If you decide to do it, post your archetype in the comments. I am curious.
My results? I am a Shaman. This analysis is so spot on, it's eery. Here's what it says:
How they see the world. As connected and as One. That everything happens for a reason and there are no absolutes, no either/or.
Emotion/Energy. Understand emotion as a message. Able to acknowledge emotion without acting on it. Understand the electromagnetic charge of emotion in relationship to horses.
Shadow. Understand and accept their dark side and have “tempered” it over the years so that the emotional charge of it doesn’t harm humans or horses.
How they are toward others. Balanced. Enjoy the company of others but also appreciate solitude. Seen by others as calm, wise, pleasant to be with. Enjoy being “in service” to others.
How they see horses. As partners. As different but equal in terms of deserving a voice, a choice. Advocate for horse. Horses drawn to steady, calming ways. “Horse Whisperer.”
What they want from a horse. Whatever the horse is able to give given who they are, their situation and their history. Will ask of a horse and then wait to see the response. Expectations are minimal – take what is offered by the horse and work forward from that point.
As a riding student. Have a special connection with whatever horse they ride. No matter riding ability have a calm, open, curious presence when learning. Will be less inclined to choose mechanical aids for riding (crops, whips, spurs, some bits, biting devices). Uncanny ability to calm horses in any environment with no obvious effort or technique – just their presence.
As an instructor or trainer. Calm demeanor with the wisdom to understand what each rider and horse need to gain connection. Focus of lessons and training on horse/human relationship such that horse then performs from a place of trust and respect.
As a competitor. Less drawn to competition than other archetypes. If competing, has the ability to stay calm and focused. Enjoys the challenge of competition in partnership with horse. Results not so important.
Riding discipline drawn to. Shamans have such a deep connection to horses they can step into almost any discipline and create a profound relationship with the horse.
Horses they are drawn to. Horses of all kinds are drawn to the Shaman and most Shamans appreciate all kinds of horses.
Horses they should to avoid. None. A shaman is a gift for any horse to have in their life.
Horsemanship tools and/or training of choice. The Shaman brings a magic to any tool or training technique they become involved with. Whatever they use or however they apply it – the horse will always be considered and a goal of partnership will be the outcome.
Greatest Strength. Way of knowing intuitively and through wisdom how to connect and form a true partnership with horses where the horses have choice.
Greatest liability. Not being understood or accepted by others who still see horses through a dominance/submission paradigm.
Important lesson. Be willing to teach others how to manifest their Shaman energy with horses. Don’t keep wisdom to self or downplay its importance for the evolution of the horse/human relationship.
Activities for Growth. Mentor young people in the ways of partnership with horses.
That was cool! I scored a 16 for Healer and a 17 for Shaman. The description about Healers not showing or sharing anger - that is SO me! After reading the descriptions for both I tend to think that I was more of a healer but have grown to be a Shaman.
ReplyDeleteLove it - thank you for posting!
That looks like a fun a quiz.
ReplyDeleteInteresting, I scored 15 for Shaman. Wonder if my horse would agree??? I'd like to think so.
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