The Hero Archetype is the most recognizable of all Archetypes. We can all name the character traits of a hero. They must be brave, and fearless, defeat some awful foe, save the world and be altogether marvellous. The Hero is most prevalent in books, films, myths, and legends. This is…
Are you the type of person who values science and spiritual knowledge? Do people think of you as creative, insightful, funny, or inventive? Are you intrigued by ancient knowledge and new discoveries? If so, you might identify as the Magician Archetype. Magicians are truth-seekers who use their wisdom to create…
When you watch a film or read a book, do you root for the hero or feel sympathy for the rebel? Can you empathize with the mother figure or admire the leader in the story? Perhaps the narrative focuses on an interesting sidekick or a foolish romantic. We all recognize…
There are many people who have a phobia of poisonous snakes, but whether we like it or not, snakes feature in our waking lives. We use them to describe certain attributes in other people. For example, a 'snake in the grass' is someone we don’t trust. Snakes are symbolic. From…
Have you ever wondered how dreams work and why we have them? This and other questions about dreams have been a source of wonder for ages. Sigmund Freud, the father of modern psychology, was convinced that dreams were an expression of unfulfilled fantasies. More pragmatic theorists after him saw dreams…
Ever wondered how your collective unconscious can affect your everyday behaviour? Are you afraid of snakes but never actually seen one? You’re not alone. In fact, it seems the inner psyche has been the topic of study for many scientists - but one, in particular, stands out to this day.…
Do you think it’s important to pay attention to things like coincidences? If so, you might just be interested in Jungian psychology. For instance, have you thought about calling someone you haven’t spoken to for ages? And then suddenly they call you out of the blue? Have you remembered a…
What makes you angry? It’s an innocent enough question. But did you know that by answering it you could be revealing more than you realise? According to Carl Jung, knowing what makes you angry reveals important things about your personality and bottled up issues. He said: “Everything that irritates us…
