Your Feminine Archetype is...
The WARRIOR
"The path of the Warrior is lifelong, and mastery is often simply staying on the path.”
- Richard Strozzi Heckler
The warrior woman presents a complexity that can be both refreshing, and challenging to convention.
Wielding her weapon of choice, the warrior is independent, energizing, and confident.
You know what needs to be done, do not shy away from difficulty, and have the tenacity to follow through to achieve your goals.
As a warrior, you understand conflict and challenge, and you have true grit- you do not back down.
You embody certain traits that are commonly thought of as 'masculine,' and yet have the beautiful ability to bring them into balance with the feminine.
This archetype is closely linked to the colors of silver and blue, the solar plexus chakra, and the elements of fire and air.
The Warrior at a Glance
If your archetype is the Warrior, the following characteristics apply to you:
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courage
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awareness
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discipline
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patience
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inner strength
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ambition
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a sense of purpose
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endurance
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adaptability
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compassion
The Magic of the Warrior
Your inner warrior archetype is the symbol of your tenacity, your drive, and your bravery, even in the face of challenge. She is your heroine, pushing you onwards, and defending the things that you hold most dear.
Traditionally, the warrior must endure many trials and tribulations, in order to grow and develop their inner and outer strength.
You can see many depictions of the warrior archetype in the so-called 'hero’s journey,' which is a common plot theme for many books and movies. The warrior must learn hard lessons, through which she will rise in triumph.
Remember that the warrior not only fights for herself and her honor, but also her tribe and their shared values.
About Archetypes
Deep within our collective subconscious lie certain patterns of belief and behavior. These patterns, or archetypes, are the universal symbols of our innate, unlearned human experience. Most of us carry a bit of all of them, and these archetypes may ebb and flow throughout our lives, offering unique wisdom that is useful for situations we find ourselves in.
Regardless of your unique personality or stage of life, studying archetypes can give valuable insight into your own strengths, challenges, and subconscious beliefs.
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As women, we often find ourselves put into boxes by our culture. Other people may try to stuff us into certain stereotypes, more so than they might for a man.
One example of this is the classic “Madonna-whore complex,” which pits women into either being saintly and respectable, or sensual and fun. Many women find themselves caught in this false dichotomy, which can be disempowering, and fails to recognise the value and presence of all archetypes within each woman.
None of the feminine archetypes are “better” or “worse” than the others; each has their own power and their own strengths, which we can fully embody as we study them.
All women have a complex inner world, while also operating as a part of the overall feminine consciousness.
The Power of Knowing your Archetype
In Jungian psychology, there are 12 archetypes, and you can find many variations of these in other philosophies, including goddess mythology, ancient spirituality, and other practices.
In the Soulwoman Circles, we study 12 archetypes as they pertain to the feminine experience. You will likely resonate with many of them, and be able to see them in other women too. We explore the following archetypes, get to understand what they have to teach us, and how to embody their energies in an empowering way:
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Maiden
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Lover
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Queen
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Muse
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Warrior
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Earth Mother
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Wild Woman
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Sage
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Huntress
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Healer
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Priestess
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Temptress
Each of these archetypes represents a certain aspect of the collective personality, and each archetype carries its own basic human motivations, its own set of values and desires, and its own weaknesses. When we can truly understand the inner workings of each archetype, we can finally come in tune with our own behaviors, and the underlying drives that we feel. When we can see each archetype for what it is, and identify their motivations, we can get some space from our own thoughts and anxieties. This offers clarity and peace, and a roadmap of sorts, showing us the way through our current situation.
It can be fun to play with archetypes too; you’ll notice them show up as characters on your favorite show, or in a book you’re reading. You’ll notice them in your friends and loved ones. And of course, you’ll notice them in yourself, as you explore your subconscious workings and find your unique path to personal power.
There are many examples of the feminine warrior that you can look to, both in mythology and pop culture. Joan of Arc, Wonder Woman, Athena, Sekhmet, Nike, Durga, Bellona, and Victoria are just a few that embody the energy of the warrior archetype. When you are standing fully in your own balanced inner warrior, you can be strong without overpowering, confident without being brash, and inspired without being obsessed. You can be moved by what you believe to be right, and fearlessly face your demons.
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Dr. Mia Rose is a registered psychologist in Australia and author of the prize-winning book, Awaken to Love. She is the founder of the Soulwoman Circles, and holds the Space of Transformation for women who yearn for connection in the warm embrace of a supportive sisterhood.
Karen, Mia's biological sister, is the Creative Muse and Chief Cheerleader in the Soulwoman Circles. Her commitment is to support women to create a blissful, purposeful life for themselves by aligning with Self, Spirit and Mama Earth.
Mia and Karen lead women in Circles and on sacred retreats worldwide to help them step into their own power and say YES to life.
