Enfjs are one of the most compassionate and caring of all the types and tend to forge charismatic personalities with a captivating presence. Stereotyped as either angelic or manipulative the Enfj is a complex type around which many misconceptions exist frankly. Enfjs are often not only emotionally intelligent, but deeply spiritual as well, which is why the Priestess archetype cots them well.
Dominant Function: Fe
„I am not a lone voice. I am many.“
~ Malala Yousafzai
Enfjs are often tireless activists for a cause greater than themselves. They are naturally gifted speakers and their charismatic presence fascinates their followers and opponents alike. Socially graceful and possessing diplomatic tact they often know exactly what to say in any given situation. Still they don‘t simply blend in, but have firm principles and values, about which they can be quite pushy and even a bit self righteous at times. Different than Fi types that have a more „live and let live“ attitude, Fe users strive for universal values and collectively agreed principles of humanity and justice. So it comes to no surprise that many activists like Malala Yousafzai, Maya Angelou, Desmond Tutu or Martin Luther King share this type. They can embody sort of the Jeanne d Arce archetype for those downtrodden in society. They are also often active in political fields, like American Democrat Alexandria Occasio Cortez or New Zeeland’s premier Jacinda Ardern. In such domains they are often very popular as they have a skill for communication and connecting to people. This can also make them great therapist and consumers, but also gives them the gift of manipulation. While often selfless to a fault, there are also individuals of this type who use this gift to their own benefit or out of a need to be loved and admired. They can also use this to deceive others for a larger goal like the mysterious Queen of Naboo Padme does in Star Wars.
Auxilliary Function: Ni
“I have a Dream“
~ Martin Luther King
Just like all of the Idealists, Enfjs are dreamers. They stubbornly believe that a better world os possible against all odds and often show a remarkable optimism. Visionaries in every sense of the world they able to mobilizes thes masses for a collective dream, like Martin Luther King did in his famous speech. They can see the good in others and anticipate potential in almost everyone, making them naturally suited for a teaching role, often seeing the hidden strengths of their pupils like Italian teacher Maria Montessori. Their Ni also often gives them a more philosophical or spiritual attitude, pondering snout the mysteries of life and trying to understand its deeper meaning. Like Iroh in Avatar or Minato in Naruto they can make great mentors, with a gift for symbolical communication. on he down side they can also fanatically believe their views to be correct and refuse to hear any other perspective, like some political or religious fanatics. A good example of an Enfjs spiritual disposition would be high class companion Inara Serra from Firefly, who while firstly focused on making her clients happy also shares her love for Buddhist spirituality with them and integrates it into her practice.
Tertiary Function: Se
Extraverted sensing gives Enfjs an air of sensuality and a strong presence. They aren‘t just mystical guides, but also grounded and practical if needed. Like Satine in Moulin Rouge They can be graceful athletes and dancers, often finding joy in expressing their emotions physically. They also can have a hedonistic attitudes enjoying refined tastes and luxury and sometimes getting distracted from their vision for the sake of momentary pleasure. They are every changing and quite bold if needed, fastly adapting to new and uncommon situations. Furthermore they also value and recognize tangible nature often seeing it as part of their spiritual or philosophical vision of life, like Mufasa when he describes the circle of life.
Inferior Function: Ti
While very captivating and commanding, Enfjs can struggle with making logical cases for their views, often relying simply on their charisma and optimism to make others join them. If needed how ever they can act strategically, even if they have problems with coldly taking their feelings aside for a greater cause, something their introverted cousins (Infj) might find easier. Under stress they can be surprisingly cold and detached, but if well developed they will know he value of logical analysis and can use it as an addition to their spiritual wisdom.
Famous Enfjs:
Meryl Streep, Anya Taylor Joy, Emilia Clarke, Vivian Leigh, Emma Stone, Oprah Winfrey, Martin Luther King, Malala, Evita, Naja Rivera, Kate Winslet, Josephine Baker, Goethe, Harry Styles, Rezo, Masha Amini, Sophia Loreen, Janelle Monae, Bono, Jane Fonda, Mandy Moore, Anne Sullivan, Ofra Haza, Pope Joan Paul the Second
Fictional Enfjs:
Satine (Moulin Rouge), Mufasa (Lion King), Margaery (Game of Thrones), Queenie (Fantastic Beasts), Khalann (Legend of the Seeker), Lily Potter (Harry Potter), Morgana ( erklingt), Grace (Skins), Rosie (JoJo Rabbit), Padme Amidala (Star Wars), Tara (Epic), Princess Celestia (My Little Pony), Caspian (Narnia), Isobel Crwaley (Downton Abbey), Queen Clarion (Tinkerbell), Te Fiti (Moana), Satine (Star Wars), Nell Perry (Dead Poets Society), Marnie (When Marnie was there), Tsireya (Avatae), Aerith (Final Fantasy), Mercy (Overwatch), Esmeralda (Hunchback of Notredame)
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