Comments on: The Four Archetypes of the Mature Masculine: The King

By: Justin Hogue

Justin Hogue — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:45:08 +0000

These were really enlightening articles and the Jungian concept was brilliantly articulated. I appreciated most, however, that the archetypes were presented as equally necessary components to a complete individual rather than separate personality types that some people are set with and can’t do anything about. I don’t know whether Carl Jung started the theory this way or if it slowly evolved through people interpreting in different ways but how I’ve heard the King, Lover, Magician, Warrior theory explained is that people ONLY identify with one or two of the archetypes listed and their entire personality can be derived from that knowledge alone. Even though this version of the theory is greatly popularized, I find it to generalize too much the motives behind people’s decision making and personality traits which, not only puts people into shallow boxes for classification’s sake, but discourages deeper thought of as to why people may be the way they are. In short, I am encouraged to see that this article works as a tool for inspiring self-development, rather than conforming to the seemingly arbitrarily conceived pop-psychology that limits true psychological study.

By: Justin Doudney

Justin Doudney — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:26:02 +0000

Jabba the Hut An evil king. Instead of leaving a good legacy.He was murderd.
(Sorry for my spelling)

By: Javier

Javier — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:41:31 +0000

Great series i would read it again when i finish with the changes i going to do to with my life thanks this really help a lot.

By: Tyler

Tyler — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 09:03:59 +0000

Great article. There’s a book titled, “Tender Warrior” by Stu Weber that explores Moore’s archetypes through the perspective of following Jesus of Nazareth. He suggests the alternative roles of Mentor and Friend instead of Magician and Lover. Not to knock them but to put them in a clearer context.

By: Nick

Nick — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:59:09 +0000

@Jason Taylor

Because the archetypes here –King, Warrior, Magician, and Lover– are based on Carl Jung’s theory. And so are the Keirsey’s personality types.

Just search what you’re looking for on the Custom Google Search on the right panel of every page.

Hope that helps.

By: highway61

highway61 — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:51:33 +0000

Gentlemen, for your consideration:

“It is what you read when you don’t have to that determines what you will be when you can’t help it”
- Oscar Wilde

My regards to the creator and contributors of this blog. Thank you.

By: jason taylor

jason taylor — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:19:06 +0000

This has some similarity with David Kiersey’s
Guardian, Idealist, Rational, and Artisan thing.

By: jason taylor

jason taylor — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:16:19 +0000

Where is the article on “the magician”?

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:24:30 +0000

I’m twenty years old and in that scary and difficult transitional stage of becoming a man and your site, and this series in particular, has been a big help in me making that transition. Thank you.

By: Bob Sodervick

Bob Sodervick — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:30:09 +0000

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening friend, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around!