Water Archetype - The Philosopher

The Water type is the Philosopher who brings to light that which is hidden, uncovering new knowledge, dispelling mystery, eroding ignorance. Like an old-time prospector, she sifts through the gravel of notions and beliefs, tireless in her effort to apprehend the nature of reality. Time is the pick and shovel of the Philosopher who exhumes the bones of culture that endure, doggedly in search of truth. Able to envision what can be, she is critical of what is. As the custodian of our ancestral memories and dreams, she articulates our aspirations.

Keys to Water

• Articulate, clever, self-sufficient and introspective
• Penetrating, critical and scrutinising
• Seeks knowledge and understanding
• Likes to remain hidden, enigmatic and anonymous

Typical Problems

• Emotionally inaccessible and undemonstrative
• Isolation and loneliness
• Tactless, unforgiving and suspicious
• Hardening of the arteries, deterioration of teeth and gums, back ache, chilliness, loss of libido