Air is the temperament of vitality, sociability, and expansive energy. Defined by the qualities of heat and moisture, Air types are the "life-bringers" of the constitutional system—charismatic, versatile, and full of optimistic enthusiasm.
Elemental Temperament
Air: The Sanguine Temperament
01Constitutional Details
Humor Blood (dam)
Qualities Hot and Moist
Primary Organ Liver
02Character & Disposition
Air types move quickly and energetically, driven by a natural "zest for life." Galen describes them as "cheerful, generous, and quick to laugh." They are the most social of all temperaments, thriving on connection, communication, and the constant flow of new ideas and experiences. Unlike the rigid Earth or the intense Fire, Air is expansive and adaptable. It seeks to fill all available space, making those with this temperament naturally influential and charming. They are the connectors and the innovators, bringing warmth and energy to every environment they enter.
03Strengths & Shadow
Strengths
- Optimism — A natural "can-do" attitude that sees opportunity everywhere.
- Sociability — Exceptional ease in building relationships and networking.
- Versatility — The ability to adapt quickly to new situations and interests.
- Vitality — High baseline energy and a genuine love for existence.
Shadow Side
- Inconsistency — Difficulty with long-term follow-through or routine.
- Superficiality — A tendency to stay on the surface of many things rather than mastering one.
- Distraction — Easily led away from core goals by the "next shiny thing."
- Weak Resolution — Great at starting projects, but often lacks the "dryness" needed to finish them.
04The Way of Air
For the Air temperament, life is an adventure to be shared. They are motivated by joy, variety, and the expansion of their social and intellectual horizons. To remain balanced, Air requires the grounding of discipline and the "dry" focus of a singular purpose to prevent its energy from scattering.
"The Air type has "a beautiful appearance, quick understanding, and desires many things—but his resolution is weak.""— Avicenna
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