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[arjuna-vallabha]

Eshu/Elegua shrine, Cuba

[azenta]

hi, if you accept typology qns, do you think so/sps tend to mistype as sx/so more often than others? how would you describe the difference b/n them?

Yes, I still take Typology questions.

For your first question, it depends on many things.

The reason why So/sps often mistype is often not related to being So/sp itself but rather because:

So/sp as an IV stacking is devalued and shit upon, especially on tumblr for some reason. It's devalued in a dehumanizing way, making it so hyper specific and negative that people have a hard time to relate to it. No one with a decently healthy ego will choose to identify to something derogatory, thus creating assured mistype at some point.

On the other end, Sx/so are pointlessly glorified, or at least, presented in a humane way through being shown as perfectly imperfect. And since it's a contraflow instinct with Soc, and low Sp, actual So/sp can find bits of themselves in this stacking.

Also, typology attracts mostly "reviser" type (high Pe and Ji), which are type focused on constantly revising their understanding of concepts. And since IVs are not solidly defined, as in there isn't an objective methodology to quantify and qualify them definitively, it leads to constant arbitrary interpretation and even more space to doubt and revise said concept. This thus leads to more mistyping or constant doubting of their type anyway.

So, this is why people that are So/sp might mistype more often, since it would be almost masochistic to type as one depending the type of people they surround themselves with and the beliefs around the said stack.

As for what would distinguish those two stackings, there are some major differences between them, but at least two come to my mind. The main one is their blind spot. One cares more about complicity/commitment (Soc) and intimacy (Sp) at the cost of complimentarity (opposites that attract) (Sx), and the other value more said complimentarity (Sx) and complicity (Soc) at the cost of intimacy (Sp). This means that So/sp are overall safer in their approach as they value relationships that promise a sort of engagement through common ground (shared interests/values) and that requires intimacy to catter to the relationship. Therefore, they tend to avoid or simply not choose first handedly relationship with a high charge of opposition as they instinctively view it as harder and riskier to gain the kind of relationship they are wired to desire.

While Sx/so are more typical social butterflies that like to have impactful connection as they choose lots of complementary elements (oppositing traits) that they also manage by finding some common and shared values, interests, passions, etc. Intimacy becomes viewed as impairing to their goal as it requires time and investment to create, when what they instinctively crave is rather an impact, as opposition require a force to converge those opposite forces, which is found through some degree shared values. They don't want to take time to merge the opposition, they want already established common grounds that recall how to merge back as one.

Also, the second difference lies in the secondsry instinct. This instinct serves as a sort of playground, a place to test the water, as its goal is to feed the primary IV.

Therefore, it's where So/sp tend to voluntarily take people apart from the social playground and take the time to create a safe space to either reaffirm their mutual engagement to each other or test if they are on the same page. So, this is why they can often adopt the behavior to come suddenly into one's DM and start chatting and getting to know someone after repetitively encountering them on shared groups, projects, ateform etc. (*Tho, get that this isn't an So/sp exclusive behavior. Remember the motivation behind is what tells which IVs are into motion.)

For Sx/so it's where they rather use their shared interests or values to cultivate the relationship and maintain it alive. It's where they see if there is place for amiability or only destruction will occur by their complementary traits (which become said opposition instead). This often create the behavior to seek places where people share some of their interests or to do or talk (A LOT) about mutual interests so they see how much they share or not things in common with the people around. It then allows them to compete and seek people with complementary perspective to theirs. (*Again, get that this isn't an Sx/so exclusive behavior. Remember the motivation behind is what tells which IVs are into motion.)

So, So/sp might seek more instinctively to have individual moments, while Sx/so seek instinctively to remain with the many, both as a mean to "test the waters". So/sp's goal by doing so is to strengthen their shared values and so, lead to have more occasion to engage in shared activities. Sx/so's goal is to be able to create complimentarity from their opposing traits by using their common values as a merging point.

I hope it could answer your question. There are some other aspects that distinguish both of those IVs, but those are the biggest differences. If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask x)

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[azenta]

How to tell apart dominant from auxiliary Fi? Is it really about close-minded vs I'll-try-anything-once? I think I'm a core 4, which confuses me more.

Tbh, it is much more simple than people think, if we talk about standard development l--- PeFi (ExFP) vs FiPe (IxFP). When it becomes blurry is if you account for the fact divergent developments exist, such as ll-- (both Ji and Pe conscious) and ll-l (introvert or extrovert heavy, despite the lead energetic).

So, let assume we talk about the standard development. Pe lead is not necessarily about trying everything once but it does have the mindset of exploration, which means it will focus on possibilities, opportunities and novelty in general. As a perception function, it also implies a fluid mindset as in having a kind of relativistic perspective on things. It doesn't discriminate the value of the object. It is what it is, and the Pe lead will rather toy with it as a mean to explore the form and contour of the given object. It exploits possibility for the sake of it, when on Pe is on its own.

Ji on the other hand is a Judgement function, so it cares about discrimining objects. The core process of this function is about definition, so to define, refine and precise. It wants to find the core value of the given objects. It leads to much more reserved, meticulous and perfectionistic traits in an individual. However, I wouldn't say it is close-minded, quite the contrary. Ji is perfectionistic to a fault. It wants to reach the "truth" of the object, therefore it will want to consider any details they could have missed. It sure is more categoric than a Pe lead will be, but its goal is to reach a sort of perfection, so if presented a new information, it will want to ponder on it to either discard or refine the present definition/category.

So, in term of distinction, Ji leads are much more reserved, meticulous, perfectionistic even, and over all careful, while Pe leads are much more curious, novelty seeking, restless and open ended in their view of things.

But then, as I mentioned, the lines can blur rapidly. Nonethelessly the ll-- dev exists, but in general, someone can value a function and modulate it without having integrated the function fully. So, a FiPe could totally have a fixation on their Pe and be much more daring and spontaneous than a l--- would be, and a PeFi could have a fixation on Ji and be more careful, pondered and overall show a restrain a l--- Pe lead wouldn't.

In the end, both those set of traits can coexist in an individual, making it difficult to parse through psychology alone what is leading in the psyche. Though, what I mentioned about Ji and Pe is what distinguish them the most. But as I said, it's not black or white and they usually bleed into each other, depending on the openness the person has toward their auxiliary function or even other functions.

On top of this, being a 4 core usually correlates somewhat with a focus on Ji, especially Fi. So, the chance of you being PeFi ll-- is higher or at least, you probably value some fair bit Fi and may modulate it if it's not integrated. Remember Pe is not just about doing reckless stuff, it's simply about seeking novelty and wanting to explore, which can apply to exploring the mind and concepts. I know this is not what will help you the most, but I'd rather mention it so you take into account why it can be so confusing.

I hope it can still help you some bit into distinguishing them. Don't hesitate to ask other questions or ask for precision as needed.

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[pejiii]

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[pejiii]

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