Following my Archetypes in healing post today in Chris's trauma healing community -if you're not in there hit him up its a lovely supportive space for healing and trauma transformation. https://www.skool.com/virtual-trauma-therapy-1376/about?ref=c7badf4de5744efaba5fb6ea9f57dc73 Im sharing a way into working with archetypes from as astrology perspective. Astrology & Archetypes: Understanding the Energies We Carry One of the most powerful ways to understand astrology is through archetypes. The planets aren’t just objects in the sky — they represent ancient archetypal energies that live within us. These archetypes come from mythology and psychology, and they describe different parts of our personality, motivations, and life path. Think of them as characters within your inner world. For example: 🔥 Mars – The Warrior Mars represents our drive, anger, passion, and how we take action. In mythology, Mars is the God of War. Your Mars sign shows how your inner warrior operates. My Mars is in Aries, which is actually Mars’ home sign. Aries is the ram — bold, direct, and fearless. So this placement can show up as strong leadership energy, initiative, and a willingness to confront things head-on. The shadow side? It can sometimes feel intense, reactive, or combative if that energy isn’t consciously channelled. 💬 Mercury – The Messenger (Hermes) Mercury governs communication, thinking, and how we process information. My Mercury is also in Aries, the fire ram. That means communication can come out fast, direct, and very honest. Some people experience this as refreshing clarity… others might perceive it as blunt or intense. But at its core, this archetype values truth and courage in expression. 💗 Venus – The Lover Venus represents love, relationships, pleasure, beauty, and what we value. For example, Venus in Taurus tends to value security, comfort, home, sensuality, and beautiful surroundings. This archetype wants stability, loyalty, and the enjoyment of life’s simple luxuries.