Archetype Cards: An 80-card Deck with instruction booklet

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On the other hand, you could become so obsessed with a project, hobby or vice that it eventually drives you to ruin rather than bringing you joy. Obsessions can cause problems with your relationships and your finances. When the lover archetype is totally absent, people become too structured and disciplined. They have very little flexibility and find it hard to adapt to a change in circumstances.

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 Hummingbird is the stereotypical explorer that recognises there is more to life than they experience. Moreover, there is more to discover about your True Nature than you are consciously aware of.Man becomes whole, integrated, calm, fertile, and happy when (and only when) the process of individuation is complete, when the conscious and the unconscious have learned to live at peace and to complement one another.” ~ Carl Jung, Man And His Symbols

Whereas the shadow hero finds it difficult to be open, the lover understands that honesty is the root of commitment and affection. This energy enables you to find happiness being part of somebody else’s life. The shadow side to the hero character is often found in individuals that had an authoritarian parent(s) or teachers, especially if you felt your behaviour and achievements were being harshly criticised, or if they suffered failure early in life. Carl Jung, the eminent psychologist was the first person to classify archetypes as a psychological tool. He postulated the archetypes were human qualities that were universal to all of humanity and separate from the personal unconscious. The hero-warrior, although having outgrown the child, is still among the immature archetypes. The weakness is in failing to control your desires with rational thinking.

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The caregiver is a positive mother that is able to say no to your child because you know what is best for them. On the flip side, you have the flexibility and presence of mind to understand your offspring need the freedom to explore the world and develop their personality.