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Inner Map archetype

The Explorer

The unknown calls your name.

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Who you are

You are curious about everything new. Unknown places, ideas and people pull you in.

Your strength

You are bold and open. You find what others never look for.

Your shadow side

You may get restless and never stay long enough to go deep.

What your dreams often say

Your dreams take you to new cities, secret rooms and wild places. They keep inviting you further in.

The Explorer with a friend

Send a friend the test. When they finish, you both see your two archetypes side by side. Here is how The Explorer gets on with each of the eight.

  • Two of a kind: The Explorer and The Explorer

    Two explorers, one map. You push each other to try new things. Pick a wild plan and go.

  • The Explorer and The Shadow

    The Explorer goes out into the unknown, the Shadow goes within. Swap stories and you both see further.

  • The Explorer and The Child

    Best adventure buddies. You both say yes to new things. Just make sure someone remembers the snacks.

  • The Explorer and The Sovereign

    The Explorer finds new land, the Sovereign turns it into a home. Big ideas plus a real plan.

  • The Explorer and The Sage

    The Explorer finds new things, the Sage works out what they mean. You never run out of things to talk about.

  • The Explorer and The Wanderer

    Born for the road. You both get bored sitting still. Plan a trip together, or better, do not plan it at all.

  • The Explorer and The Lover

    The Explorer chases the new, the Lover finds the beauty in it. Together every place feels a little more magical.

  • The Explorer and The Warrior

    Two brave hearts. The Explorer finds the path, the Warrior clears it. Nothing feels too far for you two.

The other seven

Which one leads you?

Find your archetype

Ten everyday questions, about two minutes, no signup. You see your archetype, your strength and your shadow side right away.

Dreams that often come with the Explorer

Archetypes often show up in dreams. Read the dream meanings library, or tell UnderSelf a dream and see what it says about you.

The Inner Map is a reflective tool inspired by Jung, not a clinical test.