Projection
What others put on you — especially Profiles with a 5.
Projection is the phenomenon where others put expectations, needs, or assumptions onto you.
What It Means
In plain English.
Projection is the phenomenon where others put expectations, needs, or assumptions onto you. It's a major theme for Profiles with a 5, and for anyone with key open centers.
Why It Matters
Why you need to know this.
Distinguishing projection from invitation is core to clean decision-making — especially for 5/1, 2/5, 3/5, and 5/2 Profiles.
What It Looks Like In Real Life
Recognizing it in your own life.
She catches the moment a friend's expectation lands on her, and chooses not to absorb it as her own.
Common Misunderstandings
What people get wrong.
- Projection isn't always negative — but it is information.
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