Much psychological insight is attributed to how one draws a tree. Several analysts have put the following results together. Observe figure 188. The tree is divided into two parts, the trunk and the crown:

A- Broad- Exaggerated self-confidence.

B - Long and thin - Self-confidence, enthusiasm, and pride. Probable need for inner fulfillment.

C - Scars on trunk - Still consciously or unconsciously plagued by an unfortunate experience.

D - Bends to the right - positive attitude towards life, feels urge for activity, enterprising, always ready to help.

E- Bends to the left- Withdrawn, may be dreamer, self-engrossed.

F - Set on island or hill-like line - Feeling of isolation or loneliness, independent, reserved.

G - Set on slanted ground line – Anxious, has some difficulty in adjusting, mistrustful.

H - Realistic, flaring trunk - Active, social, good sense of humor.

I – Ground-line above bottom of trunk - longs for unobtainable, shrinks from reality, passive.

J - Trunk drawn with short separate lines - Impatient, emotional, excitable, impulsive.

K - Trunk flares into roots - Secure, observant, realistic, and not easily upset by events.

L - Trunk makes several curves like moderate ‘S’-Artistic may be easily hurt, sensitive.

M - Falls around trunk like sack - Non-aggressive, subject to moods, indecisive, easily lead.

N - Fluffy cloud style - Imaginative, companionable, adjustable, sometimes conceited.

O - Circles within circles - Inflexible, strong willed, sometimes unresponsive, egocentric.

P - Round - Mature, calm, well balanced, honest, reliable.

Q - Several cloud-like balls on several bunches - Diplomatic, pleasant, hides real reasons and motives, obliging.

R - Few leaves, bleak as winter tree - Impatient, defensive.

S - Left side of crown larger or heavier - Thoughtful, likely to fuss over small matters, cautious.

T - Right side of crown larger or heavier - Adventurous; may lack the ability to concentrate, self confident, restless.

U - Flat, box-like crown - Feels pressures, submissive, dependent.

V - Composed of confused lines – Unmethodical, acts on spur of moment, changeable, unconventional.

W - Composed of uncoordinated lines - Sometimes thoughtless, playful, compulsive, easily distracted, may lack self-control.

X - Has fruit - gift of self-dramatization, maturity. Falling fruit can indicate feeling of loss or self-sacrifice.

Z - Long drooping branches and crown like willow - Feeling of defeat, withdrawal from world.

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