Archetypal and Psychological Astrology
Capricorn Archetype
Core Insights for Capricorn Mode: Outward (Activating, Initiating, Creating, Expressing, Illuminating) Element: Earth (Form, World, Life, Structures, Nature) Archetypal Images: Wise Elder, Executive, Advisor, Manager, Hermit, Ambitious One Planetary Governor: Saturn House Association: 10th House of Life Calling & Ambitions Body Wisdom: Skeletal Structure, Skin, Knees, Teeth, Hair. Spiritual Principle: Integrity “Plan Your Work & Work Your Plan” Harmonious: Authoritative, …
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Core Insights for Scorpio Mode: Inward (Harnessing, Utilizing, Sustaining, Empowering, Penetrating) Element: Water (Imagination, Impressions, Emotion, Soul, Sensitivity) Archetypal Images: Transformer, Investigator, Researcher, Shaman, Therapist, Sorcerer Planetary Governor: Mars and Pluto House Association: 8th House of Eternal Mystery & Change Body Wisdom: Reproductive Organs, Elimination Organs, Chakra System. Spiritual Principle: Surrender “Aligning with Divine Will” Harmonious: Passionate, Intense, Probing, Mysterious, …
Read MoreLibra Archetype
Core Insights for Libra Mode: Outward (Activating, Initiating, Creating, Expressing, Illuminating) Element: Air (Awareness, Ideas, Thought, Concepts, Knowledge) Archetypal Images: Artist, Lover, Diplomat, Peacemaker, Councilor, Host, Lawmaker. Planetary Governor: Venus House Association: 7th House of Companionship and Aesthetics Body Wisdom: Pancreas, Kidneys, Thought Creation/Expression. Spiritual Principle: Intimate Balance “Commitment to the Sacred Other” Harmonious: Graceful, Elegant, Charming, Artistic, Tactful, Sophisticated, …
Read MoreVirgo Archetype
Core Insights for Virgo Mode: Spiral (Seeking, Evolving, Reflecting, Demonstrating, Distributing) Element: Earth (Form, World, Life, Structures, Nature) Archetypal Images: Mentor, Master, Sacred Servant, Worker, Craftsman, Disciple Planetary Governor: Mercury Chiron House Association: 6th House of Employment & Health Body Wisdom: Intestines, Purifying Functions. Spiritual Principle: Devotion “The Journey is the Destination” Harmonious: Analytical, Humble, Intelligent, Discriminating, Precise, Orderly, Dutiful, Healthy, …
Read MoreCancer Archetype
Core Insights for Cancer Mode: Outward (Activating, Initiating, Creating, Expressing, Illuminating) Element: Water (Imagination, Impressions, Emotion, Soul, Sensitivity) Archetypal Images: Healer Planetary Governor: Moon House Association: 4th House of Hearth and Mythic Being Body Wisdom: Stomach, Breasts, Abdomen, Emotional Field. Spiritual Principle: Compassion “Love Without Conditions: Harmonious: Sensitive, Nurturing, Protective, Supportive, Tenacious, Traditional, Food & Family Oriented, Domestic, Empathic, Imaginative, …
Read MoreGemini Archetype
Core Insights for Gemini Mode: Spiral (Seeking, Evolving, Reflecting, Demonstrating, Distributing) Element: Air (Awareness, ideas, Thought, Concepts, Knowledge) Archetypal Images: Storyteller, Messenger, Eternal Youth, Intellectual, Trickster Planetary Governor: Mercury S House Association: 3rd House of Perception & Intelligence Body Wisdom: Lungs, Arms, Hands, Nervous System. Spiritual Principle: Conversation “Realizing Spontaneous Being” Harmonious: Communicative, Quick-witted, Curious, Youthful, Spontaneous, Clever, Adaptable, Flexible, …
Read MoreTaurus Archetype
Core Insights for Taurus Mode: Inward (Harnessing, Utilizing, Sustaining, Empowering, Penetrating) Element: Earth (Form, World, Life, Structures, Nature) Archetypal Images: Builder, Nature-Lover, Musician, Provider, Gardener, Dancer Planetary Governor: Venus Ceres House Association: 2nd House of Belonging and Pleasure Body Wisdom: Neck, Throat, Larynx Spiritual Principle: Presence “Be Here Now on Purpose” Harmonious: Practical, Perserverent, Patient, Sensuous, Natural, Serene, Tranquil, Steadfast, …
Read MoreAries Archetype
Core Insights for Aries Mode: Outward (Activating, Initiating, Creating, Expressing, Illuminating) Element: Fire (Essence, Vitality, Identity, Consciousness, Energy) Archetypal Images: Warrior, Leader, Hero, Adventurer, Initiator, Light Bearer Planetary Governor: Mars House Association: 1st House (Ascendant) Body Wisdom: Head, Face, Adrenals, Blood Spiritual Principle: Action “Seize the Moment” Harmonious: Bold, Daring, Courageous, Innocent, Pioneering, Vigorous, Competitive, Independent, Explosive, Adventurous, Assertive, Enthusiastic, Expressive, …
Read MoreTaurus Mythology
The myth of Gaia- The Mother- Earth and Nourisher The myths of creation state that before Gaia there was nothing with an exact shape; Chaos reigned in what was an empty space, a whirl of light and of darkness of the sea and land, when above and below were united in a total envelopment, all still completely undifferentiated and, as …
Read MoreMythology Of Mars
Ares Mars made a curious transition in his Roman identity. As the Greek Ares, he was a violent, roughneck bully and an untrustworthy friend. Whenever Ares appeared in a myth, he was depicted as a violent personality, who faced humiliation through his defeats more than once. (greekmythology.com) As the Roman Mars, he became a noble symbol of Roman might and …
Read MoreMythology Of Venus
Aphrodite The Romans called her Venus (hence the famous armless statue known as the Venus de Milo) (Source) Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love, beauty and fertility. She encompasses all levels of love: higher love and ideals, the social bonding that is the core of functioning civilisation and the intimacy of erotic passion. Her later representation as Venus stripped …
Read MoreMythology Of Mercury
Hermes In the Roman adaptation of the Greek pantheon, Hermes is identified with the Roman god Mercury, who, though inherited from the Etruscans, developed many similar characteristics, such as being the patron of commerce. (Wiki) The Greek knew him as Hermes and/or Apollo, the Romans renamed him Mercury. God of the thieves and communication, Mercury was a cunning manipulator. Intelligent …
Read MoreMythology Of The Moon
Moon Governing as she does the fundamental rhythms of our lives, the Moon’s changing face is the primary symbol of mystery and cyclical change. Her deep feminine nature is evidenced in the ovulation cycle. She lights the night and smiles on lovers, but her ever-shifting face and her association with bleeding have given her a dark and frightening side. The …
Read MoreMythology Of The Sun
Sun he Sun is the furnace of the solar system, the heart that allows Gaia to support unfolding creation. It is the heavenly body we bask in but it is so bright we may not look at it. Four hundred times further from the earth than the Moon, yet four hundred times the size. To us, they appear with the …
Read MoreMythology of Chiron
A major theme which serves as a prototype for the many pairs which dwell in our psyche is Chiron the Centaur. He has a horses body and legs and a human torso and arms. A symbol of the split between the spiritual and the instinctual in ourselves. The rich, raw vitality of horses are symbolized instinctual energy, their libido. Horses …
Read MoreAsteroid Chiron
Chiron is often referred to as the Rainbow Bridge because he orbits between Saturn, which represents tradition and what we think is “reality” and the planet, Uranus, which represents revolution and foresight. Its orbit is approximately 50 years. At either an individual or a corporate Chiron return, individuals and businesses undergo a profound metamorphosis. Joyce Mason, a known authority on …
Read MoreJung & Astrology
Carl G. Jung believed that there is an indisputable connection between our minds and our bodies. Most people today would agree with that assessment. Our bodies affect our minds, and our minds affect our bodies. Our external situation affects our bodies, which affects our minds, and vice versa. Taking it a step further, he believed that we affect our physical …
Read MoreThe Mandala & Individuation
The mandala is a universal symbol derived from Sanskrit meaning ‘circle’. To Jung, there existed many mandala variations, such as “concentrically arranged figures, round or square patterns with a center, and radial or spherical arrangements.” However, the basic symbolism remained the same. Jung expressed the mandala as: “the psychological expression of the totality of the self”, the archetypal image of …
Read MoreCollective Unconscious & Archetypes
In order to understand Jung and analytical psychology we must comprehend the collective unconscious, as it was a primary cornerstone throughout his work. Jung differentiated between two forms of the unconsciousness. The first was the personal unconscious which Jung described as: (C.G. Jung. The Collected Works of C.G. Jung: Two Essays on Analytical Psychology, 66.) These memories were unique unto …
Read MorePsychological Types & Functions
Through years of case research, Jung determined the existence of two distinguishing modes of human reaction toward external circumstances, which he found to be so widespread that they could be labeled as a typical human characteristics. He described them as follows: In his division of extravert and introvert, Jung referred primarily to the psychology of the consciousness, or external components. …
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