The Lover | 12 Jungian Archetypes Self-Portrait Series
The 12 Archetypes of personality, chosen by Carl Jung, are the foundations for characters in movies, literature, art, and the life where we live and breathe. They represent behavior patterns, cultural symbols, and images of the collective unconscious. In this series, I am exploring all 12 of the archetypes through self-portraits and embodying each as I understand them within myself. I think the more time we spend with ourselves, the more we realize how multi-dimensional we are. This has been an incredible experiment for me as I have come to understand which archetypes I align with the most and which were difficult for me to “become”. Along with the portraits, I have included a playlist that represents each personality. I hope you enjoy this playful exploration!
The Lover is the archetype I relate to the most. Maybe it’s because I’m a Scorpio sun, Cancer rising, and Pisces moon, but I love anything that’s pleasing to the senses and to express myself through love and affection. The Lover is known for valuing beauty, intimacy, and commitment. Devotion is their fuel and passion.
Motto:
You’re the only one
Core desire:
Intimacy and experience
Goal:
Being in a relationship with the people, work and surroundings they love
Greatest fear:
Being alone, a wallflower, unwanted, unloved
Strategy:
To become more and more physically and emotionally attractive
Weakness:
Outward-directed desire to please others at risk of losing own identity
Talent:
Passion, gratitude, appreciation, and commitment
The Lover is also known as: The partner, friend, intimate, enthusiast, sensualist, spouse, team-builder.
