The archetypes are related to neurotransmitters:
King - GABA
Warrior - Dopamine
Magician - Acetylcholine
Lover - Serotonin
King - GABA
Warrior - Dopamine
Magician - Acetylcholine
Lover - Serotonin
The King archetype is the centerpiece as it brings the other three archetypes in balance. Without the King, there would be chaos within the kingdom, within oneself, and among the other archetypes. GABA is the main balancing/grounding neurotransmitter.
GABA qualities:
- 'To Be'
- the selfless King
- brings order in chaos
- consistency (generative)
- peace of mind
- centeredness
- setting boundaries
- anti anxiolytic
- 'To Be'
- the selfless King
- brings order in chaos
- consistency (generative)
- peace of mind
- centeredness
- setting boundaries
- anti anxiolytic
The Warrior archetype relates to the high dopamine personality, which is alert, progressive, confronting, strategic, and facing the world. The Warrior is the archetype that executes, the one that gets sh*t done. Dopamine is the main neurotransmitter behind action and drive.
Dopamine qualities:
- 'To Act'
- high energy
- rational > emotional
- type A personality
- future-oriented (the dream, vision, & mission)
- outcome-oriented
- dominance
- impulsive
- 'To Act'
- high energy
- rational > emotional
- type A personality
- future-oriented (the dream, vision, & mission)
- outcome-oriented
- dominance
- impulsive
The Magician is the archetype of initiation, transformation, knowingness, it is the wise man within. A master of technology, the Magician knows how to manipulate the elements; He understands how the world works.
Acetylcholine qualities:
- 'To Think'
- intelligence
- well-developed senses
- observation
- quick thinking
- highly creative
- life-long learners
- memory & strong recall
- the spoken word
- 'To Think'
- intelligence
- well-developed senses
- observation
- quick thinking
- highly creative
- life-long learners
- memory & strong recall
- the spoken word
The Lover archetype and its energy is the glue that holds the other archetypes together. When one accesses the Lover, he is connected with himself and others. The Lover is romantic about his actions, his work, his art, and his goals. The Lover shows that there is value to life.
Serotonin qualities:
- 'To Feel'
- joy de vivre
- seeking novelty
- need for freedom
- thriving on change
- being in the moment
- eye-hand coordination
- 'To Feel'
- joy de vivre
- seeking novelty
- need for freedom
- thriving on change
- being in the moment
- eye-hand coordination
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