The Hero Archetype

Upright Meanings: quick-witted, being truthful/ direct, inquisitive, delayed news, think before you speak, vigilance, using your head, fairness, grace, guarded, speaking out, ideas, patience needed, petty gossip, chatty, education, protective, planning, dexterity, inspiration, don’t get drawn into arguments, mental agility, communicative, curious, diplomacy

Bright and alert, The Hero is someone who never seems to run out of ideas. She is curious, always asking questions and gifted with a sharp tongue and quick wit to match. Her aptitude for language also makes her an incredible communicator and with her love of ideas, you may find her always engaged in some passionate debate.

Reversed Meanings: paranoid, mind games, defensive, delinquent, nothing to say, scatterbrain, player, malicious gossip, cold, ill-health, dim-witted, not speaking out, bad/disappointing news, cunningness, lack of ideas/planning, being blunt/ abrasive, imposture, sarcastic, having your head in the clouds, lack of mental agility, cynical

When The Hero is reversed, all the negative characteristics of her come out – and she may become almost dangerous. Being gifted with a sharp and alert mind, she may be using it for deception and manipulation. The sword that she wields may be used to create pain, her natural gift for language turned to a weapon. She may lack the understanding or the maturity to understand the suffering that she causes, feeling the rush that one gets upon lashing out. On the other hand, The Hero may be someone of empty words or promises – who though loves talking, does not really talk about much of substance. Take care to show strength and action behind your words, for you may be damaging your reputation.