Why do some people think Luna is INFP?

[melody5697 195]

I don't really know much about MBTI so I could be wrong, but she doesn't seem INFP to me (and I've read about that one a lot because Human Metrics says I'm INFP), especially since I've read "The Journal of the Two Sisters". If you think Luna is INFP, why do you think that? Have you read "The Journal of the Two Sisters"? If not, go read it (it should only take a few hours unless you're really really slow at reading) and tell me if you still think she's INFP.

[Kivil 1,721]

I don't really know much about MBTI so I could be wrong, but she doesn't seem INFP to me (and I've read about that one a lot because Human Metrics says I'm INFP), especially since I've read "The Journal of the Two Sisters". If you think Luna is INFP, why do you think that? Have you read "The Journal of the Two Sisters"? If not, go read it (it should only take a few hours unless you're really really slow at reading) and tell me if you still think she's INFP.

What is INFP? Also what is MBTI?

[Wolfeus Silverpaw 301]

What is INFP? Also what is MBTI?

 

Yes, you may want to elaborate. I don't understand.

[melody5697 195]

What is INFP? Also what is MBTI?

Why did you brohoof my post if you don't know what I'm talking about? I don't really know how to explain what MBTI is, so here's a link to the Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers%E2%80%93Briggs_Type_Indicator

INFP is one of the personality types. It stands for Introverted, iNtuitive, Feeling, Perceiving. Here's a link to a description of INFP: http://www.humanmetrics.com/personality/infp

Okay, I just read a few explanations of why people think she's INFP on Personality Cafe, and now it makes perfect sense in the show. But I still don't think any of them were taking The Journal of the Two Sisters into account.

[-Octavia- 1,176]

MBTI is a theory set in place by Isabel Myers-Briggs, having expanded upon Jungian typology. Theoretically, a person relies on four cognitive functions that determine the general way the see the world, and how they interact with it. What the original poster means by INFP is a person who is Introverted, iNtuitive, Feeling, and Perceiving. The INFP is referred to as a Diplomat, sub category Mediator in the Myers-Briggs theory. They tend to be idealists, guided by their principles, and desire to connect with and be understood by people on an emotional level.

 

Actually, it's already been linked. Not sure why I'm describing it.

 

Upon rereading the description of one, I am not sure how you came to think that Luna isn't one. It describes her word for word. At least the show Luna, which is canon and gospel.

 

 

Edit: Also, tfw Spike is your MBTI type ;~;

Edited September 12, 2015 by Wubtavia

[Goat-kun 2,530]

She’s rather ISFP to me, but I also don’t really dabble with this stuff. Even if I’m wrong, she’s too hotheaded to be an INFP.

 

Also it seems that I’m an INTP (Yay).

[melody5697 195]

MBTI is a theory set in place by Isabel Myers-Briggs, having expanded upon Jungian typology. Theoretically, a person relies on four cognitive functions that determine the general way the see the world, and how they interact with it. What the original poster means by INFP is a person who is Introverted, iNtuitive, Feeling, and Perceiving. The INFP is referred to as a Diplomat, sub category Mediator in the Myers-Briggs theory. They tend to be idealists, guided by their principles, and desire to connect with and be understood by people on an emotional level.

 

Actually, it's already been linked. Not sure why I'm describing it.

 

Upon rereading the description of one, I am not sure how you came to think that Luna isn't one. It describes her word for word. At least the show Luna, which is canon and gospel.

I'm being influenced by The Journal of the Two Sisters. I typed it up for somebody a while back, so I can send it to you and you can read it and tell me if you still think she's INFP.

[-Octavia- 1,176]

She’s rather ISFP to me, but I also don’t really dabble with this stuff. Even if I’m wrong, she’s too hotheaded to be an INFP.

 

Also it seems that I’m an INTP (Yay).

I've known some very hotheaded INFPs...

 

But ISFP? Luna consistently demonstrates Si in her lessons, which is a function the ISFP's function stack lacks.

[melody5697 195]

Oh Faust, I'm being really dumb, aren't I?

[-Octavia- 1,176]

Hmm. I'll take you up on that offer.

[melody5697 195]

Hmm. I'll take you up on that offer.

Yay! PM me your email address and I'll send the file when I can. It should only take a few hours to read.

[Goat-kun 2,530]

I've known some very hotheaded INFPs...

 

But ISFP? Luna consistently demonstrates Si in her lessons, which is a function the ISFP's function stack lacks.

I’m an amateur here so bear with me.

 

So, if I understand this correctly, and according to your assessment, Luna has Fi, Ne, Si, and Te? She doesn’t actually demonstrate any of those traits except Fi and a shaky Te. One may think she has Si because of her tragic experience that was caused by her own actions, but aren't those more of an auxiliary Se thing. If any other type would go through the same stuff as Luna did, they too would seem like they have Si. Luna isn’t good at clarifying issues because of her personality. She’s good at this because she was so bad at it in the first place that she can now draw from the pool of her own mistakes.

[melody5697 195]

Hmm, now that I think about it, I think Luna shows Ne in The Journal of the Two Sisters, but I could be wrong, since I don't really understand this very well.

SPOILER ALERT!

Luna had tons of crazy ideas for the castle when it was being built. The Hall of Hooves, the Organ to the Outside, all those trapdoors and secret passages, those paintings with the eyes cut out, and even Celestia's secret reading room in the library were all Luna's idea. Is all that an example of Ne?

Edited September 13, 2015 by melody5697

[-Octavia- 1,176]

I shall have to rewatch some episodes now, but from what I can remember:

 

An individual using (Ne) likes to apply insight to specific situations, relating them to the bigger picture. They also enjoy discussing idealized circumstances or what could be rather than what is. Consequently, they usually have high standards, even unreasonably so, for those around them. They do not pursue ideas or new opportunities merely for their own sake, but for their application to specific questions and issues that they feel are important.

 

Did we not see a strong example of Luna's Ne in Bloom and Gloom, when drawing the connection between Applebloom and the pony in her nightmare? She ultimately deduced what Applebloom could not: that the shadow was a metaphor for her constant fears, which were being perpetuated by herself. Indeed, we see her constantly pursue such ideas not just in Applebloom's dream, but in the other two CMCs as well. She has nothing to gain for herself by doing so; it is merely for the sake of the idea to be thought out that she does so.

 

Tertiary Si is, admittedly difficult to pin, and after reading the relationship between healthy auxiliary Se and Fi, it does seem to be a trait she might have. However, that process is heavily internalized and not something we can explicitly see. We can only assume that she is processing individual matters in such a way as to apply them to other situations, but that is not typically what we see in her assessments. Nevertheless, I perhaps have some episodes to rewatch to jog my memory of her interactions.

 

I will say that the Tantibus seemed to be a heavily personified Si, however.

[melody5697 195]

I shall have to rewatch some episodes now, but from what I can remember:

 

An individual using (Ne) likes to apply insight to specific situations, relating them to the bigger picture. They also enjoy discussing idealized circumstances or what could be rather than what is. Consequently, they usually have high standards, even unreasonably so, for those around them. They do not pursue ideas or new opportunities merely for their own sake, but for their application to specific questions and issues that they feel are important.

 

Did we not see a strong example of Luna's Ne in Bloom and Gloom, when drawing the connection between Applebloom and the pony in her nightmare? She ultimately deduced what Applebloom could not: that the shadow was a metaphor for her constant fears, which were being perpetuated by herself. Indeed, we see her constantly pursue such ideas not just in Applebloom's dream, but in the other two CMCs as well. She has nothing to gain for herself by doing so; it is merely for the sake of the idea to be thought out that she does so.

 

Tertiary Si is, admittedly difficult to pin, and after reading the relationship between healthy auxiliary Se and Fi, it does seem to be a trait she might have. However, that process is heavily internalized and not something we can explicitly see. We can only assume that she is processing individual matters in such a way as to apply them to other situations, but that is not typically what we see in her assessments. Nevertheless, I perhaps have some episodes to rewatch to jog my memory of her interactions.

 

I will say that the Tantibus seemed to be a heavily personified Si, however.

Did you read "The Journal of the Two Sisters" yet?

[-Octavia- 1,176]

Not yet. It is quite late here. I will give it my full attention when possible, however.

[melody5697 195]

I saw somebody say that Luna Eclipsed proved that Luna isn't INFP, so I believed them and assumed everybody else just didn't know what they were talking about. Sorry for attempting to discuss this when I clearly know even less about it than I thought.

[I used to be a stranger 7,994]

People had nothing to go on for Luna's personality in the early days when Bronies was becoming a thing from Fall 2010 to late-Summer 2011. That was back when it was in the news and generated quite a stir over the intertubes being either brony or anti-brony or gay allegations and whatnot.

 

Back in those days, Luna's only appearance was at the tail end of Friendship is Magic, Part 2 and she looked like this. The entirety of her dialogue was "I'm so sorry! I missed you so much, big sister!" (to Celestia)

 

By the time she made her first appearance with a noticable personality, she had already developed a quiet, introverted and somewhat recessive personality according to popular consensus in headcanons and fan-fictions. The inertia of this consensus continues to carry forward an alternative representation of Luna's personality even though it's been quite firmly disestablished by the presentation given in the show's canon in Season 2 and 3. Luna Eclipsed was anticipated as a very big reveal, and extremely few people predicted her boisterousness.

 

As time went on and brony culture continued to influence the showmakers, it is quite possible that the shyness interpretation is responsible for the rather unusual and surprising appearance she made in Season 5. Thus it could be said that the fan-conjecture came full circle and actually canonically affected what Luna's personality is like.

Edited September 13, 2015 by Blue

[melody5697 195]

People had nothing to go on for Luna's personality in the early days when Bronies was becoming a thing from Fall 2010 to late-Summer 2011. That was back when it was in the news and generated quite a stir over the intertubes being either brony or anti-brony or gay allegations and whatnot.

 

Back in those days, Luna's only appearance was at the tail end of Friendship is Magic, Part 2 and she looked like this. The entirety of her dialogue was "I'm so sorry! I missed you so much, big sister!" (to Celestia)

 

By the time she made her first appearance with a noticable personality, she had already developed a quiet, introverted and somewhat recessive personality according to popular consensus in headcanons and fan-fictions. The inertia of this consensus continues to carry forward an alternative representation of Luna's personality even though it's been quite firmly disestablished by the presentation given in the show's canon in Season 2 and 3. Luna Eclipsed was anticipated as a very big reveal, and extremely few people predicted her boisterousness.

 

As time went on and brony culture continued to influence the showmakers, it is quite possible that the shyness interpretation is responsible for the rather unusual and surprising appearance she made in Season 5. Thus it could be said that the fan-conjecture came full circle and actually canonically affected what Luna's personality is like.

Thanks for posting that. Now I don't feel like such an idiot.

[Proxxi 10]

Well the fact of the matter remains that unless she was studied, which is impossible for reasons i shouldn't need to mention. there's no way to know, im personally an INFJ. and I feel like she is maybe something similar.

[melody5697 195]

Well the fact of the matter remains that unless she was studied, which is impossible for reasons i shouldn't need to mention. there's no way to know, im personally an INFJ. and I feel like she is maybe something similar.

You may need to mention the reasons to some people. There are people who think My Little Pony is real. They think some of the characters visit them in their dreams, and not just Princess Luna. The way they were talking made them sound just like digimon believers. I'm pretty sure it's a coping method for most of them.