Psyche: Heart Chakra-Goddess Archetype

The PSYCHE series is a conceptual series that combines ideas and themes from the Eastern belief of Chakras - energy centres in the body, as well as psychologist Carl Jung's theory of archetypes and individuation.

In this series, each Chakra corresponds with one of Jung's archetypes, using the symbolism, colours, and associated body parts and themes.

IV. THE HEART CHAKRA
Location: Heart-chest.
Colour: Green.
Sense: Touch.
Element: Air.
Social Identity, Self-acceptance, Relationships: the right to love.
Love, self-love, self-control, forgiveness, compassion, acceptance, intimacy, balance, growth, beauty, grace, femininity, harmony, grounding, prosperity, trust, devotion, renewal, and peace.
Associated animal is the antelope-deer.

THE GREAT MOTHER-GODDESS ARCHETYPE
The embodiment of all feminine aspects, mystery and power - suggesting a woman's total wholeness. Personified in many ways, often as a nature goddess-earth mother with the ability to infinitely give motherly care, help, and protect. Can have a dark side- seen as a mother who devours her young & dominates loved ones. Other symbols include Eve & Mary in Western tradition; church, nation, forest, or ocean.
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