Archetype in Mandala

consciousness (the ego)

represented by the outer circle

consciousness (the ego)

only a small part of total personality

personal unconscious

depicted by the middle circle

collective unconscious

represented by the inner circle

self

totality of all three circles symbolizes

persona, shadow, animus, anima

4 archetypes in mandala and share the same size

persona

more conscious than the shadow

shadow

more accessible to consciousness than either the anima or the animus

archetype

each is partly conscious, partly personal unconscious, and partly collective unconscious

self

includes both personal and collective unconscious images

mandala

represents the perfect self

mandala

represents the archetype of order, unity, and totality

self-realization

represented by the same mandala

mandala

symbol of perfection

mandala

sometimes signifies divinity

self-realization

involves completeness and wholeness

self

includes both the conscious and unconscious mind

self

it unites the opposing elements of psyche

opposing elements

often represented by the yang and the yin

self-realization

stands for unity, totality, and order

self

for this archetype to be fully experienced:

- overcome their fear of the unconscious

- prevent their persona from dominating their personality

- recognize the dark side of themselves (their shadow)

- muster even greater courage to face their anima or animus

elijah

Occasion during midlife crisis:

represented the wise old man, seemingly intelligent, but not making a good deal of sense

blind Salome

Occasion during midlife crisis:

anima figure, beautiful and seductive, but unable to see the meaning of things

snake

Occasion during midlife crisis:

counterpart of the hero, showing an affinity for Jung

Jung

Occasion during midlife crisis:

hero of the vision