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Type 5:
The Observer

Greed

Guards Self Very Tightly and Become Detach from Emotions

*Counter-type*

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SP
Self-Preservation
Focuses on basic necessities for survival - food, shelter, safety of the physical being, warmth, creature comforts, keeping away from danger, etc.

Castle

Avarice is expressed through the concern of guarding personal space and time very tightly. Does not reveal much of personal life to others, only allowing a few close friends in it. Needs clearly defined boundaries. Truly comfortable with solitude. Limit their needs and wants to prevent themselves from being dependent on others. Able to survive with few resources.

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SX
Sexual / One-to-One
Focuses on relationship with one other party; forming intimacy in relationships, not with many people at one go, but with one particular person at each point in time.

*Secret Agent*

Avarice is expressed through an ongoing search for a connection that will satisfy their need for an experience of an idealized union. Values one-to-one or intimate connections – be it love, good friends, or spiritual teachers. Can be intense, romantic, and more emotionally sensitive. What gives them meaning is that search for an idealized version of love and relationships. Might become possessive in intimate relationships.

Might resemble Type 4s to a certain extent

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SO
Social
Focuses on belonging to bigger community, what everyone else id doing, influence in a group, group processes, etc.

Professor

Passion of avarice is connected to knowledge. Their needs get displaced into a thirst for knowledge. Be part of intellectual groups. Can be philosophical about situations and seeks to understand the various systems and symbolisms found in society. Looking for the ultimate meaning in life. Can be mysterious and inaccessible, or fun and intellectually engaging. Can be fairly outgoing and show a lot of excitement about interesting ideas and people.