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Sexuality, of course, plays an important role in our lives. The zone that represents it is the lower zone, and the letter that reveals its quality most effectively is the letter g.
Though the letters f, j, p, q, y, and z also reach into the lower zone, for purposes of exactness graphologists concentrate their analysis on g and use the other lower-zone letters for back-up corroboration. Often other letters are useful only in certain specific areas, whereas the writer's method of forming the g is always revealing. It is believed amongst graphologists that, of the lower-zone looped letters, the g most nearly reflects sexuality.
Figure 1 shows what we call the Palmer method g, the kind we were taught to write in school. Normally, as people mature, they in one way or another drop parts of the system they learned in school and acquire their own form of writing, which reflects their particular personality. People who still write in their later years the way they did in school are usually immature and fearful of change, but naturally this applies to the handwriting as a whole, not just to the formation of a single letter.
The g in Figure 2, which can pass for the number 9, shows an obvious feeling for figures. People who write like this are often accountants and mathematicians.
In Figure 3, we have a g similar to that in Figure 2, except that it extends far downward, showing concentration and fatalism. This g and the previous one both lack the loops of the Palmer method g. As we will see, the upstroke of the g is what we use to measure sexual completion. Since the g of Figures 2 and 3 has no upstroke at all (or, as many graphologists call it, a return stroke), we see a rejection of sex on the part of the writer.
Concentration is explained in this way: Since materialistic and/or sexual preoccupation can interfere in the thinking process, these factors are here avoided, and the power of concentration is thus freed from being blocked. So in addition to the negative personality we see in this writer, there is also a positive factor.
The g in Figure 4 shows avoidance of sexual responsibilities. Where there are open bottoms on ovaled letters (a,d,o, etc.) It shows the embezzler, obviously one who avoids responsibility. Since this open oval is at the bottom of a "sexual" letter, we see avoidance of sexual responsibility. As written here, this open oval can be viewed as a circle, which is lacking something-the same part that is lacking in this writer's personality.
When the upstroke does not go through the downstroke, as in the various g's of Figure 5, it is a sign of masturbation or of virginity, a sign of no really strong sexual fixation.
If you will measure the downstroke of the g in Figure 5A, you will see it measures 8 millimeters, whereas the upstroke measures only 2 millimeters. The downstroke indicates the amount of sexual strength in the writer, the upstroke, how much of the downstroke is being completed. Here the gap is tremendous. The writer is very sexually incomplete, considering the amount of energy he is putting out as compared to the amount he is taking in.
When the upstroke crosses the downstroke, as in Figure 5B, it shows completion-to a certain extent. However, since the downstroke is larger than the upstroke, it shows a gap in the completion-therefore, frustration. As a rule of thumb, since the g is supposed to be in two zones (middle and lower) and each zone's normal size is 3 millimeters, the part of the g in the lower zone should measure an average of 3 millimeters for the downstroke as well as for the upstroke. When the downstroke measures more than the upstroke, regardless of whether it crosses the upstroke or not, the amount of frustration can be measured by the difference.
If, for example, the downstroke measures 5 millimeters-2 millimeters longer than the "normal" downstroke-then the upstroke should measure 5 millimeters, too. A "normal" 3-millimeter upstroke would represent 2 millimeters of frustration.
The g in Figure 6 shows a closed triangle, and indicates someone who can be a tyrant in his own home, usually because of sexual disappointment. All angles hint at rigidity. When these angles are found in the lower zone, they show that the writer's rigidity is caused by what the area represents, the sexuality.
Graphologists refer to this g structure as the "henpecker." Whenever a triangular shape appears in the lower zone, it probably means argumentativeness, bickering, et cetera. Whenever a triangle appears, as is the case here, with the point at the bottom, we see the writer, whether male or female, as having a strong interest in the female body. When this sign appears in a woman' s writing, it does not necessarily mean that she is a lesbian, for many clothing models and women in the fashion field write like this. It simply implies a preoccupation with the female figure. However many lesbians do write g's with downward-pointing loops, and some women write "masculine" symbols along with the triangular (female) loops, showing bisexuality.
The g in Figure 7 shows a double loop, which is found among people with strange habits. It is associated with drug usage, and it shows confusion, perhaps a drive so strong that the writer has succumbed to it. Although many physical drives are difficult to control, this one is doubly so.
The form in Figure 8 is supposed to be a g. The down and upstrokes of this figure are so distorted that they probably represent the sex pervert.
An extremely large loop, as in Figure 9, shows a tremendous sexual imagination. Since the lower zone reflects the sexuality of the individual, its size indicates that sex dominates the writer's thinking.
Notice the large underlength in Jayne Mansfield's capital letter of her first name in Figure 9A.
The loop shown in Figure 10, though similar to that in Figure 9 and showing strong sexuality, actually stresses materialism.
When the g loop is sharp at the bottom, as in Figure 11, we see a piercing, penetrating one who does not give up easily, one who wants his own way. This writer will also be revengeful. He takes a hardened, rigid approach to sex, as is indicated by the sharpness of the angles. (Notice how the shape resembles a knife blade.)
The flimsy-looking g in Figure 12 shows a person who is weak and/or shy sexually. A certain amount of physical strength is necessary for normal relations. This writer is lacking in this area, as reflected by the feebleness of the loop, which is an indicator of the physical (sexual) strength of the individual.
The g in Figure 13 has a triangle loop, its base being horizontal. The fact that it is large in the lower zone shows materialism, and the fact that it is set on a base shows that the writer needs a solid basis for this materialism.
Figure 13 bears a superficial resemblance to Figure 6, but they mean different things graphologically. In Figure 6, the point is at the bottom, reflecting an interest in the female form. Here the bottom is flat, horizontal.
The g in Figure 14 is in the form of an open 8, a trait often found among lesbians. This structure can appear as the female anatomy. The female form is on the mind of this writer.
The loop in Figure 15 comes up and around, pointing back to the left (the self). The underlength is inflated, showing materialism, and that, combined with the self-pointing loop, adds up to greed and egotism.
FIGURE 16.
The writing in Figure 16 shows hypersexuality. This person lives for pleasure, regardless of what may come of it, as we see by the way in which the loops have entangled themselves.
The spacing between the lines in Marilyn Monroe's writing is quite large and still the underlength loop in "you" chokes into the line below it.
The example in figure 17 shows strong sexuality, though not as much as the previous one. The loops here are quite large, though not nearly as large as those found in the previous example, and they are not entangled in other letters.
The example in Figure 18 shows moderate sexuality. This writer is able to keep control over himself, as sex plays a role among the other roles in his life.
As a rule of thumb, if the lower zone is either equal or smaller in size to the upper zone, the sexual drive will be under control.
The example in Figure 19 shows a person who is undersexed. His situation is not a healthy one. He has aborted natural sexual energy, and it would be advisable for him to get counseling. When the underlengths are as short as they are here, we see a person who, if he is not a physical weakling, lacks drive and sexual strength, one who becomes weary easily.
The example in Figure 20 shows two things, which we are concerned about. We see that the upstroke and downstroke both meet at the point where the downstroke begins-this being just under the oval part of the g. We also see that the same basic amount of strength is used in the upstrokes as in the downstrokes (we call this even-pressured). Usually the downstroke is a bit heavier, but that does not matter as long as there are no marked differences. Here we have a writer who started and finished with the same basic amount of sexual strength-a healthy sex life.
The example in Figure 21 has both positive and negative factors. The upstroke does cross the downstroke-but either somewhere in the middle or toward the bottom. Though the writer does complete the act, he habitually finishes before his partner, which often leads to frustration in the relationship. There is selfishness in this writer's makeup, since he lacks consideration for his partner.
The example in Figure 22 shows the downstroke having much more pressure than the upstroke, though the upstrokes do cross the downstrokes at the "proper" place. This trait shows that whatever strength the writer has is used in the beginning, but he somehow manages to complete the act.
The upstroke in Figure 23 is hardly an upstroke at all. The action was started, but it was not finished. Or perhaps the person does often "finish" with masturbation.
The example in Figure 24 is the writing of a man who is a romantic. His writing leans to the right, showing warmth, and his long lower loops indicate strong sexual feeling. We generally find a man writes with heavier pressure than a woman does. Compare this with the female counterpart in the following example.
In Figure 25, we have the woman who is quite romantic. She has the same basic traits as the male romantic: the inclined writing showing the warmth; the long graceful lower loops, showing strong sexuality. However, notice the lighter pressure with which it is written.
The above writing shows the writing of a sadist. If you look closely at the g's, they can pass for a's, but if you look at the letter a in the writing you will see that they do not look alike. The sexuality in this person has gone haywire. There is no natural outlet (as indicated by having virtually no underlengths) so the writer gets his pleasure from unhealthy forms of expression, such as inflicting pain. The Marquis de Sade (from whom we got the term "sadist") wrote similarly (See Figure 26A.)
The writing in Figure 27 is clearly inclined, showing a dependency on others. The writing is also extremely smeary, as if an ink blotter were used on it. This writing is called pastose-a term from the field of printing, meaning "covered with thick paint"-and it shows very strong sensuousness.
The inclined writing here, in obvious comparison to Figure 26, shows obedience, as if the writer was humbling himself-but for the sole purpose of deriving benefit from this encounter. This is the handwriting of a masochist. Leopold von Sacher-Masoch (from whose name is derived the term "masochist") wrote similarly.
Whenever there is extremely pastose writing, we are dealing with a sensually abnormal individual. Notice the similarities in the writings of the Marquis de Sade (Figure 26A) and Lee Harvey Oswald, President Kennedy's assassin (Figure 26B). Both are excessively muddy and ink-filled, which indicates sensuality. De Sade's writing also contains piercing end strokes, and since the end strokes represent his relationship to his fellowman, this indicates the pleasure he took in cruelty. Oswald's writing also has many angles and hooks, showing a rigid, pigheaded approach. Rigidity, coupled with abnormal sensuality, can trigger the possessor into a most barbaric act.
Examination for Lesson 6
1. Which zone represents sexuality?
2. Which letter most effectively reveals its quality?
3. When the g' lacks a return stroke, what is indicated?
4. Should the downstroke (of the g') be eight millimeters, whereas the upstroke
measures only two, what is reflected?
5. What do the following underlengths signify?
6. What type of (lower zone) loop is associated with drug abuse?
7. What writing indicates tremendous sexual imagination?
8. Which type of writing discloses a piercing, penetrating personality, one who does not give in easily?
9. What nickname is associated with the following underlengths and what does it reflect?
10. Figure 13(in this lesson) has a large triangular shape in the lower zone, indicating materialism and one needing a solid basis for the materialism. Figure 6 is also written with a triangular shape in the lower zone. Considering that they both are triangular shaped and both located in the lower zone, explain why they have different meanings.
11. What does the underlength that is inflated and points back to the left (the self) reveal?
12. Marilyn Monroe's writing shows hypersexuality. Explain how this is indicated.
13. A brutal rape and subsequent murder were committed. Of the two writing samples below, one writer was indicted and found guilty of the crimes. Was it A or B? Explain.
A. B.
A.___ B.___
14. The Marquis de Sade shows sadism in his writing. Explain how this is noticed.
15. What is pastose writing? What does it reveal?
Answers for Lesson 6
1. The lower zone
2. The letter g'
3. A rejection of sex on the part of the writer.
4. Sexual frustration
5. Someone who can be a tyrant in his own home, usually because of sexual disappointment-henpecked.'
6. Double loops
7. Extremely large loops (in the lower zone)
8. The g loop that is sharp at the bottom
9. "Money bags," originating in a "money complex."
10. In figure 6 the bottom is pointed, in figure 13 the bottom is flat, horizontal.
11. Greed and egotism.
12. The spacing between the lines in Marilyn Monroe's writing is quite large and still the underlengths choke into the line below it.
13. A
Whenever there is extreme pastose writing, we are dealing with a sensually abnormal individual. A's writing is very pastose. B's writing is clear of any muddiness.'
14. The writing is excessively muddy and ink-filled, which indicates sensuality. It also contains piercing end strokes, and since the end strokes represent his relationship to his fellowman, this indicates the pleasure he took in cruelty.
15. Muddy, blotchy, unclear writing. Sensuousness is revealed.
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