You want to be in control of your life. That means being in a position of power, be it in personal or professional life. Let’s face it, you’re a boss. You’re bold and fearless, strong-willed and independent. You fight for the things you believe in - truth, justice and fairness. You refuse to show vulnerability, even if it means forgoing the opportunity to ask for help from those around you. When you aren’t careful, your immovable spirit can result in outbursts of anger and intimidation.

A champion of the weak, Type 8s are the strong leaders who will fight for their people till the end. They desire control over the environment and those around them, and are attracted to positions of power that allow them to do so. Once there, they command authority with their arresting presence.

8s are constantly in battle mode. And they do not like to be challenged. You’re either for them, or against them. Their one need is for power, and they demand respect from others as a sign of their submission to that power. It follows that they will assert their will upon any given situation. Anyone who will not give in is in for a fight.

To maintain their control over the situation, 8s will never show weakness. They would rather project an image of invincibility than turn to others for help. But when they don’t get valuable advice and input from others, they lose out because they end up relying on their own instinct alone, which isn’t always right.

8s sometimes act in cruel ways to pursue what they perceive as righting an injustice when really, they’re wrongfully punishing or intimidating others. While this strategy might get the job done, it can border on abuse and exploitation, and can even drive others close to them away.