Analysis for Anonymous, 21 May 2007

This is how you described the room:

The room is medium sized, pleasantly warm and well lit with natural light, the walls are pastel pink and beige. There are landscape paintings on the walls, a double bed with a lilac duvet and four pillows. The carpet is white and soft. There is a wooden dressing table with make up and a stero on it. There is also a wooden chair, and a comfortable arm chair.

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 (53.88%). This comfortable room suggests a childhood that was pleasant (99.10%).

You wanted to stay in the room.

The subject did not want to grow up.

This is how you described the forest:

The forest is light and airy, the trees are tall and a mixture of different species. Birdsong is in the air and the bright sunlight shimmers on leaves of gold and green. Other animals can also be heard.

The forest is growing up, and the trees are those adults with whom the subject interacted at that time. That the forest is very bright tells us that the subject had extensive freedom while growing up (71.87%). Average-sized trees imply the normal influence adults have on a child: neither insignificant nor impressive (98.05%).

This is how you described the path:

The path is moderately wide and well travelled although no one is currently walking it. It is made of a light coloured gravel, clearly defined from the surrounding grass. It leads straight to the forest, is clearly marked and there are no obstructions.

Adolescence is represented by the path through the forest. A wide path indicates that the subject had numerous options for emotional growth at this time (99.63%). The visibility of the path tells us that the subject had a good idea of what to expect from adolescence (100.00%). The strong evidence of fellow travelers tells us that the subject received a lot of support from friends and family during that potentially troubling time (97.65%). That the path is free of obstructions indicates that the subject had no problems during adolescence (100.00%).

This is how you described the water:

The water is a crystal clear lake at the foot of a waterfall. Surging at the base of the waterfall but calm at the edges. There are ducks on the water which looks to be warm. There are also reeds, lillies and frogs in the water.

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%). Slow, gently moving water suggests a passive, restrained, calm sex drive (51.68%). The presence of life in or around the water indicates a strong desire for children (56.83%).

When you came to the water, you crossed it.

The subject is open to new sexual experiences.

This is how you described the cup:

The cup is an old fashioned style chalice made of gold and encrusted with jewels. It has two handles, a heavy round base, a slim neck and a large, very round cup.

The vessel, or specifically the practicality of the vessel, is how the subject approaches marriage or bonding. A decorative container indicates that the subject views marriage as a romantic adventure (98.49%).

You took the cup but left it empty.

The subject is interested in marriage, but sex won’t be a significant part of that relationship.

This is how you described the key:

The key is a modern, flat key with a round head, made of dull brass. I think it unlocks a chest.

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 (98.82%). An ordinary-looking key suggests that the subject desires a nondescript career (49.50%).

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.