Background: The Prophet Archetype

The Prophet Archetype

Living Prophet generations: Boomer (born 1943-1960)

We remember Prophets best for their coming-of-age passion and for their principled elder stewardship. Their principal endowments are in the domain of vision, values, and religion. A lifecycle outline:

As Prophets replace Artists in childhood during a High, they are nurtured with increasing indulgence by optimistic adults in a secure environment.
As self-absorbed Prophets replace Artists in young adulthood during an Awakening, they challenge the moral failure of elder-built institutions, sparking a society-wide spiritual awakening.
As judgmental Prophets replace Artists in midlife during an Unraveling, they preach a downbeat, values-fixated ethic of moral conviction.
As visionary Prophets replace Artists in elderhood during a Crisis, they push to resolve ever-deepening moral choices, setting the stage for the secular goals of the young.