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Beyond the Limen - Part 6 - A Bustling Agora - Introduction to Active Imagination Series
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41:55Welcome to Beyond the Limen, a seven-part guided introduction to the transformative Jungian practice of active imagination, brought to you by Make it Conscious. Whether you're new to this technique or have prior experience, this series is designed to guide you just below the threshold of conscious awareness, leading to the rediscovery of a timeless…
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Beyond the Limen - Part 5 - Facing Fears - Introduction to Active Imagination Series
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49:47Welcome to Beyond the Limen, a seven-part guided introduction to the transformative Jungian practice of active imagination, brought to you by Make it Conscious. Whether you're new to this technique or have prior experience, this series is designed to guide you just below the threshold of conscious awareness, leading to the rediscovery of a timeless…
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Beyond the Limen - Part 4 - Finding Freedom - Introduction to Active Imagination Series
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40:15Welcome to Beyond the Limen, a seven-part guided introduction to the transformative Jungian practice of active imagination, brought to you by Make it Conscious. Whether you're new to this technique or have prior experience, this series is designed to guide you just below the threshold of conscious awareness, leading to the rediscovery of a timeless…
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Beyond The Limen - Part 3 - Planting a Seed - Introduction to Active Imagination Series
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43:56Welcome to Beyond the Limen, a seven-part guided introduction to the transformative Jungian practice of active imagination, brought to you by Make it Conscious. Whether you're new to this technique or have prior experience, this series is designed to guide you just below the threshold of conscious awareness, leading to the rediscovery of a timeless…
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Beyond the Limen - Part 2 - Asking Good Questions - Introduction to Active Imagination Series
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38:40Welcome to Beyond the Limen, a seven-part guided introduction to the transformative Jungian practice of active imagination, brought to you by Make it Conscious. Whether you're new to this technique or have prior experience, this series is designed to guide you just below the threshold of conscious awareness, leading to the redis…
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Beyond the Limen - Part 1 - Greeting Your Soul - Introduction to Active Imagination Series
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35:56Welcome to Beyond the Limen, a seven-part guided introduction to the transformative Jungian practice of active imagination, brought to you by Make it Conscious. Whether you're new to this technique or have prior experience, this series is designed to guide you just below the threshold of conscious awareness, leading to the rediscovery of a timeless…
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The Fool - Tarot Active Imagination Meditation Exercise - Walking the Path
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39:05The Fool, as both the first and last card in the major arcana, represents the spiritual journey from inception to realisation. It hints to the reality that a path exists at all, along with an opportunity to increase in freedom and consciousness, should we so choose. As card number 22, it signifies an ending, of returning home and knowing the place …
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The World - Tarot Active Imagination Meditation Exercise - Completion and Integration
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40:52The World card marks the culmination of the spiritual journey, signifying a moment of profound completion and unity. It represents the successful conclusion of all phases and cycles, where spirit has traversed through the myriad experiences of life, integrating the four modalities of consciousness: will, emotion, intellect, and sensation. This card…
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Judgement - Tarot Card Active Imagination Meditation Exercise - A Call to Reconciliation and Renewal
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32:05The Judgement card, also known as Aeon in the Thoth deck, symbolises crucial moments of clarity, awakening, and the purging of old ways. It stands for the fire of renewal, where past experiences and actions are reviewed, leading to significant insights and transformations. This card encourages us to face our truths, embrace renewal, and step into a…
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The Sun Card - Tarot Active Imagination Meditation Exercise - Stepping into Light
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27:23The Sun card is a vibrant symbol of positivity, representing joy, success, and clarity. It signifies a state of illumination and invigoration, stepping into the light after darkness, celebrating newfound freedom and achievement. However, it also warns us of the potential dangers this can bring, such as grandiosity and hubris. In this active imagina…
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Dream Re-Entry & Exploration - Revised & Extended - Active Imagination Exercise
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21:01Working with dreams often forms a primary part of Jungian analysis and can play a pivotal role in anyone's investigation into themselves. Dreams often form a compensatory role to our conscious attitude, and can provide great insights into the nature of our minds and the direction of our lives, where we might be going off track, and where we might b…
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Ten of Cups - Tarot Active Imagination Meditation Exercise - Cultivating Fulfilment and Shared Joy
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22:10The Ten of Cups signifies reaching a point of emotional fulfilment and stable relationships. It represents a state where efforts have led to success and satisfaction in personal connections. Highlighting periods rich in contentment within family and community life, it underlines the importance of mutual support and understanding. In this active ima…
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The Moon - Tarot Active Imagination Meditation Exercise - Explore your Relationship to the Mystical
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24:47The Moon card is associated with mysticism, the occult, and the oceanic expanse of the unconscious mind. Despite its name, it is actually ruled by Neptune, and is the card of Pisces. While all tarot cards relate to the mind and the unconscious in some way, The Moon in particular can be linked to the practice of active imagination and the interface …
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Nine of Cups - Tarot Active Imagination Meditation Exercise - Appreciating Life's Pleasures
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22:25The Nine of Cups symbolises the attainment of satisfaction and the fulfilment of personal desires. It highlights the importance of acknowledging our achievements and the value of generosity. While it can suggest periods of contentment and gratitude, it also cautions against complacency and indulgence. In this active imagination exercise, we'll navi…
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The Energy of Pisces - Active Imagination Meditation Exercise - The Great Ocean
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23:29The Pisces zodiac sign, represented by the Fish, represents intuition, empathy, and the vast unconscious. This sign is distinguished by its deep emotional sensitivity, creative imagination, and a profound connection to all that is unseen. Pisceans excel in blending outer reality with the mystical, seamlessly navigating between the physical and the …
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Eight of Cups - Tarot Active Imagination Meditation Exercise - Seeking Deeper Emotional Fulfilment
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26:39The Eight of Cups prompts a reassessment of what truly fulfils us, encouraging a shift away from stagnant or unfulfilling scenarios towards a path of genuine emotional growth. This card brings to light the necessity of honouring our own needs and aspirations, pushing us to seek environments and connections that offer true engagement and satisfactio…
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The Star - Tarot Active Imagination Meditation Exercise - Looking Forward with Hope
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20:28The Star tarot card symbolises hope, inspiration, and renewal, serving as a guiding light through challenging times towards a brighter future. It represents the moment of calm and clarity that emerges after turmoil, promising healing and a renewed sense of purpose. It encourages us to trust our inner guidance system, highlighting the potential for …
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Seven of Swords - Tarot Active Imagination - Embracing Idiosyncrasies
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21:51The Seven of Swords challenges us to confront the aspects of evasion, strategy, and even deceit within ourselves and in our dealings with the world. It invites us to consider the value of novelty and idiosyncrasy, as well as the consequences of acting on half-truths or engaging in avoidance. This card reflects on the need for individuality and the …
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Walking with the Animus - Guided Active Imagination Exercise - Jungian Shadow Work
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20:10The Animus is a personification of the masculine principle that exists in the psyche of every individual. The Animus is an important archetype that can provide insights into our assertive, rational, and goal-oriented selves. In this exercise, we will use active imagination to help you connect with your Animus and gain insights into your inner world…
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Six of Swords - Tarot Active Imagination Meditation - Moving on to Hope
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23:05The Six of Swords symbolises moving forward from difficult situations into a clearer, more hopeful state. This card highlights the importance of open communication, learning, and the harnessing of skills and expertise. While it suggests advancement and intellectual growth, it also cautions against detachment and intellectual arrogance. In this acti…
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The Energy of Aquarius - Active Imagination Meditation - Exploring Freedom
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19:57The Aquarius zodiac sign, symbolised by the Water Bearer, represents innovation, individuality, and humanitarianism. This sign is known for its forward-thinking vision, its desire for progress, and its focus on the collective good. Aquarians are often seen as unconventional, valuing freedom and independence. In this active imagination exercise, we …
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Five of Swords - Tarot Active Imagination Meditation - Resolving Conflict
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21:47The Five of Swords represents the challenges of conflict and disagreement in our lives. It often points to situations of stress, misunderstandings, and broken relationships. This card brings to light the complexities of human interactions, such as grudges, deceit, and judgmental attitudes. In this active imagination exercise, we'll explore these th…
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The Tower - Tarot Active Imagination Meditation - Resilience Amidst Change
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20:32The Tower symbolises sudden upheaval, revelation, and the dismantling of established structures. It often represents a necessary but dramatic change, shaking the foundations of our beliefs, perceptions, or ways of life. This card challenges us to confront the instability and unpredictability of life, urging us to find strength and resilience in the…
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Four of Disks - Tarot Active Imagination Meditation - Build Material Security
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18:32The Four of Disks invites us to examine our approach to stability, particularly in the realms of work and finances. It encourages us to consider how we build and maintain our material foundations, balancing the need for security with the potential for growth. This card prompts us to reflect on our handling of physical resources, encouraging us not …
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The Devil - Tarot Active Imagination Meditation - Build Discipline and Determination
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19:13The Devil in tarot, not to be confused with the devil of religion, represents a complex array of meanings tied to the material world and our experiences within it. It symbolises the notions of seniority, expertise, manifestation, and the challenges of material and societal constraints. Associated with Capricorn and ruled by Saturn, this card delves…
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Three of Disks - Tarot Active Imagination Meditation - Master Your Craft
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18:12The Three of Disks or Pentacles represents dedication to artistic and vocational work. It emphasises labor, discipline, and the development of practical competence and skills. This card is associated with immersion in work, whether it involves crafting art, designing, fashion, architecture, or mastering a professional skill. It stresses the importa…
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The Energy of Capricorn - Active Imagination Meditation - Harness Ambition and Discipline
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24:36Capricorn, symbolised by the mountain goat, is associated with structure, ambition, and discipline. As the cardinal Earth sign, it embodies the qualities of practicality, reliability, and a focused approach to achieving goals. This sign is known for its ability to build enduring structures, both metaphorically and literally, through careful plannin…
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Two of Disks - Tarot Active Imagination Meditation - Make Prudent Financial Decisions
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16:32The Two of Disks often deals with the balancing act in financial and business matters. It represents the early, often unstable stages of financial ventures, the challenges of managing multiple income streams, and the wisdom needed in investment and resource allocation. This card embodies the dual nature of risk and reward in financial decisions. In…
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The Rebel Archetype - Active Imagination Meditation - Break Free From Conventional Norms
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17:41The Rebel archetype embodies the spirit of defiance, innovation, and breaking free from conventional norms. It represents the courage to challenge the status quo and the willingness to forge new paths. Engaging with the Rebel archetype can empower us to question existing paradigms and discover our authentic selves, often leading to significant pers…
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Ten of Wands - Tarot Active Imagination Meditation - Achievement and Completion
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23:13The Ten of Wands captures the essence of achievement coupled with the weight of the responsibilities it entails. It symbolises the journey towards completion, often laden with the burden of expectations and duties. This card prompts us to evaluate our commitments and understand their impact on our lives. In this exercise, you'll embark on a metapho…
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Shadow Child - Guided Active Imagination - Advanced Shadow Work Exercise
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36:06This is an advanced shadow work exercise for those who are sincere about confronting uncomfortable aspects of themselves and experienced in voluntarily working with feeling. If you are new to shadow work, it is recommended to first perform some of the fundamental exercises from the Active Imagination Playlist, for example The Wall, Journey into the…
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Temperance - Tarot Active Imagination Exercise - Reconcile Inner Conflict
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20:34The Temperance card embodies balance, harmony, and moderation. It signifies the merging of opposites, fostering a holistic and integrated approach to life. This card encourages us to blend and synthesise conflicting elements within ourselves, in order to arrive at higher truth and understanding. In this active imagination exercise, you will embark …
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Nine of Wands - Tarot Active Imagination Exercise - Build Resilience and Perseverance
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19:34The Nine of Wands embodies a state of resilience, symbolising the strength we gather from life's trials and tribulations. It represents a stage of cautious readiness, having weathered many battles and now standing on the brink of one more. This card captures the essence of perseverance and the need for a mindful approach to life's challenges. It te…
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The Energy of Sagittarius - Active Imagination Exercise - Pursuing Adventure & Knowledge
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19:45Sagittarius, symbolised by the Archer, embodies the quest for knowledge, exploration, and the expansion of horizons. This mutable fire sign is driven by a desire for adventure and understanding. In this exercise, we will tap into the Sagittarian energy to explore our own desire for growth, freedom, and discovery. Active Imagination is a technique d…
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Walking with the Anima - Guided Active Imagination Exercise - Jungian Shadow Work
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21:07The Anima is a personification of the feminine principle that exists in the psyche of every individual. The Anima is an important archetype that can provide insights into our emotional, creative, and intuitive selves. In this guided exercise, we will use active imagination to help you connect with your Anima and gain insights into your inner world.…
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Eight of Wands - Tarot Active Imagination Meditation - Navigate Rapid Changes
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21:54The Eight of Wands in tarot represents swift action, rapid movement, and the quick unfolding of events. It suggests a phase of accelerated progress and the powerful momentum of intentions manifesting into reality. However, this swift energy can also bring challenges, such as a sense of being overwhelmed or losing control. In this exercise, you will…
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Death Card - Tarot Active Imagination Exercise - Confront What Needs to be Released
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25:50The Death card in the Tarot is a powerful symbol, associated equally with the cessation of the old and the potential for profound transformation. It signifies not just an end, but the alchemical process of turning the old into the fertile ground for new growth. This card invites us to confront what must be released to allow for regeneration and to …
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The Hanged Man - Tarot Active Imagination Exercise - Release and Transform Attachments
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20:51The Hanged Man, representing transformation and introspection, invites us into a state of contemplative suspension. This card embodies the essence of sacrifice and the revelation that arises from willing abstinence and surrender. In this exercise, we engage with the spirit of The Hanged Man, confronting our attachments and discovering what must be …
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Seven of Cups - Tarot Active Imagination - Make More Conscious Decisions
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19:10The Seven of Cups symbolises the crossroads where dreams and reality converge, urging us to discern between what is real and what is an illusion, and between honourable ambitions and being sidetracked by fanciful distractions. This card invites us to sift through our desires to identify which can lead us to fulfilment and which are mere escapism. T…
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The Explorer Archetype - Active Imagination Exercise
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32:24T.S. Eliot once wrote: “We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” This quote perfectly captures what the Explorer archetype is about. The Explorer archetype represents the human spirit's relentless quest for new knowledge, experiences, and profoun…
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Six of Cups - Tarot Active Imagination - Rediscovering Emotional Connection
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22:08The Six of Cups speaks to the simplicity and joy of connections, often hearkening back to the innocence of childhood relationships or early stages of romance. While it encourages an appreciation for kindness and sharing, it also cautions against immaturity or superficiality. In this exercise, we'll explore these themes to understand our current con…
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The Energy of Scorpio - Active Imagination Exercise - Uncover the Hidden
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20:59Scorpio, the Fixed Water sign, is synonymous with depth, introspection, and transformation. It invites us to navigate through the shadowy recesses of the soul, unearthing secrets, buried emotions, and latent potential. It beckons us to confront the uncomfortable, to transform, and to rebirth ourselves in profound ways. In this active imagination ex…
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Five of Cups - Tarot Active Imagination Meditation - Confronting Pain & Sorrow
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22:13The Five of Cups, often associated with feelings of disappointment, regret, and loss, invites reflection on the past, present, and potential future. While it acknowledges the sorrow that comes from loss, it also emphasizes the importance of moving forward and finding paths to healing and acceptance. This active imagination exercise aims to facilita…
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Justice Card - Tarot Active Imagination Meditation - Reason & Fairness
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22:56The Justice card, numbered 11 in the Major Arcana, resonates with balance, honesty, and a profound sense of fairness. It underscores the importance of integrity, objectivity, and accountability in one's actions and decisions. However, it also cautions against the negative aspects, such as cold impartiality, judgementalism, and a lack of compassion …
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Four of Swords - Tarot Active Imagination Meditation - Withdrawal and Contemplation
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21:18The Four of Swords emphasises the need for withdrawal, contemplation, and recuperation. It's a moment to pause and gather your strength after challenges, to reflect and gain clarity. However, it also warns against the perils of stagnation, the shadows of deceit, or an over-adherence to convention. In this active imagination exercise, you're invited…
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The Queen Archetype - Active Imagination Meditation - Connect with your Inner Ruler
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23:03The Queen archetype represents nurturing leadership, compassionate authority, and a deep connection to the cycles of life and growth. This archetype signifies an individual who upholds harmony, nourishes her subjects, and holds the heart of her realm in balance. However, she is also cautioned against the shadow sides - which manifest as cold detach…
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Transforming the Addiction - Active Imagination
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29:07Addictive behaviour originates from various underlying factors. Often these behaviours are destructive, and despite our better judgment and conscious intentions, we find ourselves ensnared in patterns that leave us feeling powerless and out of control. At the core, there's always an unconscious component driving this behavior—a part of ourselves th…
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Three of Swords - Tarot Active Imagination - Face Troubles with Bravery
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24:30The Three of Swords tarot card is a symbol of confronting emotional turmoil and working through challenges with bravery and clarity of mind. It invites us to not only face our troubles head-on but also to communicate honestly about our fears and uncertainties. Through this exercise, we'll navigate the energies of the Three of Swords, seeking to fin…
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The Wheel of Fortune - Tarot Active Imagination - Embracing Change and Cyclicity
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20:28The Wheel of Fortune tarot card symbolises the cyclic nature of life, the turns of fate, and the interplay of destiny and free will. In its positive aspect, the Wheel of Fortune signifies opportunities, good luck, and fortuitous timing. On the challenging side, it warns of unforeseen changes, volatility, and forces outside our control. As we naviga…
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The Energy of Libra - Active Imagination - Cultivate Harmony & Balance
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22:23Libra, represented by the Scales, signifies balance, harmony, fairness, and aesthetic appreciation. As the cardinal Air sign, Libra seeks to build bridges, forming bonds, and creating harmony in relationships. It embodies the principles of justice and the appreciation of beauty in all its forms. Through this exercise, we aim to connect with the dip…
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