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Archetype Mirror Quiz

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Quiz

What’s Moving in Your Shadow? “Beneath the surface, your psyche carries an ancient role — not to limit you, but to reflect the part of you asking to be seen.”

The Seer (Shadow of Isolation / Archetype of Vision + Withdrawal)

Soul Message: You see beyond what others notice — but your gift becomes a prison when you disconnect to stay safe.

Shadow Traits: Emotional detachment Overanalyzing instead of feeling Believing no one can understand you Avoiding vulnerability through spiritual bypassing

Gift Emerging: Intuition Depth perception Wisdom through observation The ability to sit with darkness without flinching

Journal Prompts:

What am I avoiding by disappearing emotionally? When did I first learn it was safer to observe than to express? What would I say if I trusted someone could truly hold it?

Support Ritual:

Do a “spoken truth” ritual — light a candle and say out loud the thing you haven’t told anyone. No filter. Let your own ears hear it.

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The Saboteur (Shadow of Control / Archetype of the Strategist + Perfectionist)

Soul Message:

You fear your power will be taken from you, so you grip tightly — but your healing begins when you learn to release control without losing yourself.

Shadow Traits: Self-sabotage right before breakthroughs Need for control, certainty, and competence Inner critic disguised as “motivation” Fear of failure paralyzing progress

Gift Emerging: Leadership through trust, not force Clarity under pressure Embodied accountability True confidence from within

Journal Prompts: What’s the story I tell myself when things feel out of control? What part of me believes struggle equals worth? If I didn’t have to prove anything, what would I choose?

Support Ritual: Create a “soft power” day. Do everything slowly, with ease. Notice how much still gets done when you trust instead of push.

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The Lost Child (Shadow of Abandonment / Archetype of the Dreamer + Wound-Bearer)

Soul Message: You carry forgotten pain — not just yours, but ancestral. You are not broken. You are waiting to be claimed.

Shadow Traits: Emotional dependency Fear of being forgotten or left Difficulty trusting people won’t disappear Feeling unanchored or overly idealistic

Gift Emerging: Empathy and emotional insight Childlike creativity and wonder Access to the mystical and symbolic world Deep spiritual sensitivity

Journal Prompts: When did I first feel emotionally abandoned? What do I still need to hear that I never did? What do I fear would happen if I depended on someone?

Support Ritual: Write a letter to your inner child, ending with: “You are not forgotten. I am with you now.” Keep it somewhere sacred.

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The Wounded Healer (Shadow of Self-Neglect / Archetype of the Guardian + Overgiver)

Soul Message: You pour into others from an empty cup because you don’t believe rest is allowed — but healing is reciprocal. You’re allowed to receive.

Shadow Traits: Chronic burnout Feeling guilty for resting or needing Self-worth tied to being useful Hiding pain to stay strong for others

Gift Emerging: Grounded strength Compassion in action Healing through embodied example Space-holding for deep transformation

Journal Prompts: What emotion have I been silencing to stay “strong”? Where am I abandoning myself while trying to be everything to everyone? What would I do today if my needs were sacred?

Support Ritual: Take one full hour to do something only for you. No fixing, no helping. Just being. Let it feel radical.

Answers

Instructions: Choose the answer that feels most true right now — not who you should be, but what your inner world is whispering? “Beneath the surface, your psyche carries an ancient role — not to limit you, but to reflect the part of you asking to be seen.”

1. When I’m emotionally overwhelmed, I tend to…

A. Withdraw into stillness or numbness B. Obsess over how to fix or control it C. Feel abandoned and lost, like I’m floating D. Blame myself or try to stay “strong” to avoid burdening others

2. My deepest fear in relationships is…

A. Being exposed or seen too clearly B. Being powerless or rejected when I’m not perfect C. Being left behind or forgotten D. Needing others but not being enough

3. I feel most unseen when…

A. People expect me to explain myself B. I’m not “useful” or impressive C. No one notices my emotional pain D. I’m silently struggling but have to smile anyway

4. The part of myself I tend to hide is…

A. My emotions — they feel dangerous B. My messiness or failures C. My need for reassurance D. My exhaustion and sensitivity

5. I crave…

A. Deep solitude and mystery B. Mastery and respect C. Safety and unconditional love D. Rest and permission to let go

Tally Your Results:

Mostly A → The Seer (The Shadow of Isolation)

Mostly B → The Saboteur (The Shadow of Control)

Mostly C → The Lost Child (The Shadow of Abandonment)

Mostly D → The Wounded Healer (The Shadow of Self-Neglect)