Personally, I've kinda thought active/passive could also apply to internal/external usage. Like how Dave only used his time powers to time travel(internal) while Aradia used it to hold Jack at bay (external), or how Eridan blasted hope while Gamzee hulked out on rage

Hmm, that’s an interesting take, I’d have to look around for more examples to make sure what fits and what doesn’t! But yes the Active-Passive spectrum is kind of like the Yin Yang. You have a bunch of complementary and opposite concepts on each side, it’s not as easy as just “Offensive-Defensive” as Hussie mentioned in his Dream Moons post. So there’s definitely something to that.