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I have spoken in another article about the importance of integrating the four archetypes of King, Warrior, Lover, Magician into our lives if we are to become whole human beings.
The article focuses on what can go wrong if the most powerful archetype the King is neglected, and the Shadow King emerges. This article draws on the work of Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette.
There are two shadow kings: the tyrant and the weakling.
We have all heard that expression "oh his male ego has been hurt". This eludes to the Ego trying to overcome the power of the archetypal King and take the throne for himself. This will lead to the tyrants inevitable fall and we see this often in art, politics and business.
The tyrant thinks he knows it all and will not listen to anyone else. In the end he is either overthrown or just ignored. This will come at a terrible price not just for the person concerned but sometimes, in t he case of the great dictators, whole countries suffer.
The tyrant has no conception of service to those under his care so his fall is inevitable. He has never "followed his bliss" and so cannot bear to see anyone else follow theirs.
We need to be affirmed for who we are as children, but eventually cut ourselves loose and establish our own identity. After this comes true humility where we declare our loyalty to the archetypal King And Queen and are able to serve the world.
Are you at that place now or is there still work to do?
The polar opposite of the Tyrant is the Weakling. This is the man who is moody, listless. He would rather go and sulk in the corner than stand up for what he believes in. He may go off and lie on a beach in Bali for years, thinking he is being really cool but in reality not have a clue what his life is about. Whilst not as destructive as the tyrant he is still of no use to the world as he is giving nothing.
Put pressure on a weakling however, and he will jump to the polar opposite of the Tyrant screaming abuse at all those around him. The weakling and the tyrant can be very close buddies.
If you are out of touch with your King archetype look at those around you, as a denied archetype is always projected upon someone else. So who dominates you? You will find I am sure that you give them the blame for everything that is not right in your life. Take back your power and restore the King to throne.
For further reading see The King Within by Robert Moor and Douglas Gillette.
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