King, Warrior, Magician & Lover Archetypes

Working with the Shadow and Gold

of each Archetype

Your Name______Your Spirit Guide______

The Wisdom of Laotse

When the highest type of men hear the Tao (truth)

They work hard to live in accordance with it.

When the mediocre hear the Tao,

They seem to be aware and yet unaware of it.

When the lowest type hear the Tao,

They break into loud laughter—

If it were not laughed at, it would not be the Tao.

The Book of Runes

# 15 The Warrior…

“Always the battle of the Spiritual Warrior is with the self”

Robert Moore

“Don’t let Perfection be the Enemy of the Good”

The Wisdom of Laotse, (more commonly known as The Tao Te Ching) by Lin Yutang, The Modern Library, 1948.

The Book of Runes, by Ralph H. Blum, St. Martin’s Press, 1993.

An Image of the Lover Archetype

The Golden Lover archetype supports the world. The Golden Lover can be described as follows:

· The direction of the Lover is the East.

· The feeling of the Lover is sadness from the realities of love and death.

· The energy of the Lover is new beginnings.

· The color of the Lover is yellow, the rising sun and the beginning of the day.

· The time of day is morning offering the Lover rebirth each day.

· The animals of the Lover are the Eagle and Song Sparrow leading and calling us to a new day.

· A movie that represents the Golden Lover is Ghost. Love beyond death and all “chick flicks," i.e., movies that help me touch my heart which looks like crying.

· The Golden Lover feels the world, doesn’t think about the world.

· A Motto of the Golden Lover: “Be in connection with the abundant beauty and richness of the world.”

· The Golden Lover desires pleasure.

· Additional descriptive words for the Golden Lover, find a context that fits for you, include: compassionate, empathetic, caring, nurturing, sincere, vulnerable …

How does my Golden Lover support me? Share two ways, while partner scribes below.

The Shadow Lover archetype sabotages the world. The Shadow Lover can be described as follows:

· A nickname for the Shadow Lover is Wounded Lover.

· Motto of the Shadow Lover: “Start leisure today; start anything productive tomorrow.”

· The feeling of the Wounded Lover is sadness to the point of always being a victim.

· The Wounded Lover feels good pleasure to the point of addiction with food, drugs, alcohol, sex & love.

· The Wounded Lover starts with idolization, love, and eventually moves to demonization, hate.

· The Wounded Lover needs more connection – because he believes in the scarcity mentality.

· The Shadow Lover avoids any pain; pain is bad.

· The Shadow Lover is the original victim and to keep that story alive he always helps you more than you help him.

· Additional descriptive words for the shadow Lover, find a context that fits for you, include: abandoner, dependent, loathing, manipulative, martyr, rescuing, seducer, selfish, shameful, smothering …

How does my Shadow Lover sabotage me? Share two ways, while partner scribes below.

Gold or shadow how do I know? I know my Golden Lover is supporting me when I’m connected with abundance and love; that looks like taking care of myself first … and then loving the world. I know my Shadow Lover is sabotaging me when all I see is scarcity: scarce love, scarce hope, “I’m the victim.” I also know my Shadow Lover is sabotaging me when I am lost in a sensual addiction like drugs, food, sex, alcohol or love.

Gold or shadow how do I know? Share while partner scribes below.

An Image of the Warrior Archetype

The Golden Warrior archetype supports the world. The Golden Warrior can be described as follows:

· Direction of the Warrior is the South.

· The energies of the Warrior are action, service, loyalty and justice.

· The color of the Warrior is red, the color of blood and of passion.

· The time of day is noon giving the Warrior time to complete the tasks.

· The animal of the Warrior is the dog, the symbol of loyalty.

· The feeling of the Golden Warrior is anger from a sense of crossed boundaries, and being right and just.

· A movie representing the Golden Warrior is The Terminator. Reece volunteers for a one-way mission, loyal to his King, motivated by love and hope. Other examples are The Seven Samurai, Hero (Jet Li), The Thirteen Warriors and movies that show fighting against the odds.

· Motto of the Golden Warrior: “Serve and protect.”

· Warrior 101 is to take care of myself, so I can take care of the people and things I love.

· The Golden Warrior moves through the world following the orders of a good leader king.

· Additional descriptive words for the Golden Warrior, find a context that fits for you, include: gets into action, draws boundaries, embraces change, is brave, committed, willful, and not afraid to be confrontational and confidence with humility.

How does my Golden Warrior support me? Share two ways, while partner scribes below.

The Shadow Warrior archetype sabotages the world. The Shadow Warrior can be described as follows:

· A nickname for the Shadow Warrior is Mercenary Warrior.

· The Mercenary Warrior desires power.

· The feeling of the Mercenary Warrior is anger to the point of rage.

· The Mercenary Warrior runs over people, places or things to get it done now and in his way.

· Motto of the Mercenary Warrior is: Win/Win: I win twice, I keep my agenda hidden while I trick you into teaming up with me; you lose twice after you’ve served my purpose I will kill and/or vilify you.

· Mantra of the Mercenary Warrior is: You are not tough enough, no one is; pain is good.

· The Mercenary Warrior misuses boundaries for his own control needs, not for the group.

· A weak Shadow Warrior beats himself up, treats you with kindness because he’s weak & afraid.

· A weak Shadow Warrior engages in passive aggressive behavior; or can be aggressive aggressive behavior either way you made me do it…

· Additional descriptive words for the Shadow Warrior, find a context that fits for you, include: controlling, forceful, intimidating, loyal only to himself, raging, and uses language like “you make me angry” …

How does my Shadow Warrior sabotage me? Share two ways, while partner scribes below.

Gold or Shadow how do I know? I know my Golden Warrior is supporting me when I’m feeling powerful, knowing the importance of time and timing; serving and protecting myself and my clan. I know my Shadow Warrior is sabotaging me when I feel edgy, aggravated and controlling; that looks like I need everything done immediately and my way.

Gold or shadow how do I know? Share while partner scribes below.

An Image of the Magician Archetype

The Golden Magician archetype supports the world. The Golden Magician can be described as follows:

· The direction of the Magician is the West.

· The energy of the Magician is introspection, going within to find the gifts of self knowledge and healing.

· The color of the Magician is black, like the darkness of our shadows.

· The time is dusk, allowing the Magician to freeze time and go within.

· The animal of the Magician is the Bear, which goes into the cave to hibernate, seeking within the darkness the gift of renewal.

· The Golden Magician feels, acknowledges and knows fear. Fear on the tip of my sword or Go too the roar.

· Movies that represent the Golden Magician are Gandalf in, Lord of the Rings, models the Golden Magician or Dragonslayer. The magician is too old to make the trip; He empower his young apprentice and comes back to help only when needed. In both movies they die to be reborn.

· A Motto of the Golden Magician: “Move through the world creating right order by teaching people a good way.”

· The Golden Magician desires right order, virtue and wisdom.

· The Golden Magician fears a world where men operate from the ego and cannot touch the soul.

· Additional descriptive words for the Golden Magician, find a context that fits for you, include: advisor / seer, interpreter / articulate, available, planner / solver, objective, thoughtful, visionary / guide, Shaman

How does my Golden Magician support me? Share two ways, while partner scribes below.

The Shadow Magician archetype sabotages the world. The Shadow Magician can be described as follows:

· A nickname for the Shadow Magician is Trickster Magician.

· The feelings of the Shadow Magician are overwhelming fear and shame, I’m not perfect, and then in a shaming way --neither are you.

· The Trickster Magician talks all around his truth. Then he talks and talks and talks until you finally believe or just give in.

· Motto of the Trickster Magician is: I’m all knowing, with perfect perception, I’m certain that you’re defective, and I must tell you why! I glad that you’re getting better BUT… you missed this, and this…and this.…

· You are not smart enough, no one else is; thank god I’m here.

· The Trickster Magician desires a following by smoke and mirrors and by doing a lot of dancing around with words. The outcome is control.

· The Shadow Magician is often a people pleaser/, histrionic, figuring out what other people want. I don’t feel love inside myself, my center, so I people please others so that they will love and need me, hoping that their center will feed mine.

· Additional descriptive words for the Shadow Magician, find a context that fits for you, include: always smiling (even when sad or angry), analysis paralysis, hyper-cautious, chaos agent, deflecting, detached, disruptive, isolated, manipulative, micro-managing controlling, misdirecting smoke and mirrors, self righteous, “Warrior Mother” the voice of criticism and disapproval, and don't forget YOU NEED ME! …

How does my Shadow Magician sabotage me? Share two ways, while partner scribes below.

Gold or Shadow how do I know? I know my Golden Magician is supporting me when I accept that my fear is a part of life because I can’t forecast outcomes; this knowledge supports true humility. So, I’m open to input from people who know more or less than me to reduce the risk: risk manager. I know my Shadow Magician is sabotaging me when I hide my fear. This looks like I’m right and I’m not open to your input. Another technique for looking superior is to shame you. These are all due to my core belief that I’m not worthy unless I’m perfect.

Gold or shadow how do I know? Share while partner scribes below.

An Image of the Sovereign Archetype (“King” for men)

The Golden King archetype supports the world. The Golden King can be described as follows:

· The direction of the King is the North.

· The feeling of the King is joy from the mind-set of watching people and things grow.

· The energy of the King is calmness from his wisdom and ability to bless.

· The color of the King is white, like the hair of the elder.

· The concern of the King is disabilities and death of the kingdom and myself.

· The time is night allowing the King to rest and contemplate life.

· The animal of the King is the White Buffalo, the symbol of giveaway.

· A movie that represents the Golden King is It’s a Wonderful Life. George falls prey to his own Abdicating King – “nothing I did worked; they don’t need me” – and then gets a chance to see the kingdom he built. Elizabeth from 1998, She pulls things together, takes charge and rules generatively. Also any movie showing that I’m needed or I’m the one who can hold things together is a King movie.

· A Motto of the Golden King: “I integrate and balance the world by serving, the divine king in myself and others.”

· The Golden King desires peace and harmony.

· Additional descriptive words for the Golden King, find a context that fits for you, include: benevolent, blessing, caring, centered, humble, integrated, noble / royal, overseeing / visionary, sacrificial, self-assured, wise …

How does my Golden King support me? Share two ways, while partner scribes below.

The Shadow King archetype sabotages the world. The Shadow King can be described as follows:

· Nicknames for the Shadow King are Tyrant King and Abdicating King.

· The Tyrant King desires power through blind obedience.

· The Abdicating King desires respect and honor, love, by people pleasing avoiding conflict at all costs.

· The Intentions are: [Tyrant King] “Do what I say or die;” or [Abdicating King] “It will all work out.”

· The mind-sets are: [Tyrant King] “If you disagree – you’re not loyal!” or [Abdicating King] “I did not choose, I followed you – it’s not my fault!”