We all have the power to attract, but most don’t know how to tap into it. People are used to thinking that attractiveness is some kind of mythical trait that only the chosen few have. Realizing your inner potential begins with knowing which qualities set you apart. Each of us has specific characteristics: laughter, appearance, intelligence, etc. Thus, we can activate them for our own purposes.

Robert Greene presents nine seducer types: sirens, rakes, ideal lovers, dandies, naturals, coquettes, charmers, charismatics, and stars. Each of these types is unique and attractive in its own way. To pump up your energy of attraction, you must identify your seducer type and activate it to the maximum. Let’s start with sirens, the oldest and one of the most famous seducer types.

Sirens are those who have good looks with a lot of sexual energy, and they definitely know how to use it. This archetype can be traced back to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess who personified beauty, love, and idealized femininity. However, the most prominent siren in history is the Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe. Since childhood, Marilyn was a very modest and reserved girl, which certainly didn’t attract other people, so she had few friends at school.

However, one day, someone told Marylin that she had an incredible smile, and she began to pay attention to it. Later, she mastered the art of makeup, learned how to flirt and dress well, and worked on her voice to make it sound childlike. Since then, the woman has gained many fans, and this has helped her build a successful acting career. Yet, that seductive power holds peril. In true mythological fashion, sirens can push men to act without thinking clearly.

Not only women but also men can possess the energy of attraction. Among men, one of the most common seducer types is the rake. The Italian writer Gabriele D'Annunzio and the king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley, were among the most popular representatives of this type. They could win the hearts of hundreds of women not because of their physical beauty but because of their sophisticated language and words. It didn’t matter what they said, but how they said it.