We need some solid definitions for each intent and base.
Uh, no. We need some flexibility. What we need is a better understanding of the words "Intent" and "Base".
Mind - emotion, spirit, unrefined magical energy?
Err... no? Magical energy can not be affected by magic of any kind. I will not stand for having it shoved into any Base. If I wanted a way to influence magic, I would have added a "Magic" Base.