Graphology Graphos writing Logos science Handwriting is as

Graphology Graphos = writing Logos = science

“Handwriting is as individual as a fingerprint, and in many subtle ways is unique to the writer. ”

What handwriting CAN’T tell: n Gender n n Can only infer the degree of masculinity/femininity Age n Chronological age cannot be determined, but emotional age can Writing hand n Race, religion or the future…. n

What handwriting CAN tell: Social style n Thinking style n Ego strength n Use of energy n Fears and inhibitions n Locus of control n

Keep in mind… Handwriting is symbolic of behavior and attitudes. n You can learn a lot from handwriting, but it doesn’t reveal everything about you. n Handwriting cannot reveal the future, but it tells a lot about the past. n Handwriting tells a lot about how the writer thinks, feels and behaves. n

Line spacing (between lines) Indicates self-control n Clear line spacing n n Narrow line spacing n n mental clarity, sense of order, reasons well, objective when dealing with problems Impulsive, rushes ahead too quickly, possibly “cheap” spender Crowded line spacing n Driven by impulse, lack of abstract thinking and objectivity, lives in the moment, imaginative

n Tangled lines n n Moderately wide line spacing n n Loss of perspective, acts on instincts and emotions, doesn’t plan far ahead logical, orderly mind; preference for keeping things clear; not impulsive, love of beauty, spend money freely Extremely wide line spacing n Anxious, feels isolated from world, concerned with maintaining own space, lost capacity to act spontaneously

n Irregular line spacing n n Reactions depend on circumstances and how they feel at the moment, lacks good self-discipline and unsure of themselves Extremely regular line spacing n Inflexible, obsessive, follows strict routine, needs counseling?

Handwriting Size Writing size tells how much space you feel you deserve. n Middle-zone height reveals how much your ego needs; width shows how willing you are to get your ego needs met. n Upper-zone height symbolizes aspirations, principles, and standards; width shows how open-minded you are. n Lower-zone length and width tells how active and productive you are. n

Slant Left represents the mind; male leadership n Right represents the heart; female leadership n Slant is a gauge of emotional responsiveness n Upstroke slant shows your gut reactions n Downstroke slant shows how quickly you respond to your gut reactions. n Left-slanted writing is never natural. n Slant is one of the easiest elements to deliberately change. n

Pressure applied Emotional intensity behind a person’s behavior n Heavy pressure - more intense emotions n Can also indicate level of stress n

Letter “t” - Stem Very tall – never measures up to demanding father n Short – independent, doesn’t care what others think n Copybook – follows the crowd n Looped – sensitive to criticism n

Letter “t” - Crossbar n n n n n Slants downward – bossy, domineering Points upward – optimistic, ambitious, hopeful Concave (bows downward) – easily persuaded, taken advantage of Convex (turned up) – self-protecting, rejects help Connects to next letter/own stem – quick intellect Lasso-like – feelings of guilt; returns to past Uncrossed or to the left – procratinates Crossed to the right – enthusiastic, excited End stroke – initiator Pointed – ridicules others, sarcastic, insecure

Letter “i” – the dot Careful, precise round dot – loyal n High-flying dot – impatient, adventurous n Missing dot – poor memory, procrastinates n Circular dot – gullible, naïve n Heavy slash – mean, brutal n Dash or comma – ironic sense of humor n Hook - irritable n

Letter “f” Fluid f – efficient and altruistic n Top/bottom loops same height/width – well organized n Upper loop emphasis – plans better than she executes n Lower loop emphasis – more interested in doing than planning n Large knot at stem – family pride n

Letters “m” and “n” Rounded tops – cumulative thinking (builds one idea upon another) n Sharp tops – investigative thinker n Sharp bottoms – analytical thinker n Thready, wavy top – superficial thinker n

Letter “r” Connected to writer’s dress sense n Backward 3 – pays attention to dress n Flat-top – works well with hands and tools n Needle-point – lives by intellect, sharp-minded and curious n Rounded top – easily influenced n Printed r – sign of creativity

George W. Bush n n n Emotionally expressive & empathetic (hard right hand slant) Great self-esteem & ambition (t-bars crossed at the very top of the stem) Highly Intelligent & mature (sharp points on the m's, connected letters, and good rhythm) Enthusiasm (Long t-bar) Generosity (large spaces between words) Blunt, very honest, and even a bit talkative (no loop on either side of the o and open at top)

Bill Gates