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.”
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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 Indicator® (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 Indicator® (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 seeker/explorer. Thank you for offering this.
I got Seeker. I would say that I can relate to most of it. Very interesting. Thank you.
Caregiver
The orphan
caregiver .. i definitely get stuck worrying about helping others at cost to myself lol .. and i am always afraid of being selfish.
i want to help the world be a better place, if i can.
i am learning better self care though.
Done the Test! It appears I am “The Innocent”
I got the Seeker/Explorer…hit so close to home! I am always wanting to learn more or explore more about my spiritual journey, inner child and my spiritual self.
I got the orphan, strangely it resonates alot.
The only thing I do not fully agree with is the victim part. I never wanted to be or feel like a victim and I’ve tried to evade those who wish harm upon me, but wherever I go they seem to come after. Even worse, many of those people are in psychiatry where I live, a field of which are supposed to help people… And I blame myself and my own naivety for even giving those people a tiny bit of my trust and faith. I know it’s perhaps not a good idea to dwell on past mistakes, it’s just that that wound is still so deep and fresh.
All I want is to be free, healed and at peace. I never asked for any of this madness.
I got the sage. That resonates with where I am on my journey now :)
That was a bit uncanny. I got the innocent and the problematic side of the innocent is exactly what I am currently working on to heal and over come. My response is , “Wow”. Thank you! 🙏
-Kate