Symbols, Archetypes, and the Deep Mind
“The subconscious doesn’t speak English —
it speaks in symbols, emotion, and energy.”
🧠 Why Symbols Are the Native Language of the Mind
Your subconscious mind doesn’t understand bullet points and logic.
It understands stories, images, metaphors, and archetypes — just like in dreams.
Think about it:
- You dream in scenes, not spreadsheets
- You respond emotionally to symbols (a red heart 💗, a dark tunnel, a rising sun 🌅)
- Myths and fairy tales affect us deeply — even as adults
That’s because symbols bypass logic and go straight to the emotional core.
🧬 What Are Archetypes?
Archetypes are universal characters or energies that live inside all of us — such as:
- The Inner Child 👶
- The Warrior ⚔️
- The Queen/King 👑
- The Magician 🪄
- The Shadow 👤
- The Lover ❤️
These archetypes are part of your subconscious operating system.
When activated, they shape how you see yourself and act in the world.
🔮 How to Use Symbols and Archetypes to Rewire
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Visual Journaling
Draw or collage images that reflect the new self you’re becoming. -
Archetype Embodiment
Ask: What archetype do I need to embody today?
(e.g., “My inner Queen is leading today.”) -
Symbol Anchoring
Use jewelry, altars, wallpapers, or vision boards to represent specific beliefs. -
Story Rewriting
Tell your life as a myth — where you are the hero alchemizing your fate.
🌌 The Power of Meaning
When you assign symbolic meaning to your actions, your subconscious responds.
Lighting a candle isn’t just lighting a candle — it becomes a ritual of clarity.
Putting on a ring might become a reminder of your worth.
You’re not just changing habits — you’re activating mythic identity.
✍️ Your Practice for Today:
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Affirmation:
“I speak the language of symbols. My subconscious understands my vision.” -
Creative Prompt:
Choose a symbol or archetype that represents the next version of you.
Write a short story, draw, or meditate on what that symbol means for you now.
🎯 What’s Next?
In EP.19, we’ll explore the language we often overlook:
Inner Dialogue and Language Rewiring — how the words you say to yourself shape your entire reality.