a person who is a strong and charismatic community leader. They will drive groups of people forward highly effectively with an infectious optimism and tireless determination. Both the Wampus and the Hufflepuff houses are hard working houses with great amounts of grit. As a result, the combination will take on massive amounts of work for greater projects with incredible drive. This is a self sacrificing combination with a strong sense of right and wrong, based primarily around justice and fairness. They will fight tirelessly to achieve this fairness in any place they can.

Slytherin/Wampus: The Slytherin and Wampus houses are defined by ambition. Slytherin values ambition deeply, and Wampus’ interaction with the world is based around fighting and winning. As a result, the Slytherin Wampus feels that it must achieve its goals at all costs, and overwhelmingly does so. This type is highly adaptable within the margins of its goals, as it sees many ways it can get what it wants, and has no issue buckling down to what work is necessary. While in true Slytherin nature, it is focused on the end goal at all times, the scrappiness and engagement with the present moment that Wampus brings leads this combination to be more playful than other Slytherins. These Slytherins are so constantly ambitious and secure in their desire that they feel comfortable dropping their seriousness whenever it appeals to them. At the same time, the Slytherin Wampus sees no point in becoming too preoccupied with the negative aspects of the here and now, and has a tendency to “wait out” annoyances, emotional problems, or pain.

Thunderbird/Hogwarts

The Revolutionary (Gryffindor) The Philosopher (Ravenclaw) The Optimist (Hufflepuff) The Candidate (Slytherin)

Gryffindor/Thunderbird: Gryffindor Thunderbird has deeply internalized its moral beliefs. It is guided by its principals and ideals. The contrast in between Thunderbirds vibrant internal world and Gryffindors strong external tendencies make a combination that is powerfully focused on carrying its beliefs into the outside world. This combination makes no compromises. It is resilient against outside influence, and most powerful when faced with impossible odds. In the face of everyone telling it “no”, it plants it’s feet and screams “yes” in response. This Gryffindor is the least boastful an glory seeking of Gryffindors, as it cares very little for the the outside world. It deeply connects to those who share its beliefs however, and will stick to these long lived friendships through any situation, no matter how thick or thin.

Ravenclaw/Thunderbird: The Ravenclaw Thunderbird seeks enlightenment. Regardless of its religious views or what words they might use to describe what they seek, the Ravenclaw Thunderbird wishes to reach a state of complete happiness and knowledge. Both Ravenclaw and Thunderbird constantly seek out something, deep in their core. The Ravenclaw seeks many new ideas, whereas the Thunderbird seeks a single great ideal. In combination, these houses search for all ways they might achieve their final ideal (note: not their final GOAL, the ideal is generally something unattainable. The Ravenclaw Thunderbird considers it nobler to strive for the impossible.) This house will be as curious as the traditional Ravenclaw, but it’s deep held beliefs as a Thunderbird will lead it to dismiss more information than its more trusting and open minded fellows. Ultimately, their greatest priority is enlightenment and whatever else they may have chosen as a panultimate ideal.

Hufflepuff/Thunderbird: The Hufflepuff Thunderbird is probably the greatest source of Hufflepuff’s reputation of being offbeat. The Thunderbird devotion to its internal world mixes with the upbeat attitude of Hufflepuff to create a person who is extremely amiable and easygoing without feeling the need to fit in or act in a way they feel uncomfortable with. This Hufflepuff is more secure in their identity than other Hufflepuffs, and this Thunderbird is more secure in their present situation than other Thunderbirds. This makes a sweet spot of contentment where the Hufflepuff Thunderbird makes it’s home.

Slytherin/Thunderbird: Of the Slytherins, this combination is the deepest emotionally. It does not find the same advantage of repressing its emotions that the other houses do. Instead, this house propels itself through its ambitions with a deep emotional drive to thrive I whatever environment it is put in. The forceful confidence of Slytherin gives this Thunderbird a tendency to hurl themselves into happiness and freedom, acting however they might please. This gives them a forceful and individualistic charisma, but makes them enemies as they can come off as a bull in a china shop when surrounded by weaker personalities. This Slytherin plans ahead less than other Slytherins. It has it’s eventual goals in mind, but it trusts in its ability to improvise with all the cunning and determination it possesses once it comes into contact with an actual impediment.

Horned Serpent/Hogwarts

The Advocate (Gryffindor) The Visionary (Ravenclaw) The Psychologist (Hufflepuff) The Architect (Slytherin)

Gryffindor/Horned Serpent: The Gryffindor Horned Serpent is the fiercest of the Horned Serpents and the most conservative and cautious of the Gryffindors. They have strong held ideas that they reenforce with a powerful will and as much mental energy as they can muster. However, these Gryffindors are aware of the consequences to their actions, and will act in a more refined way, only breaking rules or taking direct action when they see it as good to do so. They will not, however, hesitate to challenge any idea put forward, examining it from both moral and logical standpoints. This combination has a highly tuned moral framework that builds itself on sequences of logic in order to determine what is right. These Horned Serpents are less interested in discovery, experimentation, and hypothesizing than most of their brethren. The Gryffindor in them prefers to take what is established knowledge so that they can act in the moment and will not have to shift their belief system, which is dependent on information. This combination will project themselves as the most prominent mind in the room. They often do not project the pure and quiet intelligence of Ravenclaw combinations or the calculated charisma of Slytherin, but the use of Gryffindor’s indomitable will and Horned Serpents uncontainable mind forces the attention of those nearby. People are drawn to this combination, and it uses this ability to advocate its ideas.

Ravenclaw/Horned Serpent: This combinations mind is completely active. It thinks constantly, developing and discarding ideas and theories at a consummate rate. The quick mindedness of the Ravenclaw allows it to see multiple ideas and possible ways to see a situation at once. At the same time, the Horned Serpent focuses these many ideas, narrowing down those that are illogical and discardable. This combination is fully involved with its mind. Its intelligence propels it in everything it does, shaping its values, shifting its actions. What the Ravenclaw Horned Serpent does will always be to the benefit of knowledge and its own understanding. It will seek the analysis and dissection of the entire world, magnifying every notion as far as it reasonably can. This combination balances a scale in its own mind. On one hand, it enjoys the pure information of chaos, but on the other, the rationality of both houses wants stability. The Ravenclaw Horned Serpent makes its compromise through observation. It will sit still and accumulate knowledge until it sees there is something to be gained for their mind if they move. They will then throw themselves headlong into whatever pursuit they have deemed smart.

Hufflepuff/Horned Serpent: The Hufflepuff Horned Serpent seeks to understand people. It will study someone in all their intricacies, looking to their likes, dislikes, beliefs, motives, and everything else try can glean. This combination loves people as truly as most Hufflepuffs do, but is truly fascinated by them as a Horned Serpent. Hufflepuff’s patience combines with the theories of Horned Serpent to form principles over time. This combination will slowly accumulate similar ideas, slowly turn them over, combine them where they can be combined, and eventually form well fleshed out principles that it can share compassionately with those in need. This combination values wisdom above all else. It wishes to guide others in a subjective manner. Helping them with their minds and their ideas. The strong inclination to fairness that Hufflepuff brings overpowers the wish for personal understanding that Horned Serpent holds dearly. This combination will, as a result, share what it knows indiscriminately. It wishes the world to be better mentally and to be supplied with guiding wisdom that will keep it safe.

Slytherin/Horned Serpent: The Slytherin Horned Serpent wants to build. While it is receptive to the many ideas of the world, it prefers its own. It will be strongly oriented towards order, categories, and rules. These are where the Slytherin ambition and the structured minds of the Horned Serpents thrive. Within this structure, it will create more and more structure, expanding it and pushing the boundaries of the previous rules, before forming new rules and guidelines in a more refined manner. This combination is proud, trusting its own intellect and intuition above all else. Its logic being that they are tried and true indicators. This makes the Slytherin Horned Serpent stubborn minded until failure. At the point of failure, this combination will see no problem admitting that they were wrong and pursuing an entirely different approach. The ambition of Slytherin drives it forward towards a goal or a principle to understand, while the Horned Serpent studies and searches for the best way to achieve such an end.

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Has someone ever been concerned about you, and you know it’s because they genuinely care for you, but it makes you feel bad anyways?

One of my friends always tells me how she’s worried about what I eat - that I don’t get enough, that I’ll forget, that I don’t keep a regular schedule. And it’s true - I forget to eat sometimes, I’ll eat dinner at 5 one day and 11 the next. I typically eat very small meals because I get full so quickly, but I also snack through the day whenever possible. 

I’m also pretty thin with a quick metabolism that runs in the family (my dad looks like a twig in all of his highschool photos), and ever since a friend mentioned in 7th or 8th grade that I look kinda anorexic I’ve been self-conscious about how I look. It usually manifests in the questions “does this make me look too thin? Are people going to think I starve myself? I feel really full, almost like I’m going to throw up because I’ve eaten so much, but should I eat more to prove that I eat ‘enough’?” And people will constantly make well-intentioned remarks such as “Oh, have some more! You need some meat on those bones!” or “You’re practically a toothpick!” 

I know they care, and they don’t mean harm, but it makes me uncomfortable sometimes. Especially when people say they want to be as thin as I am. Because being thin doesn’t make me any more confident than my friends who can’t fit into a size 2. 

[summersausagedoxie]

Hehehe

[wednesdaycute]

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Question for MBTI-knowledgeable people please

So from what I’ve gathered from various online sources/tests related to the Meyers Briggs Typology Indicator, I’m most likely the INFJ personality type. I have a friend who is most likely an INTP.

My INTP friend believes Ne is more likely to be creative (divergent thinking), while Ni is more problem-solvy (convergent thinking). They aren’t “quite sure what it would look like practically” but believe “Ni is jumping to conclusions...Ne is generating ideas.” 

Problem is, I (Ni) would describe myself as creative (Ne), while they (Ne) would describe themselves as problem-solvy (Ni).

I’ve also seen several things places express the opinion that INFJ’s can’t be artists, partly or totally due to Ni. However, I really enjoy artistic pursuits (in small bursts of random energy spikes). Is that my inferior Se function popping up, seemingly presenting as Ne, or have I mistyped myself? And what about my friend?

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I CANNOT TAKE CREDIT FOR THIS

but here’s a slightly late Christmas rhyme from the South :)

“Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, the AC was blowing, ‘cuz this is the South”

Seriously, it’s 70+ degrees outside in the middle of “winter.” On the other hand, we did get a solid 3ish days of almost-close-to-around-freezing-weather weather so far, so it’s not too horrible. *le sigh*

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Who decided medieval swords were heavy?

Like seriously, why does the lean young adult male have no trouble hoisting his sword up, stabbing it into things, and just generally waving it around, but the young adult female can barely stagger along on bent legs whilst dragging the same kind of sword with two hands? I’m looking at you, Epic 

According to the Association for Renaissance Martial Arts (an educational non-profit organization), “The average sword only weighed between two and a half and three and a half pounds.” Even the very heaviest swords weighed only between 7-9 pounds. While a poorly balanced sword might seem heavier than it actually is, it seems safe to assume many literary swords were at least somewhat well-balanced. But wait! you cry, aren’t heavy swords better? Actually, no. Heavier swords would more likely make their wielder clumsier and slower, giving an advantage to a lighter-bladed foe. Well, alright then. But how to we know that swords actually weighed that much? I’m so glad you asked. Historians actually have access to different antique swords which have survived into modern day. Additionally, some documents still exist which tell us the weight of average swords (such as the one mentioned here). 

So, where did this misconception about heavy swords come from then? To start, ornamental weapons typically weight much more than their functional, more practical counterparts. Thus, someone who’d only ever handled an ornamental sword may mistakenly believe all swords to be that heavy. Additionally, as explained by the ARMA, “To someone unaccustomed to handling swords (such as a historian who is not also a martial artist), this could seem very heavy indeed. Also, remember that ‘heavy’ is a relative term." 

This post obviously doesn’t cover everything, so I’d be happy to hear input from others regarding sword weights and how they’re represented (or misrepresented) in society. 

[justanotherinfjane-blog]

current mood:

living up to everyone’s expectations but my own

[sneakystabbythief]

Me: *plays video games to avoid my problems* Me in game: *puts off main quest to avoid my character’s problems*

[the-book-ferret]

“Those patient Hufflepuffs are true and unafraid of toil.” ― J.K. Rowling

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Self-Care & Helpful Tips for INFJ “The Counselor”

Functions: Ni-Fe-Ti-Se

Strengths

Creative

Insightful

Inspiring & convincing

Decisive

Determined & passionate

Altruistic

Weaknesses

Sensitive

Extremely private

Perfectionistic

Always need to have a cause

Can burn out easily

Turn-on = Wit

Turn-off = Arrogance

What stresses out INFJ

Having to focus too much on sensory/concrete details

An overload of sensory stimulation or noise

Interruptions

Distress within a close relationship

Having their values violated

Not enough alone time. Too much extraverting.

Working with closed-minded people

Lack of appreciation or understanding

Unfamiliar environments with overwhelming amounts of details

Having plans disrupted

Not having a clear direction

Lack of harmony

Criticism and conflict

Not being able to use their intuition or envision the future

Having to focus too much on the present

How to help an INFJ experiencing stress

Give them space.

Reduce sensory stimulation; music, interruptions, TV, etc,..

Let them express their thoughts and feelings.

Understand that they may be irrational. Don’t judge them.

Don’t give advice. This will only stress them out further.

Let them take a break from some of their responsibilities

Encourage them to spend some time in nature, walking or reading a book.

Take a walk with them if they want company.

Encourage their less serious side, and let them relieve emotional tension by letting them cry through a sappy movie or novel of some sort.

Be forgiving if they’ve been overly harsh or critical while under stress. Chances are, they will feel very guilty about it.

How INFJ handle Grief

Asks “why?” a lot

Try to figure out the meaning behind the situation

Prone to breaking down

How INFJ handle Guilt

Internalizing their feelings

Overthink every little action they make

How INFJ acts when Sad

Very sensitive to others

Melancholic

What INFJ should do after a Bad Day

A good long laugh with a friend they can be silly with and possibly some time outdoors/in nature

What INFJ is like when Angry

If slightly angered, retreats and ices out the opposing party. If deeply angered (this is rare), will use every one of the other person’s weaknesses against them until they have completely psychologically undermined them.

What INFJ should do Instead (when upset)

Communicate openly with the person they are angry with in order to find a solution, rather than letting it reach a breaking point.

What INFJ Struggle with

Keeping in touch with the Physical world

What INFJ are Hard on themselves for

Being good enough/Perfectionism

INFJ’s Purpose in Life

Guide those who are lost

What INFJ Need to Know

Just because the world is cold sometimes, doesn’t mean there aren’t trustworthy people out there. Manipulating isn’t always the best way to keep people in your life.

What INFJ should Never Forget

You are a pillar of strength and hope for many people. You help many of us understand what we want out of life, and give us the courage to go for it.