Key 16 - The Awakener
Traditional Title: The Tower
Mars
The Awakener archetype breaks through thoughts of materialism to build anew.
Affirmation: I speak truth to dismantle illusions and liberate the self.
UPRIGHT: Awakening, Revelation, Liberation, Rebuilding, Unexpected Evolution
REVERSE: Upheaval, Chaos, Delaying the Inevitable, Existential Crisis, Destruction
Platonic level (Metaphysical Principles):
Mars is nocturnal and masculine, with a nature that is excessively hot and dry. Mars is the principle of action and dynamism.
- The impulse and capacity to assert or act decisively.
- To act with sharpness and ardor.
- To act and move energetically and forcefully.
- The active pursuit of aspirations.
- The instinctive need to safeguard oneself when faced with danger.
- Exerting influence and ultimately making an impact.
- To challenge and compete.
Jungian level (Psychological Principles):
Positives
- Vigorous and passionate.
- Defiant, daring, and confident.
- Combative and valiant.
- Courageous, aggressive, assertive, and competitive.
Negatives
The negative expression of this archetype includes overexertion of force, the need for instant self-gratification, and anger.
Mars in an Astrological Chart
When Mars forms a major aspect with a planet, both the planetary qualities and the type of configuration describe how one tends to assert oneself and how one experiences conflict.
Mythic level (Mythic Deities and Figures):
Greek God : Ares
Ares is the god of war and conflict. He personifies the brutal and chaotic nature of warfare, governing the domains of sudden upheaval and destructive transformation. His nature is one of fierce combat and the breaking down of old structures through force. These attributes align with The Awakener archetype, which embodies the chaos and radical change necessary to dismantle rigid beliefs and ignite spiritual rebirth.
