Orientation:
Allow your animated instructor to give you an overview of the course.
We will conduct this class at Psyche’s Sanctuary, so please bring a beverage and get comfortable.
Take some time to read the page and check out the videos.
Take notes, and be sure to observe yourself and your classmates. Do any of them match the Hippocratic types?
Video Overview of the Hippocratic System-
Introduction to the Hippocratic System
Phlegmatic
Character Traits:
Phlegmatic individuals are often seen as the embodiment of calmness and patience. They move through life serenely and measuredly, demonstrating an empathetic and easy-going nature. Their strength lies in their ability to remain unflustered in stressful situations, often serving as a grounding presence for those around them.
Elemental Influence:
The Phlegmatic temperament is closely associated with the water element. This connection is reflected in their tendency to be water-retentive, which can manifest in a calm, fluid, and sometimes passive demeanour. Like water, they can be incredibly adaptable, moulding to their environment while maintaining their essential nature.
Occupational Tendencies:
People with a Phlegmatic temperament are naturally drawn to roles where they can nurture and support others. Occupations such as counsellors, psychologists, or any profession that requires a high degree of empathy and the ability to maintain a calm, supportive environment are ideal for them. Their innate ability to understand and empathize with others’ emotions makes them excellent at providing comfort and guidance.
Aromatherapy Applications:
In aromatherapy practice, understanding a client’s Phlegmatic nature can be crucial in selecting suitable essential oils and treatment approaches. Since Phlegmatics are inherently calm and collected, stimulating scents might be beneficial in invigorating their sometimes sluggish energy. Essential oils like inula, rosemary verbenone, helichrysum, eucalyptus dives, lemongrass, and lemon verbena provide an uplifting and energizing effect.
Conversely, to support their natural water element, calming and balancing oils like lavender, chamomile, or sandalwood can enhance their innate calmness and steadiness. These oils can help harmonize their inner tranquillity with their external environment, fostering a sense of deep relaxation and well-being.
Conclusion:
Embracing the Phlegmatic temperament in aromatherapy allows the practitioner to create more effective and personalized treatment plans that resonate deeply with their clients.
Sanguine:
Character Traits:
Individuals with a Sanguine temperament are often the life of the party. They exude a warm, cheerful, and social nature, thriving in the company of others. Sanguines are known for their enthusiastic, active, and sometimes impulsive behaviour. Their optimistic outlook on life makes them adaptable and resilient in facing challenges. They are generally popular and well-liked.
Elemental Influence:
The Sanguine temperament is linked to the air element, symbolizing movement, flexibility, and freedom. This connection is evident in their energetic, buoyant, and often changeable nature. Like the air, they are hard to contain and constantly seek new experiences and adventures.
Occupational Tendencies:
Sanguine individuals are drawn to occupations that involve interaction, communication, and creativity. They excel in roles where they can express themselves, such as marketing, sales, public relations, or any career requiring a dynamic and outgoing personality. Their ability to connect with others and spread positivity makes them effective communicators and motivators.
Aromatherapy Applications:
In aromatherapy, catering to the Sanguine temperament involves balancing their abundant energy while nurturing their natural zest for life. Energizing and anti-infectious oils like petitgrain, rosewood, peppermint, tea tree, and marjoram may suit the Sanguine type. Grounding scents like vetiver can provide the necessary balance to their often scattered energy. Calming oils like lavender or chamomile can be particularly beneficial to help Sanguine types focus or relax. These oils help to soothe their sometimes-overactive mind, allowing for moments of tranquillity amidst their typically high-energy lifestyle.
Conclusion:
Understanding and embracing the Sanguine temperament in aromatherapy practices enables personalized strategies that stimulate and balance, leading to holistic well-being and enhanced joy in their lives.
Melancholic:
Character Traits:
Individuals with a Melancholic temperament are often deeply introspective and creative souls. They may have a darker complexion for their ethnic group and a leaner physique. Melancholics are known for their rich inner life, which is marked by a tendency towards moodiness and contemplation. They are often perceived as truthful and genuine, not shying away from the more profound aspects of life. Despite their creative brilliance, they can be prone to fearfulness and anxiety, making them deeply sensitive to their surroundings.
Elemental Influence:
The Melancholic temperament is intrinsically linked to the earth element. This association manifests in their grounded, sometimes stubborn nature. Like the earth, they are solid and reliable, yet they can also be inflexible and resistant to change. The earth element in them evokes a sense of stability and depth, reflecting their profound and often complex inner world.
Occupational Tendencies:
Melancholics are naturally drawn to careers that allow them to express their emotional and intellectual capacities. Writing is an ideal profession for them, providing an outlet for their creativity and introspection. Their ability to delve into complex emotions makes them excellent at portraying or conveying profound human experiences.
Aromatherapy Applications:
In aromatherapy, addressing the Melancholic temperament involves oils that uplift their spirits while providing emotional balance. Essential oils like sandalwood, blue chamomile, and patchouli are particularly beneficial. With its grounding and calming properties, Sandalwood can help stabilize their mood swings. Blue chamomile, known for its anti-inflammatory qualities, is excellent for soothing their often anxious minds. With its earthy and grounding aroma, Patchouli can help provide a sense of stability.
Additionally, essential oils with anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties can be beneficial, considering their propensity for fearfulness and moodiness. These oils support their physical health and contribute to emotional well-being.
Conclusion:
Recognizing and honouring the Melancholic temperament in aromatherapy allows practitioners to create tailored treatments that resonate deeply with these individuals. By understanding their unique characteristics and emotional needs, aromatherapists can effectively harness the power of essential oils to support their journey toward emotional balance and creative expression.
Choleric
Character Traits:
A fiery energy and dynamic presence often indicate a Choleric temperament. Individuals with this temperament may have reddish hair or a ruddy complexion, reflecting their inherent vitality. They are quick-minded, possessing a sharp intellect that often leads to decisiveness and a strong will. Cholerics are known for their fast tempers, but a remarkable determination and strength of purpose balances this. They are naturally assertive, often taking charge and demonstrating a robust and confident demeanour.
Elemental Influence:
Aligned with the fire element, Cholerics embodies passion, intensity, and dynamism. This elemental influence is evident in their spirited nature and action-oriented tendency. Fire symbolizes transformation and energy, which resonates deeply with Choleric’s drive to initiate change and make impactful decisions.
Occupational Tendencies:
Choleric individuals excel in roles that allow them to lead and implement their vision. They are often found in positions of power or as self-employed entrepreneurs. Their decisiveness and natural inclination to take charge make them effective in roles where quick decision-making and assertiveness are valued.
Aromatherapy Applications:
In aromatherapy, balancing the Choleric temperament involves using essential oils that can harmonize their fiery nature while maintaining their inherent energy. Yarrow and blue chamomile are excellent choices for their calming properties. Yarrow helps soothe their often overstimulated mind, while blue chamomile brings a sense of peace and relaxation, offsetting their natural intensity.
For moments when they need a boost or when their fiery nature dips, stimulating oils like eucalyptus, niaouli, myrtle, basil, and tarragon can be invigorating. Eucalyptus and niaouli can enhance focus and mental clarity, while myrtle, basil, and tarragon can help rejuvenate their energy, especially during burnout or fatigue.
Conclusion:
Aromatherapy offers a unique avenue for understanding and working with the Choleric temperament. By judiciously selecting essential oils that calm and stimulate, aromatherapists can give Cholerics the balance they need to harness their fiery energy constructively. This approach leads to a harmonious state where their natural dynamism is expressed positively and sustainably.
The Hippocratic Personality System Video With Robert:
You can go to Your Practical Potions Downloads for a Questionnaire and more information on the Hippocratic Temperaments.