Black Woman Archetypes
Tarot like cards with black woman specific archetypes
The goddess
Expansive and powerful. Embodies heaven and hell; Creates and destroys with a sense of divine authority; Heavily spiritual. Concerned with high ideals and the issues affecting humanity at large.
Ill-expressed: detached and lacking humanity. Holier than thou.
The diva
Talented and vain. The artist with ego. Natural performer. The one whose skill is both a gift and a curse. Free-spirited and hot-tempered. Loves to be the center of attention. Extremely talented but may be undisciplined in the use of her talent.
Ill-expressed: undisciplined and vain.
The empress (reigns by legacy; strategist)
Loyal and powerful. Noble and proud. Beholden to family and/or tradition. Seeks to protect and expand the resources she has inherited. Envisions an end goal and moves strategically to accomplish it.
Ill-expressed: cold and inflexible. Aristocratic or snobbish.
The seer
Intuitive and insightful. Recognizes schemes, structures and patterns. Judges and decides by instinct. Is sought out for her advice and counsel. May have supernatural insight or ability to 'pierce the veil'
Ill-expressed: mentally / emotionally unstable. Hypersensitive, nervous, untrusting.
The technician
Talented or many-skilled. Knows how to execute or get things done. Pays attention to detail. Perfectionist. Accomplishes complex tasks with ease. Has many projects going at once.
Ill-expressed: dabbler. Scattered/ undisciplined. Leaves things undone.
The mage (oracle)
Studious and insightful. The wise one. Hermit-like and disciplined. Studies the occult, religion, philosophy and related disciplines. Sought out by powerful and influential people for advice and counsel.
Ill-expressed: rasputin-like, cultish, miserly and antisocial.
The survivor (The wounded; the healed)
The wounded. The healed. Attracts or speaks for other wounded / healed. Bears witness to adversity. Shows other the path to healing. Relives the life death life cycle for the benefit of others (the sacrificial lamb).
Ill-expressed: perpetually in crisis. Damsel in distress.
The healer
Soothes and dispels dis-ease and illness. Intuitively senses dis-ease, sickness or imbalance in self and others. May be prone to sickness. Studies and practices non-traditional healing methods and remedies.
Ill-expressed: prone to sickness. Takes on 'strays' , hopeless cases; un-fixable people
The caretaker (mother, nurturer, etc.)
Attentive and giving. Tends to things that require regular or ongoing maintenance. Sees things thru to fruition. Patient and methodical. Provides what is needed based on who or what is in need.
Ill-expressed: Smothering. Co-dependent. Martyr.
The warrior
Loyal/righteous and assertive. Adheres to a code of behavior or set of principles. Short-tempered and aggressive. Fiercely protective of the people and ideas that matter most to her.
Ill-expressed: violent. Hot-tempered and aggressive,
The liberator (harriet)
Rebellious and righteous. Rejects hierarchy and rigid structures. Keenly attuned to injustice. Dismantles or destroys unjust or unfair systems. Defines pathways for people to exit or escape such systems.
Ill-expressed: Fanatical. Cynical. Valueless.
The truth teller
Insightful and incisive. Says what needs to be said even when it is unpopular. Extracts meaning in times of confusion or deception. May speak in parables, analogies and aphorisms. Sought out for her counsel or opinion.
Ill-expressed: tactless. Wishy-washy. Verbally abusive.
The temptress
Sensual and manipulative. Uses charm and beauty to attract people and resources. Enjoys sensual pleasures - food, drink, sex, music, luxury items. May be prone to overindulgence.
Ill-expressed: overindulgent; obese / malnourished, poor, unhealthy
The queen (is chosen to reign; usu via marriage;partner; popular vote)
Popular and powerful. Leverages relationships to gain power and influence. Maintains power by defeating or outsmarting her adversaries. Seeks to amass large amounts of material wealth and high social status.
Ill-expressed: machiavellian (deceitful, cunning, power/money hungry)
The negotiator (knows how to come out ahead)
Opportunistic and articulate. Uses words to her material advantage. Knows how to come out ahead in almost any situation. Creates, identifies or takes advantage of win-win or lose-lose situations. Diplomatic and influential.
Ill-expressed: manipulative and controlling; gaslighter
The historian
Loyal and studious. Respects and protects tradition. Feels a duty to seek out and retain information about people and events of the past. Prefers the company of elders or superiors.
Ill-expressed: secretive, revisionist, judgy, grudge-holder
The storyteller
Insightful and entertaining. Dispenses knowledge and meaning through narrative. Uses words to evoke a sense of place and emotion. Creates a shared vision for others.
Ill-expressed: pathological liar; cult leader
The creator
Imaginative and effective. Is able to visualize an idea (conceive) and bring it to life. May be unorthodox or unusual. Applies skill and imagination in situations of risk and uncertainty to produce impactful outcomes.
Ill-expressed: snake oil salesman; con
The connector
Popular or experienced and insightful. Either knows many people or has done many things (but likely, both). Feels patterns more than sees them, innately understands which people and things go together and which ones don't. Known for either promoting harmony or provoking discord within groups.
Ill-expressed: gossip; instigator
The evangelist
Experienced and articulate. Dispenses knowledge and meaning through personal experience. Has had a variety of experiences. Builds trust through transparency. Driven by a larger ideal.
Ill-expressed: propagandist; shiller.
The boss (madame cj, black mariah-manager, leader, general)
Powerful and effective. Tireless or even ruthless in accomplishing her goal. Respects and upholds hierarchy. Leads with authority and dominance. Master strategist.
Ill-expressed: tyrannical or despotic
The rebel
Independent and assertive. Resists or flouts tradition. Feels a duty to create new ways of doing, thinking and being. Fiercely protective of her own ideas and beliefs. Primary
loyalty is to herself.
Ill-expressed: self-absorbed or narcissistic. Self-destructive or pathological.
The adventurer
Curious and courageous. Follows her interests wherever they take her. Seeks knowledge through first-hand experience. Values achievement over material wealth. Unafraid to take risks.
Ill-expressed: reckless. Aimless and wandering.
The teacher
Knowledgeable and giving. Balances creativity with discipline to transfer knowledge and skill to her students. Has the ability to assess and nourish individual potential. Values community and seeks respect within it.
Ill-expressed: pedantic, lecturing, preachy
The investor
Opportunistic and effective. Skilled at identifying and capitalizing on opportunities for material gain. Leverages win-win or lose-lose situations for profit. Provides resources to others only when she stands to gain from it. Shrewd and expansive.
Ill-expressed: shrewd and self-centered.
The seeker
Curious and insightful. Insatiable need to know the meaning behind everything. Continues to question even after finding answers. Knows a little about almost everything.
Ill-expressed: May be naïve - a wise fool.
The devotee
Loyal and giving. Encourages and supports with a sense of selflessness. Deeply committed to an ideal or person. Unwavering in dedication and purpose.
Ill-expressed: obsessed, addicted, co-dependent
The maiden (innocent, optimistic, sees the best in ppl)
Innocent and optimistic. Sees the best in people / other's highest self. Values harmony, beauty and love above all else. Faithful and trusting.
Ill-expressed: gullible and naïve. Ignorant. Conflict averse - may hide true feelings.
The alchemist (transforms nothing to something)
Opportunistic and imaginative. Able to create something from nothing, as if by magic. Methodical and learned. Transforms almost everything and everyone she comes in contact with.
Ill-expressed: Con artist. Trickster. Drama queen and shit stirrer.
Cards show both negative and positive aspects. Meant for self reflection. For those things u aspire to or already affirm in urself, reflect on these cards to see where u may be getting caught up or still have room to grow