One Card Reading

Use this simple One Card Reading to help you gain a deeper understanding of your emotional and psychological state. Click the card to turn it over. Cards from the Masculine Archetype Deck.

Know-It-All

The Know-It-All has attached his self-worth to being seen as intelligent. He will dismiss other opinions to protect his self-image, and he never backs down from an argument. He loses his objective nature and will only look for the information that supports his claims.

The Know-It-All must face his co-dependency to what other people think of him. He must discover where his insecurities come from and why he’s so afraid of looking foolish. If he doesn’t let down his intellectual armor, he will ultimately never connect emotionally with other humans. The Know-It-All will perpetually distance himself in fear that people will see through his insecurities and posturing.

The dangers of the Know-It-All rests in the little things. It’s the white lies that can escalate. To break from this Shadow, look at when you share ideas without research. Look at how you might use intelligence as a social tool instead of pursuing knowledge. It’s in the little conversations that this Shadow takes hold.

Whenever you catch yourself distorting information, break the spell, find the humility to apologize and strive to keep a listening mind.

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Three-Card Spread

This Three-Card Spread can add more dimensions to your card reading. One card points you in the general direction, while three gives you a more detailed map.

Try one of the following options for the spread:

Past / Present / Future
Current situation / Obstacle / Advice
Situation / Action / Outcome

Aggressor

The Aggressor forces himself onto the innocent and weak. To make himself feel strong, he becomes a bully. This can come from a lack of self-confidence or fear. The Aggressor might be unwittingly repeating the hurt that has happened to him in the past. To protect himself, he takes on the offensive, hoping to always be in control. The Aggressor often misreads the situation and triggers hostility.

The danger of the Aggressor Archetype is that he sees his actions as justified. This makes it harder for him to adjust and adequately channel his anger. To change, the Aggressor must reach the sensitive, vulnerable child underneath.

To move beyond aggression, you must look at where you feel disempowered. The Aggressor can also come out if you let small things build up. What might start as little irritations can turn into the uncontrollable fire over time. When you find yourself subtly upset, don’t suppress it. Instead of voice your concerns. This allows the energy of the Warrior to move freely instead of festering into becoming an Aggressor.

9. Reward

After succeeding in the quest, the Hero gains a great reward. It can be a physical treasure, but the most valuable bounty is internal.
The Reward could be profound wisdom, self-confidence, healing the land, or protecting loved ones.

The Reward represents a significant shift in the Hero. He has gained something that will transform the rest of his life. The Hero can now return home with his great boon. The journey isn’t yet completed, but the change has taken root.

When in this stage of the journey, look towards your successes. It’s easy to forget to celebrate your accomplishments and just move to the next challenge. Take a moment to look at your victories. Appreciate the art project you have finished, honor the value of your intimate relationships, and take the time to enjoy what you gained from your hard work.

Athlete

The Athlete pushes himself to unlock his body’s potential. Training and repetition allow him to improve his eye-hand coordination, stamina, endurance, and skills.

Being an Athlete is not about having a peak muscle mass or being able-bodied. The athletic spirit is in finding the personal limits of the body. The Athlete uses sports to push himself. The thrill of competition and greatness inspires him to new heights. He finds his physical edge, and through tireless training, he achieves new heights.

A Musician utilizes the Athlete’s energy to pursue precision, skill, and movements to express themselves. Mental Athletes, such as chess players, push their capacity through training and study. Whenever you seek to know your limits and then go beyond them, you are embodying the Athlete.

When you look at your weaknesses as a challenge to overcome, you are invoking the Athlete. With consistency and ever-growing goals, you will unlock your potential.