The Shadow Work assessment is a free 22-question self-reflection sequence that maps your dominant shadow patterns, core emotional triggers, and integration focus areas using Jungian frameworks. It takes about 5 minutes, needs no account to start, and ends with a personalized shadow profile. Start the assessment below, or visit the full assessment at shadowwork.io/onboarding.
Notice one emotional reaction or relationship loop that keeps repeating, then name it in plain words without trying to fix it. Next, take the free 22-question shadow pattern assessment below to map your dominant patterns and archetypes. It takes about 5 minutes, needs no account, and ends with a personalized shadow profile and a reflection focus area.
Common shadow patterns include control and rigidity, fear of abandonment, perfectionism and self-criticism, people-pleasing and self-suppression, projection, and avoidance of anger or need. These are learned protective responses, not fixed traits. The assessment maps which ones show up strongest for you.
A shadow archetype is a recurring pattern of emotional reaction or behavior that operates beneath conscious awareness. Shadow archetypes are not fixed personality types. They are patterns built up over time in response to experiences. Naming your archetype is the first step toward understanding why a pattern keeps repeating.