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 SubstackSolstice – Reflection & Maturation
‘Tis the time to rest and reflect on the core values of our lives The Solstice is when we seed our new vision I want to invite you to look
Self-Care according to your Moon Sign
Do your Moon and your Sun will thrive “A good relationship with the Moon will not spare us anxiety. But it may offer a capacity to feed ourselves with the
The Sun is Your CEO
Astrology for Business & Branding Astrological archetypes serve as our compass when we are branding and crafting our businesses. C.G. Jung considered archetypes to be forms or images of a
An Archetypal Approach to Astrology
From powerless to empowered through your personal myth “As ever with images and archetypes, this work is all about reflection and a search for illumination through exploration rather than analysis. Our
Inanna, Ereshkigal and the Astrology of Now
“We may not be the ones committing murder and atrocity, but if we sit on anger and don’t direct our innate aggression into constructive outlets, we are guilty of adding to
On Sagittarius – widening our perspective
“The wisdom of the centaurs derives from the fact that they span two realms – the human and the animal – and Sagittarius is the only one in the zodiac
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.