La Animus

1. that life-giving aspect which animates: life, life force, soul, vitality
2. the intellectual dimension of the human mind (the seat of the rational and other thoughts he/she experiences): intellect, mind, conscience, reason, sensibility, understanding
3. the affective dimension of the human mind (the seat of the emotions and feelings he/she experiences): heart, mind, spirit
4. the essence of that which is situated within the affective mind: affect, emotion, feeling, impulse, passion
5. certain particular emotional aspects of one's affective makeup: affection, aggression, courage, pride, will (otherwise determination, resolve), wrath (otherwise anger, ire)
6. any emotionally based incentive to act in a particular way: motive, motivation
7. any (especially emotion-based) bending of the mind towards a particular purpose: aspiration, intention
8. (metonymically): the inherent emotional disposition of a human being: disposition, inclination, nature, temperament. (by extension of the affective dimension)
9. the instant mental state of a human being: affect, mood, temper
10. heart, soul (as a term of endearment)
11. (plural) bravado, elation, high spirits