Uncommon Archetypes
Welcome to your Uncommon Personal Assessment
Uncommon's way of understanding you as a leader.
Rooted in behavioural science, this personal assessment will help you understand your core motivations and how you show up in community.
We believe that every development plan starts with self-awareness and exploration and this tool can help you build better compassion for yourself and others.
Uncommon formula is radical self-inquiry + meaningful community + actionable insights = transformation and this helps to create resilient, courageous and incredible humans.
This personal assessment will take approximately 7 mins of your time. Make a cup of tea, silence your phone, and get to know yourself a little better.
Understand the Uncommon Goddess Archetypes
Decode the results of your Uncommon Personal Assessment. Your individual scorecard provides a distribution across nine feminine goddess archetypes. We chose deities and figures across various mythologies to ground these personality archetypes in the many facets of what it means to be a strong woman and to show that women have been leaders across cultures and across time.
See your personal correlation across each archetype to identify your strongest tendencies and your less dominant traits. We believe that a deeper understanding of ourselves paves the way for deeper learning and connection at Uncommon.
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Saraswati is a prominent deity in Hinduism, often depicted as a goddess of knowledge, music, arts, and wisdom. She is revered as the source of creativity, learning, and intellect.
Saraswati's significance symbolizes the importance of education, knowledge, and culture in society. Her portrayal highlights the deep connection between spirituality and intellectual growth, making her a revered figure for those seeking wisdom and creative inspiration.
If you scored high on archetype 1, you tend to be principled, rational, perfectionistic, responsible, and driven by strong moral values. Much like Saraswati, you possess a deep sense of responsibility and guide others toward truth and understanding.
π‘Uncommon Recommends: Embrace self-compassion and let go of the need for perfection. Practice flexibility and allow room for mistakes, acknowledging that imperfection is a part of being human.
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Kuan Yin is a prominent figure in East Asian Buddhism and Chinese folk religion. She is often venerated as a bodhisattva, which is a being who has attained a high level of spiritual enlightenment but chooses to remain in the cycle of rebirth to help others achieve liberation. Kuan Yin is particularly associated with compassion, mercy, and the alleviation of suffering.
She is frequently depicted with a serene expression, sometimes holding a vase or a willow branch, symbolizing her ability to dispense compassion and healing.
If you scored high on archetype 2, you tend to excel at understanding others' emotional needs and providing assistance. You may struggle with neglecting your own needs and seeking validation from helping. To grow and find balance,Uncommon twos can build a practice to set boundaries and value yourself independently of the desires and wishes of others.
π‘Uncommon Recommends: Develop self-awareness and identify personal needs and boundaries. Focus on building relationships based on mutual support rather than seeking validation through constant giving.
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Athena is a prominent figure in Greek mythology, often portrayed as the goddess of wisdom, courage, and strategic warfare. Athena is best known for her wisdom and intellect. She is often depicted as a symbol of rational thinking, strategic planning, and prudent decision-making.
If you scored high on archetype 3, like Athena, you tend to be highly motivated to achieve your goals and are often willing to work hard to attain success in various areas of your life. You generally grow and develop by becoming more in touch with your genuine emotions and motivations, rather than solely focusing on external success. The key for type 3s is balancing your drive for achievement with self-awareness and authenticity.
π‘Uncommon Recommends: Connect with inner emotions and feelings. Prioritize personal growth over external validation and find fulfillment in accomplishments that align with authentic passions.
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Parvati is a significant figure in Hindu mythology and is considered one of the primary forms of the Divine Feminine, representing qualities such as love, devotion, fertility, and power. Parvati is known by various names and forms, each representing different aspects of her character and power. As a goddess, she has been revered through various legends and stories that highlight her embodiment of female strength and virtue.
If you scored high on archetype 4, like Parvati, you tend to be characterized by your deep emotions, introspection, and unique sense of identity. Type 4 individuals have intense emotions and often experience a wide range of feelings. You are deeply attuned to their emotional landscape and often feel things more intensely than others. You may have a creative streak and are drawn to artistic expression as a way to channel emotions and uniqueness.
π‘Uncommon Recommends: Cultivate self-acceptance and embrace uniqueness. Avoid excessive self-absorption and strive to find joy in ordinary moments.
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Isis is an ancient Egyptian goddess who is known as the "Queen of the Gods."Her role as a protective mother, healer, and magical deity made her a revered figure in both the mythological and practical aspects of ancient Egyptian life.
If you scored high on archetype 5, like Isis, you tend to embody intellectual curiosity, desire for knowledge, and tendency to withdraw into their thoughts. . Type 5 Uncommon women have a strong thirst for knowledge and a natural inclination to explore complex subjects. They enjoy delving deep into their areas of interest and accumulating expertise. You may observe situations and interactions from a somewhat detached perspective, preferring to analyze and understand before fully engaging.
π‘Uncommon Recommends: Engage in meaningful connections and activities. Practice sharing knowledge and ideas with others, stepping out of isolation and building social skills.
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Mawu-Lisa, the deity of the Fon people of Benin, Togo and wider West Africa. Mawu-Lisa embodies a complex blend and duality of characteristics and qualities; Mawu is the goddess of the moon, night, and fertility, while Lisa is the god of the sun and day. Together, they represent the dual forces of creation and life in the Fon cosmology.
If you scored high on archetype 6, you are characterized by your need for security, loyalty, and their tendency to seek reassurance and guidance from others. You find fears in being without guidance or security. At your best, your belief in self leads to true courage, positive thinking, leadership, and rich self-expression.
π‘Uncommon Recommends: Cultivate self-trust and inner guidance. Challenge fear-driven behaviors and build confidence in decision-making processes.
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Freya is associated with love, beauty, fertility, and war. She is a complex figure representing both gentle and strong aspects of femininity. She is also known for her independence and assertiveness.
If you scored high on archetype 7, you are versatile, optimistic and spontaneous. Playful, high spirited and practical, you can also be overextended, scattered and undisciplined. Uncommon 7s constantly seek new and exciting adventures but they can become distracted and exhausted by staying on the go.
π‘Uncommon Recommends: Practice mindfulness and be present in the moment. Face difficult emotions instead of seeking constant distraction and excitement.
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Kali is often depicted as a fierce and powerful goddess, embodying strength and assertiveness. She is associated with transformation and destruction as part of the cyclical nature of life, reflecting growth through change.
Like Kali, if you scored high on archetype 8 you are self-confident, strong and assertive. You can also be proud and domineering; sometimes feeling that you must control your environment.
At your best, you are self-mastering βusing your strength to improve others' lives, becoming heroic, magnanimous and sometimes historically great.
π‘Uncommon Recommends: Develop empathy and understanding towards others' vulnerabilities. Foster a sense of vulnerability and emotional openness to build deeper connections.
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Xi Wangmu, often referred to as the Queen Mother of the West, is a prominent figure in Chinese mythology and Daoist beliefs. She is a goddess associated with longevity, immortality, and balance within the cosmos.
Much like Xi Wangwu, Uncommon 9s are self-accepting, trusting and stable. They are good-natured, kind hearted, easygoing and supportive but can also be too willing to go along with others to keep the peace. They want everything to be without conflict but can tend to be complacent and minimise anything upsetting.
π‘Uncommon Recommends: Practice assertiveness and express needs openly. Avoid passive-aggressive tendencies and engage in constructive conflict resolution.
