Basic Twelve Archetypes Jung Introduced

By Young Lindsay


Famous Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung believed that there are three basic parts of the human psyche. He called these three parts the ego and the personal and the collective unconscious. There are twelve basic archetypes Jung introduced, and some are really different types of Ego, Soul and Self. All combinations are possible and different combinations form character.

These basic archetypes cannot be learned or adopted, people are simply born this way. These predispositions shape their experiences and the vision of the world. These are really the elementary structures, the models of collective unconscious. Although they cannot be measured scientifically, they are still recognizable, and everything on this world is shaped accordingly.

There are four different Ego types, often known by several names. For example, the Innocent is also known as romantic, dreamer or naive. This type wants to be free and happy, and it is generally full of optimism. Another type, the Orphan, is sometimes called the good old boy and the solid citizen. Orphan is always trying to connect with other people, he is realistic and emphatic.

The Hero is also the Ego type. They call him crusader, rescuer, soldier or winner. He is very strong, wants to help others, by saving or liberating them. Can be arrogant, but is also courageous and fearless. The Caregiver lives his life trying to help other people. He can be called parent, saint, supporter and helper. He loves and takes care of people around him, and this is a reason for his existence.

The main Soul types are the Explorer, the Rebel, the Lover and the Creator. The Explorer is a pilgrim, a wanderer, a person who wants to explore unknown things and to find new horizons. He lives through his experiences. The Rebel is against all rules and enjoys breaking them. He is wild, enjoys shocking people around him, doesn't believe in set orders. Can be pushed too far and end on a dark side. They often call him the wild man.

The Lover only wants to be loved and to please others. He desires intimacy and doesn't want to be left alone. I his desire to please others may lose his own identity. Sometimes known as sensualist ad enthusiast. The Creator is one imaginative dreamer. He has a vision and a strong desire to realize it. He is perfectionist, often called visionary, artist or creator. Dedicated to creating something.

Four Self types are the Jester, the Sage, the Magician and the Ruler. The Jester, or the Joker, or the Comedian, is in love with life. Seize the day, it might be his motto. He wants to enjoy in every minute of his life. The sage is in constant search for the truth. He analyzes and explores, thinks and plans, and is quite intelligent. Interested in philosophy.

The Magician or the Healer, the shaman or the Medicine Man, has his own opinion and his own vision of life. He lives by his own rules. Interested in all mysteries of the Universe. The Ruler controls, leads and gives orders. He doesn't know how to delegate, but is a born leader. Often called administrator or aristocrat.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment