The Artist harnesses his emotions and expressions to create new works of beauty. He finds inspiration by fully taking in the complex emotions of the world around him. Then through time and skill translates his experiences into something others can enjoy.

The Artist explores the depth of his being. He dives into his shadows, desires, hopes, and grief. From that mad abandon, he toils to shape his thoughts into a physical form that others can comprehend. He has one foot in the imaginary and one in the material plane. His greatest pleasure is to see these inner visions realized.

Artistry is created through the body in motion. Playing the guitar is a sensual act of the whole body. The lines on a painting involve the Artist’s entire being. The Artist’s real canvas is his heart and body—the art is but a byproduct.

When in balance, the Artist is engaged in a conversation through his expressions. When the Artist is out of balance, he loses himself in his imaginary worlds—leaving him disembodied and disconnected.

When connecting with the Artist Archetype, ask how you invoke beauty into your life. Then, examine your passions and expressions.

The Scribe finds purpose in the integrity of knowledge and adding his mark to humanity’s vast observations. The Scribe is drawn to understand the historical context, recording current events to protect the wisdom of the ages and eras. This can lead the Scribe to pursue writing, art, studies in antiquity, journalism, and photography.

The Scribe’s weakness can be hubris. He can become frustrated by others’ lack of education and think of himself as superior. The Scribe’s Shadow can manifest as plagiarizing or twisting facts to portray what he believes is of higher moral stature. Like, for instance, a news anchor that edits an interview to misrepresent the facts. Acts like this can poison the very integrity of knowledge that the Scribe is trying to preserve.

When you draw the Scribe, consider the lineage of human discovery and how your unique voice can add to the vast volumes of knowledge.
You can gain a lot of wisdom by looking at the history propelling
you forward.

The Mentor artfully guides others to knowledge. He takes interest and pleasure in helping others realize their potential. Mentors don’t just throw information at a student but create a safe, stimulating place for them to explore.

A sincere Mentor can profoundly affect a child, co-worker, or loved one. He can become a source of wisdom, teaching, and support. The Mentor provides a guiding light as a role model. Giving the student an example of the type of person they can become.

The Mentor must not lecture to prove his expertise or try to use the student to fulfill a goal they could never reach. If in alignment with their highest purpose, the Mentor can gift the world with knowledge that will pass down the ages.

When the Mentor card appears, look at how you are supporting others in their growth. Are you passing your skills on to others? Do you strive to empower the development of your children, community, or friends?