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INES LOPEZ-DORIGA

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What is graphology?

Graphology is an art because it depends on the experience and qualities of the person who studies it.

and it is a science because its benefits and reality are fully proven scientifically.
empirically.

It is defined as:

The art and science of discovering temperament,

attitudes, aptitudes and overall personality of an individual to
through the interpretation of his writing, examined the
causes of the representative and fundamental traits, and the
harmonic set of the same.1

In any case, there would be much more to say about what it is and represents in the life of a
individual and we are going to describe it little by little. Especially because in Psychology it is a

good normal therapy for personal improvement.

1
Mª Antonia Casanova. Grafología y educación. Ed. Magisterio Español. Madrid, 1973

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WHAT IS NEEDED FOR A

GRAPHIC ANALYSIS?

To conduct a good graphological analysis, the following elements are needed

because not all writings are suitable for conducting a graphological exam, they must meet the
following conditions:

Preferably, do not stripe or grid the paper.

Normal position to write, comfortable.
- Fragment recognized by the person as their usual handwriting. Although it is important to consider

It counts that the normal traits of a person always manifest; even though they do
I tried to change the lyrics intentionally.
It must be done with the usual element when writing: pen, ballpoint, preferably with
the end that the letter does not deform due to the instrument. The pencil does not accentuate well the
traits and the marker, does not allow for clear accentuation.

For most graphologists, a letter is the best element to make a

graphological study because the writer feels more comfortable in it and because it adds the
sign the normal document. Disregarding those addressed to places or people of excessive
importance where the letter is emphasized and does not match the individual's natural norm.
They can also be added to the document if one wants to have all the data, class notebooks.
-even if they are scratched-, writings from different days... Just like, fragments that have been
written on special occasions: when one is angry, sad, happy, when they give the
thanks to someone...
The language must be the usual one for the person because the letters can become distorted if it
write in bull.

The content, the color of the ink, the clarity of the paper... These are things
secondary ones that must be discarded due to their lack of importance.

In addition to all this, to study the result, a series of would be necessary.

instruments:

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Rule: to measure the separation between lines, variation of margins. Well, the view gives us
it can be confusing.

Lupa: because it exposes details that may go unnoticed at first glance.

view: ligatures between letters, constant or irregular height...
-Pencil: for making notes. For example, to see the number of times it is repeated.
trait.
-Paper: where we jot down the observations that come to mind throughout the analysis. And
where the conclusions are presented.

When studying the lyrics, it is important to take into account what we call the writing zones:
superior, middle, and inferior. The middle is the common one where all the letters coincide, it is the

that belongs to normality, medium tone of life. The lower area is typical of the
letters that fall below the previous one (f, g…), it is the area of sensuality, materiality,
practicality... and the superior one, the one that ascends above, the one of the high letters (f, h, b, d…), is

the area of spirituality, intellectuality, imagination...

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WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM

GRAPHOLIST?

I will quickly answer this question with a definition that will become classic:

The limit in the possibilities of interpretation resides solely in the

knowledge possessed by the person doing the work. It largely depends on the qualities
of the graphologist and in their experience and intuition.

Describe the personality and how much it depends on the system adopted, and each
a professional has one, almost always made up of the same raw materials: gestures
graphics and their combination.

The excellent Belgian graphologist A. M. COBBAERT proposes a description of the

personality that is very useful and refers to certain elements, classified into three
spheres, which she calls like this:

Intellectual sphere, where it groups the signs of culture, speed, forms of memory, type
of vision...

Character sphere: in which everything corresponding to extraversion, introversion is reflected

emotivity, will, vitality,...

Social sphere: in this third dimension, it highlights the nature of their relationships with others,

sincerity, awareness at work, effectiveness,...

What is clear is that every graphologist must prepare their studies, their material.
and their work in such a way that it reaches the result in a properly organized manner that
allows a view or profile of the personality useful for the purpose being pursued with it
work.

Matilde Ras, the great master of Spanish-speaking graphologists, proposes the order
Intelligence, Will, Morality, and Details.

The scientific graphologist will talk about.

Gender
Age
Mental health

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Somatic health
Temperament according to classical or modern descriptions
Character:
Intelligence
orWill.
or behavior.
Complementary details

Evolution of personality.
Psychological conflicts.

These works and these findings are not all that the graphologist can offer, for this
The formula only speaks of its ability to penetrate the individual, to describe him and
to value him even in a numerical weighting. And of course, to help him improve in it.
It must be seen that it is needed. If not, graphology would not make sense. IT IS NOT A MERE

DESCRIPTION, but rather a therapy not so much for certain pathologies as to collaborate in the
maturation, improvement, rectification of a healthy person eager to develop all their
capacities.

But this can go further. We can apply it to the various specialties in which the
Man needs knowledge from others, and I will cite some of the branches to which
the graphologist can dedicate himself to:

It can assist in the historical research, since by the procedure

Graphological methods can be structured to analyze psychologies and evaluate them in light of modern theories.

graphology knowledge. Very in-depth studies have been conducted on letters, letters of
historical figures who led to major events, their personalities... and
this has contributed to the clarification of many historical facts and discoveries have been made
causes and possible ends that have been hidden so far, as there was no direct empirical evidence of them.

It was in the intentions or in the personality of the one who had been the protagonist of it.

It is useful to the criminal lawyer, as it helps him understand the criminal better, not only in the

characteristic field. The works of Crepieux-Jamin and Max Pulver are important in
this land. In Spain, there are currently graphologists in all courts. And it is
especially important the study of the signatures that has been done to discover the
intentions of the ETA members and of some serial killers, like Galán last year.

In the educational field, to discover children's writings, latent abilities and of

career guidance. Graphology is beginning to become important due to the results

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positives of the collaboration between graphologist and psychologist or educator, which help to assess the

personality and its possibilities from new points of view.

In this regard, it is worth adding that lagraphotherapy can be an exceptional help to

educator, as the field of writings is a means that can help you modify the
conditions of their students. To discover possible pathologies, delays, problems
familiares y personales con los que adelantarse a otros en el aula y ayudar a esos sujetos a
to face their problems in a more positive way.
In Personnel Selection, graphology goes a long way, as its projection covers the
total personality, before meeting the candidate. This helps avoid wasting time and
conocer y estudiar únicamente alos mejores, a los que ya tenemos clasificados y de los que
We can make better use of the interview time and apply other tests.
It is also an unbeatable aid for determining the best after an interview.
candidates to enter a school or faculty, as it helps to determine if they are suitable for
fit into the environment that is part of it.

In dating and marriage, incompatibilities may be revealed.

It is difficult to get there by other means, and it can depend on the happiness of the couple.

The most competent graphologists have studied graphology. The methods

Calligraphers alone do not provide the breadth of vision that is achieved through the study of the individual.

and her personality.

In self-knowledge, to put into practice the Socratic popular saying 'know thyself.'
"same" is one of the most revolutionary elements, as it allows for knowledge
impartial of the personality without the precise presence of the analyzed, reveals
failures and personality issues, and often provides insight for overcoming them
The same. In this, the psychological knowledge of the graphologist will be the key.

The applications that graphology has always had will help us to know the
In large companies, a deep understanding of employees is important.
representatives, clients, and thus empower them appropriately.

There are precedents that confirm its use in war, to understand the conditions of
character of opposing generals and adopt tactics that surprise the enemy.
We, in Spain, have used it to find out the possibilities of victory in
sports competitions, based on agility and physical strength and also in the
emotional position facing combat or competition.

The question that has been raised at the beginning does not fully resolve its applications that
they are much broader. Others could be added, such as that it is also auxiliary of

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doctor for the diagnosis of mental and somatic diseases. He serves the educator to
to penetrate the subconscious of the student. It is valid to understand the degree of guilt
in response to certain events. As can be seen, its use is very broad and effective for that reason.

it is increasingly used in all fields.

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MARGINS AND POSITION OF

WRITTEN ON PAPER

These characteristics represent the individual's position in relation to themselves and

the others who share their life with him. Everything that represents his relationships
interpersonal relationships and the way they face them: closed-mindedness, isolation, insecurity, culture...

In addition to the order of their life in general and their vision of it: open closed person
that knows how to develop, complicated,… Its use of things: Stinginess,
disorder, waste of time, generosity, listening...

LARGE LOWER AND UPPER MARGINS

Distance, introversion, courtesy, rest,

reflection.
In insecure people: exaggeration, coldness,
slippage, impact.
WIDE LEFT MARGIN:

Generosity, audacity, initiative, wastefulness.

Impatience, initiative.

ABSENT UPPER MARGIN:

Familiarity, extroversion, naturalness, need for

communication. Economy.
In people with little culture: vulgarity, excess of
trust.

SMALL OR ABSENT LEFT MARGIN:

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Economy. Nostalgia, prudence, influence of the past, simplicity. In people

with little culture: restlessness, simplicity, shyness.

LEFT MARGIN WIDENING:

Prodigality, Extraversion, increasing devotion.

- ["Precipitation","spending too much","influenceability","weakness"]
will little affirmed, recklessness...

LEFT MARGIN NARROWING:

Escape from the goals we set for ourselves.

Setback, introversion, excessive caution, lack of
will.
Apathy, fatigue, depression, cowardice, shrinking, withdrawal,
false generosity.

IRREGULAR LEFT MARGIN:

Inequalities, inconsistency.
Emotionality.
Disorder, negligence, versatility, restlessness.
Closing and opening, internal struggle in communication.

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WELL FRAMED MARGINS:

Order, aesthetic sense, attention, detail-oriented.

- Method at work, delicacy, poetic creativity,
reflection.
- In people of low culture: affected behavior, routine,
affection.
If the lines cross, write over it: expense of
time, money, lack of appreciation for things.

DOWNWARD AND TO THE RIGHT:

Ambitions, desires for progress.

Admission of new ideas.
Materialistic, self-interested, practical person.
Social culture.

UP AND TO THE RIGHT:

Spirituality.
Intellectual interests, elevation, disinterest.
Desire for progress.
Desire for improvement.
If it starts too high; lack of courtesy.

DOWN AND TO THE LEFT:

Look to the past. He worries about what he didn't do or what he did wrong.
With a lot of influence from his previous life.
Not very progressive.
Lack of good taste.
Insecurity. And reserve.

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UPWARD AND TO THE LEFT:

Spiritual, elevated.
- Unselfish, introverted.
Lack of distinction, scarcity in social interaction.

ASCENDANTS: Positive character, fighter.

Optimism, euphoria, activity, extroversion.

In insecure people: Excitement,

STREAKS:

It depends on the mood.

Balance, serenity, confidence, self-control,
prudence.

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DESCENDANTS:

Sadness, tiredness, dejection, illness, malaise,

physical weakness.
It is very likely accused: depression or fatigue

WAVY:

Sensitivity, ductility in principles, impressionable.

Diplomacy, adaptability.
Very exaggerated, hypocrisy, hesitations...

CONCAVE:

Strength of character, persistence, nobility, integrity.

In insecure people: intransigence, inflexibility
rigidity, routine...

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THE SIGNATURE AND THE RUBRIC

They are the normal components of a quick graphological study.

The signature represents the self, the personal character, and the rubric the position of

individual in relation to others. It is important to consider: the position of the

signature in the document, its relation to the text, its size, its complexity, the
rapidez con que ha sido hecha, la profundidad en el papel… Por eso, es bueno
sometimes, having the graphologist present when it is done; although it is not
necessary.

BRUSHING THE TEXT.

AGGRESSIVENESS, lack of morality and scruples.

NEXT TO THE TEXT:

Warmth, keeping a distance; courtesy,

education, interest in others.
As situated to the left:
distrust and suspicion.

AWAY FROM THE TEXT:

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- Distance makes it hard to reach the intimacy of that person, it creates obstacles, it establishes.
distances.
Protocolary persona carried by deception and disguise. Typical of those who
they want to put on a facade.

Being situated on the right also demonstrates sensitivity, sympathy.

sociability and character.

TO THE RIGHT OF THE TEXT:

Extraversion, initiative.
In the negative, it strengthens passion.
Too much ardor and initiative, few people
listeners and very active, who do not fully understand the
what is said to them. Gregarious.

ON THE LEFT SIDE:

Insecurity, introversion, shyness, inhibition, finds it difficult

to act.
Exaggerated reservations, excessive caution that leads to not to arrive
to where one wants..

IN THE CENTER:

Self-control, mastery of oneself.

Diplomacy, selection of friendships

SMALLER THAN THE TEXT.

Feeling of inferiority.

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LARGER THAN THE TEXT:

High concept of one

same. Vanity, pleasure in the
admiration and praise from those of-
more, superficial sociability.

ENTANGLED:

Complicated, intriguing person, with formality

in ways. Lack of clarity.
You want to hide behind something.
Inner suffering and the desire to hide it.
Tendency to complicate life.
Confusion of ideas.

BETWEEN TWO PARALLEL LINES:

Strong will, impatience, and persistence.

Prudence, realism.
The person has set a path and will follow it above all.
about everything. Clear ideas.

WRAPPING THE NAME:

Concealment, feeling of inferiority, defense

against the intrusions, introversion.

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LEFT BOW SIGNATURE:

Forecasting, organizational skills.

Hidden genius.

RUBRIC WITH BOW ON THE RIGHT SIDE

Genius manifests
Demanding with others.
Hardness, constancy.
Clarity, with no reason to hide.
Meticulousness, detail-oriented person.

SMALL UNDERLINE:

There’s no need to underline the name, it stands out by itself.

TAKES UP THE WHOLE FIRM.

Desire to stand out compensates the

feeling of inferiority.
Great energy and strong will.

WITHOUT RUBRIC:

Person with superior abilities,

simple, straightforward. Intelec-
tuaism.

LINK BETWEEN THE NAME:

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Latent insecurity, a bit of instability.

Certain disdain for oneself.

INITIAL LARGE TRAIT:

Traditional, family, loyalty.

HIGHLIGHTED HIGH FEATURES:

Idealism, desire for protection,

imposition dots, hidden genius.
Paternalism, instinct of protection.

IN TWO LINES:

Feeling of inferiority
hidden.

ANGLE TO THE LEFT:

Demand and toughness with oneself, strength and

character.

CROSSING OUT THE NAME:

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Supporting the environment in which one is, feeling of inferiority. Suffering

interior.

Entanglement: Tendency to complicate life.

Final in the form of a whip: authority.

Disguise.

VERTICAL LINE BELOW THE NAME AND TOWARDS

BELOW, NEXT TO THE SIGNATURE:

Manifest genius, hardness, strength, perseverance.

-Down next to the signature: Great energy and
willpower.
Demanding of others. And of oneself.

WITH A DOT BEHIND THE NAME:

Insecurity, need to reaffirm oneself.

Wrap the name: distrust, caution, reserve,
desire for independence and isolation.
Ability to synthesize, to get to the fundamentals.

WITH TWO QUOTES:

Detail-oriented, observant person.

Elegance. Good taste, simplicity.

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Dynamism, activity.
Impatience
Professional speed.
It hides behind the signature.

Clear actions and ideas.

He/She has nothing to hide.
He doesn't mind being known as he is.

Practicality, simplicity, dynamism.

Clarity. Sociability.

Good taste, aesthetics.

Inferiority complex.
Complication.

ORIGINALITY: Artistic vein, imagination,

inconstancy, clarity...

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FORMS ADOPTED BY THE

DEED

Writing takes different forms depending on the individual and their

personality. One must pay attention to multiple aspects that represent that whole personality.
Starting from the inclination that can vary and ranges from straightness to greater or
lesser degree the inclination to the right or left that should be measured with respect to the angle
90-degree angle that measures, for example, the mood in which the person is.
encuentra al escribir. También la forma y el tamaño: grande, mediana y pequeña, o
rounded, square, raised, flattened, hooked... that demonstrate by
example, kindness, intellectuality, genius or apathy. Or the straightness or sinuosity of
the letters and lines of the writing in which, for example, the order is seen. They are some of the
characteristics to consider for conducting a complete study of the lyrics of a
person.

To the left: Reserve, caution, coldness, disillusion.

To the right: Interest,

sociability, friendliness

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emotionality, sensitivity, entrepreneurial spirit.

RECTA:
Balance,
serenity
moderation, control, some reservation.

ASCENDING:
Vitality,
ambition
optimism
joy.

CONNECTED:

Thinking
logical,
capacity of
relationship.

ROUNDED:
kindness
kindness
diplomacy. A
sometimes, apathy.

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EXPANSIVE: Carelessness, disorder, certain laziness, sloth, passivity,

too much optimism.

TYPOGRAPHIC: Of cultured, hardworking people.

DYNAMOGENIC: Credulity, naivety, order, good powers of observation.

SEPARATED: Intuition, realism, observation, some nervousness.

DISORDERLY: Lack of clarity of ideas, nervousness, perhaps a writing problem.

passivity...

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CONFUSED: Disorder, great imagination, gullibility, excessive spontaneity,

impulsivity, entanglement...

CONCENTRATED: Prudence, foresight, time management, tendency to

collecting, difficulty in being generous, foresight, need to save...

CLARA: Order at work, mental clarity, generally predominance of reason,

balance, sometimes a lack of initiative...

ACENTUATED INVESTMENT

+- + -
Introversion Repression of the self Egocentrism

Fear Lack of affection Disguise

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Inhibition Sentimental Distrust

Reservation Reflection Dissatisfaction
Sensitivity Difficulties of
adaptation
Containment Conflicts
affective
Hypocrisy,
lie
Detachment from others

Slight Investment

+- + -

Self-control Self-denial Caution

Introversion Resignation Disguise

Sacrifice Diplomacia

Reservation

Prudence

Containment

Will

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STRAIGHT LETTER

+- + -

Master reason Containment Coldness

Impartiality Sense of duty Indifference

Self-control Independence Passive spectator

Serenity Emotional maturity Distance

Reservation Dryness

Moderation Egocentrism

Objectivity

Reasoning

accentuated inclination

+- + -

Affection Subjectivity Partiality

Extraversion Primarity Passion

Tenderness Irreflection

Lack of tact

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Restlessness

Aggressiveness

Slight incline

+- + -

Extraversion Desire to know

Sociability Moderate affection

He/she is interested without passion

Contained sensitivity

Reservation

Prudence

IRREGULAR INCLINATION

+- + -

Emotionality Adaptability Uncertainty

Understanding Variability

Team spirit Restlessness

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Struggle between feelings / reason Inner struggle

SOME SPECIAL LETTERS

In graphology, to complete the analysis, a series of letters is taken into account that gives us
they say something special for their shape, for their endings; for example the 'a' that at its end
it can take straight, curved form...), the 't' in the crossbar that can be high, very high,
low, normal..., the 'm' whose features can be high, flattened..., the 'f'... Some of
The most significant ones are presented below with their interpretations.

THE 'd'

From cordiality to rudeness depending on the complication. And from idealism, lofty.
to the taste for solitude if written separately.

THE 'I' AND THE DOTS

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Elevation is intellectualism and spirituality, while its opposite is decline. Advancing the point,
It means precipitation and delayed is the opposite. The 'o' of point, complexity. And the end.
convergent, eccentricity.

THE LITTLE STICK OF THE "t"

From the ascendant, which indicates optimism, the horizontal represents cordiality, and the short indicates shyness.

curved generosity, even for those above the letters, which indicates paternalism.

the lowercase 's'

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From the rounded one that is interpreted as generosity to the exaggerated one, which
it means susceptibility. It ends in a complicated trait, selfishness or greed and the
closed in a triangular shape, hardness.

the lowercase letter 'f'

From the one with the swollen top that indicates idealism and honesty, moving on to
the one with the swollen lower part, indicating a lack of ideals; even the one that ascends by
behind, which indicates laziness - more thoughts than actions -

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Epilogue: Undoubtedly, there are many more letters and characteristics to look at; this is just a
show that can help to carry out a fun and approximate analysis for a lot of people who
it entertains to spend some time. You have to be very careful not to take it too seriously.
seriously without having experience. Better to consult if things look unclear.

It aims to be a starting point for those interested in graphology and to help them be able to
start studying and truly know.

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Madrid, March 22, 2015

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