Thursday, October 23, 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.

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 wants to understand all the basic principles of the Universe. It is often called shaman, healer or Medicine Man. This special type usually creates his own vision and lives by this vision. The Ruler is a born leader, and he always wants to control people and things around him. He is quite unable to delegate, and sometime called aristocrat or administrator.




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