Shadow – using the lack of money as an excuse not to move forward in life.
So here we are on our journey through the Archetypes. Archetypes have been around since at least the time of Plato, who referred to pre-existing ideal templates as Forms.
Other philosophers referred to the concept in passing, but it was the 20th century visionary Swiss psychologist, Carl Jung who put archetypes on the map of modern consciousness.
Our journey through diverse archetype representations will be under the guidance of Carolyn Myss (www.myss.com) and her “Archetype Cards.” Over the next 80 days we will explore each card in our morning conversations in Julia’s Journal. I hope that you will enjoy this enlightening journey and delight in which archetypes are most prevalent in your psyche.
After shuffling the cards this morning the first archetype is: Servant. If making choices that serve your highest potential is a substantial and personal issue for you, then consider this archetype for your support team.
Prometheus was the ultimate Servant. He was willing to give up his happiness and life. He chose to hang upside on the tree of life for eternity – are you?
The Moon is in Pisces – the 12 though. This position is perfect for us to delve into our subconscious and retrieve what lingers beneath.
Pisces is creative and romantic so this Moon phase is inclined to delight us with her moves in this part of our lives. Is there anyone whom you wish to move with your creative magic? Do you feel like writing a poem or love song? Well, now the Moon is supporting these creative urges.
Remember romance comes in many different guises and in some cases it is totally unpredictable. It opens the heart and mind and fine tunes the memory channel.
The World offers fresh fruit ripe for the picking. Seeds that we planted many moons ago are now blooming on the vine. The vine has taken root and seeped into many aspects of our lives. The thorns have pricked our hearts and ripped our souls but still we pursue with the passion of life.
So does this garden analogy impact on our self esteem? Sure it does! Well, it ruins your life – if you allow it! That is entirely your choice.
It’s a number five day of changes. So do you want to shift from the shadow attribute to the light? Once again you have free will and this is up to you.
Archetypes are both ancient and Universal. They become personalised when they’re part of our psyche.
Archetypes are not passive entities floating around in the psyche like old family portraits hanging in a dusty ancestral castle. They take an active role as guardians and inner allies awakening you when you are in danger of falling into destructive behaviours (Carolyn Myss).
All archetypes have shadow aspects as well as positive aspects. Your relationship with each card is entirely up to you! There is no judgement here in the “School of Jules”. All I ask is that you are honest with yourself. It’s for your own evolution and enlightenment path. And we all move along this path at different speeds. Some of us are lightning fast and other like to take the scenic route. Some of us become intimidated and frozen in fear and that is okay – for a time. Try not to linger for too long at the pond of procrastination – it smells down there!
On a personal note: I can still remember when as I child I complained about doing the dishes. My father would sing: “Cinderella, Cinderella – my little Cinderella” and do a little jig. Nice memory, Dad!
Love, Peace and Memories,
Julia Ashton-Sayers
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