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King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine Paperback – August 16, 1991

by Robert Moore (Author), Douglas Gillette (Author)

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The bestselling, widely heralded, Jungian introduction to the psychological foundation of a mature, authentic, and revitalized masculinity.

Redefining age-old concepts of masculinity, Jungian analysts Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette make the argument that mature masculinity is not abusive or domineering, but generative, creative, and empowering of the self and others. Moore and Gillette clearly define the four mature male archetypes that stand out through myth and literature across history: the king (the energy of just and creative ordering), the warrior (the energy of aggressive but nonviolent action), the magician (the energy of initiation and transformation), and the lover (the energy that connects one to others and the world), as well as the four immature patterns that interfere with masculine potential (divine child, oedipal child, trickster and hero). King, Warrior, Magician, Lover is an exploratory journey that will help men and women reimagine and deepen their understanding of the masculine psyche.

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“The authors take on the difficult task of separating man from boy by excavating ‘psychological facts’ from ancient myths and modern movies” (Michael J. Meade)

“A map for men...[Moore and Gillette] are handing men concrete images and explicit ways of thinking and being, ways to mature and still remain fully masculine.” (Chicago Sun-Times)

“A liberating guide to self-transformation.” (Publishers Weekly)

“An exciting view of masculinity, one rooted not in domination but in creativity and empowerment of the self and others.” (New Age Journal )

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The bestselling, widely heralded, jungian introduction to the psychological foundation of a mature, authentic, and revitalized masculinity.

Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: HarperOne; Reprint edition (August 16, 1991)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780062506061
ISBN-13: 978-0062506061
ASIN: 0062506064
Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.5 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 251 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3 in Jungian Psychology (Books)
- #15 in Men's Gender Studies
- #133 in Medical General Psychology

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Abner RosenweigTop Contributor: Writing

Fascinating and useful

May 19, 2016

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Brief and powerful, KWML sets forth a new psychological model of masculine maturity and wholeness. By identifying the four central aspects of the male psyche and illustrating what a healthy, robust archetype looks like in each case versus the twin shadow sides of inflation or negation of the archetype, men can quickly identify where they're falling short and develop strategies for conscious growth.

Moore and Gillette provide great social commentary, suggesting that patriarchy is not to blame for the world's ills, but what they call "puerarchy" (rule of boys). "The enemy for both sexes is not the other sex," they write, "but infantile grandiosity and the splitting of the Self that results from it." The urgent problem, then, becomes helping to initiate boys and adult boys into true masculine adulthood. This, they convincingly argue, can help create change on a large scale.

The end of the book provides some practical techniques to begin integrating weak or dormant archetypes into your life. I usually balk at practical tips but some of these exercises are actually things I could see myself doing.

The bottom line: with its vivid archetypal examples, KWML is a quick and effective way to guide men toward fuller, more productive lives. Well worth a read.

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Stephen

A beautiful and helpful book

September 14, 2017

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This is an incredible book on the psychology and philosophy of what it means to be a man. So much of the way our culture (and many others) think of masculinity centers on its toxic aspects. We lionize the immature, adolescent, and shadow forms of the masculine - the bully, the seducer, the manipulator, the tyrant. We idolize superficial status, wealth, and power as what will make us happy. These attitudes at best are adolescent stages to be grown out of, and at worst are destructive perversions of our masculine energy.

This book will offer you an alternative grounded in the richest experiences of men through the ages. It will make clear to you the archetypes that are already embedded in your soul - King, Warrior, Magician, and Lover. It will teach you how to transcend the immaturity you may still cling to and access the creativity, strength, wisdom, and love that men were born to live out.

Personal growth is a lifelong battle we all have to fight, and I've found this book a valuable ally in becoming more of the man I want to be.

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John T. Turner

Highly Recommended for Both Genders!

November 12, 2016

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The book was on a required reading list on "Breaking BUD/S". No fool! BUD/S not buds as in dope........duh. Basis Underwater Demolition/SEALS.
But I digress for the sake of levity. King, Warrior is a fascinating book dealing with the male psyche and how we mature from boys to men. We as men develop with a primary archetype but eventually encompass all four archetypes. The authors also detail what I call the "contra" or disordered archetype. Most men will readily see themselves defined both as boys or adolescents and then as men. I certainly could pick out my personality
I also highly recommend the book to women who have been or are currently in a heterosexual relationship. Guys, if you think women are difficult to understand...............well the female gender does not have "an exclusive" on this. Plus really, the goal of every human on the planet should be getting along with others and to do that you have to understand yourself. Identifying the real issue is halfway to solving it.

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Forrest

I wish I found this book sooner...

August 14, 2018

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I recently broke up with my girlfriend of three years. Knowing that the reason for the breakup was mostly my fault, I began to seek answers and turn a new leaf. This book helped align my psyche as a man and push me into the right direction. My shadow warrior will no longer have control over my life. King, Warrior, Magician, Lover is a must read for your modern day man.

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REV VINCENT

The male archetypes and their Shadow components.

February 13, 2016

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This book was recommended to me by a good friend who is a retired Captain, USMC, USNA graduate and published author. Knowing about my Jungian way of processing, he knew I would enjoy it. This work is well written, highly Jungian in its analysis of the four male archetypes. Years ago I read Patrick Arnold's "Wildmen, Warriors and Kings", the work the revealed to me my Warrior archetype. "King, Warrior, Magician, Lover" is contemporary and applicable even today, 25 years after it was written. Moore's introduction of the "Shadow" side of each archetype lifts up Jung's focus on the duality of types. I would have given this work 5 stars, but 4 is the best I can do for it. I encourage anyone interested in learning about the in-depth analysis of these four archetypes to give it a careful read. It has wide application, even 25 years after it was written.

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Fenny L.

A combination of isoteric with very archetypical ideas that resonate with any body easily. It acts as a type of catalyst for ...

June 8, 2018

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Very clear writing. A combination of isoteric with very archetypical ideas that resonate with any body easily. It acts as a type of catalyst for retrospection in your own life, giving you a new lens to view the reality of what it means to not only be a mature man, but also a complete human being. The lessons here, I say are universal, and when i read it, it really echoes where todays society actually amplifies, neglects, and exacerbates these issues that go on unspoken about. This book is originally from the 1990s, when this spiritual movement began, but as I read this in 2018 i think we are in desperate need to heed the lessons of the past in order to properly conduct yourself in the future as Jordan Peterson once said.

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