Archetype Cards: An 80-card Deck with instruction booklet

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Caregivers can also develop a slave mentality which leaves you feeling exhausted. When you are not in a position to do something for somebody else – when you have to say no – you feel guilty and ashamed. You can discover long-forgotten gifts that were previously buried within your unconscious and rejected by your ego The High Priestess - we see in her a Sophia, or a feminine archetype that radiates wisdom and understanding. Yes, I know, it’s complicated, but that is how esoteric symbolism is designed to be otherwise it would be too easy to work out.

However, my feeling is that the King is the Self-ego axis because in symbolism, the figure of the king or the mortal father is also associated with the sun which is also associated with the number one and thus conscious thought. Someone that is completely out of sync with their lover archetype feels flat and empty. They have no passion for anything and struggle to form relationships. That said, the hero is central to your personal development and enjoyment of life. When this side of your character is developed you can go on to achieve the greatest good. But when underdeveloped, you will remain unhappy and unfulfilled. When the Ruler archetype is fully integrated into the psyche, you are charismatic and amiable. However, the negative Ruler will place unreasonable demands on other people and get angry at them if they do not fulfil your wishes. The hero archetype is, therefore, the catalyst you need to experience life and learn new skills that will successfully help you navigate the journey. The warrior aspect of the hero also gives you the perseverance to keep trying until you master whatever challenges lie in your path. Shadow WarriorThe explorer archetype is often one that remains repressed in adults and thus surfaces frequently in shadow behaviour.

In many ways, the king energy is Father energy. It is our experience, however, that although the King underlies the Father archetype, it is more extensive and more basic than the Father.” As you can see from the table above, the archetypes classified by modern psychology does not match Jung’s original list. This does make some sense, however.Together with the Ruler, the Caregiver is the most important archetype to develop. However, both typically come at a later stage in life because they represent the matured and balanced Self-ego axis.

Although the magician’s energy enables you to see more alternatives, you may not always be satisfied with the options you have and feel there is a better option. This will leave you feeling unsatisfied with what you’ve got.The persona is known as the face that we show to the world. It is how we present ourselves to others and how we want to be known and what role we want to play in our society - for example: an artist, a scholar, etc. Jung believed that healthy individuals were able to be quite flexible in the persona that they attach to - in that they understand the multiplicity and varied versions of the self. A logical conclusion for the consistent repetition of 12 archetypes, is that these energies are central to emotional healing and self-development. Today’s psychoanalysts also allude to this fact by classifying 12 “personality types” which they attribute to the 12 major archetypes. Like the magician archetype, the Sage has the ability to detach from the world. However, as discussed above that can also manifest as negative actions. If you don’t experience a transformation energetically, (which is the best way), you will experience it physically in the real world in some form of traumatic experience. Like the warrior archetype, the outlaw gives you the capacity to let go, to make bold changes when they are needed. In doing so, you can develop as a person, evolve spiritually, improve your career and find a happy relationship. Shadow Outlaw

Not only is it important to find a balance between archetypal energies and draw repressed qualities from the unconscious into the conscious mind, but you also need to release trapped emotions that cause the damming up of energy. Failing to do so causes illness and dis-ease. Negative aspects of the caregiver arise due to a mother complex . Feelings of inadequacy often arise because you did not receive enough emotional support from your mother. The lover archetype also fuels inspiration in the magician and dedicates herself to the King. In men, the lover archetype helps you develop your feminine qualities of care, nurturing and unconditional love. You will notice during the process of self-development that you will feel uneasy at times. The King’s fear of being overthrown will sometimes manifest as an intense feeling of stress in your head. I can see how the King archetype of modern psychology aligns with the father archetype in mythology because symbolism portrays fathers as authoritative and creative; i.e God the Father and God the Creator.

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This type of behaviour is classified as the “Victim” archetype. By giving yourself to others you lose your sense of self and find it difficult to set boundaries. Moreover, every ancient myth that I know of has a Creator God – the Father of the world that is always accompanied by a female counterpart – even is he is hidden by symbolism. The Jester’s shadow manifests in negative ways. When the playful side of your nature that seeks enjoyment is repressed, the shadow strikes a compromise – usually into self-destructive behaviours. The main focus for the everyman archetype is to fit in, find a sense of belonging and enjoy life. It is the aspect of your nature that longs to be accepted by others in your community. When we are born, our awareness is solely in the unconscious. It is not until between the ages of 1-2 years old that we start to develop ego – our connection to the outer world.