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 Head Ruled or Heart Ruled People often ask "How can you analyze my writing? It changes from day to day." A professional analyst always takes this into account, and utilizes at least two or more handwriting samples for an in-depth analysis to allow for fluctuations in energy level and temperament, as well as mood swings. We all have our good and bad days. How you feel at the moment affects your writing the same way your emotions affect how quickly you walk, talk, how you interact with others, even how quickly your heart beats. In other words, handwriting is simply human behavior. The Slant of writing, for example, reveals the degree of a writer's emotional responsiveness, whether he is "head ruled" or "heart ruled" and can vary depending on mood. Leaning Forward - Reaching Out People respond more readily to an expressive personality than to one cool and reserved. Whether the persons reaction is positive or negative, is less important than the fact that he responds freely, without stifling his reactions to please others. Responsive people reach out to others to offer support, sympathy, even love. Slant in handwriting provides a minor clue as to how responsive you are to people and situations in your environment. It is minor because it is one of the few characteristics in writing that can be easily altered at will. (When challenged to try and disguise their writing, students invariably change their slant first, forgetting that the pressure, rhythm size, space, connectors, etc. still give them away.) Upright slant 
The writer who adopts a vertical slant shows signs of being an "in control" personality, cool and collected, often employing objective, impartial logic in problem solving. Behavior in interpersonal relationships is poised, reserved and even be viewed as aloof or undemonstrative. The vertical writer is self reliant, making his own decisions, and may have less sympathy for the overly emotional personality. A non conformist, he does what he wants to do and will only go so far, regardless of emotional pressure from others. This doesn't mean the writer doesn't value acceptance or recognition from others. Characteristics elsewhere in the writing may indicate that he does. (Remember an evaluation takes many traits into account.) Likewise, a vertical slant does not indicate a lack of feeling or emotions. On the contrary, the writer may feel things very deeply, but find it difficult to show emotion openly, even to loved ones. This personality tupe would make a fair employer or judge, as s/he would view situations impartially, weighing both sides of an issue before rendering a decision. Vertical slanted writers can also meet emergencies well and stay in command of a situation. 
The further a writing slants to the right, the more the writer allows emotions to rule over logic and reason. A moderate rightward slant indicates a person who utilizes slight subjectivity in judgment. He is more compassionate, kind, friendly, sympathetic and easier to get to know. She possesses a greater degree of emotional responsiveness and is more outgoing in interpersonal relationships. Relying on feelings, the forward slanted writer may make assumptions without checking out all the facts. They are also more conforming and conventional in reactions, and seek the good opinion and approval of others.  If the writing slant extremely far forward, the writer may make assumptions and act on them as though they were fact. His subjective viewpoint can color opinions and judgments. One who responds impulsively like this may fail to consider the consequences before acting. Since this person is more susceptible to emotional appeals, his feelings will influence his decisions and he can be motivated by hates, loves and prejucides. This tupe of person tends to absorb the mood of the moment and can become a pioneer, crusader, extremist or rebel, depending on the situation. This writer also needs other people around with whom he can interact and rely on for emotional support. 
The person who employs a backhand slant (which does not depend on left-handedness) needs to be an individualist. His actions may be reserved, even reticent when dealing with others on an emotional level. This may be due to a lack of desire for emotional involvement or may be a need for self-protection or defensiveness. Left trending writers tend to exercise caution which is a natural part of their thought process when considering a new situation or relationship. Teenagers and actors/actresses who tend to hide their true feelings, play roles, adopt personas, or desire greater privacy may adopt a backhand slant. This personality type has even more self control than the vertical writer, revealing only that which he wants the world to see. Backhand writers make great bluffers and poker players, as they will always keep you guessing. Remember that it is essential to consider many other characteristics in conjunction with the interaction of slant to reach a total personality picture. But hopefully, you now have anew slant on why your loved ones and co-workers react as they do. And how about you? Are you head ruled or heart ruled? About Ann Mahony We offer this article on a non-exclusive basis. You may reprint or repost this material as long as Ann Mahony's name and contact information is included: ANN
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