10/24/2014

About 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 might be very arrogant and act as crusader, soldier or rescuer. Often winner, this personality is strong and dependable, really courageous, has the desire to rescue people from dangerous situations. The caregiver lives to help others. Different types belong to this category, for example parent, supporter, helper or even the saint. He needs to please other people and enjoys doing it.

Different Soul types include the Explorer, highly individualistic and always trying to find something new and exciting to explore. Wanderer and pilgrim, the Explorer is always seeking out and experiencing new things. The Rebel has one simple rule in his life. The rules are made to be broken. His wild character and shocking behavior may push him over to a dark side. Known as revolutionary, wild man or iconoclast.

The Lover dedicates his life to love. He wants to love and to be loved, to please others and to spend time surrounded by people he loves. Hates being alone. Neglects himself in his constant desire for pleasing others. The Creator is a thinker, a dreamer and a visionary. He is an artist, a perfectionist and desires to spend his life creating new and exciting works. His primary goal is the realization of his own vision.

There are four basic Self types. The Jester has a simple motto, you only live once. That's why he lives in a moment, enjoying every single minute of his life. Sometimes they call him Joker or comedian. The Sage desires to find the truth, through exploring and analyzing the world. This one is a thinker, planner and philosopher, usually really intelligent.

The Magician is in a search for secrets of the Universe. Versatile, sometimes called the Medicine Man, the healer or the Shaman. He has his own vision of the world, and usually lives accordingly. The Ruler needs to control the world around him, as well as all the people i this world. Aristocrat, administrator and natural leader.




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