Venus in the Underworld | 40 days of shadow work and empowerment of the Feminine | An Alchemical Journey
After the 40-day period when Venus disappeared from the sky, during her cycle as an evening star, bright and visible in the sky near sundown, she will rebirth as she crosses a threshold in the underworld, and becomes a morning star for the next nine months. It is the beginning of a new cycle.
And so it is also for the individual who has imitated her journey into the underworld and experienced a time of soul-searching, releasing old patterns, and seeking spiritual renewal, finding balance and harmony, and realizing individual empowerment.
Like the mythical figures of ancient myths and stories (Jesus tempted in the desert, Buddha before realizing samadhi, the Sumerian myth of Innana), we emerge from the depths of our psyche, the Self is now unified, we are bringing home our inner gold.
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What is Shadow Work? - Part 2
This is the most powerful process that involves self-accepting, owning, and reconciling with the disowned parts of ourselves. Integration entails recognizing the positive potential and transformative power hidden within the shadow, leading to a more balanced and authentic sense of self.
Shadow work is the gateway to reclaiming our power as women in our roles at home, at work, and in society. From this deep perspective of past conditioning and childhood wounds, we are invited to explore and bring home all parts of us, forgotten and hidden wounds that have shaped our sorrows and crisis, enabling us to become our authentic selves and embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Only then, we can participate actively in the co-creation of meaningful and fulfilling relationships, do the work we dreamed of, and feel a whole sense of the Self.
We can free ourselves from unconscious patterns, biases, and suppressed emotions, by consciously confronting and integrating these shadow aspects, we can foster healing, self-compassion, and personal growth. It allows us to break free from limiting patterns, cultivate self-awareness, and create healthier and more inspiring lives for us and others, in an authentic manner, fostering our fullest potential. Everything else, until we step through this gateway, it is just partial. The whole becomes accessible only when come and face our own limits, we can (re)discover the new boundaries of limitless magical power
The integration of the shadow emerges as a transformative odyssey. It beckons us to acknowledge and embrace the concealed fragments within, unlocking the golden age of a harmonious and holistic existence. By casting light upon the veiled patterns, biases, and suppressed emotions that dwell within, we embark on a voyage of personal metamorphosis, the alchemical inner journey that forges a profound bond with our innermost essence.
What is Shadow Work? - Part 1
Shadow work is a term used in in-depth psychology, spirituality, and personal growth to describe the process of exploring and integrating the unconscious or disowned aspects of the Self. In-depth psychology explores the concept of the shadow as proposed by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung.
According to Jung, the shadow is comprised of the rejected, forgotten, or disowned parts of our psyche. It encompasses qualities, desires, emotions, and behaviors that we find unacceptable, undesirable, or contrary to our conscious identity. These can be things like our fears, insecurities, or even our more aggressive or selfish tendencies. The shadow is not necessarily negative or evil; it simply contains parts of ourselves that we may have difficulty accepting. It embodies the enigmatic corners of their psyche, where veiled emotions, desires, and thoughts linger, deemed unsuitable or daunting by the ego and the persona.
So, to understand the shadow we need to talk about the ego first.
The ego, as a central aspect of our conscious identity, the I that perceives all that is around us and thinks it is the center of it, often strives to maintain a sense of cohesion, social acceptance, and alignment with our learned, given, chosen values and beliefs. It seeks to present a version of ourselves that is in line with societal norms, family & personal ideals, and moral standards taught in school.
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If you’re currently doubting yourself and unsure where to begin or restart your inner journey, this post for you. If you feel stuck, lacking clarity or focus in your life, or emotionally burned out in your job or relationships, I understand how you feel because I’ve been there too. And I want to help women become their best supporter and wise counsel. That is why I have a in-depth technique & structured framework that it is complimented by an intuitive approach. Let’s take a closer look at what to expect from a Jungian coaching session with me.
I guide my clients to explore the narrative behind their resistance and identify any defense mechanisms or fears of being seen in a certain way. By understanding the stories you tell yourself and the personas you adopt, you can uncover the underlying motivations behind their decision-making.