The 8 Archetypes of Introverted Intuition (Ni)
From John Beebe's 8 function personality type model
Here is how Beebe describes the three step process of Ni:
Hero Ni
(INF.J& INTJ)
Next you must look at which of the 8 archetypal roles it plays in the personality:
Parent Ni
(ENFJ BENTJ)
Knowing
heart of the process
Ni
Divining
goal of the process
Functions 1-4:
Sources:
Imagining
persona
Life must be "filled in" by
my individual
(subconscious)
impressions.
Shows others underlying
significance of things
from hunches or visions.
Eternal Child Ni Childlike exploring of
(ISFP E 1STP)
underlying significances.
Feels uncomfortable with
hypotheticals and
archetypes/symbolism.
Opposing
Personality Ni
(ENTP & ENFP)
Shadow Functions:
Witch/Senex Ni
(INFP & INTP)
Trickster Ni
(ESFJ & ESTJ)
Anima/
Animus Ni
(ESFP & ESTP)
= The functions used in developing self and identity.
- The functions used when interacting with others.
Demon Ni
(ISFJ &ISTS)
*Energies and Patterns in Psychological Type by John Beebe
*Personality Matrix Toward an integrated multiple-lens theory of
typology by Eric Bolden
Stubborn about their
perceptions of
unconscious images
and meanings.
Deflates dreams.
Thinks it's just
superstition.
Unconsciously derived
meaning runs counter
to the tangible
structure needed.
-Anita Ashland
