What Creative Archetype am I? The Creative Archetypes Quiz reveals the unique way your life force expresses itself through creativity. Each archetype carries wisdom about your gifts, challenges, and pathway back to creative wholeness.It only takes a few minutes to complete!
When you wake up in the morning, what is your first thought?
A.
"I wonder what's happening out there in the wild world and how I can be involved"
B.
“I feel pressure and/or excitement to make progress on creative projects”
C.
"I feel curious about what my collaborators and favorite people are up to"
D.
"I need to write down my dream before I forget, or I need to start my day with meditation or prayer"
2.
How do you spend your free time?
A.
On an adventure; exploring a new natural landscape or taking a spontaneous trip.
B.
At community events or with loved ones; I am always connecting in some way with others.
C.
Meditating, journaling, or engaging in spiritual practices to process deep reflections and insights.
D.
Working on personal art projects that are rarely completed because of my day job.
3.
What best describes your relationship with creativity?
A.
I can access creativity when I feel spiritually connected. I have bursts of inspiration but struggle to channel them into something lasting.
B.
I find inspiration through collaborations and through the creative work of people I admire.
C.
It’s a passion that can at times feel stifled by daily obligations, and/or my creativity is part of my job.
D.
It's interconnected with my need for spontaneity, adventure, and spaciousness.
4.
Which phrase resonates with you most?
A.
“I’m often thinking of ways I can improve my creative techniques and ability to produce better outcomes"
B.
“I dream of a divinely guided creative breakthrough that comes from my relationship with Spirit or my guides/guardians/ancestors.”
C.
"I'm in awe of the Earth's rhythms and how she is infinitely creating and evolving."
D.
"I love working with others, sharing inspiration and ideas, and the deep relationships I have with others are my muse"
5.
Which environment makes you feel most alive?
A.
A beautiful natural space where I can attune with Earth’s rhythms or a spacious environment where I can be completely present.
B.
A bustling creative workspace where ideas are constantly in motion and my hands are busy.
C.
A loving community where support and care flow freely, there is lots of collaboration and deep emotional connections.
D.
Imaginative and spiritually-connected places, i.e. temples and places of prayer, a play or dance performance, a poetry reading.
6.
What is your biggest creative challenge?
A.
Working alone on a project or trying to do everything myself; or feeling misunderstood by others when I share my work.
B.
When my creativity becomes monetized, transactional, or too task-based, or I do creative projects just to check a box.
C.
Feeling boxed in by conventional rules and mainstream culture, lack of access to nature and wild spaces.
D.
Remaining inspired and staying consistent with spiritual practices, remembering the magic in everyday life, finding clarity or direction for my creative visions.
7.
How do you envision a perfect day?
A.
The kind of day that has a different, dreamlike quality. I notice the poetic quality of the light. I'm immersed in spiritual rituals, soulful reflections, or community prayer events.
B.
Getting into some magic with my best people. Collaborating on exciting projects, dropping into a deep conversation, giving or receiving love.
C.
Holed up in my studio or art room. My hands are dirty and my phone is off. I'm surrounded by texture and color and hands-on materials.
D.
Immersed in nature and play, no obligations, tons of spaciousness for flow and in-the-moment inspiration. Exploring new ideas and connecting dots in unexpected ways.
8.
When faced with a creative block, you feel:
A.
Stuck and frustrated, inadequate; I feel useless unless I am producing good quality work.
B.
I lose sight of my dreams and visions. I become short-sighted and employ rational thinking over imagination. Uninspired, disconnected.
C.
Lonely, rejected, withdrawn, cut off from others, judgmental towards myself. Or I can lean on others too much and become overly dependent.
D.
Confined, out of step with my environment, disorganized, directionless. Stagnant or lost.
9.
When moving through a creative block, you tend to:
A.
Turn to supportive friends or community for guidance and reassurance. Or, I retreat and seek healing through solitude and self-reflective practices.
B.
Turn to spiritual practices like meditation or trance, asking my spirit guides, seeking clarity from dreams. Introspection and self-care.
C.
Look to the wild for inspiration, change my scenery. I consider how Earth moves through blocks or barriers; I look for elemental inspiration.
D.
Use tried and true methods, go with what I know works even if it's not very inspired. Or, I experiment with different methods until I find a spark of inspiration/momentum. Getting my hands dirty tends to help.
10.
Your ideal outcome from a transformative program would be to:
A.
Learn to creatively flow with my ever changing environment; learn to follow the natural energy of aliveness even when it differs from the well trodden path.
B.
Apply my creative nature to the making of physical offerings in a way that inspires me and is less outcome-driven.
C.
To express creativity in my relationships with others and develop my interconnection and relationality with Earth.
D.
Learn how to access creativity through spiritual or shamanic methods such as dreamwork and imagination; gain clarity on my creative vision.
11.
What do you think is most important for a community of people?
A.
To grow, change, and evolve and be present.
B.
To have spiritual connection and visions.
C.
To have strong relationship bonds and mature interpersonal behaviors amongst members.
D.
To have the tools and resources they need to function well.
