Discover Your Inner Archetypes: Light, Shadow, and Guidance
Each of us carries within a rich tapestry of archetypes; universal energies that shape how we see the world, relate to others, and navigate our inner life. By exploring these archetypes, we can better understand our strengths, recognise where we may be blocked, and consciously bring more balance and awareness into our lives.
Within the Temple of Ankh, we explore these archetypes through stories, myths, and modern reflections, helping you connect with the gods and goddesses within.
The 12 Archetypes Overview
1. The Innocent
Light: Curiosity, hope, openness, trust
Shadow: Naivety, over-trust, avoidance of reality
Explore stories of Persephone, Baldr, and Bala Krishna, and how innocence shows up in your life.
2. The Everyman
Light: Belonging, connection, humility
Shadow: Conformity, losing oneself to please others
Discover deities and myths that guide us in relationships and community.
3. The Hero
Light: Courage, resilience, determination
Shadow: Over-aggression, recklessness, overcompensation
Meet the heroes of mythology and see how their journey mirrors our personal challenges.
4. The Caregiver
Light: Nurturing, compassion, generosity
Shadow: Self-sacrifice, enabling, codependency
Learn from deities who embody care and support, and how to balance giving and receiving.
5. The Explorer
Light: Independence, curiosity, adventure
Shadow: Restlessness, aimlessness, fear of commitment
Explore myths of travel, discovery, and pushing boundaries in your own life.
6. The Rebel
Light: Change, revolution, challenging injustice
Shadow: Anger, destructiveness, defiance without purpose
See how gods and goddesses inspire us to question, break patterns, and create transformation.
7. The Lover
Light: Passion, intimacy, devotion
Shadow: Dependency, jealousy, idealization
Connect with myths of love, desire, and relationship dynamics.
8. The Creator
Light: Imagination, innovation, vision
Shadow: Perfectionism, frustration, obsession
Discover the creative forces in mythology and how to channel them in your life.
9. The Jester
Light: Joy, humor, spontaneity
Shadow: Irresponsibility, avoidance, superficiality
Learn from playful myths and deities who remind us to enjoy life and not take everything so seriously.
10. The Sage
Light: Wisdom, reflection, insight
Shadow: Detached, over-analytical, aloof
Explore stories of divine wisdom and how to cultivate clarity in your life.
11. The Magician
Light: Transformation, vision, influence
Shadow: Manipulation, illusions, misuse of power
See how myths teach us to harness power and create meaningful change.
12. The Ruler
Light: Leadership, responsibility, vision
Shadow: Control, rigidity, fear of losing power
Learn how deities exemplify order, authority, and the balance of power in life.
Working With Archetypes
- Reflect & Journal: Notice which archetypes feel most present or neglected in your life.
- Meditate & Connect: Use guided meditations to meet your inner archetypes and explore their messages.
- Observe Shadow & Light: Awareness of shadow traits helps you reclaim blocked energy and integrate wholeness.
- Apply in Daily Life: Archetypes can guide decisions, relationships, creativity, and personal growth.
At Ankh, we bring these archetypes to life through myth storytelling, meditations, and practical guidance. Each archetype is an invitation to explore your inner landscape and deepen self-awareness.
Watch the YouTube series “Gods Within Us” to meet each archetype, learn from their stories, and discover exercises to integrate them into your life: [Insert YouTube Link]
Exploring archetypes is not just a mental exercise - it’s a journey of self-discovery and transformation. By connecting with these energies, you awaken guidance, creativity, and balance that can transform your everyday experiences.
For more free resources to help guide you in working with your inner archetypes on the path to wholeness, click here or book a 1:1 session with Ankh