The first figure you see could give you insight into your current psychological frame of mind

by Shirley Marie Bradby

October 25, 2018

The first figure you see could give you insight into your current psychological frame of mind
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There exists a series of images - very often referred to as "optical illusions" - which have the particularity of lending themselves to different visual interpretations.

In them, the position of lines and colors is carefully studied to deceive the human brain, making a singular and unequivocal comprehension of the content impossible.

The way we perceive them can depend on various factors, environmental or simply visual, but sometimes it is also psychology that plays its part. The proof of this is the fact that ambivalent images are often used by psychologists to study the human mind.

Below, we want to offer three rather curious optical illusions, hoping that they will help you understand something more about yourself.

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 1 - Which figure do you see first in this drawing? Look at it for a moment and then read the explanation below.

 1 - Which figure do you see first in this drawing? Look at it for a moment and then read the explanation below.

If you are a woman: 

  • 1. Did you see the man's face first? It means that you have a strong sensual energy and you are interested in looking for a relationship. If you already have a partner, seeing the man's face first indicates that you are experiencing a fulfilling relationship, in which your man is first among your thoughts. 
  • 2. Did you see the woman's face first? It could indicate that you are very sure of yourself, that you feel good about your body, and you have an optimistic attitude. 

If you are a man: 

  • 1. Did you first see the man's face? It could mean that you have, in some part of your mind, a concern regarding a relationship with a man, whether it be a friend, a colleague or an acquaintance. 
  • 2. Did you see the woman's face first? It may indicate that you are ready to have a relationship, and even if you do not realize it --- you are looking for it. However, if you are actually looking and too insistently, then give yourself time and you will see that it will happen when you least expect it.

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2 - What is the first thing you see in the image?

2 - What is the first thing you see in the image?

1. A car: The "car" represents freedom, and could indicate that you take your independence very seriously; seeing the car can indicate an open and courageous spirit, who likes to meet people and experience life naturally.

2. A man with binoculars: This figure is a classic of people with greater practical sense; you are probably a person who pays less attention to the details in order to see things as a whole and find an effective solution. You absorb information quickly, even if sometimes with superficiality. 

3. The letter A: This is the most difficult thing to see, and indicates a strong spirit of investigation and observation; you are probably a very intuitive person, who does not like to stop at appearances and is not distracted by easy conclusions.

3 - Lastly, what is the first figure you see in this illustration?

3 - Lastly, what is the first figure you see in this illustration?

1. An elderly man: Seeing the face of an elderly man indicates a kind personality, who knows how to easily empathize with others; besides, you are probably a creative person, who sees things slightly differently than most people. 

2. A woman: Seeing the woman presupposes a more analytical, calculating (in a good sense) mentality and that tends to get lost in reasoning; you tend to curb your creative side in favor of the intellectual side, which is not necessarily negative. 

We hope to have given you some food for thought to understand something more about your current mental and sentimental situation ... a little self-reflection never hurts!

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