Archetypes are universal patterns of character and symbol, such as the hero, the mother, the sage, and the shadow. The psychologist Carl Jung proposed that they live in the collective unconscious shared by all people. They show up in myths, dreams, and stories across cultures.
Why It Matters
Spotting archetypes in your dreams and life can offer a map of your inner themes.
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Read the full guide: What Is Synchronicity? Jung's Idea of Meaningful Coincidence