vāta - vāta energy is like a monkey energy: playful, enthusiastic and full of movement but in turn fearful and running away leaving tasks undone.
pitta - pitta energy is like a tiger energy: majestic, in control, looking good, playing hard, but can get angry and fierce.
kapha - kapha energy has stability and strength like an elephant with a great memory; it can hold the family together but can be stubborn and in denial of the facts.