# Archetypal Alchemy Quick Reference

## Syntax

```
ARCHETYPE + CARD = Design System

Examples:
- Hero+Sun = Bold achievement in golden tones
- Magician+Moon = Transformation in mystery
- Sage+Hermit = Wisdom in introspection
```

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## Archetypes at a Glance

| Symbol | Archetype | One Word | Primary Drive | Visual Style |
|--------|-----------|----------|---------------|--------------|
| ⚔️ | Hero | **Mastery** | Achievement | Bold, angular, dynamic |
| 🔮 | Magician | **Transformation** | Power | Mysterious, gradients |
| 📚 | Sage | **Wisdom** | Truth | Clean, minimal, scholarly |
| 🌸 | Innocent | **Safety** | Happiness | Soft, rounded, pastel |
| 🧭 | Explorer | **Discovery** | Freedom | Open, expansive |
| ⚡ | Rebel | **Disruption** | Liberation | Asymmetric, edgy |
| 💕 | Lover | **Intimacy** | Beauty | Elegant, sensual |
| 🎨 | Creator | **Innovation** | Expression | Artistic, experimental |
| 🃏 | Jester | **Joy** | Playfulness | Colorful, bouncy |
| 🤲 | Caregiver | **Service** | Compassion | Warm, supportive |
| 👑 | Ruler | **Control** | Leadership | Authoritative, structured |
| 👥 | Everyman | **Belonging** | Connection | Familiar, approachable |

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## Cards at a Glance

| # | Card | Keyword | Primary Color | Use For |
|---|------|---------|---------------|---------|
| 0 | Fool | **Beginnings** | Sky Blue | Fresh starts |
| I | Magician | **Power** | Deep Purple | Transformation |
| II | High Priestess | **Intuition** | Moonlight Blue | Mystery |
| III | Empress | **Abundance** | Forest Green | Growth |
| IV | Emperor | **Authority** | Imperial Red | Leadership |
| V | Hierophant | **Tradition** | Sacred Blue | Wisdom |
| VI | Lovers | **Union** | Passionate Pink | Romance |
| VII | Chariot | **Victory** | Victory Gold | Achievement |
| VIII | Strength | **Courage** | Gentle Gold | Empowerment |
| IX | Hermit | **Solitude** | Deep Indigo | Introspection |
| X | Wheel | **Change** | Cosmic Purple | Cycles |
| XI | Justice | **Balance** | Balance Blue | Fairness |
| XII | Hanged Man | **Surrender** | Inverted Teal | Perspective |
| XIII | Death | **Transformation** | Obsidian Black | Rebirth |
| XIV | Temperance | **Balance** | Angelic Blue | Harmony |
| XV | Devil | **Shadow** | Infernal Red | Intensity |
| XVI | Tower | **Upheaval** | Lightning White | Disruption |
| XVII | Star | **Hope** | Starlight Blue | Inspiration |
| XVIII | Moon | **Illusion** | Moonlight Silver | Dreams |
| XIX | Sun | **Joy** | Solar Gold | Success |
| XX | Judgement | **Rebirth** | Angelic White | Awakening |
| XXI | World | **Completion** | Cosmic Violet | Wholeness |

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## Instant Combinations by Use Case

### Achievement & Success
```
Hero+Sun        → Radiant victory
Hero+Chariot    → Unstoppable momentum
Hero+Strength   → Gentle power
Ruler+Emperor   → Commanding authority
```

### Learning & Knowledge
```
Sage+Hermit        → Deep contemplation
Sage+Star          → Hopeful wisdom
Sage+Hierophant    → Traditional teaching
```

### Wellness & Care
```
Caregiver+Empress      → Nurturing abundance
Caregiver+Temperance   → Balanced support
Innocent+Star          → Pure optimism
Innocent+Sun           → Joyful safety
```

### Creativity & Making
```
Creator+Magician   → Artistic transformation
Creator+Sun        → Joyful making
Creator+Moon       → Dreamlike creation
Jester+Fool        → Playful spontaneity
```

### Mystical & Spiritual
```
Magician+Moon          → Transformative mystery
High Priestess+Hermit  → Intuitive depths
Hermit+Moon            → Contemplative dreams
Magician+Star          → Hopeful magic
```

### Disruption & Change
```
Rebel+Tower        → Revolutionary shock
Rebel+Death        → Transformative disruption
Explorer+Wheel     → Adventurous cycles
Rebel+Devil        → Shadow rebellion
```

### Romance & Connection
```
Lover+Empress      → Sensual abundance
Lover+Star         → Romantic hope
Lover+Sun          → Joyful intimacy
Lovers+Temperance  → Balanced union
```

### Community & Belonging
```
Everyman+World     → Universal community
Everyman+Sun       → Joyful belonging
Caregiver+Lovers   → Compassionate connection
```

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## Color Decision Tree

**Need energetic?** → Sun, Chariot, Tower
**Need calming?** → Moon, Star, Temperance
**Need mysterious?** → Magician, Moon, High Priestess
**Need powerful?** → Emperor, Devil, Tower
**Need nurturing?** → Empress, Temperance, Star
**Need transformative?** → Death, Magician, Judgement
**Need joyful?** → Sun, Fool, World
**Need introspective?** → Hermit, Moon, Hanged Man

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## Archetype Decision Tree

**Need bold/competitive?** → Hero
**Need mystical/transformative?** → Magician
**Need wise/educational?** → Sage
**Need safe/simple?** → Innocent
**Need adventurous?** → Explorer
**Need disruptive?** → Rebel
**Need romantic/beautiful?** → Lover
**Need creative/expressive?** → Creator
**Need playful/fun?** → Jester
**Need supportive/caring?** → Caregiver
**Need authoritative/premium?** → Ruler
**Need familiar/accessible?** → Everyman

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## Troubleshooting Combinations

### Feels Too Serious
Add: Fool, Jester, Sun cards
Try: Current+Sun or Jester archetype blend

### Feels Too Playful
Add: Hermit, Emperor, Justice cards
Try: Current+Hermit or Ruler archetype blend

### Lacks Energy
Add: Sun, Chariot, Tower cards
Try: Hero or Rebel archetype blend

### Too Intense
Add: Star, Temperance, Innocent cards
Try: Caregiver or Sage archetype blend

### No Emotional Impact
Question: What should users *feel*?
Then: Choose archetype for behavior, card for emotion

### Colors Fight Structure
- Check if card enhances or contradicts archetype
- Example: Rebel+Temperance conflicts (chaos vs. balance)
- Solution: Choose complementary pairing

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## Advanced Patterns

### Seasonal Combinations
- **Spring**: Innocent+Star, Fool+Empress
- **Summer**: Hero+Sun, Jester+Sun
- **Autumn**: Sage+Hermit, Magician+Temperance
- **Winter**: Hermit+Moon, Death+Judgement

### Journey Mapping
```
Homepage    → Innocent+Star (welcoming hope)
About       → Sage+Sun (wise clarity)
Product     → Creator+Magician (transformative tools)
Pricing     → Hero+Chariot (achievement)
Contact     → Caregiver+Temperance (balanced support)
```

### Paradoxical Power
When you want tension/complexity:
- Rebel+Hierophant = Disrupting tradition
- Innocent+Devil = Light confronting shadow
- Ruler+Fool = Authority embracing chaos

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## Quick Commands

```bash
# Generate component
/archetypal-ui [Archetype]+[Card] for [component]

# Get color palette
/archetypal-colors [Card]

# Ask the alchemist
@archetypal-alchemist [question/request]
```

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## Memorization Tricks

### Archetypes
Think of famous brands:
- **Hero**: Nike, Under Armour (achievement)
- **Sage**: Wikipedia, TED (knowledge)
- **Innocent**: Dove, Innocent Drinks (safety)
- **Explorer**: Jeep, Patagonia (adventure)
- **Rebel**: Harley Davidson, Virgin (disruption)

### Cards
Think of the symbolism:
- **Sun**: Bright yellow, midday, celebration
- **Moon**: Silver blue, night, dreams
- **Tower**: Lightning strike, chaos
- **Star**: Night sky, hope, guidance
- **Hermit**: Lantern in darkness, solitude

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*Print this page and keep it handy while designing. The more you use these combinations, the more intuitive they become.*
