Drive: Mastery
Fear: Weakness
Drive: Transformation
Fear: Unintended consequences
When the The Hero meets the The Magician, it is a meeting of Competence and Vision.The Hero seeks Mastery, while The Magician is driven by Transformation.
The friction point in this relationship usually revolves around Weakness vs Unintended consequences. However, if they can overcome this, their combined strengths cover each other's blind spots.
For this pairing to succeed, the The Hero must respect the The Magician's need for Transformation, and vice versa. Radical acceptance of their differing fears is key.
When conflict appears, don’t debate facts—name the fear. For this pairing, it’s usually Weakness vs Unintended consequences.
Build a “reset ritual” after stress spikes: 20 minutes calm, then one request each. This prevents Arrogance ↔ Manipulation spirals.
Compatibility score: 60%. This pairing is shaped by Competence (Partner A) vs Vision (Partner B). The main tension is usually Weakness vs Unintended consequences, and the main strength is the way their drives (Mastery and Transformation) interact.
The most common conflict is a loop where Arrogance triggers Manipulation. If both partners don’t name the pattern early, it becomes chronic.
Translate strategy into needs. The Hero tends to pursue Mastery using Competence; The Magician pursues Transformation using Vision. Make those needs explicit and build agreements around stress moments.
It’s a directional estimate. Above ~80% usually means low friction and easy trust-building; 60–80% means workable with communication; below ~60% means you’ll need strong boundaries and shared purpose to prevent recurring fights.