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"PSYCHE" ICON ILLUSTRATIONThe Greek name "Psyche" means "breath of life", "soul" or "spirit". It is represented by the image of the butterfly, hence Psyche is often depicted in art with butterfly wings. In Greek, Psyche is spelled "ψυχή". The Latin translation is "Anima", and this term was also used by Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung (who founded analytical psychology) to describe the archetype of the inner feminine personality within a man.
Psyche's Archetypal "activating force" is that of FEMININE SPIRITUAL and PSYCHOLOGICAL GROWTH and TRANSFORMATION from innocent young woman to mature Goddess. An "activating force" is the term I use for what energies does a Goddess, Heroine, or Saint have for awakening the dormant or blossoming mirror energies within ourselves.
Psyche is a strong Icon for:
You can read more about the myth of Psyche and Eros and the rich symbolism contained within it HERE
Psyche's Archetypal "activating force" is that of FEMININE SPIRITUAL and PSYCHOLOGICAL GROWTH and TRANSFORMATION from innocent young woman to mature Goddess. An "activating force" is the term I use for what energies does a Goddess, Heroine, or Saint have for awakening the dormant or blossoming mirror energies within ourselves.
Psyche is a strong Icon for:
- those who are starting the individuation process from family to self
- those who are in a liminal state waiting to crossover to the next stage in their spiritual or psychological growth process
- those in a romantic relationship that needs to change or end
- those who are faced with challenges or a "dark night of the soul" and are having a hard time seeing the light
You can read more about the myth of Psyche and Eros and the rich symbolism contained within it HERE