ARCHETYPES HEART OF DARKNESS Joseph Conrad

The Shadow n The potential of experiencing the unconscious side of our unique personalities. n The personification of that part of human, psychic possibility that we deny in ourselves and project onto others.

The Shadow n Goal of personality integration is to integrate the rejected, inferior side of our life into our total experience and take responsibility for it.

The Anima /Animus n The Soul n Our inner opposite--form reflects the condition or need of the soul

The Syzygy (Divine Couple) n If come to terms with Shadow and Soul-- will encounter n the Pattern of wholeness and integration

The Child n Related to hope and promise for new beginnings n Golden ring, golden ball and flower and circle images

The Self n The Ultimate pattern n Human self and divine self are incapable of distinction. n All is spirit. n Wind, breath, dove, Sir Galahad

Journey of the Hero n Call to adventure n Crossing the threshold n Test n Reward n Return

Call to Adventure n Hero’s impulse to embark upon the journey n Often encounters a “helper” who may have a magic charm to aid in quest

Crossing the Threshold n Pass from safety into hazardous realm of unknown n Can cross only by defeating the shadow presence n Ends in hero’s transformation or resurrection

The Test n Hero undergoes series of difficult experiences climaxing in the “Supreme Test”

The Reward n If pass TEST -- Hero rewarded with: marriagerecognitiontransformation attainment of miraculous elixir

The Return n Hero leaves dark realm with the reward and brings restoration to his own domain