Archetype Cards: An 80-card Deck with instruction booklet

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If you don’t know where to start, think of a quality you would love to evoke/invoke and embody. For example, perhaps you struggle with expressing your anger in a healthy way. Research on google “anger gods/goddesses” and see what you find. This approach may take a little bit of digging, but it’s worth it. The High Priestess - we see in her a Sophia, or a feminine archetype that radiates wisdom and understanding. The hero-warrior, although having outgrown the child, is still among the immature archetypes. The weakness is in failing to control your desires with rational thinking.

That said, the hero is central to your personal development and enjoyment of life. When this side of your character is developed you can go on to achieve the greatest good. But when underdeveloped, you will remain unhappy and unfulfilled. Linda Kohanov: Way of the Horse : Equine Archetypes for Self-Discovery: A Book of Exploration [With 40 Cards] (Hardcover); 2007 Edition It’s worth noting that each of the archetypes has a shadow. Jung classified the Shadow as an archetype in its own right, but essentially the shadow is an amalgamation of all the aspects of your true nature that has been rejected by the ego and thus not recognised by the conscious mind.

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An understanding of the Self-ego axis is essential when understanding archetypes because these unconscious energies project themselves on to the ego. At times, they can make you act of character. You can learn more about this in the Beginner’s Guide To Symbolism . The contents of the personal unconscious are chiefly the feeling-toned complexes, as they are called; they constitute the personal and private side of psychic life. The contents of the collective unconscious, on the other hand, are known as archetypes.” ~ Carl Jung, The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious Step 6: Ask the coachee to write their own Light Attributes and Shadow Attributes for the clusters - using concise sentences or phrases. AVOID single words, comma separated. When positive, having the Ruler archetype in your character armour enables you to become a good leader. You carry an air of authority, people respect your opinions and take your instructions on board.

People with a well-developed ruler archetype typically have a goal which they are adept at putting into action. Depending on whether the King energy in you is benevolent or tyrannical, you will either persuade and inspire others to willingly support your vision or subdue them through manipulation and perhaps even force. The Devil - like the shadow archetype, the more you ignore him, the more chained to his whims you’ll be. Boho Colorful Folk Art/ Original Watercolor & Ink Painting/ Leo Zodiac Lion Constellation 9 x 12/ Framed 11 x 14 People that look to establish their sense of Self are on the path to expressing their uniqueness. There is a lingering feeling that you have to prove yourself and leave a mark on the world. The warrior can help you achieve your goals but unless the positive aspects of this energy are developed, the warrior archetype is destructive and harmful.

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Individuals that have not developed a hero archetype by middle-age will typically undergo a mid-life crisis in search of an identity. This can occur in a variety of ways but typically involves acting out unfulfilled dreams. perfect for storing your cards in. The picture of the observer card on the front of the box let’s you Once you feel yourself entering a light altered state of consciousness, imagine walking into the picture and interacting with the being. Alternatively, you could imagine the figure springing to life. You may then choose to ask the figure questions such as, “ Who are you exactly?”“ What part of me represents you?”“ What important lessons can you teach me?”“ How can I integrate you into my waking life?” and so forth.

This wayward approach typically boxes people into a particular archetype. Moreover, it encourages individuals to focus on the qualities you do have rather than the qualities you need to develop. The truth is that all 12 archetypes are present in your psyche. Some will be more pronounced than others. The archetypal qualities that are absent or weaker need developing before you become whole and release trapped emotions. What are your dominant archetypes? You can always review the archetypes examples above and take one of the recommended tests. By learning about your primary archetypes, you’ll discover your greatest strengths and biggest weaknesses. 3. Search for your ‘Matron’ and ‘Patron’ archetype I hope that clears things up a bit. Can you use archetypes as bridges to spirit guides? Absolutely. But pure archetypes (such as those listed above) are best for psychological (rather than spiritual) inner work. 7 Ways to Work With ArchetypesThe 12 archetypes feature so predominantly in the ancient mythologies of multiple cultures they cannot be passed off as inconsequential. It is not a coincidence that ancient cultures from all over the world placed an important significance on the number 12. This irks me somewhat. My understanding of ancient mythology reveals there is a reason why there are 12 archetypes we need to integrate into conscious reality. And given almost every culture places an emphasis on 12 major archetypes, there is clearly an important significance. In symbolism, 12 is the number of completeness. Understanding the contents of your unconscious is critically important for personal development. Unconscious content is essentially everything you don’t know about yourself yet possess the qualities that can make you all that you can be. There is a lust for revenge, which is called rage; a lust for having money, which is called avarice; a lust for victory at all costs, which is called stubbornness; a lust for self-glorification, which is called boastfulness. There are many and varied kinds of lust, some of which are specifically named, others not. For who could easily give a name to the lust for domination, which, as we know from the civil wars, is nevertheless very powerful in the minds of tyrants?” ~ St. Augustine The Enneagram is an intricate model of the human psyche. While its origins are debated among many scholars, many people believe this system was developed from the teachings of Oscar Ichazo, Claudio Naranjo, and mystic George Gurdjieff.