Basically, human beings fall under 12 personality types. These 12 personality types are grouped under four categories—each containing three personality types. The four categories of people are: (i) those who yearn for paradise; (ii) those who leave a mark on the world; (iii) those who connect with others; and, (iv) those who provide structure to the world. Now, let us discuss these personality types, category-wise.
Yearning for paradise
Among those who yearn for paradise, there are innocent types, sage types and explorer types.
The ‘Innocent’types believe in safety. Their goal is to be happy, no matter what. They have a trusting nature and are open-minded.
The ‘Sage’ types are known for their understanding. Their ultimate goal is wisdom. They are seldom seen in the action mode. But they are quite intelligent.
The ‘Explorer’ types love freedom. They believe in living life king-size. They are given to wandering. And, they love autonomy.
Leaving a mark on the world
Under this category, we find rebels, magicians, and heroes.
The ‘Rebels’ do not conform to societal norms. They are always on the lookout for liberation. They love freedom at all costs. They could even turn to crime.
The ‘Magicians’ love power. They believe in transformation. They are egotistical by nature but often end up in win-win situations.
The ‘Heroes’ strive for mastery. They are known to have a sense of belonging. They are courageous by nature and often indulge in fights.
Connect with others
This category is meant for lovers, jesters, and orphans.
The ‘Lovers’ enjoy intimate relationships. They are the please-all types and often go overboard doing this. They are good at striking friendships and maintaining them.
The ultimate goal of ‘Jesters’ is to revel and enjoy. They are good entertainers. They are humorous and are known to keep people around them in a light mood. On the flipside, they could be time-consuming and a waste of time.
The ‘Orphan’ types are on an eternal search for caring souls who would adopt them. They are always looking for relationships with a sense of belonging. They are open and realistic by nature. But they could be cynical at times.
Providing structure to the world
In this category we find caregivers, rulers, and creators.
The ‘Caregivers’ are always busy dispensing their services to others. They are the people who will go out of their way to help you. They are a fountainhead of compassion. Some of them love to project themselves as martyrs in most situations to gain sympathy.
The ‘Rulers’ love authority and control. They have their eyes set on prosperity. They are endowed with leadership qualities. They could be a little authoritarian in their behavior.
The ‘Creators’ believe in innovation. They are visionaries. They are loaded with imagination. Many of them are known to be perfectionists.
Now that you know all the 12 archetypes of personality, have you found out which one you belong to?
