Saturday, November 1, 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.

The Ego contains four basic types. The first one is called Innocent, although it might be also called naive, romantic or dreamer. He only wants to be happy, free and surrounded by positive things. Highly optimistic person. The Orphan is quite different. This person is afraid of being left alone and always tries to be connected to people. Really emphatic, as well as realistic. Sometimes called the good old boy.

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 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.

Self types include the Jester, the Sage, the Magician and the Ruler. The Jester lives today, and doesn't care about tomorrow. The life suppose to be lived, and he wants to seize the moment. He is also called the Joker, and sometimes the comedian. The Sage lives his life searching, exploring and analyzing everything. Usually really intelligent, this person lives thinking and planning every single thing.

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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