Summary In this conversation, Liv and Meli discuss the concept of archetypes and why they are important. They explain that archetypes are recurring symbols or motifs that appear in art, literature, and myths. They also discuss the psychoanalytic perspective of archetypes, which suggests that they are primitive mental images stored in our collective unconscious. Liv and Meli share their personal experiences with archetypes and how they use Oracle card decks to tap into energetic fields and gain insights about themselves. They emphasize that archetypes provide a container for meaning and understanding, and can be applied in various aspects of life. In this conversation, Meli and Liv discuss the power of archetypes and their relevance in understanding ourselves and the world around us. They emphasize the importance of embracing all aspects of the feminine experience, including the lost and darker ones. They share personal stories of how they have tapped into different archetypes and repaired their relationship with certain expressions of femininity. The conversation highlights the fluidity of archetypes and the tools they provide for self-discovery and growth. Keywords archetypes, recurring symbols, motifs, art, literature, myths, psychoanalytic perspective, collective unconscious, Oracle card decks, energetic fields, insights, meaning, understanding, archetypes, feminine, expression, shadow, distortion, divine, tools, self-discovery, growth Takeaways Archetypes are recurring symbols or motifs that appear in art, literature, and myths. They can be understood from a psychoanalytic perspective as primitive mental images stored in our collective unconscious. Oracle card decks can be used to tap into energetic fields and gain insights about oneself. Archetypes provide a container for meaning and understanding in various aspects of life. Archetypes are fluid and multi-dimensional, representing different aspects of the feminine experience. Embracing all expressions of femininity, including the lost and darker ones, is essential for self-discovery and growth. Repairing our relationship with different archetypes allows us to access their strengths and integrate them into our lives. Archetypes provide tools for understanding ourselves and the world around us, helping us navigate through different phases and challenges. Archetypes are not fixed roles or stereotypes, but rather a framework for exploring and embracing our authentic selves. Sound Bites "Archetypes are recurring symbols or motifs" "Archetypes provide a bridge between spirituality and the real lived human experience" "Archetypes create a container for meaning and understanding" "Harry Potter is littered with archetypes, littered with mythos" Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:12 What is an Archetype and Why Do We Care? 11:56 Creating an Archetype Deck 25:06 Addressing Resistance to Oracle Decks 34:35 The Power of Archetypes 52:46 The Fluidity of Archetypes 55:52 Repairing the Relationship with Self 01:08:07 Archetypes as Tools 01:09:51 Outro (Show notes and captions are AI-assisted. All other content is human-made, original, and proprietary. The fact that we need to make this distinction is WILD!)