Description of the Money Types
Innocent - Takes the ostrich approach to money, doesn’t want to see what’s going on. Would rather not to be responsible for financial decisions or money management. Seeks safety and security and longs to be rescued.
Victim – Often blame their financial situation on external factors. May have been abused, betrayed or have suffered some great loss. Tends to live in the past. Often has a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Warrior – Take charge, goal oriented. Successful in business, focused, decisive & in control. Discerning, powerful, driven, and financially self-actuated.
Martyr – Busy taking care of others’ needs, but often neglect their own. Tend to be self-sacrificing and long-suffering. May be financially generous but can have strings attached. Can have boundary issues. Needs to learn to receive.
Fool – Looking for a windfall and tens to take financial shortcuts. Relatively fearless, often impulsive and can get caught up in the enthusiasm of the moment. May lack discipline, be restless or overly generous. Need to develop patience and to slow down their decision-making process.
Creator/Artist – Often on a spiritual or artistic path. Finds the material world difficult to live in. Can be financially detached or have a conflicted love/hate relationship with money.
Tyrant – Can use money to manipulate and control people, events and circumstances. May not feel at peace with themselves...money makes them feel safe. Their greatest fear is loss of control.
Magician – The ideal money type. Knows how to transform and manifest their financial reality. Willing to claim their own power. Armed with the knowledge of the past, they have made peace with their personal history and have transformed their lives. They feel secure and know all their needs will always be met.
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