Hero's Journey Spread (Circular)

Positions

1. 1Ordinary WorldThe familiar order before the journey begins.“What order am I used to that now feels too narrow?”Journey stageJourney stage: Ordinary World
2. 2Call to AdventureThe event, offer or inner urge that upsets the balance.“What is life calling me toward?”Journey stageJourney stage: Call to Adventure
3. 3Refusal of the CallResistance born of fear, responsibility or comfort.“Why am I resisting this call?”Journey stageJourney stage: Refusal of the Call
4. 4Meeting the MentorThe person, knowledge or experience that shows the way.“Who or what can guide me?”Journey stageJourney stage: Meeting the Mentor
5. 5Crossing the ThresholdThe first concrete step that makes turning back hard.“What is the first real step I need to take?”Journey stageJourney stage: Crossing the Threshold
6. 6Tests, Allies, EnemiesThe rules of the new world; supports and obstacles.“Who stands by me on this path, and what is testing me?”Journey stageJourney stage: Tests, Allies, Enemies
7. 7Approach to the Inmost CaveThe moment of preparation when the real issue becomes visible.“What is my real fear?”Journey stageJourney stage: Approach to the Inmost Cave
8. 8The OrdealThe breaking point where the old identity dissolves.“What is dying in me in this process?”Journey stageJourney stage: The Ordeal
9. 9The RewardThe gain that comes out of the ordeal.“What do I take away from this experience?”Journey stageJourney stage: The Reward
10. 10The Road BackThe decision to carry what was won back into the old life.“How will I carry what I learned into my life?”Journey stageJourney stage: The Road Back
11. 11ResurrectionThe final test of whether the transformation is real.“How will I respond to the pull of my old patterns?”Journey stageJourney stage: Resurrection
12. 12Return with the ElixirThe experience turning into wisdom that can be shared.“What can I give others from this journey?”Journey stageJourney stage: Return with the Elixir