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King

Order, authority, fertility; brings calm balance and centeredness to the realm.

Mature King Air North
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King

"With great power comes great responsibility."

Voltaire

"Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown."

William Shakespeare

Balance & Virtues

Balance: Power ↔ Vulnerability

Shadow: Tyrant ↔ Victim

Power Animals: Lion, Eagle

Qualities: Sovereign, Wise, Just, Orderly, Centered, Fertile, Balanced

Growth Path

Balance power with vulnerability. Use authority to serve everyone with fairness and wisdom.

Practices
  • Morning authority practice (define purpose, make key decisions)
  • Boundary practice (clarify and negotiate realm boundaries)
  • Blessing ritual (inspire and bless people and realm)

Skills

Key skills for developing this archetype:

Shadows

Explore the shadow aspects of this archetype: