Chapter 14- The Ruler, Chapter 15- The Magician Summary and Analysis

The Ruler is a person's archetype or voice that rules over his talents. The Ruler decides how to conduct the entire person, and is the first archetype of a person who has returned from his life's journey, or at least a journey. He or she is now ready to establish himself with the abilities he has learned as a child and an adult. The Ruler has responsibility for his own life and for others, and has male and female qualities. Rulers do not live in illusion. In a negative way, people can become like the legend of the Fisher King, who is wounded and must be healed or replaced. Until his situation is resolved, the kingdom becomes a wasteland. Rulers can also become stiff, dogmatic, and unyielding...