A self-inquiry test for artists, visionaries and soulful creators
There is no single way to be creative. Some create through transformation, others through emotion, structure, rebellion, or sensory connection.
This test invites you to explore the underlying creative energy that shapes your expression — not only how you create, but why.
Each archetype represents a specific creative intelligence and spiritual rhythm. By identifying your dominant archetype (and possible secondary influences), you gain clarity on:
- your authentic artistic voice;
- the environments and tools that enhance your creativity;
- potential blocks and how to overcome them.
This test has 12 questions. Each offers 6 options, each corresponding to one archetype. Choose the answer that feels most like you — trust your intuition.
12 Questions
1. When you feel most creatively alive, what is happening inside you?
A. I feel energy moving through me like a ritual or spell.
B. I see images and symbols forming in my mind, like dreams.
C. I feel focused, calm, and in control of the form.
D. I connect to the textures, smells, colors — it’s physical.
E. I feel a rebellious spark and want to challenge what exists.
F. I feel emotionally open and want to tell a meaningful story.
2. What describes your ideal creative space?
A. A sacred, energetic place with crystals, incense or symbols.
B. A dreamy, private corner with mood lighting and quiet.
C. A minimal, well-organized studio with natural light.
D. A messy, hands-on space with earthy materials and tools.
E. A dynamic environment, walls full of images and wild colors.
F. A space filled with books, journals, and emotional triggers.
3. How do you usually begin a new creation?
A. I set an intention or perform a small ritual first.
B. I wait until an image or message “arrives” to me.
C. I sketch or plan before starting anything.
D. I touch materials and feel what they want to become.
E. I need to feel a fire, a rush of frustration or inspiration.
F. I respond to a personal or collective story that moves me.
4. How do others describe your creative work?
A. Powerful, mystical, symbolic.
B. Poetic, dreamlike, emotional.
C. Balanced, thoughtful, refined.
D. Sensual, textured, grounded.
E. Bold, edgy, unpredictable.
F. Touching, meaningful, authentic.
5. Which of these creative tools speaks to you the most?
A. Fire, symbols, oils, sacred texts.
B. Journals, oracle cards, ambient music.
C. Rulers, grids, color theory wheels.
D. Clay, pigments, natural textures.
E. Spray cans, stencils, collage.
F. Pen and paper, typewriter, voice recorder.
6. What challenges you most in the creative process?
A. Channeling energy without burning out.
B. Staying grounded and finishing ideas.
C. Letting go of perfectionism.
D. Trusting intuition instead of technique.
E. Fitting into conventional expectations.
F. Not becoming too emotionally involved.
7. What drives your creativity at the deepest level?
A. Transformation and energetic shift.
B. Mystery and inner discovery.
C. Harmony and intellectual elegance.
D. Connection to earth and senses.
E. A desire to provoke and wake people up.
F. Honest emotional storytelling.
8. How do you know a piece is finished?
A. When the energy feels sealed or complete.
B. When it no longer asks anything from me.
C. When it fits my plan or vision fully.
D. When it feels right to the touch or body.
E. When it breaks a rule or flips the script.
F. When it makes me feel something deeply.
9. What is your relationship with symbols?
A. I work with them intentionally — they carry energy.
B. They often appear in my work without planning.
C. I analyze and use them in structured ways.
D. I relate to them through myth, nature and touch.
E. I reinvent them to challenge meaning.
F. I use them to express feelings or universal messages.
10. How do you deal with creative blocks?
A. I cleanse my space or shift the energy.
B. I meditate or let myself drift in imagination.
C. I analyze what’s not working and try again.
D. I take a walk, garden, or move physically.
E. I start something wild just to break the pattern.
F. I write down what I’m feeling and cry if needed.
11. What’s your creative relationship to time?
A. Timeless — I enter a sacred flow.
B. Cyclical — I create in waves and moods.
C. Linear — I follow plans and deadlines.
D. Rhythmic — guided by body and seasons.
E. Explosive — I burst into action.
F. Emotional — linked to inner tides and stories.
12. What is your artistic legacy meant to do?
A. Transform and elevate energy and consciousness.
B. Open intuitive dimensions in others.
C. Bring aesthetic order and thoughtfulness.
D. Connect people to physical and natural beauty.
E. Challenge the norm and rewrite possibilities.
F. Touch hearts and tell collective truths.
Scoring & Result Interpretation
To determine your dominant creative archetype, count how many times you chose each answer:
A → The Alchemist
B → The Oracle
C → The Architect
D → The Earth Weaver
E → The Rebel Visionary
F → The Heart Storyteller
If you have a similar count between two or three letters — congratulations! You are a multi-layered creator. Your primary archetype reveals the core of your creative energy, while the secondary ones provide nuances and potential directions.
The 6 Creative Archetypes
The Alchemist
Keywords: Transformation • Sacred energy • Symbolic creation
You are a conduit of unseen forces. Your creativity is ritualistic, intuitive, and aimed at shifting energy — both yours and others’. You often work with themes like transformation, death and rebirth, mysticism, sacred geometry, and deep symbolism. Art is your magic.
You thrive when:
– You can work with intention, not just productivity
– You’re connected to spiritual tools and environments
– Your work is honored as energy, not just aesthetics
Creative challenges:
– Grounding your energy
– Avoiding burnout from channeling too much
– Trusting your work even when others don’t “get it”
The Oracle
Keywords: Intuition • Dreams • Inner visions
You create from the depths of the subconscious. Images and symbols arrive to you like whispers, and your job is to capture their essence. You are often inspired by poetry, dreams, and the emotional landscape.
You thrive when:
– You have solitude and emotional space
– You’re not rushed — your flow is lunar, not linear
– Your work is honored for its depth, not just clarity
Creative challenges:
– Staying focused or finishing works
– Feeling misunderstood or invisible
– Navigating mood cycles
The Architect
Keywords: Structure • Balance • Intellectual clarity
You bring order and elegance to chaos. Whether it’s visual, conceptual or spatial harmony, you see the underlying structure in everything. Your work is intelligent, refined, and often deeply intentional.
You thrive when:
– You can plan and revise
– You receive recognition for precision and insight
– You work with high standards and clarity of purpose
Creative challenges:
– Perfectionism
– Letting go and allowing imperfection
– Overthinking
The Earth Weaver
Keywords: Sensory expression • Grounded beauty • Nature connection
You create through touch, smell, sound, texture. You are deeply connected to physicality and the natural world. You may love tactile materials, working outdoors, or integrating natural cycles into your art.
You thrive when:
– You’re connected to nature and the body
– You can create freely without digital constraints
– You feel the materials in your hands
Creative challenges:
– Being underestimated as “too simple”
– Translating feeling into form
– Valuing your slow, grounded rhythm
The Rebel Visionary
Keywords: Disruption • Innovation • Provocation
You are here to break rules, push boundaries, and ignite revolutions — visually, emotionally, culturally. Your creativity is raw, bold, unpredictable. You’re not here to please — you’re here to wake people up.
You thrive when:
– You have creative freedom and movement
– You feel emotionally activated or defiant
– You get to challenge the system, not serve it
Creative challenges:
– Finding balance between chaos and clarity
– Avoiding burnout from fighting everything
– Being consistent in your output
The Heart Storyteller
Keywords: Emotion • Empathy • Healing narratives
You create to connect. Whether it’s through painting, writing, speaking or movement, your work comes from emotion and aims to reach hearts. You care about what things mean — to you and others.
You thrive when:
– Your audience feels seen and moved
– You’re emotionally safe to express truth
– You can link the personal and universal
Creative challenges:
– Emotional overwhelm
– Feeling too exposed or vulnerable
– Struggling with detachment from your creations
Ready to go deeper?
Once you know your archetype, try:
- Reflecting on how your current projects express (or suppress) this energy.
- Asking: What would happen if I fully honored this part of me in my art and life?
- Sharing your result with others and creating a conversation around it.