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| "Babur Receives a Courtier," Farrukh Beg |
“The Aristocrats”
Fi/Te + Se/Ni
(INTJ ENTJ ISFP ESFP)
Home: the Castle
Patron: Taranis
Socionics: Gamma
Vice: Vindictiveness
Virtue: Honor
Oak is the castle on the hill, home of the Aristocrats, gracious, honorable, and unconquerable; ESFP, ISFP, ENTJ, and INTJ. Leaders who understand that their charge, first and foremost, is to serve a noble purpose. They use their formidable power to build Heaven’s kingdom on earth for the well-being of all who rely on them.
Individuating attitude; tries to affirm a personal, subjective standard; Se/Ni is a black hole, synthesizing many disparate things into a singularity. Can lead to dogmatism, or a commitment to perspective. Name for this group is Royalty [Aristocrats]; the sure perspective/dogma of the Saints [Cenobites], but with an independent, individuating sense of judgment. Don’t want to be ruled by others but feel a strong sense of going their way as if they had blue blood, as well as a desire to fill some definite vision.- Michael Pierce, “Function Axes Categories” (YouTube)
ESFP: Says “yes” to life; a hearty, energetic, lovable royal, full of spirit and love of life but also a definite sense of independence, a free spirit, that reminds us of their nobility.
ISFP: Similar to the ESFP but milder; presents an aura or style, giving the impression of a natural otherworldliness or separateness. Both of these types also have a directness and commitment of perspective, although it’s more focused on present reality but which adds to the sense of a royal figure in their self-assurance.
INTJ: A reserved strategist, able to navigate politics with the coldness necessary to maintain order.
ENTJ: More heavy-handed in their navigation, crushing their opposition with more obvious displays of power.
Socionics: Gamma Quadra
Aristocrats have a tendency to prioritize long-term profitability over short-term; they look at the broader benefits rather than just those that affect them. They enjoy talking about where trends are leading as regards potential profitability, and prefer ideas that are firmly grounded in fact. They tend to take a hard-line approach to punishment, even resorting to revenge sometimes. In relationships they value personal loyalty. They tend to be skeptical that people can change for the better.
They tend to prefer productive groups to those that are just having fun. They reject the idea that one should avoid confrontations so as to not spoil the mood, and don’t really see the point in discussing and analyzing things they feel have no practical application. They’re far more likely to discuss possible developments of present circumstances or how they came about than to speculate on alternative scenarios or possibilities.
Aristocrats generally prefer smaller groups (3 is a good number), where there may not be a lot of boisterous laughter and obvious displays of emotion but there’s a lot of smiling, amusement, and ironic and witty comments. If serious or unhappy topics come up they are discussed with a serious demeanor. They prefer topics such as subjects of mutual interest, planning activities, or on personal experiences; the last isn’t for the purpose of making people laugh, or to boast, but to gain insight into the lessons to be drawn from them.
If they’re in a large group, such as a dinner party, they usually focus on those sitting closest to them, or simply remain silent. Once they form a group they tend to be wary of newcomers, being neither inclusive nor exclusive. Conversation tends to focus on career, investments, romantic prospects, or why past relationships failed. In more light-hearted moments such conversations can get a little bawdy with some light teasing.
Rituals are less important to Aristocrats than the feelings involved. Relationships develop from exchanges of information, ideas, meaningful personal experiences, mutual aid, and activities enjoyed together.
How Aristocrats see other houses:
Alpha (Ash): Initially Aristocrats find Philosophers to be friendly, creative, and well-meaning, pleasant people. Later, however, they tend to see them as unambitious and overly concerned with comfort and physical pleasure. They also find them to be oversensitive while, at the same time, failing to make an effort to focus on the deeper feelings involved.
Beta (Yew): Find Cenobites to be driven, ambitious people with a sense of purpose, and who get things done. Aristocrats often find the Cenobites’ strong views to be ideological and lacking factual support. They may also feel that they’re are overly concerned with social status and sometimes disingenuous when pursuing their goals.
Delta (Rowan): Find Explorers to be well meaning and creative but too present focused and lacking ambition. They also tend to feel that they’re too welcoming and forgiving of people the Aristocrats find undeserving.
How other houses see Aristocrats:
Ash: They tend to view Aristocrats as standoffish and cold, or even hostile, especially in work situations. They also dislike the Aristocrats tendency to play favorites, which is offensive to the fair-minded, egalitarian Philosophers. They can find Aristocrats to be overly harsh, unimaginative, boring, overly concerned about the future, as well as having a mean-streak of unforgivingness and vindictiveness.
Yew: Can find Aristocrats to be stand-offish, judgmental, morally stiff and emotionally hostile. They often feel that Aristocrats are unable to see the big picture, whether at work or in politics and society at large; kind of socially boring, unable to take a joke, and vindictive. They often don’t do well in groups: Cenobites enjoy making general jokes, while Aristocrats tend to make extremely sharp, personal jokes. Cenobites want to stay together, Aristocrats want everyone to take care of their own needs as they move from group to group, leading Cenobites to feel that the Aristocrats are trying to break up the fun group. On an individual level, however, they often get along very well; they both see general trends and enjoy comparing predictions.
Rowan: Explorers tend to see Aristocrats as driven and reliable but lacking in the ability to understand that people have their own ideas about what they want out of their lives. They feel that Aristocrats can be excessively demanding, and dislike what they see as their vindictive streak, which keeps them from accepting and forgiving others.
Oak
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| Strength, Stability, Nobility |
Oak brings courage and a stout heart - endurance and the protective power of faith - as it boosts energy and helps us achieve our goals. “Bearing strength from the heart of the earth, oak fairy can bring steadiness and a deep joy that endures through all.”
Of all the trees in Britain and Ireland the oak is considered king. Famed for its endurance and longevity, even today it is synonymous with strength and steadfastness.Mara Freeman, "Tree Lore: Oak," (Druidry.org)
The oak is associated with Taranis, the god of thunder. Though not much is known about him he shares a common ancestor with other Indo-European sky gods, including Zeus and Jupiter, who were also connected with the oak. Taranis was also associated with the wheel, generally thought to be the solar wheel. Zeus and Jupiter’s bird, the eagle, is also associated with the oak in Celtic mythology; when the hero-king Lleu was betrayed and wounded he turned into an eagle and took shelter in the top of a large oak tree, reminiscent of the god king Odin hanging from another world tree. Eagle, sky, lighting, and the majestic oak; all are symbols of the warrior king gods of Indo Europe. Even though we don’t know much about Taranis we do know about his formidable relatives; we can assume that he shares their traits of endurance, fearlessness, and vision.
Let’s look at the eagle to get a better sense of this god; in Celtic stories this bird is usually associated with wisdom and a long life. It represents swiftness, strength, and keen sight. In the lists of the oldest creatures, the eagle is only superseded by the wise salmon. In cultures around the world the eagle is a symbol of strength, leadership, and vision. The eagle is the king of the birds, flying higher than its winged brethren. It teaches us to have stamina and the resilience to endure; to have the courage to look to the future and strike out toward our destiny; and the strength to stand for one's principles.
When an eagle appears, you are on notice to be courageous and stretch your limits. Do not accept the status quo, but rather reach higher and become more than you believe you are capable of. Look at things from a new, higher perspective. Be patient with the present; know that the future holds possibilities that you may not yet be able to see. You are about to take flight.Trish Phillips, "Fly Like the Eagle," (Pure Spirit)
The sacred task of House Oak is to create a prosperous, peaceful, flourishing kingdom, for the benefit of all. Each of the types accomplishes this in a different way: ISFP, to express the deepest truths through beauty; ESFP, to bring grace and the love that moves the world; INTJ, to serve their vision of a better future; and ENTJ, as the protector of their people.
The oak is a living legend representing all that is true, wholesome, stable, and noble… There is a reason the oak is considered the king of green realm. The oak is generous with its gifts – and just as any good ruler would, shares its bounty amongst the kingdom."Oak Tree: Symbolism, Information and Planting Instructions" (Bios Urn)
In the castle: the ESFP, hearty and brave, fun-loving but driven, the charming leader of Camelot; the ISFP walks mildly through the court, like an Elven dignitary, praised for their artistic talent and very presence; the INTJ philosopher-king, a good friend and honest, willing to follow after the SFPs in having a good time, but still a somewhat severe character, concerned with strategy and maintaining power; the ENTJ is the head of the army, famous for crushing their opposition and enjoying clear manifestations of the state’s power in discouraging enemies of the state, but also enjoying life with a boisterous smile and energetic drive.- Michael Pierce, “Function Axes Categories” (YouTube)
Posts
The Houses
House Ash
House Yew
House Rowan
Jungian MBTI
For further reading
Avia Venefica, "Celtic Meaning Oak Tree," (What's Your Sign)
"Oak" (The Goddess Tree)
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