The Artist Archetype

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Upright Meanings: caring, willingness, mature compassionate male, devoted, easy going, romantic, friendly, good husband/partner/father, loyal, faithful, married man, family orientated, affectionate, balanced, generous, charming, wise, diplomatic, sympathetic, enjoyment, spiritual guide, calm, tolerant, kindness

The Artist is one of the most influential cards in the deck. He represents creativity, emotion and the unconscious. The card shows the ability to restrain one’s emotions and be fully in charge of your feelings and impulses. Therefore, The Artist represents a balance between the intellect and emotions. He indicates that there is a strong relationship between understanding and feeling.

Reversed Meanings: conman, overly emotional, gullible, rape, unkind, cheater, crafty, violent, violence, repressed, blocked creativity, cold, depressed, overwhelmed, anxious, affair with married man, scandal, uncaring, unbalanced, withdrawn, controlling, manipulation, double-dealer, deviance, emotionally immature male, moody

The Artist reversed signals what happens when he is at his worst: volatility, emotional manipulation and moodiness.