ESTP
The Go-Getter
Focused on new and social experiences. Realistic, problem solver, negotiator, unconventional, impulsive, active.
Fortune favors the bold.”
— Virgil
Direct action, bold speech, charging head, intellectually, military
Characteristics
Someone who is hard pressed, dead set and single minded on their objective. Their quick mind reels over what they know and what they don’t; considering all the variables. They crave action, well-spoken and tactful in their approaches. This make them great soldiers, and many of them find careers in the military. They are natural leaders, have great courage, determination and charisma. They can move an army with their words.
Too much of a good thing brings chaos. They can be overly ambitious at the expense of others. Sometimes their actions are for the sake of making things more interesting. They can be aggressive, which makes them appear to be a bully and creates conflict. They solve conflict with their fists, and if they are not disciplined, they can have an issue with the law.
Symbolism
A armored knight charges swiftly on a strong horse through wind and clouds, sword raised aggressively. The dynamic, stormy scene conveys direct action, intellectual pursuit of truth, conflict, and sometimes rash or cutting behavior.
Meaning
This can go one of two ways. Positively, you have strong drive and enthusiasm towards something. You have a course of action that is your source of power behind your objective which is inspiring you to new heights. The faith you have behind your dream and your meticulous planning has you feeling sure of success. There may be news coming that is in regard to your dreams that is likely to be positive.
Yet, this information can be communicated at the wrong time or in the wrong way. Though it comes with the best of intentions. Conflict can arise from a difference in opinion. Completely engulfed by your intellectual pursuits, you are ignoring other facets of your life. There are opportunities you are missing by chasing your objectives to blinding heights. There is someone who is seeking you, someone that you have desired. This opportunity can be missed due to your absorption.
The knight of swords is also said to come up as the symbol for death.
The Knight of Swords Reversed
“Haste makes waste.”
— Proverb
Rash decisions, verbal aggression, acting without thought
Overview
Meaning
Rash Decisions
Be careful, this is a decision isn’t well thought through, You took an idea and ran straight for it instead of considering the repercussions of such. Slow down and put together a strategy before attempting to move forward with something.
Verbal aggression
Watch your tone. There maybe an aggressive edge to the way you speak. While someone may have caused you stress, it’s certainly not the person you’re speaking to now.
Action without consideration
Could you be doing something that would hurt someone you love? Did you ever take into consideration the outcome of this choice? It’s time to look at the full picture of what you’re about to do. The consequences of such may be greater than anything you stand to gain from it.
