Dark Feminine Archetype Personality Test

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Dark feminine archetypes represent all the underlying, untamed, and subconscious parts of femininity that are often subdued or scorned due to societal gender roles or patriarchal standards.

However, connecting with a dark feminine archetype—for any person—can lead to growth, perspective, and a whole new lease on life! So, which dark feminine archetype do you most align with, or most need assistance from? Click "Start Quiz" to find out!

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Questions Overview

1. Choose a tarot card:
  1. The Magician
  2. The Empress
  3. The Devil
  4. The Queen of Swords
  5. The Hermit
  6. The Star
2. Choose a signature accessory:
  1. Crystal pendant
  2. Cat eye sunglasses
  3. Locket necklace
  4. Combat boots
  5. Vintage rings
  6. Hair bow
3. How would your close friends describe you in three words?
  1. Intuitive, clever, spiritual.
  2. Charming, confident, sensual.
  3. Intimidating, free-spirited, rebellious.
  4. Strong, brave, protective.
  5. Wise, calm, authentic.
  6. Curious, impulsive, adventurous.
4. Now, how would your ~enemies~ describe you?
  1. Crazy or eccentric
  2. Manipulative or promiscuous
  3. Destructive or difficult
  4. Aggressive or confrontational
  5. Oblivious or irrelevant
  6. Reckless or naive
5. Which of these things is most important to you in life?
  1. Making the world a better place.
  2. Independence and empowerment.
  3. Fighting for what's right.
  4. Finding peace and contentment.
  5. Achieving my goals and dreams.
6. How do you feel about your life right now?
  1. Energized—like new things are coming.
  2. Confident—I've built a life around my own worth.
  3. Frustrated—it's hard, but I'm willing to keep fighting.
  4. Grounded—I've been through a lot, but I've reached peace.
  5. Uncertain—I'm not sure what's next for me!
7. You most look up to people who:
  1. Are in touch with their intuition.
  2. Unapologetically own their confidence and worth.
  3. Aren't afraid to stand up for themselves.
  4. Refuse to submit or cower to anyone else.
  5. Don't need the approval of others/society.
  6. Know what they want and how to get it.
8. Which of these first date behaviors would give you the ick?
  1. Saying they don't "get" animals or nature.
  2. Ordering my meal without asking what I want.
  3. Giving overly rehearsed answers.
  4. Saying that women shouldn't be in charge.
  5. Not asking questions about me or my life.
9. If you heard that a friend was bad-mouthing you, you would:
  1. Feel it, then let go...karma will get 'em!
  2. Act calm... but quietly turn others against them.
  3. Confront them directly.
  4. Ignore it...it's about them, not me.
  5. Cry, break down, and withdraw from the friendship.
10. Don’t think—just pick one:
  1. Heritage
  2. Allure
  3. Destruction
  4. Strength
  5. Truth
  6. Evolution

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Understanding the Dark Feminine & Feminine Archetypes

The dark feminine is an important part of psychology, history, and mythology that represents the so-called "shadow" aspects of the feminine psyche. These aspects include intuition, boundary-sitting, sensuality, independence, unburdened creativity, and other aspects of femininity that are often suppressed by patriarchal gender expectations. To learn more about the dark feminine and feminine archetypes in general, we spoke to a team of wikiHow experts for their valuable insights:


  • Certified Jungian analyst Lisa Marchiano describes the dark feminine as related to "this idea of the shadow—what are the things that we haven't been allowed to be? Maybe we haven't been allowed to be assertive, or we haven't been allowed to be selfish, or disagreeable, or to put ourselves first...So, [the dark feminine is about] doing the things that we haven't been allowed to do...Finding those things and incorporating them."[1]
  • Magic and manifestation expert Leza Labrador adds that "the dark feminine is something that we sometimes forget about as women...Think of Angelina Jolie or Monica Bellucci. They would be good examples of the dark feminine, the woman who can enter a room and not say a word, but own the room when she leaves...The dark feminine is about mystery, intrigue, and energy. Think of a cat. They play with you on their own terms, then they either give you the energy they want or take it away."[2]
  • Comparative mythologist Maria Souza explains that she sees "archetypes as primordial energies...[that are] alive. Archetypes aren't just fixed lists of traits; they're constantly evolving. We don't 'become' archetypes, because they're too grand. We come into connection with them. We engage with a collection of archetypes—not just one. And when we try to become just one, we set ourselves up for failure. We're human. We're not archetypes. Working with archetypes means recognizing both their light and shadow sides."[3]
  • Souza also shares an example of a feminine archetype in the Wild Woman, which is "the archetype of a woman in her natural form...a woman that's not domesticated, who hasn't bent herself over for some kind of religious or social prescription. A Wild Woman is a woman who lives according to her dreams, her desires, and her cycles. For example, the Greek goddess Artemis."[4]

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References

  1. ↑ Lisa Marchiano. Dream Interpreter and Certified Jungian Analyst. Expert Interview
  2. ↑ Leza Labrador. Magic and Manifestation Expert. Expert Interview
  3. ↑ Maria Souza. Comparative Mythologist. Expert Interview
  4. ↑ Maria Souza. Comparative Mythologist. Expert Interview