Jungian Archetypes List Handout

The 12 popular archetypes today that developed from Jung's ideas include the Innocent, Everyman, Hero, Caregiver, Explorer, Rebel, Lover, Creator, Jester, Sage, Magician, and Ruler. Each archetype represents fundamental human motivations and characteristics influencing behavior and personality traits across cultures and individuals.

While Jung originally founded the 4 major archetypes, there are indeed more than 12 archetypes recognized in the broader context of psychology and literature. Archetypes can vary widely and may include figures like the Mother, Child, or Trickster, which reflect universal themes in human experience—there are possibly an infinite number archetypes.

To identify one's archetype, individuals can self-reflect or take personality assessments that analyze their traits and behaviors. These tests often evaluate responses to various scenarios to determine which archetype resonates most strongly with a person based on their motivations and life experiences.