Aphrodite was never originally a harmless goddess of beauty—she was a force. In pre-Greek cultures, we find her ancestors: Inanna, Ishtar, Astarte—goddesses who united love, war, and kingship within themselves. These goddesses held power over life and death; they were...
When Persephone, the beloved daughter of the goddess Demeter, is abducted by Hades into the underworld, a deep darkness falls over the world. Demeter, goddess of fertility and grain, is paralyzed by grief. She wanders restlessly across the earth, searching for her...
In the deep psyche of every woman lies a powerful voice yearning for expression. The Daughter archetype is far more than just a role—it is a guide to self-discovery and personal growth. The Daughter archetype is a central aspect of the female psyche, symbolizing...
The Autumn Queen as an Archetype The Autumn Queen exists in various mythologies, cultures, and literary traditions, often representing transition, maturation, letting go, and the wisdom of natural cycles embodied by autumn. She can be understood as the embodiment of...
A few weeks ago, my dog lost his eyesight within the span of a single day. Perhaps this is only temporary, perhaps at some point he will be able to distinguish between light and dark again, or perhaps he will never see again—we do not know yet. This challenging...
The Unspoken “Contract” Between Child and Parents: The Dynamics of Self-Denial and Its Effects on the Autonomic Nervous System In early childhood, an invisible yet profound dynamic often develops between the child and their parents. This unconscious...
In the deepest recesses of our psyche, fears and insecurities often lie dormant, influencing our trust in others and ourselves. Among women, in particular, these shadow aspects can lead to deep mistrust, reflected in archetypal patterns. These darker sides of our...
Christianity and paganism: how the destruction of the Donar oak marked a turning point in Europe that impacted women’s social status Over the course of history, the Donar Oak destruction played a significant role in changing the religious landscape of Europe....
Meeting Persephone On March 23rd, 2023, Pluto entered the sign of Aquarius for the first time after a long stay in Capricorn. As my curiosity was piqued, I embarked on a little trip into cold celestial bodies. I quickly found myself in the land of the Roman and Greek...
Artemis was worshipped by the Greeks primarily as the goddess of hunting, forests, and the moon, though she was also viewed as a patron saint of women and children as well. She kept an eye on all roads and their wanderers, as well as all water bodies and ships....
