Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Twelve Archetypes Jung Introduced To The World

By Young Lindsay


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.

According to this Jung's idea, everything is based on these archetypes, including science, religion and philosophy. These models of collective unconscious are inherited, and shape the way a person experience the world consciously. They are basically elementary structures, impossible to apprehend and common to all humanity. Their existence cannot be scientifically proven, but their actions are visible.

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 is another Ego type. This one is often arrogant, but courageous, strong and mostly the team player. It is often called the crusader, soldier, winner and rescuer. The Caregiver loves all other people and desires to help and please them. Often called the saint, and sometimes parent, helper or supporter. His greatest desire is to do something for others. Finds his reason of existence in helping others.

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 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 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.




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