Which of the 12 Personality Archetypes Are You?

By: Teresa McGlothlin
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Which of the 12 Personality Archetypes Are You?
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About This Quiz

A few years before the Myers-Briggs personality test dropped their personality types on the world, Carl Jung had already nailed them down. Unlike the 16 types found in the MBTI test, Jung's test had 12 different archetypes. During this quiz, it's our mission to make sure you know which one of them you are! You might think you already know, but do you really? 

Not to be mistaken with the 12 zodiac signs, the 12 personality types have nothing to do with when you were born. Your personality type is summed up by the way you handle yourself, the choices you make and the way you live your life. By the time you've finished filling us in about the way you get through every day, we'll know you better than your closest friend. Will you agree with the personality assessment we give you, though? 

Whether you're the hero type who champions the bigger picture or the artist that savors the smallest moments, your answers will paint a portrait of the personality you show the world. Do you put off the vibe of a sage or the wisdom of a rebel? Tell us all about yourself, and we'll tell you what psychology has to say!


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Can you censor your thoughts before they fly out of your mouth?
Why bother?
I tend to keep my thoughts to myself.
I was born without a filter.
It depends on the situation.

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Do you start tracking online orders as soon as you pay for them?
Guilty!
I wait a couple of days before I start stalking them.
I don't start tracking them until the day they are supposed to arrive.
I get a text whenever they move.

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Thin crust pizza
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Should pizza crusts be eaten or left on the plate?
Eat them!
It depends on the type of crust.
Leave them on the plate.
I don't eat pizza, but I'm glad other people enjoy it.

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Phone obsession
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Could you survive a week without social media?
That sounds like heaven.
I could last a few days.
No, I would suffer from severe FOMO.
I'm willing to give it a shot.

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Happy Couple
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Are you romantic enough to believe that you have a soulmate?
I keep hoping it's a real thing.
I know it's true!
I think we get many soulmates in our lifetimes.
I don't buy it.

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Laugh in sunflower field
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How would you describe your usual sense of humor?
Dark and devious
Light-hearted and silly
Dad jokes and belly laughs
Sarcastic and witty

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Woman stretch mountain
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Are you self-disciplined and full of willpower?
Yes, and I'm also a member of a royal family.
I am rather self-disciplined.
I have a lot of willpower, but I'm not perfect.
If I really want something, I am.

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Movie theater
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When you're feeling down, how do you pull yourself out of a funk?
Getting lost in some movies works.
I talk it out with a friend.
I treat myself to something.
I don't let a whole lot bring me down.

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Do you plan out what you're doing the next day, or do you wing it?
I totally wing it.
I have a detailed schedule.
I generally know what I'm doing.
Every day is the same.

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Gorgeous eyes
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In your opinion, what's your best physical feature?
My eyes
My buns
My legs
My nose

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patient calm woman
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Do you have the patience of a card-carrying saint?
That's a no!
I have more patience than most people.
I'm as patient as anyone else.
I have infinite amounts of patience for somethings but zero patience for others.

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Woman walking city
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Which of your personality traits pretty much defines you?
My wild streak
My sense of inventiveness
My loyal nature
My brains

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Check time
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Are you always running late, or are you forever early?
I'm usually right on time.
I'll be late for my own funeral.
I'm always there before anyone else.
The party starts when I get there ... when I feel like it.

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Silly woman
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On the scale of normal to quirky, where would you put yourself?
I'm the master of quirk.
I'm a unique soul.
I'm completely normal!
Everyone is quirky in their own ways.

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Travel suitcase
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When you travel, how many bags do you need?
I like to travel light; one backpack will do.
I need at least three suitcases.
I need a small moving van when I travel.
One carry-on and one suitcase do the job.

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Bridal party
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What part of your life would you rate near perfect?
Relationships
Career
Health
Community

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Tacos
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Where would we find you an any given Tuesday night?
Eating tacos somewhere
Working
Watching television
Attending a local event

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Woman poker face
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Would you say that you have a good poker face?
You can't tell what I'm thinking ... ever!
My face gives me away.
I think I do, but I've never played poker.
Unless I'm excited, I do.

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Woman considering
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Do you forgive easily, or do you hold a grudge?
I do my best to let things go.
Somethings are unforgivable.
I don't get mad, I get even.
I have a forgiving heart.

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book smart
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What kind of smart would you give yourself credit for being?
People smart
Book smart
Numbers smart
Emotionally smart

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Smiling woman
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Have you ever been known to break the rules?
No, but I push things to the limits.
You know it!
I'm too sweet for that.
I make my own rules.

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Derek Shepherd Neurosurgeon
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What do you think you have in common with a neurosurgeon?
I pay attention to the details.
I'm good with my hands.
I like to keep things clean.
Student loans ...

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Takeout
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Would you have a problem going to dinner alone?
I love it! There's no one to get between me and my food.
I would prefer to get takeout.
It would be better with a friend.
I always make friends with the people around me.

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cat
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If you were going to argue with a cat, what would you argue about?
Android vs. iOS
The way the toilet paper goes
Pineapple on pizza
It's vase, not vazz.

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Woman drawing
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Are you creative enough to paint a portrait of your favorite person?
Stick figures count, right?
No, but I could take a decent photo.
I'll leave that to the professionals.
I think I can do it.

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Skydiving
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Would you ever try something like skydiving?
I would try one of these indoor places.
I've done it! It's a rush.
I'll pass, but thanks for asking.
It's on my list.

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Streaming
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When you get interested in a new show, do you binge every episode?
Every. Single. One.
I like to space them out over a weekend.
I watch an episode when I get time.
I'll binge the first season.

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Shy woman
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What percent of an introvert do you think you are?
10%
25%
125%
75%

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Reading magazine
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Do you stay on top of technology or fashion trends?
I can't keep up with technology.
I do my best on both fronts.
I keep up with fashion.
I do my computer updates sometimes, and buy a new outfit when I need it.

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Pajamas on bed
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How often do you spend the day in your pajamas?
Every chance I get
I never get the chance.
Only when I'm sick
Who does that?

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