Tag Archives: archetypes

The Entered Dragon (6) : figures in the mist ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Continued from Part Five Centre stage, the King smiles at us. His gaze is strong but gentle. As our eyes touch his, we feel the sense of purpose he holds. Courage and force reflect in the subtle colours that draw … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Active Imagination, archetypes, Carl Jung, The Shadow Self | Leave a comment

The Way Back is the Way Forward ~ Suzanne #writephoto

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Lately I have been fascinated by the stories and archetypal meanings of ancient gods, goddesses, heroes and wise women. One such being I became particularly fascinated this week was the Celtic and pre-Celtic mythic woman known as Elen of the … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged #Elen of the Ways, Animal symbolism, archetypes, Planetary renewal, Write photo prompt | 2 Comments

What dreams may come?

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Sue Vincent

The stories we heard as children remain with us as we grow. We know them well and, at need, can dredge from memory all the salient points to retell them to a new generation of children. The characters are familiar … Continue reading →

Posted in The Silent Eye | Tagged archetypes, fairy stories, life lessons, Red Riding Hood, sleeping beauty, spirituality, teaching tales, weekend workshop | Leave a comment

Persephone, Lady of the Mysteries ~ Monika at Symbol Reader

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Symbol Reader: “Drive your cart and your plow over the bones of the dead.” William Blake, Proverbs of Hell Is one even allowed to talk about the gods of the underworld? For Rudolf Otto, a twentieth-century theologian, the … Continue reading →

Posted in reblog | Tagged analytical psychology, archetypes, C.G. Jung, cave, dark moon, Demeter, Demetra George, Dionysos, Eleusinian Mysteries, Greek mythology, mysteries, myth, Mythology, Orpheus, Persephone, pomegranate, symbolism | 6 Comments

The light filled centre ~ Suzanne #writephoto

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Sue Vincent

The search had take so long – most of her life really. Born in tumultuous times to passionate and volatile parents, upheaval and dissonance had been Christine’s story since earliest childhood. Searching for a some place to call home – … Continue reading →

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Spirit Animals by Running Elk

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Shamanic Paths This post is based on the outline of an exploration session presented at The Silent Eye (a modern mystery school) “Leaf and Flame: the Foliate Man” weekend in 2016. Whilst I have attempted to retain some … Continue reading →