Animal Archetypes
Animal archetypes use animals as metaphors for human personality. Each one is a lens: a set of instincts, social strategies and predictable blind spots, plus the kinds of work that tend to suit it.
Which archetype are you?
Take the archetypes test
30 questions · about 6 minutes
All 20 archetypes
- The WolfLoyalty, Leadership-by-example, Territorial boundaries
- The OwlDeep focus, Pattern recognition, Emotional restraint
- The LionCourage, Decisiveness, Protectiveness
- The FoxAdaptability, Street smarts, Negotiation
- The ElephantEmpathy, Long memory, Stability
- The OctopusInventiveness, Learning speed, Systems hacking
- The BearProtective nature, Patience, Measured strength
- The DolphinPlayfulness, Communication, Social bonding
- The EagleVision, Independence, Precision
- The SnakeStrategic patience, Transformation, Intuition
- The BeeWork ethic, Community service, Productivity
- The CatIndependence, Selectivity, Grace under pressure
- The CrowMemory, Problem-solving, Resourcefulness
- The HorseEndurance, Freedom, Noble bearing
- The SharkDrive, Sensory awareness, Competitive edge
- The TurtlePersistence, Self-protection, Longevity
- The ButterflyTransformation, Beauty, Social grace
- The GorillaQuiet authority, Family orientation, Physical presence
- The AntTeamwork, Sacrifice, Building
- The PeacockConfidence, Presentation, Charisma
What is your Big Five profile?
Archetypes are metaphors. The personality test measures the five traits psychologists use, so you see a score on each.
Take the personality test
30 questions · about 7 minutes