Which of the 12 archetypes are you?
The twelve archetypes describe the motives behind how people act: the Hero wants to prove something, the Caregiver wants to protect, the Explorer wants room to move, the Sage wants to understand. Everyone has a bit of all twelve. This test shows which one leads for you and how far behind the others are.
You rate 48 short statements and pick between pictures six times, for example which door you'd walk through. It takes about 8 minutes. Taking the test is free.
What's in your report
- Your leading archetype, with its portrait
- How all 12 archetypes rank for you
- What you do well when you act from it
- Your shadow side: where it trips you up
- What it means for love and for work
Questions people ask
What are the 12 archetypes?
Innocent, Everyman, Hero, Caregiver, Explorer, Rebel, Lover, Creator, Jester, Sage, Magician and Ruler. The set goes back to Carl Jung's idea of archetypes and is widely used in brand and character writing.
Is the test free?
Yes, taking the test is free and you don't need an account. At the end we ask for your email to save your result. The full report opens with a 7-day trial that costs a few dollars, then membership continues at a weekly or monthly price shown before you pay. You can cancel anytime.
Is this a medical or psychological diagnosis?
No. Selfscope tests are for self-reflection and entertainment.
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