Self Search--character analysis software based on the Seven Rays

Hints and indications about the seven energies or types can be discovered in the major religions and philosophies of the world, as well as in myths, legends, and fairy tales. In modern times, the most clear and complete teaching on the rays is found in the books of Alice A. Bailey.

Self Search is based largely, but not exclusively, on the writings of Alice A. Bailey. In various books, she describes personality as a synthesis of seven basic energies or types. These are named: 1. Will or Power, 2. Love-Wisdom, 3. Abstract Mind, 4. Harmony through Conflict, 5. Concrete Mind, 6. Devotion and Idealism, 7. Order and Ceremony. These seven principles are referred to as "Rays." In human psychology, these rays are express as a pattern of personality traits. Bailey enumerates seven personality patterns. In brief and much oversimplified form, these trait patterns are:

Ray I. Will or Power–dynamic influence, initiative, action, purpose, dominance, masterfulness, governing power, authority, detachment, commanding, leadership, ambition, domineering, fierce, destruction of limitations (or unwise destruction), obstinacy.

Ray 2. Love-Wisdom–love of truth, magnetism, humanitarian spirit, inclusive love, unity, understanding, calmness, diplomacy, building, absorbing, intuitive foresight, fear, suspicion, over inclusiveness, unwise unification.

Ray 3. Abstract Mind–philosophical, theoretical, imagination, planning, cautious, dreamer, creative, adaptability, absentmindedness, complicated thinking, manipulation, busyness (or creative activity).

Ray 4. Harmony And Conflict–fighting spirit, challenge and triumph, humor, sense of color and beauty, intuition, generous, crisis, strife, war, pain, worry, pessimistic, exaggeration, procrastination, combative.

Ray 5. Concrete Mind Or Science–factual and detailed knowledge, research, accuracy, common sense, practical ideas, inquisitive, technical, discrimination, longwinded criticism, narrowness, intellectual pride, mental prejudice.

Ray 6. Devotion And Idealism–loyalty, faith, trust, reverence, aspiration, sacrifice, personal feeling, hero worship, emotionalism, jealousy, narrow love, fanaticism, emotional prejudice.

Ray 7. Order And Ceremonial–systematic, organized, courtesy, dignity, ceremoniousness, following of rules, polished style, attention to precedent, formalism, superficiality, superstition, emphasis upon external form and structure, practical manifestation.