Carl Jung, the well-known Swiss psychiatrist, became famous for his archetypes. He believed that there were three essential components of the human psyche, the ego, the collective unconscious and the personal unconscious. Twelve basic archetypes Jung has introduced are various types of the Ego, the Soul and the Self. Of course, any person can belong into several types or categories.
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.
The Ego contains four basic types, and some have numerous other names. The Innocent may be called naive, or sometimes a dreamer. This is optimistic type, positive, happy and wants to be free. The Orphan, for example, can sometimes be described as a solid citizen, or a good old boy. He is a good guy, always wanting to be surrounded by people and connected with them, realistic, positive 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.
Soul types include the Explorer, Rebel, Lover and Creator. The Explorer is a true wanderer, and he lives to experience new, unknown and exciting things. He is always in a search for something new. Individualistic and capable. The Rebel is always ready to start a revolution. He doesn't believe in rules and enjoys breaking them. Wild and out of control, he likes shocking other people and can easily cross to a dark side.
The Lover is primarily interested in pleasing others and his greater desire is to be loved. Afraid of being left alone, very sensual and full of enthusiasm. Focused on others, can easily lose his own identity. The creator wants to make new and innovative things. Imaginative, creative and perfectionist, enthusiastic and artistic visionary. He lives to realize his vision.
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 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.
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.
The Ego contains four basic types, and some have numerous other names. The Innocent may be called naive, or sometimes a dreamer. This is optimistic type, positive, happy and wants to be free. The Orphan, for example, can sometimes be described as a solid citizen, or a good old boy. He is a good guy, always wanting to be surrounded by people and connected with them, realistic, positive 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.
Soul types include the Explorer, Rebel, Lover and Creator. The Explorer is a true wanderer, and he lives to experience new, unknown and exciting things. He is always in a search for something new. Individualistic and capable. The Rebel is always ready to start a revolution. He doesn't believe in rules and enjoys breaking them. Wild and out of control, he likes shocking other people and can easily cross to a dark side.
The Lover is primarily interested in pleasing others and his greater desire is to be loved. Afraid of being left alone, very sensual and full of enthusiasm. Focused on others, can easily lose his own identity. The creator wants to make new and innovative things. Imaginative, creative and perfectionist, enthusiastic and artistic visionary. He lives to realize his vision.
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 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.