Finding the King Within: How to Access and Embody The Power, Authority and Leadership Of Your Inner King Archetype 

This is a book that delves into the concept of masculine archetypes, particularly focusing on the King archetype.

The King is the archetype that can – potentially – save us all. Too dramatic a statement? Well, the key role of the Inner King archetype is heart-centred leadership, the kind of leadership which respects humanity, nature and the world and planet we live in and depend on. With the threat of autocratic, dictatorial and destructive leadership all around the world, the mature and balanced Inner King can provide a counterpoint that will change the world for the better: it replaces adversarial attitudes with stability, compassion, love and connection  and offers us a counterpoint to separation, division and conflict. This is a book for every man and all mankind. Click here to read all about the book and buy it.

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In this book, Rod draws from Jungian psychology and explores four primary male archetypes—Warrior, Magician, Lover, and King—each representing different aspects of a man’s psyche. But the central theme of the book is the development of the “Inner King,” which Rod describes as the archetype responsible for leadership, authority, and order within a person. The King represents the ability to lead oneself and others with compassion, clarity, and purpose. Rod emphasizes the need for men to access and embody this archetypal energy in a healthy, balanced way to bring stability to their lives and communities. The absence or underdevelopment of the King archetype, often due to weak or absent father figures, can lead to chaos in one’s life. Rod also describes the shadows of each archetype, explaining how imbalances can lead to destructive behaviours. By doing the emotional work necessary to heal and integrate these archetypal energies, the book aims to guide men toward emotional maturity and effective leadership. This book effectively forms part of a broader movement in men’s work that includes workshops and mentorship, encouraging men to reclaim their sense of purpose and responsibility in a modern context.