What Male Archetype Am I?

This quiz explores which traditional masculine archetype best represents your core energy, values, and way of interacting with the world. Based on Jungian psychology and modern interpretations.

For each question, select the answer that feels MOST true to your natural tendencies and inner world. There are no right or wrong answers. This is a tool for self-reflection.

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1. In a group facing a major challenge, my natural role is to:

Assess the situation calmly and provide a clear vision/plan.

Take decisive action to protect the group and overcome the obstacle.

Withdraw to analyze the deeper meaning or root cause.

Boost morale, find beauty, or use creativity to inspire.

2. My primary source of strength comes from:

Inner wisdom, stability, and a sense of rightful order.

Discipline, courage, and the ability to set firm boundaries.

Knowledge, insight, and understanding how things work.

Emotional depth, passion, and connection to people/art.

3. In relationships, I am most valued for my:

Steadiness, guidance, and ability to provide a secure foundation.

Loyalty, protection, and unwavering reliability in crisis.

Objectivity, good advice, and capacity to teach or mentor.

Empathy, ability to appreciate beauty, and heartfelt communication.

4. When I am at my worst or unbalanced, I tend to become:

Rigid, controlling, or disconnected in an ivory tower.

Aggressive, cruel, or overly harsh with myself and others.

Cynical, manipulative, or lost in abstraction away from reality.

Overly sentimental, moody, or addicted to sensual pleasures.

5. My approach to conflict is typically to:

Establish rules and mediate for a fair resolution.

Confront it head-on to defend what's right.

Understand the hidden dynamics before engaging.

Seek harmony and avoid it, or transform it through empathy.

6. I feel most fulfilled when I am:

Leading a project or community with wisdom and integrity.

Overcoming a tough obstacle or mastering a difficult skill.

Solving a complex puzzle or gaining profound knowledge.

Creating art, enjoying deep love, or immersed in nature.

7. My leadership style is best described as:

Benevolent and authoritative, focused on the big picture.

Direct and tactical, focused on mission and execution.

Strategic and insightful, focused on systems and ideas.

Inspirational and personal, focused on people and vision.

8. The quote that resonates with me most is:

"With great power comes great responsibility." (Order & Duty)

"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." (Action & Courage)

"Know thyself." (Knowledge & Truth)

"The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience..." (Experience & Feeling)

9. What I find most alienating or frustrating in others is:

Chaos, disrespect for order, and irresponsible behavior.

Weakness, indecisiveness, and lack of personal discipline.

Ignorance, superficiality, and irrationality.

Coldness, lack of imagination, and emotional numbness.

10. My path to personal growth involves cultivating more:

Compassion and flexibility within my leadership.

Compassion and purpose in my actions.

Connection and wisdom shared with the world.

Discipline and grounding for my passions.