The Melancholic Temperament and Personality

   Melancholy is often referred to as the “black” or “dark” temperament. Actually he is the richest of all the temperament, for he is an analytical, self-sacrificing, gifted, perfectionist type, with a very sensitive emotional nature. No one gets more enjoyment from the fine arts than the Melancholy.

   By nature Melancholy is prone to be introvert, but since his feelings predominate, he is given over to a variety of moods. Sometimes his moods will lift him to heights of ecstasy that cause him act more extroverts. However, at other times he will be gloomy and depressed; during these periods he is withdrawn and can quite antagonistic,

   Melancholy is a very faithful friend, but, unlike the Sanguine, he does not make friend
easily. He will not push himself forward to meet people, but let’s people come to him. He is perhaps the most indispensable of all the temperaments, for his perfectionist tendencies do not permit him to be shirkers or let others down. His natural reticence to put himself forward is not an indication that he doesn’t like people. He not only likes others, but he also has a strong desire to be loved by them. Since disappointing experiences make him reluctant to take people at face value, he is prone to be suspicious when others seek him out or shower him with attention.

   His exceptional analytic ability causes him to diagnose accurately the obstacles and dangers of any project he has a part in planning. Occasionally, when is one of his great moods of inspiration, he may produce some great work of art or genius. These accomplishments are often followed by periods of great depression.

   As a general rule, no other temperament has a higher IQ or more creativity or imagination than a melancholy, and no one else is as capable of such high quality “perfect” work.

Habits of Temperament

   A driver Melancholy is always prepared for travel, they have with them route map and other needs. They will study and know the long and easy part of roads. They are legalist by nature, they rarely speed up, and may drive one mile under the speed limit.

   Melancholy has natural aptitude for growing plants and usually maintains the best yard in the neighbourhood. They are very picky eaters. It takes them forever to make up their minds about what to order, but once their food arrives they savour every bite.

   Melancholy put everything on a computer, keeps a rigid budget, and knows exactly what everything cost them and whether it has been profitable.

Career Bests

   Most of the world’s great composers, artists, musicians, inventors, philosophers, theoreticians, theologians, scientist, and dedicated educator have predominantly Melancholies.

   Any vocation that requires perfection, self-sacrifice, and creativity is open to Melancholies. But they to place self-imposed limitations on their potential by underestimating themselves and exaggerating obstacles.