What this questionnaire measures
These four symbolic patterns are lenses for reflection. They are not a hierarchy of men or a measure of masculinity. Anyone can explore them.
The 40 statements are divided equally among 4 patterns: King, Warrior, Magician, Lover. Each statement contributes to one pattern. These categories and questions are an editorial model, not an established diagnostic instrument.
From a response to a score
The five responses are coded from 0 (Not like me) to 4 (Very much like me). For a reverse-scored statement, we use 4 minus that value. All statements have equal weight. You must respond to every statement to receive a result.
For each pattern, we add its 10 coded responses, divide by 40, and multiply by 100. Each score is independent. They do not sum to 100, and they are not comparisons with other test takers.
A simple example
A coded average of 3 out of 4 becomes 75 out of 100. A raw response of 4 on a reverse-scored statement becomes 0. A midpoint can result from mostly middle answers or a mixture of high and low answers.
Close scores and ties
We flag the top two scores as close when they are less than six points apart. If the highest and lowest scores are less than six points apart, we describe the whole profile as relatively flat. Equal scores are listed alphabetically. These are editorial rules intended to avoid a false sense of precision. They are not statistically calibrated thresholds.
What has not been established
We have not established reliability, test–retest stability, population norms, factor structure, or predictive validity for this questionnaire. We do not claim that the questions discover an innate type or predict relationship success, career performance, or mental health.
Your current context, familiarity with the concepts, interpretation of the wording, and desire to present yourself in a particular way can affect the result. Six points is not a scientific boundary between two kinds of people.
How the report is generated
The optional report uses the same answers and scores as the free result. Fixed rules select interpretations, show the original responses, and add reflection prompts. No generative AI processes the answers. The report does not increase the scientific certainty of the test.
Background and attribution
The King, Warrior, Magician, and Lover framework is associated with Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette's book King, Warrior, Magician, Lover. Our statements and interpretations are original; this site does not reproduce the book's assessment or claim endorsement by its authors or publisher.
View the question key
R means the response is reversed before scoring. The test presents these statements in an interleaved order.
- When a group loses direction, I help it agree on what matters most. (king)
- I can begin a necessary task even when I do not feel motivated. (warrior)
- I enjoy discovering the mechanism behind a problem. (magician)
- Music, art, or a place in nature can affect me deeply. (lover)
- I think about how today's decisions will affect the people who come after me. (king)
- I state a boundary when something important to me is being compromised. (warrior)
- I notice connections between ideas that initially seem unrelated. (magician)
- I notice small details that make an experience feel meaningful. (lover)
- I make a point of recognizing other people's contributions. (king)
- I keep working toward a chosen goal after the initial excitement fades. (warrior)
- I am willing to spend time learning a skill before I see a payoff. (magician)
- I make room for emotional closeness in my relationships. (lover)
- I am willing to make a difficult decision when others depend on me. (king)
- I would rather address a difficult issue than keep avoiding it. (warrior)
- People sometimes turn to me to make a complicated idea easier to understand. (magician)
- I can become absorbed in the enjoyment of an ordinary moment. (lover)
- I try to create conditions in which other people can do their best work. (king)
- A demanding challenge can sharpen my focus. (warrior)
- I question an explanation when it does not fit what I observe. (magician)
- I pay attention to how another person is feeling during a conversation. (lover)
- I tend to leave shared responsibilities for someone else to organize. (king · R)
- I often abandon a commitment as soon as it becomes uncomfortable. (warrior · R)
- I am usually uninterested in why a familiar process works. (magician · R)
- I rarely make time for experiences simply because I enjoy them. (lover · R)
- I can keep a longer-term purpose in view during a disagreement. (king)
- I am prepared to act on a considered decision without everyone's approval. (warrior)
- I like testing whether a different perspective changes a problem. (magician)
- I value being able to express affection openly. (lover)
- I feel responsible for making expectations clear when I lead something. (king)
- I protect time for the commitments I have chosen. (warrior)
- I pay attention to patterns that repeat across different situations. (magician)
- I want the things I make or choose to have a personal feel. (lover)
- I rarely consider the effect of my decisions on a wider group. (king · R)
- I find it hard to turn a clear intention into a concrete first step. (warrior · R)
- I prefer to keep useful knowledge to myself rather than explain it. (magician · R)
- I tend to disconnect from my feelings as soon as they become noticeable. (lover · R)
- When I have influence, I look for ways to help others become more capable. (king)
- I can tolerate short-term discomfort for something I believe is worth doing. (warrior)
- Understanding something deeply is rewarding to me in its own right. (magician)
- Sharing an experience with someone can matter as much as the experience itself. (lover)