What Is An Archetype?

Have you ever wondered why you are the way you are?
"An archetype is an inborn pattern of images, ideas, and instinctual impulses that functions much like a hidden magnet; we cannot actually see such underlying patterns, but "we are propelled by their energy."-Marion Woodman, author of "Leaving My Father's House"

They reside in our unconscious and influence us sometimes without us even being aware. They affect our emotions, give life a sense of personal meaning, and help us better understand others.

In this series, I will introduce you to archetype families, and help you discover which archetypes within those families, influence you.

The Process I use with my students is called SoulCollage®, developed by author Seena Frost.

We will be basing our exploration on the construct of archetype families developed by author Caroline Myss.

About This Series

The Archetype Journey Through SoulCollage® is a year long series of 12 classes which can be purchased individually or as a complete series of 12. This first class is free!

*Once a month, An will lead a live Zoom session with guided meditations, journaling, and card making exercises on specific archetype groups so students can gain the collective experience of taking the journey with An, and fellow students, as a group.

Please reference the calendar below for the dates for each live session.

*Sessions may not coincide with the timing of students enrollment in the online class. Additional group interaction is available through the Facebook group.

Individual classes will be $20 per class. The series will be $175 for all additional 11 classes (30% savings). Pre-enrollment will be available October 1, 2021.


You're probably wondering, "Why should I learn about archetypes?"

Once you have a better understanding of archetypes, you can gain valuable insight into why you have a certain personality, behaviors, and ideas, and how archetypes influence your relationship with others.

  • Create more personal meaning in your life once you understand your own, unique archetypes. 
  • Improve relationships with others by better understanding how their unique archetypes influence their behavior.
  • Gain wisdom into the inner workings of the human psyche, and have a better perspective of the world around you.
  • Clarify decision making, and better visualize transition options in your life.
  • Discover your personal empowerment.
  • Better understand your values, and your behaviors.
  • Follow your inner guidance.
  • Use your intuition, and imagination to give voice to the ancient wisdom inherent in you. 
  • Discover answers to questions you may have not even thought to ask.
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The Endurance Group (Child)

The Child

Some interesting characteristics of the Child archetype are:

They have a fear of not surviving.

They are trusting.

They have a beginner’s mind.

They long to be care-free.

They are impulsive.

They believe anything is possible.

They are curious.

They seek comfort.

They easily feel betrayed, abandoned or rejected.

They are naïve.

There are many variations of the Child archetype. A few examples are: The Wounded Child, The Magical Child, The Obedient Child, The Invisible Child, and The Divine Child.