At first glance, the image above seems simple: a few colorful triangles stacked on top of each other. But on closer inspection, the way you count them changes. Some see nine triangles, others thirteen, and some even claim to recognize more than twenty when they add up all the hidden shapes.
The illusion behind the triangles
The image forms a pyramid of small candy-colored triangles. Depending on how your brain processes visual patterns, you might simply count the individual parts or start connecting them into larger shapes.
Psychologists call this Gestalt perception—our brain’s tendency to look at the whole rather than the individual parts. When you see an image, your subconscious decides whether to focus on the details or the overall picture. And that decision reveals something surprising about your personality. See next page
If you see 9 triangles
You are probably realistic. You focus on what is practical and evident. You trust what you can clearly see and don’t waste time chasing opportunities that may not even exist. In relationships and at work, you value stability and simplicity.
However, this approach can sometimes lead you to overlook deeper meanings or hidden patterns, especially in people. People like clarity, but life isn’t always clear. See next page
