The conscience is responsible for letting us know what we should and shouldn’t be doing. By listening to our conscience, we can start to integrate more aspects of our aspirational type. This provides us with a feeling that we are moving forward and developing as individuals.
The functions that exist in our conscience are identical to those of our primary type. However, they are reversed. This allows for a critical, alternative point of view. We play devils advocate with ourselves via our conscience. Naturally, it’s strongest function is our weakest overall. The conscience is rarely stronger than our own minds as a consequence. Listening to it and developing it brings us balance though. By challenging it and practicing using it, we begin to make decisions that are more informed.
Gambler (conscience of the sage)
The gambler brings an awareness of risk to the sage in the form alternative explanations. This offers a degree of cynicism and doubt that balances the optimism of the sage. Consequently, the sage is reminded to focus on who they are, what they think and how they feel. This prevents them from trying to force changes upon others too quickly.
Provocateur (conscience of the seeker)
The provocateur challenges the seeker to think critically and logically about the world around them. This helps the seeker form judgements. It prevents them from becoming trapped by that which is only superficially good. Hence, the seeker is reminded that nothing is perfect. Their adventure to find good is endless but no less rewarding thanks to the provocateur.
Hedonist (conscience of the healer)
The hedonist reminds the healer to take care of themselves. Sometimes there is nothing to be done to help others and sometimes there is. Self-maintenance is necessary either way. It gives them what they need to be effective as well as providing respite. This gives them time to think logically about what they are trying to fix and understand when their efforts are needed elsewhere.
Warrior (conscience of the guardian)
The warrior draws attention to the desires of the guardian. It lets them know that they deserve a reward for their efforts even if they are not as good as that which they protect. This provides them with a sense of mercy and self-forgiveness which may then be redirected towards others in the form of empathy.
Healer (conscience of the hedonist)
The healer lets the hedonist know that there is meaning and pleasure to be taken in giving as well as receiving. It allows them to think tactfully about how they share pleasure with others. This allows for a more empathetic view of others. People appear fragile and in need of just as much enjoyment as hedonists themselves do. This empathy opens up a whole new world of pleasures to the hedonist.
Guardian (conscience of the warrior)
The guardian reminds the warrior that there are consequences for those who only serve themselves. Others have needs and ambitions too and, if the warrior is too greedy, others will become just as determined as the warrior is. This allows for temperance and self-discipline which prevents distraction. It encourages the warrior to think more deeply about what they really want.
Seeker (conscience of the provocateur)
The seeker tells the provocateur that there is more to themselves than meets the eye. They have their own beliefs, ethics and desires that must be considered before criticising others. This opens their eyes to more shortcomings in the world around them. They may then contend with such flaws with a greater understanding as to how they occur.
Sage (conscience of the gambler)
The sage reminds the gambler that there is more to life than just winning. Knowing themselves and how they really feel will help them succeed in the long run. It gives them the ability to compete against themselves as well as others. This lets them know that, although they may not be good at some things, it’s ok. It lets them know that doing what they truly want to do will make them successful at life as a whole.
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