Archetypes

Light

Courage, Determination, Self Sacrifice, Growth

Shadow

Hubris, Recklessness, Savior Complex, Martyrdom

Life stage

Young Adult

Chakra

Solar Plexus Chakra

Journey

Leaving Comfort Zone For Transformation

Magical uses

Courage, Overcoming Obstacles, Transformation, Victory

Tarot

The Chariot, Strength, The Sun

Deities

Hercules, Perseus, Thor

Light

Wisdom, Guidance, Truth, Mentorship

Shadow

Dogmatism, Manipulation, Ivory Tower, Condescension

Life stage

Elder

Chakra

Third Eye Chakra, Crown Chakra

Journey

Seeking And Sharing Truth

Magical uses

Wisdom, Guidance, Truth Seeking, Teaching

Tarot

The Hermit, The Hierophant

Deities

Odin, Thoth, Merlin

Light

Nurturing, Protection, Abundance, Unconditional Love

Shadow

Smothering, Possessiveness, Manipulation, Martyrdom

Life stage

Mother

Chakra

Heart Chakra, Sacral Chakra

Journey

Nurturing And Protecting Life

Magical uses

Fertility, Protection, Abundance, Nurturing

Tarot

The Empress

Deities

Demeter, Isis, Gaia

Light

Creativity, Humor, Change, Breaking Patterns

Shadow

Deception, Malice, Chaos, Irresponsibility

Life stage

Liminal

Chakra

Sacral Chakra, Throat Chakra

Journey

Disrupting Order For Transformation

Magical uses

Change, Chaos Magic, Breaking Patterns, Humor

Tarot

The Fool, The Magician

Deities

Loki, Anansi, Coyote

Light

Wholeness, Power, Authenticity, Depth

Shadow

Projection, Denial, Destructiveness, Shame

Life stage

Any

Chakra

Root Chakra

Journey

Integrating Rejected Parts

Magical uses

Shadow Work, Integration, Power Reclamation, Wholeness

Tarot

The Devil, The Moon

Deities

Hades, Kali, Hel

Light

Intuition, Emotion, Creativity, Receptivity

Shadow

Moodiness, Manipulation, Irrationality, Possession

Life stage

Any

Chakra

Sacral Chakra, Heart Chakra

Journey

Integrating Feminine Principle

Magical uses

Intuition, Creativity, Emotion, Receptivity

Tarot

The High Priestess, The Star

Deities

Sophia, Psyche

Light

Logic, Action, Structure, Assertion

Shadow

Aggression, Rigidity, Domination, Coldness

Life stage

Any

Chakra

Solar Plexus Chakra

Journey

Integrating Masculine Principle

Magical uses

Action, Structure, Logic, Assertion

Tarot

The Emperor, The Magician

Deities

Apollo

Light

Innocence, Potential, Curiosity, Independence

Shadow

Naivety, Dependency, Arrested Development

Life stage

Youth

Chakra

Sacral Chakra

Journey

Discovering Self And World

Magical uses

New Beginnings, Potential, Independence, Curiosity

Tarot

The Fool, Page of Cups

Deities

Artemis, Persephone

Light

Nurturing, Creation, Unconditional Love, Protection

Shadow

Smothering, Martyrdom, Guilt, Manipulation

Life stage

Adult

Chakra

Heart Chakra

Journey

Nurturing And Sustaining Life

Magical uses

Nurturing, Creation, Protection, Fertility

Tarot

The Empress, Queen of Pentacles

Deities

Demeter, Isis

Light

Wisdom, Truth, Transformation, Liberation

Shadow

Bitterness, Destructiveness, Clinging, Fear

Life stage

Elder

Chakra

Crown Chakra

Journey

Wisdom Through Endings

Magical uses

Wisdom, Endings, Transformation, Death Work

Tarot

Death, The Hermit

Deities

Hecate, Kali, Baba Yaga

Light

Courage, Discipline, Protection, Justice

Shadow

Aggression, Ruthlessness, Violence, Cruelty

Life stage

Adult

Chakra

Solar Plexus Chakra

Journey

Defending And Fighting For Values

Magical uses

Courage, Protection, Strength, Justice

Tarot

Strength, Seven of Wands

Deities

Ares, Sekhmet, Tyr

Light

Passion, Connection, Intimacy, Appreciation

Shadow

Obsession, Jealousy, Dependency, Lust

Life stage

Adult

Chakra

Heart Chakra, Sacral Chakra

Journey

Connecting Deeply With Life

Magical uses

Love, Passion, Connection, Beauty

Tarot

The Lovers, Two of Cups

Deities

Aphrodite, Eros

Light

Manifestation, Skill, Transformation, Power

Shadow

Manipulation, Trickery, Illusion, Hubris

Life stage

Initiate

Chakra

Solar Plexus Chakra, Third Eye Chakra

Journey

Mastering Will And Manifestation

Magical uses

Manifestation, Transformation, Will, Magic

Tarot

The Magician

Deities

Hermes, Thoth, Hecate

Light

Purity, Trust, Optimism, Faith

Shadow

Naivety, Denial, Victim, Dependency

Life stage

Child

Chakra

Heart Chakra

Journey

Maintaining Trust In Goodness

Magical uses

Purity, Trust, Faith, Innocence

Tarot

The Fool, The Star

Deities

Light

Resilience, Realism, Independence, Empathy

Shadow

Victim, Cynicism, Distrust, Abandonment

Life stage

Any

Chakra

Root Chakra

Journey

Finding Belonging And Trust

Magical uses

Resilience, Survival, Independence

Tarot

Five of Pentacles

Deities

Dionysus, Hephaestus

Light

Compassion, Service, Generosity, Nurturing

Shadow

Martyrdom, Enabling, Self Neglect, Guilt

Life stage

Adult

Chakra

Heart Chakra

Journey

Serving And Helping Others

Magical uses

Healing, Compassion, Service

Tarot

Six of Cups, Queen of Cups

Deities

Quan Yin, Brigid

Light

Curiosity, Growth, Truth Seeking, Adventure

Shadow

Restlessness, Dissatisfaction, Escapism, Perfectionism

Life stage

Young Adult

Chakra

Third Eye Chakra

Journey

Searching For Meaning And Truth

Magical uses

Truth Seeking, Journey, Growth

Tarot

The Hermit, Eight of Cups

Deities

Odysseus, Buddha

Light

Transformation, Clearing, Rebirth, Liberation

Shadow

Violence, Nihilism, Chaos, Cruelty

Life stage

Any

Chakra

Root Chakra

Journey

Destroying Old For New

Magical uses

Endings, Banishing, Transformation, Clearing

Tarot

Death, The Tower

Deities

Shiva, Kali, Hel

Light

Creativity, Expression, Innovation, Vision

Shadow

Perfectionism, Narcissism, Grandiosity, Self Doubt

Life stage

Any

Chakra

Sacral Chakra, Throat Chakra

Journey

Bringing Vision Into Form

Magical uses

Creation, Manifestation, Art, Innovation

Tarot

The Empress, Ace of Wands

Deities

Brahma, Brigid

Light

Leadership, Order, Responsibility, Wisdom

Shadow

Tyranny, Rigidity, Domination, Manipulation

Life stage

Adult

Chakra

Solar Plexus Chakra

Journey

Creating Order And Leading

Magical uses

Authority, Order, Leadership, Structure

Tarot

The Emperor, King of Pentacles

Deities

Zeus, Jupiter

Light

Freedom, Revolution, Liberation, Authenticity

Shadow

Destruction, Chaos, Self Sabotage, Criminality

Life stage

Youth To Adult

Chakra

Solar Plexus Chakra

Journey

Breaking Chains And Freeing Self

Magical uses

Liberation, Breaking Patterns, Revolution

Tarot

The Tower, The Devil

Deities

Prometheus, Lucifer

Light

Wisdom, Knowledge, Understanding, Teaching

Shadow

Dogmatism, Detachment, Arrogance, Analysis Paralysis

Life stage

Elder

Chakra

Third Eye Chakra, Crown Chakra

Journey

Seeking And Sharing Wisdom

Magical uses

Wisdom, Knowledge, Teaching, Truth

Tarot

The Hierophant, The Hermit

Deities

Athena, Thoth, Saraswati

Light

Adventure, Discovery, Freedom, Courage

Shadow

Aimlessness, Alienation, Self Centeredness, Addiction

Life stage

Young Adult

Chakra

Solar Plexus Chakra

Journey

Discovering New Territories

Magical uses

Exploration, Discovery, Freedom, Courage

Tarot

The Fool, Knight of Wands

Deities

Hermes, Artemis

Light

Joy, Humor, Playfulness, Perspective

Shadow

Cruelty, Mockery, Avoidance, Superficiality

Life stage

Any

Chakra

Sacral Chakra

Journey

Finding Joy And Humor

Magical uses

Joy, Humor, Perspective, Lightness

Tarot

The Fool

Deities

Dionysus

Light

Belonging, Equality, Authenticity, Down To Earth

Shadow

Mediocrity, Loss Of Self, Passive, Cynical

Life stage

Adult

Chakra

Root Chakra, Heart Chakra

Journey

Belonging And Contributing

Magical uses

Belonging, Community, Authenticity

Tarot

Ten of Pentacles

Deities

Light

Self Mastery, Wholeness, Authority, Wisdom

Shadow

Tyranny, Isolation, Burden, Rigidity

Life stage

Mature

Chakra

Crown Chakra, All Chakras

Journey

Ruling Self And Realm

Magical uses

Sovereignty, Self Mastery, Wholeness, Authority

Tarot

The World, The Emperor

Deities

Light

Healing, Compassion, Wholeness, Service

Shadow

Wounded Healer, Martyrdom, Savior Complex, Burnout

Life stage

Any

Chakra

Heart Chakra

Journey

Healing Self And Others

Magical uses

Healing, Transformation, Compassion

Tarot

Temperance, The Star

Deities

Asclepius, Brigid, Quan Yin

Light

Wonder, Innocence, Potential, Spontaneity

Shadow

Immaturity, Dependency, Tantrums, Entitlement

Life stage

Inner Child

Chakra

Sacral Chakra, Heart Chakra

Journey

Maintaining Wonder And Potential

Magical uses

Wonder, Potential, Rebirth, Joy

Tarot

The Sun, Page of Cups

Deities

Horus

Light

Guidance, Wisdom, Teaching, Empowerment

Shadow

Control, Living Through Student, Rigidity, Guru Complex

Life stage

Elder

Chakra

Third Eye Chakra, Throat Chakra

Journey

Guiding And Initiating Others

Magical uses

Guidance, Teaching, Initiation, Wisdom

Tarot

The Hierophant, The Hermit

Deities

Merlin, Athena

Light

Adaptability, Transformation, Flexibility, Evolution

Shadow

Deception, Instability, No Core Self, Manipulation

Life stage

Any

Chakra

All Chakras

Journey

Adapting And Transforming

Magical uses

Transformation, Adaptability, Shapeshifting, Change

Tarot

The Moon, Seven of Cups

Deities

Proteus, Loki

Light

Protection, Provision, Structure, Guidance

Shadow

Tyranny, Absence, Rigidity, Control

Life stage

Adult

Chakra

Solar Plexus Chakra, Root Chakra

Journey

Taking Responsibility For Others

Magical uses

Protection, Authority, Provision, Structure

Tarot

The Emperor, The Hierophant

Deities

Zeus, Odin, Jupiter

Light

Sovereignty, Dignity, Diplomacy, Abundance

Shadow

Vanity, Rivalry, Coldness, Manipulation

Life stage

Adult

Chakra

Heart Chakra, Crown Chakra

Journey

Claiming The Throne Without Losing The Self

Magical uses

Sovereignty, Dignity, Alliance, Abundance

Tarot

The Empress, Queen of Wands, Queen of Cups

Deities

Hera, Freyja, Juno

Light

Order, Justice, Legacy, Stewardship

Shadow

Tyranny, Grandiosity, Rigidity, Isolation

Life stage

Elder

Chakra

Solar Plexus Chakra, Crown Chakra

Journey

Ruling What One Has Built

Magical uses

Sovereignty, Justice, Legacy, Order

Tarot

The Emperor, King of Wands, King of Pentacles

Deities

Zeus, Odin, Jupiter

Light

Intuition, Receptivity, Threshold Knowledge, Service

Shadow

Secrecy, Gatekeeping, Dissociation, Spiritual Bypass

Life stage

Adult

Chakra

Third Eye Chakra, Crown Chakra

Journey

Serving The Mystery Without Owning It

Magical uses

Divination, Threshold Work, Devotion, Dream Work

Tarot

The High Priestess, The Moon

Deities

Isis, Hecate, Sophia

Light

Ritual Skill, Mediation, Teaching, Integrity

Shadow

Dogmatism, Hierarchy, Hypocrisy, Control

Life stage

Adult

Chakra

Throat Chakra, Third Eye Chakra

Journey

Holding The Form For Others

Magical uses

Ritual, Blessing, Teaching, Mediation

Tarot

The Hierophant, The Magician

Deities

Thoth, Odin, Hermes

Light

Courage, Humility, Learning, Transformation

Shadow

Impatience, Pretension, Fear Of The Threshold, Premature Claim

Life stage

Young Adult

Chakra

Third Eye Chakra, Throat Chakra

Journey

Passing Through The Gate And Being Changed

Magical uses

Initiation, Learning, Courage, Transformation

Tarot

The Fool, The Magician, Judgement

Deities

Hermes, Thoth, Hecate

Light

Resilience, Self Reliance, Clarity, Rebirth

Shadow

Bitterness, Victimhood, Homelessness, Revenge

Life stage

Any

Chakra

Root Chakra, Heart Chakra

Journey

Leaving Or Being Driven Out And Finding A New Ground

Magical uses

Release, Survival, Identity, Return

Tarot

The Hermit, The Hanged Man, Six of Swords

Deities

Loki, Lilith, Odysseus

Light

Complementarity, Loyalty, Self Knowledge, Cooperation

Shadow

Rivalry, Envy, Codependence, Split Self

Life stage

Young Adult

Chakra

Heart Chakra, Throat Chakra

Journey

Meeting The Self In Another

Magical uses

Reconciliation, Self Knowledge, Partnership, Mirror Work

Tarot

The Lovers, Two of Cups, Six of Cups

Deities

Apollo, Artemis, Hermes

Light

Empathy, Healing, Humility, Service

Shadow

Martyrdom, Rescue, Projection, Burnout

Life stage

Adult

Chakra

Heart Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra

Journey

Healing Through The Wound Rather Than Despite It

Magical uses

Healing, Empathy, Service, Shadow Work

Tarot

The Star, Temperance, The Hanged Man

Deities

Asclepius, Brigid, Chiron