The term "archetype" originates from ancient Greek.

The root words are archaine, which means "original or old" and a typo, which means "model or type". Combined meaning is an "original model" from which all other similar persons, objects or concepts are extracted, copied, modeled or emulated. Psychologist Carl Jung uses the concept of an archetype in his theory of human psyche to designate repetitive patterns

He believes that the universal, mythical heroes - archetypes - are in the collective subconscious of people around the world. The archetypes represent basic human motives of the experience we have developed. This results in deep emotions and determines our behavior.

Dr. Carol S. Pearson builds on Jung's work by defining 12 basic types that symbolize key human characteristics. Everyone has a set of values, motives and personal traits.

Most people are simultaneously the manifestation of several archetypes, one of them dominating in their personality. It is useful to be able to determine which archetypes make people around you, especially loved ones, friends, colleagues and clients, to influence their behavior and motivation.

Self-centered:

1. The Innocent

Motto : Free relations between us.
Essential desire : to reach paradise.
Aim: to be happy.
The greatest fear : to be punished to do something wrong or wrong.
Strategy: to do things right.
Weakness: boring due to all his naivety and innocence.
Talent: faith and optimism.

The innocent is a utopian traditionalist, naive, mystical, saint, romantic, dreamer.

2. The orphan / ordinary man

Motto: all men and women are equal The
main desire : to connect with others.
Purpose: To belong.
The greatest fear: to be left alone or to stand out from the crowd
Strategy : Developing stable virtues, standing firmly on the ground.
Weakness: He loses himself in the name of superficial relationships.
Talent: Realism, empathy, lack of claims

Ordinary man is also known as: good old boy, hardworking, exemplary citizen, good neighbor, quiet majority.

3. The Hero

Motto : When there is a desire there is a way too.
Essential desire: to prove its value through bold action.
Purpose : to master things in a way that improves the world.
Most afraid : do not think of it as a vulnerable chicken muscle weaken.
Strategy : Be as strong and competent as possible.
Weakness : arrogance, always needs a new battle for proof.
Talent : determination and courage

The hero is: a warrior, a crusader, a savior, a superhero, a soldier, the dragon's killer, the winner.

4. Careful

Motto : Love your neighbor as you love yourself.
Essential desire : to protect and care for others.
Goal: Helping others.
The greatest fear : selfishness and ingratitude.
Strategy : doing good work for others.
Weakness: martyrdom and exploitation.
Talent : compassion, generosity.

The caregiver is also known as a saint, altruist, parent.

Souls:

5. The researcher

Moto : Do not put me in frames.
Essential desire : to understand who it is by exploring the world.
Aim : to experience a more interesting, more authentic and more fulfilling life.
The greatest fear : to be trapped in the usual existence.
Strategy : exploration, experience of new things, escape from boredom.
Weakness : aimlessly wandering, turning into failure.
Talent : autonomy, ambition, curiosity.

The researcher is also a seeker, an idealist, a wanderer, an individualist, a pilgrim.

6. The Rebel

Moto : The rules are designed to break.
Essential desire : revenge, justice, revolution.
Goal : fix things that do not work.
The greatest fear : to be powerless before the status quo.
Strategy : demolition and destruction surprise.
Weakness : crossing the law, crime.
Talent : Scandal, determination, seeking freedom.

The rebel is also known as: a rebel, a revolutionary, a wild man.

7. The Lover

Motto : You are the only one.
Essential desire : Intimacy and experience.
Aim : to have a connection with the people, the work and the environment they love.
Most afraid : to be alone, alienated, and unwanted.
Strategy : Becoming more attractive - physically and emotionally.
Weakness : a desire to please, at risk of losing identity.
Talent : passion, gratitude, engagement.

The lover is also: partner, friend, intimate, enthusiastic, sensitive, husband, outrageous.

8. The Creator

Motto : if you can imagine it, you can do it.
Essential desire : to create things of lasting value.
Goal : to realize ideas, vision.
The biggest fear : Unrealized idea, failure.
Strategy : developing control and creative skills.
Weakness : Excessive perfectionism.
Talent : creativity and imagination.

The creator is also: artist, inventor, innovator, musician, writer, dreamer.

Loneliness:

9. The foul

Motto : lives only once.
Essential wish : to live for the moment with complete pleasure.
Goal : Have fun and enjoy the world.
The biggest fear : boredom and boredom.
Strategy : participation in games, jokes, fun.
Weakness : frivolity, waste of time
Talent : joy, entertain others.

The fool is also known as a fool, a cheater, a joker or a comedian.

10. The Sage

Motto : The truth will release you.
Essential desire to discover the truth about life.
Purpose : to have the power of thinking and analysis to understand the world.
Most afraid : to be deceived, deceived or ignorant.
Strategy : self-analysis and understanding of thought processes.
Weakness : He does not stop learning, but never works.
Talent : wisdom, intelligence.

The sage is also a scientist, a detective, a thinker, a philosopher, a researcher, a mentor, a teacher, a contemporar.

11. The Magician

Motto : I make things happen.
Essential desire : to understand and use the basic laws of the universe.
Goal : Make your dreams a reality.
The greatest fear : not to cause unwanted consequences.
Strategy : Create a magical vision of life and live through it.
Weakness : It can become manipulative.
Talent : He can find win-win solutions.

The magician is also: a visionary, a catalyst, an inventor, a leader, a divinist, a healer, a doctor.

12. The Ruler

Motto : power is not everything, it is the only one!
Essential desire : to exercise full control.
Goal : Create a thriving and successful community to manage.
Strategy : exercise of power, power and control.
The greatest fear : chaos, being shot down, not ruling.
Weakness : too authoritarian, unable to delegate.
Talent : responsibility, leadership.

The ruler is also known as a boss, leader, aristocrat, king, queen, politician, manager.

Note: Take these artechetypes as a reference, not a mantra. Even Carl Jung himself defines them as "trends," not as "strict classifications." The truth is that most people really unite several at a time and it is often difficult to determine who exactly dominates.