Moods of Stalking, Core Personalities & Body Types
Moods of Stalking
Carlos Casteneda describes the Moods of Stalking as “an expression of a human’s way of doing and creating”.
The moods of stalking are an integral part of our personalities. They are based on the stories we create from our belief systems. Although there are four, usually only two moods are prevalent as we learn to interact in the world.
Listed below are some basic descriptions of the four moods of stalking and personality traits.
“Sweetness
- Giving and pure authenticity.
- Emotional fluidity.
- Can be very foolish and give power away.
- Easily lead into addiction”. (Strikes and Orsi)
“Patience
- Passion and excitement for life.
- Equal balance in determining or directing energy. Acceptance of what is in the moment.
- Avoidance of responsibility.
- Prejudiced and judgmental”. (Strikes and Orsi)
“Cunning
- Able to see many viewpoints and high awareness.
- Good sense of humor and less serious.
- Can be cruel with a rigid point of view.
- Inner dialogue is always trying to rationalize a decision”. (Strikes and Orsi)
“Ruthlessness
- Perfect health and persevere to not be a quitter.
- Being able to use it with pain of any kind - in all aspects of self.
- Harshness and greed in order to manipulate.
- Gains at the expense of others”. (Strikes and Orsi)
Core Personalities
“There are three core personalities: The Do-gooder, The Fart and The Space Cadet. The names, given by the twisted hairs, are from male and female elders with powers of knowledge from what was once called Turtle Island The names are meant to help us lighten up about ourselves” (Strikes & Orsi).
“The Do-gooder (Idealist)
- Are loveable and nice people.
- Help others but not themselves. They need direction.
- Want to be acknowledged for their good deeds which helps to boost their self-worth.
- Can make a difference and will do so” (Strikes and Orsi).
“The Fart
- Are great leaders (love the power but not the responsibility).
- Understand energy and should lead from a place of service.
- Can be very nasty and insist that people should conform to their rules and laws.
- Are hypercritical of self” (Strikes and Orsi).
“The Space Cadet (Daydreamer)
- Are neither nice nor unpleasant. They serve no one.
- Wait for things to happen and procrastinate.
- Overpromise and don’t deliver.
- They are amazing creators and visionaries. They are very detailed when they create” (Strikes and Orsi).
Body Types
There are five body types. Each person typically encompasses two body types and operates from both. Although we usually identify with traits from all five body types, there are two that are most prevalent.
Below are some of the main traits for each body type that explain how we hold our presenting energy defense:
Schizoid
- Presenting complaints, fear and anxiety.
- Feeling like you are separated from life or don’t belong.
- May be hyperactive or ungrounded.
Masochist
- Strong need for independence.
- Head is forward and the build is heavy.
- Body tension is compressed and hard.
Psychopath
- Demands the right to be supported and encouraged.
- Inflated chest – top heavy.
- Dictates others.
Rigid
- Strong will and in their heads, think a lot.
- Hyperactive and high energy.
- Very athletic and proportioned body.
Oral
- Have abandonment issues.
- Noticeable body tension – flaccid, smooth muscles.
Feels the need to mother others.
- Strikes, Thunder and Jan Orsi, Song of the Deer: The Great Sun Dance Journey of the Soul, Jaguar Books, August 1, 1999.
2. Casteneda, Carlos,
The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge, Washington Square Press, 1968.
