Find Your Goddess Archetype: The Gifts, Dark Sides, and Challenges

Several years ago, a sister at Cycle Harmony asked me to take a goddess archetype test.

Out of curiosity, I did.

I learned that my predominant archetype was Arthemis, the guardian goddess of nature.

And the goddesses that I scored the lowest (and resonated with the least) were Hera (the archetype of wife) and Demeter (the archetype of mother).

The test result felt right; it was exactly how I saw myself at the time.

I was an independent free spirit who wanted to pursue my own goals and dreams. A woman who didn’t want to be tied down by the tradition of a family – husband and kids and all the responsibilities/limitations that came with it.

But this knowledge stirred something inside of me.

I wondered why I felt disconnected with – and even repelled these two goddess archetypes. And I pondered if they represented parts of me that needed healing and integration.

This stirring ultimately caused some major shifts in my being – and in my life. A while later, I got married, conceived a child and became a mother.

With these changes, I began to develop a powerful connection with the wife and mother goddesses. A connection that has grown in me since and made me feel stronger and more complete as a woman – and I’m loving it.

Looking back, I realize that the knowledge of my goddess archetypes has led me on a journey to heal the disowned parts of myself, integrate them, and become more whole.

And I see how important this work is, for every woman.

So I’ve decided to bring it forth and share with you. If my story has sparked an interest, take the Goddess Archetype Test and find yours.

Which one is your predominant archetype? And which ones are the weakest in you?

When I first took the test, I found it a bit cumbersome and outdated. But given the impact it has made in my life, it was well worth the effort. So give yourself some time to fill out the questionnaire and tabulate your scores.

This knowledge can help you gain a new level of understanding of your innate tendencies and strengths – as well as areas that may need healing and integration.

In the subsequent posts, I’ll share a summary of traits for each of the 7 goddess archetypes: what they represent, their unique personalities, dark sides, gifts, and challenges. So stay tuned!

P.S. If you’re looking for ways to connect with the various goddess archetypes, I recommend Goddess Guidance Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue. This beautiful deck can help you connect with the guidance of your inner goddesses – and integrate the various parts of yourself.

For some reason, my baby girl loves this deck too. She’d bring a card and ask me to read it to her. It’s amazing to see how the various goddesses shine through her!