Well you, Yesenin. Unexpected. I agree with some things, and categorically disagree with others
Main dichotomies
Rationality 8 - Irrationality 9
Extraversion 8 - Introversion 9
Sensing 7 - Intuition 10
Logic 5 - Ethics 12
A Yesenin often gives the impression of a person who, on one hand, is daydreaming and detached from the external world, and on the other—is incredibly sociable, responsive, and feels things heartfeltly and deeply. The secret of the Yesenin's mystery attracts many, but Yesenins open up only to the chosen few, a small circle of close people who will be close to or value the changing movements of their soul.
A Yesenin can be called an idealist, a collector and guardian of spiritual ideals from different eras. And these are ideals filled with experience, a deeply personal response to events that are happening or happened once.
The trifles of everyday life recede into the background in the perception of a Yesenin, while the internal, hidden currents of their own soul's life become the main, fundamental ones. Responding with feelings to what is happening around them, experiencing deeply from a young age what happens within, Yesenins see the feelings and emotional experiences of other people; they can recognize them by the slightest manifestations and anticipate them.
The least practical of all other types, Yesenins live an entirely different life—not mundane, not domestic—the same subtleties and complexities of which are accessible for understanding only to themselves and those with whom they wish to share.
Usually, Yesenins are easy and pleasant in communication; they follow the customs accepted in society, do not strive to stand out or be in the spotlight, but always reserve for themselves the right to a private inner life, the right to judge people by their own internal values, their own internal laws of morale and ethics, which the Yesenin creates themselves throughout their life, relying on feelings and observations.
Time, events, and the people in them—these are the areas of attraction for a Yesenin's interests. Life dramas, tragedies, comedies, farces occurring daily and having occurred always, since humanity's first steps; events that bind people together or tear them apart, the vicissitudes of fate, changes of eras, mindsets, authorities—in this mixed stream of history and real life, the Yesenin navigates magnificently. Shadows of the past do not hinder, but rather help to see the present and future, creating a background for the sacred meaning of existence.
Easily detaching from reality, the Yesenin loves to immerse themselves in the irrational world of dreams. Art, and literature in particular, provides magnificent plots for such journeys. Following literary heroes in their imagination, the Yesenin empathizes, enriches their life experience, and adorns crude reality with elegant, beautiful plots.
Cinema, literature, painting, or psychology—for a Yesenin, these are wonderful reasons to expand and deepen the range of their sensory experiences. Cultural events and works of art are perceived by them as deeply personal; information is accepted, first and foremost, by the heart and imagination.
And, of course, it is of great importance in what environment the personality of representatives of this type develops—whether spirituality is sufficiently valued in that environment, whether there is an opportunity to detach from the purely domestic side of life.
The Yesenin is given the ability to have premonitions and anticipate. They are in invisible contact with the moods of society, separating them from their own. The ripening of events leading to changes, the dynamics of such events—the Yesenin can feel these very accurately. They perceive the approach of crisis situations especially delicately. And usually, they warn their loved ones about this. They report that danger is near and it is time to act. As for themselves, they know how to avoid and bypass troubles, not by analyzing events, but by feeling them. Or by waiting, awaiting the right moment to then act quickly.
Yesenins are most often soft, thoughtful, cautious in their statements, preferring to adapt to others without creating conflicts, professing the principle "live and let live." But at the same time, the Yesenin remains with their own opinion or in their own flow of feelings and reflections. And simultaneously—open and receptive to new information, changing their ideas if necessary according to the situation. Readiness for change, the ability to easily change plans to solve urgent tasks and adapt the future to themselves, involving others in their internal rhythm—these are the strong points of a Yesenin.
Most people of this tim complement ordinary life with self-contemplation and a strive for self-knowledge and self-improvement. Understanding oneself, the answer to the question "who am I?"—are very important components of a Yesenin's life. Moreover, this question arises again and again throughout their entire life, and the question itself, as well as the feelings and emotional response that this question evokes, are more important than a precise, clear, and finally rational answer. It is more important to be in contact with internal changes, to feel them. And having felt them, to mentally head toward the future, toward the "beautiful distance," since the Yesenin looks at the future with optimism, tuned for it to be bright. And they help those around them believe specifically in a bright future, which is especially relevant in troubled times when there is no clear answer on how to act here and now.
To actions necessary in a certain situation, the Yesenin prompts others through emotional influence on them. They know how to influence people's moods, but not with words or persuasion, rather with an emotional surge.
A Yesenin manifests emotions exactly at the moment when they can and should be manifested. And this is often not so much a reaction or response to what is happening, but specifically an active influence. When to cry and when to laugh—this is under the conscious control of the Yesenin. The feelings will be completely sincere, but the Yesenin will wait for the right moment (and this could be the highest peak of emotion, or a situation in which already existing feelings become active).
Remaining in contact with the feelings of a loved one, even penetrating into the most secret parts of their inner world, or feeling the emotional mood of a group, the Yesenin is capable of creating moods for people—both close and distant. Without hesitation showing their feelings to those around them, they can infect others with their mood, contributing to their emotional liberation.
Separately, I would like to mention a very important quality of the Yesenin—the ability to accept the emotional life of a loved one as it is. And only smoothly, unobtrusively and gradually try to harmonize it, make it socially more acceptable. Being himself a person of intense emotions and a wide emotional range, the Yesenin empathizes with the feelings of another and provides spiritual and emotional support, understands and accepts the partner. They can even justify some negative impulses, relying on their own internal system of values, their understanding of morale, and their vision of the dynamics of future changes for the better in a person.
In a favorable environment, in friendly company, the Yesenin sparkles with emotions, jokes a lot, evoking the collective laughter of those around them. They value humor and are capable of seeing the funny side of life situations; they notice many amusing moments in everyday life and love to share them with friends, lifting their mood.
The Yesenin sees people's moods perfectly. And distinguishes the social mask from the true, real state of the soul. In communication, they address specifically the real state. They can encourage, instill optimism, or set a fighting spirit. Despite being a dreamy and lyrical nature themselves, having fun to the fullest is also characteristic of them.
However, the true feelings of the Yesenin himself remain a mystery to many, since he is magnificently skilled at creating an image suitable for the situation that allows him to hide his mood. This happens largely because the Yesenin lives an intense emotional life, much of which takes place internally, and wants to protect their mysterious inner world from external encroachments.
This world is so thin, fragile, elegant, and vulnerable that a Yesenin, even while being the center of attention, can selectively maintain distance from people who are not very pleasant to them or who are unable to accept sublime and delicate feelings. And this invisible boundary is sometimes practically impossible to cross if he himself does not want to let the person closer. Especially since predicting people's behavior is not difficult for a Yesenin.
The same pronounced attraction of the Yesenin to beauty manifests not only in their relationships with people, interest in art, literature, and poetry, but also in the strive to look dignified. External appearance and specifically clothing are of great importance to them. Clothing is also a component of the image, a reflection of the inner world and good taste. The Yesenin tries to dress elegantly, and although sorting through things can be quite difficult for them, the style is usually chosen unerringly. Even following fashion or norms accepted in society, the Yesenin necessarily adds a piece of their individuality.
And the lack of ability to create comfort and coziness in the home is more than compensated for by another—the ability to maintain emotional comfort, attention to the person, tact, and a wise understanding of the other's peculiarities.
Business activity is no less difficult for the Yesenin. Practicality is not their strong quality; things often depend on mood. And the Yesenin would be very happy if there were a purposeful person nearby with business acumen who stands firmly on material ground. A person who will just take and do instead of explaining how. Not recommendations, but concrete help is what helps. And it must be said that the Yesenin attracts strong, influential, and decisive people. He brings optimism into their lives, the ability to create a cheerful atmosphere, fill life with spirit and feeling, smooth over conflicts, and foresee troubles. Beside such a person, the Yesenin is capable of manifesting his gift of foresight to the maximum.
The Yesenin will feel just as comfortable if the arbitrary course of their life is directed by a strong-willed and active partner who needs much and wants much. Immersing themselves in an active and assertive approach to life, and the legitimacy of rights to one's own desires, the Yesenin will feel much more confident and stable. They will better understand their needs and find their path for their realization.
He will do everything necessary for such an important and valuable person, try to ensure that their fate turns out as successfully as possible, so that life is not bland or monotonous, but filled both spiritually and emotionally. The ability to awaken the spiritual beginning in people, appeal to the best in them, make others feel comfortable, evoke sympathy, and prompt strong and beautiful actions—this is what representatives of the Yesenin type are generously endowed with by nature.
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In childhood, Yesenins can be very different. From shy, modest, and obedient to willful, capricious, and daring. Much depends on the home environment and the parents' style of upbringing. But parents will certainly have to get acquainted with the entire spectrum of emotions while the child masters their own feelings and tests the strength of others' feelings. Children of the Yesenin type are united by a huge interest in everything new and great curiosity about life. Loving parents who are authoritative in the eyes of the child help such children. And a little Yesenin is capable of melting the heart of even the strictest parent with their charm.
In school, Yesenins usually study well, although few of them have very high ambitions regarding knowledge. Many study diligently so as not to upset their parents. They prefer humanities subjects. They start becoming interested in literature early: poetry, adventure novels, and books about love.
They have many friends; communicating with peers brings great pleasure. They have fun with everyone, participate in various pranks, but come out unscathed, receiving no punishments or reproaches from teachers. They are often teacher's pets, but relationships with classmates do not suffer because of this.
And themselves, becoming parents, behave softly with children, treat the children's desires with understanding, and know how to create warm and close relationships. But they make sure that freedom does not grow into permissiveness. Behind the external softness of such parents hides an internal stubbornness, thanks to which they peacefully but firmly carry out their educational policy.
Attaching great importance to cultural values, Yesenin-type parents strive to awaken a longing for beauty in their children. They themselves love literature, painting, music, and history, and create a corresponding atmosphere at home where it is impossible to pass by the spiritual components of life without touching delicate aesthetic experiences. They encourage the interests and hobbies of children and are proud of their successes. Many Yesenins love nature very much and instill such love in their children.
A Yesenin is quite often the soul of a small company. Many maintain childhood friendships, carrying them through their entire life. And when gathering with friends in a company, the Yesenin simply sparkles with charm, tells funny stories, jokes effortlessly, drawing attention to the funny sides of events. He himself likes to communicate; people, their stories, and news are interesting to him. He listens with interest and attention; he is among those people who can both lift the mood and attentively listen to everything on one's soul.
The Yesenin is attracted by extraordinary, unusual, bright people capable of beautiful actions. And although he waits for another to show initiative, he creates all the conditions for its manifestation himself, sometimes resourcefully using small tricks.
Yesenin is a special tim, carrying within it all the content of our national mentality. The value of feelings and culture, the connection with history and tradition, the mysterious soul that cannot be understood by Western pragmatic reason—all this is close and familiar to every person living in Russia.
The Yesenin seems to be aside from the beaten paths to success, from the triumph of technology and the rationalism of Western culture, but does not remain in the past; instead, he goes his own special way, relying on intuitive feeling, not fearing the unknown or change. The Yesenin knows that there will be a celebration on his street, believes in a kind future, no matter how tragic the past was. More than any other tim of the socion, the Yesenin feels the power of our roots, the depth and richness of our culture, and feels their inseparable connection with the traditions of national Russian spirituality.