His words are enchanting and his demeanor is magnetic. Like a true hypnotist, everyone is mesmerized from the moment they meet him. Not only can he sell anything, but he can get anyone to buy into anything. Sales is an art for him and he is good at it.

He represents the love of marketing—of dressing something up, so others will buy into it. The Hypnotist can take something that is only raw potential and artfully twist it around to transform it into something that people believe in or think they need.

The Hypnotist’s genius lies in working with people. He is naturally charming, dexterous, and persuasive. He has the instinct for knowing how to convey anything to anyone in such a way so that his message is recognized. His words are hypnotizing, intoxicating and they penetrate deep into the listeners’ subconscious. When his heart is in the right place he garners trust and loyalty.

In order to sell a product or a truth, this archetype has the confidence to put himself in the limelight and to manipulate any situation to his own advantage in a way that other people see that it is in their best interest as well. It’s like he is tricking them into seeing the truth. He knows it, he feels it, he sells it.

The Hypnotist has incredible strength as a survivor and is able to find timesaving methods in most situations. He manages to find all the shortcuts and break the normal laws of the material plane. He loves to be on the front lines for the tribe, and demands that he is rewarded for his skill. Always wanting to improve what he sees by recommending enhancements, the Hypnotist’s goal is to attain maximum reward for minimum output. Much as the Achiever (54), he has the aspiration to rise in the tribal hierarchy for the betterment of the whole community.

Maintaining the integrity of his persuasive powers, and keeping the promises he makes, strengthens the Hypnotist. His powerful skills bring with them a responsibility to acknowledge when something is of genuine service to others and not just his own reward. The Hypnotist celebrates ego without self-judgement and in full awareness. When using pride creatively, it becomes something powerful and positive. Embracing the energy of pride and ego and using it in the service of others’ higher purpose, the Hypnotist creates enormous value.

His positive and playful attitude literally makes this archetype shine. Much as the other Portal Guardians, the Mountaineer (9), the Idealist (11) and the Rhythmic (5), the Hypnotist can draw lightwaves deep into the cellular structure of his body and hold large amounts of light in his DNA. The Hypnotist conveys his message through his uplifting energy.

The Hypnotist has a close connection to the Gridworker (44) who has the ability to “smell’ the right collaborators. They are a great combo, especially since the Hypnotist immediately spots dishonesty in anyone. These two archetypes also carry the memory of the tribe. The Hypnotist gets to tell his version of history and the tribe naturally believes him.

The Hypnotist also has a close relationship with Goodwill (45). In different ways, they are two of the most influential characters in the community. When they have joint interest and a vision they both are excited about, they can get everyone to carve up their sleeves and work in synergy for the shared mission.

The Hypnotist is unstoppable when heart and will combine. The loyalty of his tribe ensures they follow him anywhere he goes and jump at the opportunity to buy the next new thing from him. The best thing about the Hypnotist is that by inducing a trance-like state, he helps people use their subconscious mind to change behavioral patterns or ways of thinking. He has the skill to trick you into loving yourself and believing in yourself.