Archetypal and Psychological Astrology
The Child Archetype
The Child is an archetype in Jungian psychology. It is refered to as a childish or childlike longing for the innocent, regardless of age. There are several recognizable child archetypes such as the “Abandoned Child”, “The Wounded Child” and “The Divine Child” to name a few. This archetype is present in all of us. We were all children once and …
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The Great Mother Archetype
Carl Jung defines the Great Mother as a significant archetype of an energy-laden image we hold in our psyche, as our mother being our first experience in this world when we were in her womb. It was through her that we experienced or first sounds, it was her breasts where we first got nourishment, her arms that first held us, …
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The Trickster or Fox Archetype
The trickster is an example of a Jungian archetype. This archetype is characterized by his wit and charm as his main defense in getting out of situations. The trickster in mythology, religion and folklore can be a god, animal, human who plays tricks and ignores rules. The trickster breaks the rules, sometimes unconsciously but with ultimately positive effects. When they …
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The Wise Old Man Archetype
The Wise Old Man archetype was described as Carl Jung as a person with great judgment and wisdom. The wise old man is sometimes referred to as the Sage. This archetype is characterized by being old, bearded, father-figure type who uses his great personal knowledge of the world and offer guidance through stories and may impress upon his “student” who he …
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The Hero Archetype
The hero is an archetype of a person who despite trials and tribulations perseveres and triumph through them. They display courage and self-sacrifice for a greater good. In Greek Mythology, heroes like Heracles, Achilles and Perseus played an important part of Greek religion. The hero symbolizes in us the need for triumph and glory in the face of life’s challenges …
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Jungian Psychology in Astrology – Complexes and Projection
Conflict resides within us all and is seen by its projection onto our outside world especially upon those that we have a close relationship with. To find conflict we need only look at the planetary aspects which symbolise the various types of relationships between the archetypes / planets. A planetary aspect describes what we expect from a relationship or situation. …
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Asteroid Ceres
The symbol for the asteroid Ceres is a stylized sickle, a crescent of receptivity resting on a cross of matter. The sickle is a crescent shaped sharp tool on a short handle which was used for cutting grass and crops. Sickle cells are associated with red blood. A stylized pattern of five stalks grain was also submitted as a symbolic …
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Mythology of Pluto ♇
What is the mythological origin of Pluto? The god of the underworld was known to the Greeks as Hades (the unseen). After the overthrow of Kronos the universe was divided. Zeus took the sky, Poseidon the sea, and Hades the underworld, realm of the shades. Here ran the River Styx, over which the dead had to cross. It was also …
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Mythology of Neptune ♆
What is the mythological origin of Neptune? Neptune ♆ was the god of the sea in Roman mythology, equivalent to the Greek god Poseidon. Neptune Mythology Stories There are two different versions of Poseidon’s birth. Child of Kronos and Rhea, and so older brother to Zeus, Poseidon was by most accounts swallowed like most of his siblings (Hestia, Hera, Hades …
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Mythology of Uranus
What is the mythological origin of Uranus? In mythology, Uranus (Ancient Greek Ouranos, meaning “sky” or “heaven”) was the primal Greek god personifying the sky. His equivalent in Roman mythology was Caelus. In Ancient Greek literature, Uranus or Father Sky was the son and husband of Gaia, Mother Earth. Uranus Mythology Stories From Chaos came Gaia, the Earth, alone in the …
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Mythology of Saturn
What is the mythological origin of Saturn Saturn is named after the Roman god Saturn, the god of agriculture. The associated Greek god, Cronus, was the son of Uranus and Gaia and the father of Zeus (Jupiter). Saturn Mythology Stories Kronos, lord of time, was the youngest son of Ouranos and Gaia, sky and earth. These two emerged from primal chaos …
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Mythology of Jupiter ♃
What is the mythological origin of Jupiter’s name? Jupiter ♃ is named after the ancient Roman god, Jupiter (Jove). In Greek mythology, Jupiter is Zeus or Z, the king of heaven and Earth and of all the Olympian gods. In Norse mythology he is Thor, protector and god of thunder. Thursday, the Jupiter-ruled day, is named after Thor. Jupiter Mythology …
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Sagittarius Archetype
Core Insights for Sagittarius Mode: Spiral (Seeking, Evolving, Reflecting, Demonstrating, Distributing) Element: Fire (Essence, Vitality, Identity, Consciousness, Energy) Archetypal Images: Explorer, Philosopher, Gypsy, Scholar, Truth Seeker, Teacher Planetary Governor: Jupiter House Association: 9th House of Exploration & Faith Body Wisdom: Liver, Thighs, Hips. Spiritual Principle: Divine Inspiration “Follow Love’s Bliss” Harmonious: Enthusiastic, Optomistic, Inspirational, Confident, Outdoorsy, Humorous, Honest, Idealistic, Multi-Cultural, …
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Leo Archetype
Core Insights for Leo Mode: Inward (Harnessing, Utilizing, Sustaining, Empowering, Penetrating) Element: Fire (Essence, Vitality, Identity, Consciousness, Energy) Archetypal Images: Performer, Ruler (King/Queen), Magical Child, Entertainer, Knight Planetary Governor: Sun House Association: 5th House of Creativity & Joy Body Wisdom: Heart, Spine, Vital Life Energy Field. Spiritual Principle: Creativity “Create Your Visions” Harmonious: Charismatic, Noble, Dramatic, Admirable, Childlike, Creative, Joyful, …
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Understanding Projective Identification in Astrology
The term “projection” … seems to me to designate quite correctly the illusion and unconscious assumption by which I ascribe to my fellow man what largely belongs to myself. I lodge it in him, so to speak. – Carl G. Jung Projective identification is a psychological process that can happen between any two persons, especially when one of the two …
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Astrology of the Shadow – The 7th House
Carl Jung is, in my opinion, the father of modern day astrology. He wrote in a letter to Professor B.V. Raman that astrology is of particular interest to the psychologist, since it contains a sort of psychological experience which we call projected – this means that we find the psychological facts as it were in the constellations. This originally gave …
Read MoreJung’s Shadow in the Horoscope Chart
Carl Jung used the term “shadow” to describe the repressed contents of the personal unconscious — those parts of each of us that we’d rather not admit to harboring. The problem with shadow material is that it comes out when we’re not looking — or, more precisely, it comes out because we’re not looking. Jung said our shadow elements could …
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Greek Mythology
Greek mythology lives! The pantheon of gods and goddesses in Greek mythology are still a living part of our culture today. When a handsome young man is referred to as an Adonis, or a strong one as Hercules, we’re referencing the ancient Greeks. When we speak of Pandora’s box or name a submarine the Poseidon, we keep these myths alive. …
Read MorePisces Archetype
Core Insights for Pisces Mode: Spiral (Seeking, Evolving, Reflecting, Demonstrating, Distributing) Element: Water (Imagination, Impressions, Emotion, Soul, Sensitivity) Archetypal Images: Mystic, Poet, Dreamer, Visionary Artist, Musician, Oracle, Psychic Planetary Governor: Jupiter and Neptune House Association: 12th House of Spirit Vision & Imagination Body Wisdom: Feet, Lymph Glands, Eyes, Spiritual Field. Spiritual Principle: Unity “The Eternal One Reflected Through the Many” …
Read MoreAquarius Archetype
Core Insights for Aquarius Mode: Inward (Harnessing, Utilizing, Sustaining, Empowering, Nurturing) Element: Air (Awareness, Ideas, Thought, Concepts, Knowledge) Archetypal Images: Genius, Humanitarian, Inventor, Sage, Rebel, Scientist, Astrologer Planetary Governor: Saturn and Uranus House Association: 11th House of Community & Possibilities Body Wisdom: Ankles, Shins, Electromagnetic Field. Spiritual Principle: Individuation “Freedom to be Original” Harmonious: Friendly, Enlightened, Cosmic, Interesting, Brainy, Unconventional, …
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