The Scanner's Eye
Read The Whole Pattern, In Real Time.
Observe the eye, muzzle and lip, nostril, wither, and flank and belly together. Each marker contributes to the current state read.
| Marker | Alpha State | Stress State |
|---|---|---|
| Eye | Soft almond eye | Hard, staring triangle eye |
| Muzzle & lip | Loose, wiggling lip with thin, clear ‘lipstick’ saliva | Clenched jaw with thick white lather or froth |
| Nostril | Wide, soft nostril | Pinched, rapid-flare nostril |
| Wither | Full, active wither muscling | Hollow V-dip behind the wither |
| Flank & belly | Soft, expanding belly | Tucked ‘visceral guarding’ flank |
Field Use
Observe Before You Ask.
Begin with the eye and jaw, then scan through the nostril, wither and flank. A soft almond eye, mobile lip, open nostril, active wither and expanding belly form a coherent Alpha State pattern.
A hard triangle eye, clenched jaw, pinched rapid flare, hollow behind the wither and tucked flank form a coherent Stress State pattern. Read the pattern as it changes through the session.
These markers provide a practical field reference for the nervous system in real time. Sovereign Eye combines this State read with Hardware and Software to return a Sovereign State classification, priority interventions and programme phase.