The Magician Archetype According to Carl Jung

  The magician archetype is one of the most interesting figures in Carl Jung’s analytical psychology. This archetype represents thought, science, transformation, inspiration, and innovation. Some famous people who exhibit or exhibited this archetype include Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla, Elon Musk, and Steve Jobs. Engineers and scientists who promoted or still promote the advancement of our society. When we think of the set of archetypes or primordial images that this famous Swiss psychiatrist created, the hero always tends to stand out. We admire heroes because they’re the ones who perform great feats. However, we tend to forget that, behind them,…