Archetypal Musings
Explorations on psyche, astrology and purpose
My writing focuses on the intersection of self-knowledge, purpose, and creative expression and how we can make sense of these times through the lenses of astrology, depth psychology, and mythology.
Lessons learned at the liminal edge of death by Vanessa Couto
A first entrée of reflections on what I learned from being in liminality between life and death.
Read on SubstackPause at the threshold by Vanessa Couto
There's a pregnant pause at the threshold. This is a seeding moment before the gestation and eventual birth. Compliments of the Dweller at the Threshold - Saturn.
Read on SubstackWaning towards death ... & rebirth by Vanessa Couto
Liminal times start with releasing the grip and a letting go. It's about a shift of focus towards what matters, which isn't easy for the Ego, who fears the energy it will take to change.
Read on SubstackLiminal Smarts - Don't leave home without it.* by Vanessa Couto
When in times of change and transformation, it's important to find the right type of guidance. The guide you want is one that has liminal smarts.
Read on SubstackGrip on tight, then let it go. by Vanessa Couto
Resistance is part of the journey when we're about to cross a threshold in our lives.
Read on SubstackResistance and Surrender with Plant Medicine by Vanessa Couto
What I've learned about the descent, the guides and gatekeepers at the threshold of a liminal journey from a 'textbook bad trip.'
Read on SubstackBoredom as a crossing into the unknown by Vanessa Couto
When boredom shows up it's a sign that the liminal goddess Venus awaits for us in the wings and we're about to embark on an adventure.
Read on SubstackGuided by beauty & love by Vanessa Couto
In liminal times, one needs a guide who is at home with this transitional landscape. One such guide is Venus, the joy bringer.
Read on SubstackTending to your affinities by Vanessa Couto
A short reflection in honoring Venus as a way to manage my heat melted brain as the thermometer rises.
Read on SubstackOn the Aquarius Age & its Leo Shadow
During our road trips as a kid, my father would always play the “Age of Aquarius – The 5th Dimension,” since then, I’ve been intrigued by this so-called Age of
The Healing Power of Fluff – On Venus
This week, someone asked if I had watched the Super Bowl game. I responded that I did for the commercials and tongue-in-cheek for a Taylor Swift sighting. That got me
Seeing Red – Mars Archetype & You
“Unless we have relation to the principle, we will fall victim to its negative manifestation. If we are not willing to fight when required, if we cannot summon up aggressive
Attunement and Aquarius
“We live in a relational universe. Everything is relationships.” – Keith Witt “Attunement can be simply defined as the focus of attention on the inner world. Interpersonal attunement is the
Saturn and Pluto and this Courageous Decade
“One does not discover new land without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a long time.” – Andre Gide Recently, we had a wind and ice storm that
Asking the right question at liminal times
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about LIMINAL SPACES and how we traverse from the known into the unknown. Some spaces evoke transition: the very threshold at your front door,
In the Coaching Room
This series of articles explores the themes and patterns I notice with my coaching clients. The intention is that these topics bring a different perspective on something you’re navigating.
This series of articles explores the layers of meanings of the astrological houses from the perspective of purpose and livelihood.