Analysis for Mallie, 16 January 2006

This is how you described the room:

It's not cold, but cool. The furniture is a rich wood and the colors of the walls are deep earthy tones. There's a large window that opens to an amazing view of the mountains. On the walls are bookcases full of books and knick-knacks and around the room there are candid photographs and nature scenes

The initial room is the subject’s childhood. What interests us here is the general atmosphere of the room, in addition to the level of furnishings described by the subject. The depth of description tells us that the subject has strong memories of childhood (84.92%). This room is neither comfortable nor uncomfortable; this suggests the subject had a bland, uninspiring childhood (94.62%).

You wanted to stay in the room.

The subject did not want to grow up.

This is how you described the forest:

The trees are tall and thick. There are many low branches that make them perfect for climbing. there are a few pine trees but mostly ones with big leaves that crunch when you walk on them. It's twilight, the sun is going down leaving the forrest an ethereal mood.

The forest is growing up, and the trees are those adults with whom the subject interacted at that time. A semi-dark forest tells us that the subject felt somewhat oppressed by the attention the adults gave (94.28%). Tall trees imply that the adults had a strong influence on the subject (99.18%).

This is how you described the path:

The path isn't very wide nor is is well-traveled. it's a little overgrown and there are roots and rocks along it. it goes straight for a while but turns to lead deeper into the wood. though it isnt blatantly clear in the undergrowth, you can make out the path if you look hard and it isn't that hard to navigate if you have experience outside.

Adolescence is represented by the path through the forest. A narrow path suggests that the subject had limited options for emotional growth at this time (98.84%). Poor visibility of the path tells us the subject was often confused by the changes brought on by adolescence (81.99%). The lack of evidence of fellow travelers suggests strong feelings of isolation at that time (99.87%). That plants are the major source of obstructions tells us that the subject’s problems arose mostly from interactions with adults (81.37%).

This is how you described the water:

It's a small creek. not big enough for a river but larger than a stream. the stream is a little below the path, lined with rocks that stick up in some places. the water moves fairly quickly, but quietly so you hear a soothing melody. it's clear to the bottom and looks safe to drink. there are several tracks nearby so you can tell that animals drink here. the creek is very soothing and very picturesque with a small waterfall a little further downstream.

The water is the subject’s sexuality. What interests us here is the clarity of the water (representing attitude) and its movement (representing libido). Clear water tells us that the subject has no issues regarding sex (100.00%). The movement of the water suggests a normal, average if somewhat playful sex drive (98.80%).

When you came to the water, you crossed it.

The subject is open to new sexual experiences.

This is how you described the cup:

It's a pitcher and it looks vaguely old-fashioned. the mouth is very wide and the handle is large. it's white ceramic and looks as though it is well-used. there are faint images of small flowers, as if long ago it was decorated but it faded over time.

The vessel, or specifically the practicality of the vessel, is how the subject approaches marriage or bonding. A container that is both decorative and practical indicates that the subject considers both romantic and pragmatic aspects of marriage (61.26%).

You left the cup behind.

The subject is not interested in marriage.

This is how you described the key:

It's an old brass key, slightly tarnished. it's attatched to a small red ribbon. it unlocks a garden gate or a gardening shed.

The key is the ideal career for the subject. What interests us here is how the key appears (representing how others view the career) and what it may open (representing the subject’s goals for the career). Having the key open a house, car, or other commonplace use tells us that the subject has no extraordinary expectations about a career (99.99%). Old-fashioned keys suggest that the subject desires a traditional career (97.60%).

You avoided the bear.

In a crisis, the subject prefers the indirect, non-confrontational approach.

When you came to the wall, you jumped over it.

The wall represents death: by jumping over it, the subject not only acknowledges death but has come to accept its finality.