How to: Winter Solstice Celebrations
Winter Solstice Celebrations The Winter Solstice celebrations happen every year on the 21st or 22nd of December for those of us in the northern hemisphere. If you are in the southern […]
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The Goddess Archetype
The Many Faces of the Goddess Archetype A galaxy of archetypes onto herself, the goddess archetype is one of the most profound and overwhelming archetypes to know. She is primary among […]
Spirit Animals: HORSE SYMBOLISM
Horse Symbolism Horse symbolism, like a band of wild horses, could be explained in 1,000,000 words yet never be described. We try to capture horse spirit animal in our imaginations, yet fail. Our […]
The Mentor and Teacher Archetypes
The work of deciphering which archetypes belong to you is so important because it challenges you to get specific about who you are. If you are interested in knowledge and […]
How to: Celebrate World Animal Day
Why Celebrate World Animal Day? By this point our global community has named every day as a national day for someone or international day to celebrate something. There are entire websites dedicated […]
Spirit Animals: WATCHFUL PEACOCK
Peacock Symbolism The myths and legends of countless deities are soaked in peacock symbolism and adorned in the peacock’s iridescent tail feathers. Let me start with the short list of gods and goddesses […]
The Lover Archetype
The Lover Archetype The lover archetype is often confused with other archetypes such as the hedonist, the goddesses (especially Aphrodite), the mother, the artist, the caregiver, the fool, and the […]
Benefits of Shamanic Journeys
The Shamanic Journey is Fundamental Shamans are known for their ability to enter an altered state of consciousness, called “shamanic journeying” to visit the spirit worlds. Professional shamanic healers understand […]
Spirit Animals: DOLPHIN SYMBOLISM
Dolphin Symbolism The medicine of dolphin symbolism is often expressed in simple, light-hearted associations of peace, joy, harmony and playfulness. Writers highlight how dolphin spirit animal teaches us to use our breath and work […]
The Martyr Archetype
The Revered Martyr Archetype In modern psychological terms, the martyr archetype is seen as a manipulative adversary, but her history is much more virtuous. To be a martyr used to be one of […]
