What are Archetypes
Archetypes are the recurring universal patterns that show up in human behavior. Carl Jung was the first to notice and explore this phenomenon and show how these universal or primary patterns are reflected in common symbols, images, and themes across all cultures and all times.
Why explore Archetypes
“To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom.”
― Socrates
The framework of archetypes can assist us in knowing ourselves, aiding our self-discovery, self-awareness, growth, and even self-actualization. Understanding archetypes enables us to bring unconscious influences to our awareness and can lead to a greater fulfilment in life.
Now there is a scientifically validated assessment, the Pearson-Marr Archetype Indicator (PMAI), which can measure which archetypes are currently being activated and utlized in your life and which are under utilised and can be developed.
THE REALIST
Recognising that bad things happen, so being realistic about life and people, and becoming resilient
and understanding about human facilities, since all of us are imperfect.
THE IDEALIST
Having the trust, confidence, and optimism to take the journey and persist when it gets difficult while staying true to personal values that support both goodness and valour.
THE LOVER
Loving others, being romantic, following one’s bliss, making commitments, staying true to them, and learning to be willing to be intimate and truly seen.
THE SEEKER
Being willing to be different, having the courage to try new things and move into the unknown, and finding and then staying true to one’s nature as a unique individual.
THE CAREGIVER
Showing care, concern, and compassion for others, helping in tangible ways, and being willing to sacrifice personal wishes to serve the needs of others.
THE WARRIOR
Learning to compete, set goals, and persevere in achieving them and calling up the courage necessary to defend oneself and others.
THE REVOLUTIONARY
Letting go and starting over, taking actions to end bad situations, and being willing to shed outmoded attitudes and behaviours, then radically innovating.
THE CREATOR
Demonstrating imagination, innovation, and cleverness as well as the skill required to make tangible things that ideally are functional, impactful , and/or beautiful.
THE MAGICIAN
Changing what happens by altering one’s own thoughts or behaviours, and developing skills that promote transformation in oneself, and others, by tapping into what is not ordinarily known.
THE SAGE
Thinking clearly and critically , formulating one’s own opinions, and relying on data and facts and
engaging rational analysis to understand them and their implications.
THE RULER
Taking charge, thinking clearly and critically, formulating one’s own opinions, and relying on data and facts and engaging rational analysis to understand them and their implications.
THE JESTER
Enjoying one’s life and work, living in the present, being spontaneous, and revelling in the chance to have fun while on adventures, seeing their humour, and telling about it later.