What's Your Dominant Elemental Archetype?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Today is going all kinds of wrong — you spilled your coffee (or tea), then get stuck in traffic to work... How do you deal?

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  • A.
    I take 3 deep belly breaths, and re-center myself — a bit of spilled espresso won't ruin my day!
  • B.
    I laugh it off and grab my phone to text my boss and let them know I'll be a little late. Things happen!
  • C.
    I can’t stop reprimanding myself... Ugh, why can’t I get anything right? Sometimes I feel totally incapable!
  • D.
    I try to repress my frustration but still feel totally frazzled. Why does telling myself to get a grip backfire?
  • E.
    !!!! All over my favorite coat! Now I'm going to be late for work AND I look like a complete mess. This is NOT how I envisioned the start of my day.
• 2.
  Which best describes how well do you typically get along with others?

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  • A.
    I’m not much of a people person. It’s easier for me to keep to myself. When I do socialize, it tends in anxiety or frustration.
  • B.
    I love chatting up a storm with friends and family. Sometimes I let my emotions get the best of me, but usually I'm easy to communicate with.
  • C.
    I speak my mind, and try not to come off as too domineering. I’m comfortable expressing myself + think I am an awesome listener.
  • D.
    I may not always be the most talkative, but I'm a great listener. I love to make people feel welcomed and appreciated.
  • E.
    I can be social, but it's not my main priority. Sometimes I feel like connecting with others isn't my strong suit, but I don't really understand why.
• 3.
  What question do you ask yourself the most often?

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  • A.
    What’s wrong with me? — I feel exhausted... And I've barely accomplished anything today.
  • B.
    What can I do to find peace + presence?
  • C.
    Did so-and-so take what I said the wrong way? I hope he or she wasn't offended...
  • D.
    Did I get enough done today? Is there anything I missed or forgot?
  • E.
    How can I refine my results? Is there anywhere I could perfect my outcomes more?
• 4.
  Your boss tells you your latest report isn't quite up to par. How do you deal?

  • A.
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    I nod my head and keep a straight face. But inside, I’m lighting her office on fire…
  • B.
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    I feel myself tense up as, and ask how I can make sure that the next one is what she needs it to be. I hate missing the mark!
  • C.
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    I have to bite back my tears. I feel terrible that I’ve let her down — sometimes I feel like I can’t make anyone happy. Not even myself.
  • D.
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    I thank her for her feedback. I understand her perspective, but I’m not about to let it affect me!
  • E.
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    I apologize, and let her know that it won't happen again. I'll do whatever I can to make sure it's exactly how she wants next time.
• 5.
  What song best suits your self-image?

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  • A.
    Formation - Beyoncé
  • B.
    Sexy Back - Justin Timberlake
  • C.
    Piece of My Heart - Janis Joplin
  • D.
    Rocket Man - Elton John
  • E.
    Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones
• 6.
  Which of the following best describes your current reality most days?

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  • A.
    I’m happiest in the morning, but as the day goes on I begin to feel drained. People ask so much of me, and I’m not great at saying ‘no.’
  • B.
    Usually I’m in a pretty good mood. I try not to take on more than I can manage. I know what it feels to get burned out and I’m so not about that life…
  • C.
    I’m calm and collected. I have a great sense of what I need and am assertive enough to ask for help when the time comes.
  • D.
    I can come off as being more stern than I mean to. I'll admit - I can get annoyed by people easily, but I do my best to be kind!
  • E.
    Honestly, I tend to run a bit lower in energy. I do best when I am able to stay home and work on my projects that I am interested in.
• 7.
  Let’s talk boundaries — do you use 'em?

  • A.
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    They’re definitely necessary. Sometimes it’s hard to turn things down, but I’m not going to be happy if I’m exhausted…
  • B.
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    I love a boundary. If something drains me, it’s not happening.
  • C.
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    I don’t feel confident saying no… Sometime I feel like if I don’t make people happy in the moment, they won’t want anything to do with me.
• 8.
  Which Major Arcana card feels most relevant to you?

  • A.
    The Fool - Beginnings, Spontaneity, Free-Spirit, Innocence
  • B.
    The Hermit - Soul Searching, Introspection, Inner Guidance, Being Alone
  • C.
    The Hierophant - Spiritual Wisdom, Religious Beliefs, Tradition, Institutions
  • D.
    The Chariot - Control, Willpower, Success, Action
  • E.
    Temperance - Balance, Moderation, Patience, Purpose
• 9.
  You can tell what someone is feeling without him/her saying a word.

  • A.
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    True!
  • B.
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    False.
• 10.
  Your friends are in a fight. How do you handle the situation?

  • A.
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    Find me in another room listening — I don’t touch conflict with a 10 foot pole.
  • B.
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    It’s hard for me to stay on the sidelines… I tend to get too involved.
  • C.
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    I’m the deescalation royalty. I’m helping them talk through their feelings and find a resolution!
• 11.
  Just for fun: What is your favorite color?

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  • A.
    Red
  • B.
    Pink
  • C.
    Orange
  • D.
    Yellow
  • E.
    Blue
  • F.
    Green
  • G.
    Purple
  • H.
    White
  • I.
    Black

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Wood

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  Your Elemental Archetype is..... WOOD!The Wood Archetype:The PioneerThe SoldierThe Warrior The DiscovererThe Wood Element correlates to spring time, the color green, and the emotion of anger. A Wood Person is someone who is driven, ambitious, and a creative visionary. Not much will get in their way, as the Wood person is someone with motivation, and objective. They excel in metamorphizing and creating new ideas, projects, and obstacles for themselves to conquer. They thrive off of movement, purpose, and direction. True entrepreneurs, (even if only as perceived), they seek to find what is the best new way to win a challenge that they have discovered, and accomplishing it with their unique style and charm.While Wood personality types appreciate solutions and change, they absolutely dread confinement and limitation, and will not be shy to let you know when they are unhappy about it. If not kept in check, Wood people can easily try to dominate whatever situation they find themselves in, and can become tyrannical and confrontational. Always feeling a need to "do", sometimes these types can become impulsive, compulsive, and reckless, in their search for a way to "use" their time. For this reason, use of caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, cocaine, and other stimulants, should be avoided.If you found this interesting, follow me on Instagram for more at @em.bracing.em.pathy !
• 2.
  Fire

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  Your Elemental Archetype is..... FIRE!!The Fire Archetypes:The WizardThe LoverThe ComedianThe Life of the PartyThe Fire Element corresponds to summer time, the color red, and the emotion joy.Fire types are the golden retrievers of the element cycle, full of joy, playfulness, and compassion. Warm, kind, and social, these types are typically the life of the party; others tend to gravitate toward them, like moths to a flame. Fire types seek to connect with people, and often crave intimacy in many forms. With this desire for connection, excitement, and pleasure, Fire types can have a higher susceptibility towards addiction, fleeting relationships, difficulty with boundaries, and hypersensitivity. Their drive is to connect, and experience sensations to their fullest potential. Fire types typically seek ways to avoid boredom. They simultaneously desire contact, but dread feeling weighed down.If you found this interesting, follow me on Instagram for more @em.bracing.em.pathy
• 3.
  Earth

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  Your Elemental Archetype is..... EARTH!!The Earth Archetype:The PeacemakerThe MotherThe Preschool TeacherThe CaretakerThe Earth Element corresponds to harvest time, the color yellow, and the emotion of worry.Earth types are sympathetic, loving nurturers who are loyal and seek communion. Empathic in nature, these people are the "mothers" of the elements, loving to care for their cohort, and come together with friends. They are the ones who will come to your house to chat, bringing freshly baked cookies, and hot tea to sip on while you indulge in all of the current activities in your life. Earth types emanate a grounded, warm, and cozy nature, making you feel safe and at home.Earth dominant humans thrive off of the feeling of safety and security. They desire to feel supported, and to give support. They are attentive when they listen, empathetic in their nature, and help to create a harmonious aspect to the groups that they are a part of. Their tendencies to doubt their self worth has them tending to other's feelings so that they can ensure that others will not experience the heaviness of feeling isolated, and of little value. Many Earth types possess the ability to match others energies, and understand what to mirror back to that person that will help them feel the safest in that environment. If you found this interesting, and would like to learn more, follow me at @em.bracing.em.pathy !
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  Metal

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  Your Elemental Archetype is..... METAL!!The Metal Archetype:The AlchemistThe King/QueenThe BallerinaThe YogiThe Metal Element corresponds to autumn, the color gray, and the emotion of grief.Metal types love structure, order, and discipline. They seek perfection through form and function, creating order from chaos. This helps Metal dominants to feel in control, and at peace. Thriving off of ritual, these types can become religious or ceremonious in nature, whether it be correlated to a specific spiritual practice, or simply their own way of life. Definition and structure are rules they love to abide by, and keeping to that discipline gives them a feeling of purpose.While the focus on beauty, ceremony, and refinement can lead to a pristine way of living, it can also cause things to feel lifeless and cold, like a cold, sterile laboratory. Holding such high expectations can cause mental self flagellation and punishment, leading to depression and apathy. Checking in with self and alleviating the pressure and standards they hold towards themselves will bring them back to the cheerfulness that they have within them.If you found this interesting, and would like to learn more, follow me on Instagram @ em.bracing.em.pathy
• 5.
  Water

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  Your Elemental Archetype is..... WATER!!The Water Archetypes:The PhilosopherThe ThinkerThe ChildThe Prince/PrincessThe Water Element corresponds to winter, the color black, and the emotion of fear.Water types are typically very deep thinking, and philosophical in nature. They love to dive deep in to the hidden mysteries of life, and easily analyze others with their watchful gaze. These people love the arts, and can be quite dreamy in nature. Having a very imaginative and playful nature can come across as youthful and innocent in nature, no matter their age. While this explorative form of thinking brings about amazing revelations and discoveries, it can also cause them to get stuck in their mind, or live in an "out of body" state - especially when stressed or overwhelmed. Intelligent, introspective and inquisitive, these types love to push the mental mold in nearly any way they can. It is not uncommon to find these types taking psycho-nautic journeys, utilizing psychedelics and other mind altering substances, to see what they may learn from their experience. These types can be termed as "hippies", generally having a very open mind, willing to hear, listen, and question everything. Creativity comes in many forms, and when it is in the form of water, you can expect the unexpected.If you found this interesting, and would like to learn more, follow me on Instagram, @em.bracing.em.pathy !