Understanding the underlying motivations that drive much of our behavior is an essential part of our journeys of inner exploration as lone wolves and spiritual wanderers.
Have you ever wondered why you want, feel, think, and behave the way you do?
By analyzing your unconscious mind, you can dig to the very roots of why you are the way you are.
Jungian Archetypes
It was psychologist Carl Jung who first developed a theory about how the human psyche was structured and organized, and he referred to these inner patterns as “archetypes.”
The word archetype comes from the Greek words archein, which means “original,” and typos, which means “pattern, model, or type.” Therefore, we can understand archetypes as literally original patterns.
In his theory, Jung developed the notion that our minds use “universal images” that lead to distinct psychological behaviors.
These behaviors were individually acquired and inherited from the “collective unconscious” (e.g., past life experiences).
Types of Archetypes
Jung proposed that apart from the Self, Shadow, Anima, Animus, and Persona, there were 12 other commonly found archetypes.
Recently, scholar Dr. Carol S. Pearson and psychologist Dr. Hugh Marr developed a system of self-inquiry based on these universal archetypes to help us find ourselves and transform our paths.
Pearson and Marr named their method the Pearson-Marr Archetype Indicatorยฎ (PMAI).
In this psychological archetype quiz, you’ll explore which one of the 12 types you most closely match and “live through.”
Why Take This Archetype Quiz?
This archetype quiz has been carefully created and inspired by the separate works of psychologist Carl Jung and the Pearson-Marr Archetype Indicatorยฎ (PMAI).
Finding your psychological archetype can help you to:
- Embark on a journey of self-discovery by learning how to understand yourself and your needs.
- Learn about your personal gifts, core fears, strengths, weaknesses, shadow self, and life goals.
- Guide your life and help you to make aligned decisions that match your inner needs, desires, and dreams.
- Reclaim a sense of personal power and find more individuation.
Take the Psychological Archetype Quiz!
We all possess the twelve archetypes within this test, but some of them are more predominant within us than others.
What psychological archetype is the most dominant in your personality? Find out by taking our free comprehensive Archetype Test below!
(Please note: this test is not at all a PMAI assessment, nor is it a form of PMAI testing, but is, instead, an informal test designed for fun and to help you gain more self-awareness.)
What did you get?
I’d love to hear below!
I got The Warrior. On point for me.
I am the Seeker. I think this was largely true of my early life, but now, at 75, I’ve found what I was looking for.
I got orphan, shadow side victim, which is different than the last time I took the test which was 3 years ago. It makes sense that it is predominant in my life right now and I understand why. Life is not a constant and it throws at us obstacles that sometimes we struggle to get pass and we get lost. Just have to keep working thru it.
Seeker! Very accurate ๐
I got orphan It is so accurate.
I did the test the first time and realize I am a seeker. Decided to do it the second time cos I thought the first wasn’t at all like me even though I tend to be a perfectionist and isn’t that committed to projects.
This time I got innocent. And it’s true!
I tend to trust people so easily and too much, I look away from the truth and i depend on people too much! Don’t know if someone can have two archetypes.
Thanks Angela for sharing. We have all 12 archetypes within us, some are just more dominant than others.
The ‘Seeker’ for example is the one influencing your decision to take this test and seek more knowledge of yourself. The Innocent may be another active archetype within you during this period of your life.
I hope that helps.
I got the seeker with my shadow side as the perfectionist. The description of the seeker really resonates because I have become acutely aware recently of my lack of commitment & follow-through on projects.
I got seeker, by reading the comments, I see many are seekers too! Nice to know Iโm not alone out there with those pitfalls & gifts! Cheers guys โค๏ธ
No worries Darren. I think ‘Seeker’ is the dominant archetype for this test, we are a site for wandering lone wolves after all so it makes sense ๐.
I took the test many times but it does not show my results ๏ปฟ๐๏ปฟ
Hey Andressa, a couple other people had a similar issue but when they changed their browser/device it seemed to work so I suspect it’s a localized issue. Maybe try that.