psychicbody
"Inner Self" being the working title, I have based this spread on Carl Jung's dream archetypes. Having needed at least one original spread for the deck I want to make, I wrote this lay-out last night and would be interested in hearing how it might work for others who use it. It is not meant to be an accurate portrayal of Jung's work, or is meant to completely reflect my final product.
I am happy with how this works, but in the future may decide to add another position or two, to add more complexity and connectivity between lay outs.
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1. Divine Child
This represents the person/situation, as they truely are. Simmiler in meaning as The Fool, this symbol may represent potential.
2. Anima
This represents the intuitive and creative aspects of the person, or situation; one may deduce how a person percieves the World. The symbol represents the feminine aspects of the psyche, that are nurturing and accepting. The "mother" that shelters the Divine Child, keeping it safe, but also hiding the truth of the outside world.
3. Animus
This represents expression, charisma and how one manipulates what they are given. The symbol represents the masculine qualities, that make up our intellect and ability to transform what we are given. The "father" of the Divine Child, who directs its behaviour, so that it can be prepaired for the rest of its life.
4. Persona
This is how the person or situation "wants" to appear to others. What we see on the surface may not actually reflect the goings on, of the inner being: how it is percived, how it acts and what it impresses upon us. The Persona is the mask that the Divine Child wears, to conceal their true nature.
5. The Trickster
As we become more specific, this position represents one's motives in life. This archetype typically represents obsticals, so this position can represent how the person is influenced: by their own ideals, or by others with such qualities.
Firey cards, for example, would indicate someone who is impulsive, while watery cards may indicate someone who is gullable.
6. The Shadow
Everything that can be seen casts a shadow. When one looks upon the masks others wear, the shadow behind them remains hidden from that gaze. So, this position represents all that the Persona does not want anyone to know; and all they desire not to be.
7. The Hero
Should the Divine Child be redeemed, it must remove the mask and confront its shadow. This position may represent solutions to over-coming difficulties. This is the hopes and dreams that the Mother and Father have for their Child. Relate this to the Trickster, in terms of creative solutions to complex issues.
8. Spirit
The Spirit position is the most auspicious. It represents the possible outcome of a given situation; and can be attributed to the direction that experience take the person. One may interpret this as "outside help," in a situation, that leads to a desired outcome.
I am happy with how this works, but in the future may decide to add another position or two, to add more complexity and connectivity between lay outs.
The Inner Self
A spread designed to analyse people, specificly. One may shape the meanings to suit situations, however. Readings with this included may relate to any kind of relationship, or simply be used as a general guide to getting to the bottom of things.[6][4][5]
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1. Divine Child
This represents the person/situation, as they truely are. Simmiler in meaning as The Fool, this symbol may represent potential.
2. Anima
This represents the intuitive and creative aspects of the person, or situation; one may deduce how a person percieves the World. The symbol represents the feminine aspects of the psyche, that are nurturing and accepting. The "mother" that shelters the Divine Child, keeping it safe, but also hiding the truth of the outside world.
3. Animus
This represents expression, charisma and how one manipulates what they are given. The symbol represents the masculine qualities, that make up our intellect and ability to transform what we are given. The "father" of the Divine Child, who directs its behaviour, so that it can be prepaired for the rest of its life.
4. Persona
This is how the person or situation "wants" to appear to others. What we see on the surface may not actually reflect the goings on, of the inner being: how it is percived, how it acts and what it impresses upon us. The Persona is the mask that the Divine Child wears, to conceal their true nature.
5. The Trickster
As we become more specific, this position represents one's motives in life. This archetype typically represents obsticals, so this position can represent how the person is influenced: by their own ideals, or by others with such qualities.
Firey cards, for example, would indicate someone who is impulsive, while watery cards may indicate someone who is gullable.
6. The Shadow
Everything that can be seen casts a shadow. When one looks upon the masks others wear, the shadow behind them remains hidden from that gaze. So, this position represents all that the Persona does not want anyone to know; and all they desire not to be.
7. The Hero
Should the Divine Child be redeemed, it must remove the mask and confront its shadow. This position may represent solutions to over-coming difficulties. This is the hopes and dreams that the Mother and Father have for their Child. Relate this to the Trickster, in terms of creative solutions to complex issues.
8. Spirit
The Spirit position is the most auspicious. It represents the possible outcome of a given situation; and can be attributed to the direction that experience take the person. One may interpret this as "outside help," in a situation, that leads to a desired outcome.