Key 7 - The Channeler
Traditional Title: The Chariot
Cancer
The Channeler archetype transmits the subjective aim of the Divine.
Affirmation: I move with purpose, led by the spark of Spirit.
UPRIGHT: Momentum, Willpower, Focus, Control, Self-Examination
REVERSE: Aggression, Ambivalence, Unmotivated, Inconsistency, Lack of Control
Platonic level (Metaphysical Principles):
Cancer is nocturnal, cardinal water, and ruled by The Moon. The nature is cold and moist. Cancer, which represents the principle of emotional preservation, possesses a receptive quality and is instinctively guided by emotional impulses.
Jungian level (Psychological Principles):
Positives
- Subtle, perceptive, sensitive, and protective.
- A calm and compassionate demeanor.
- Sentimental.
Negatives
- Emotional fluctuations due to an innate desire for emotional security.
- Oversensitivity to external factors.
- Defensive or hesitant.
Mythic level (Mythic Deities and Figures):
Greek Goddess: Artemis
Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and the moon, governs the domains of focus, determination, and intuition. Her nature is one of swift movement and deep connection to nature and instinct, embodying the balance between action and insight. These attributes make her an ideal representation for The Channeler archetype, which draws upon intuition and higher wisdom to channel energy and pursue goals.
