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Interpret Your Life Differently

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FAQs

Self-Discovery

When you start to learn about your archetypes, the process creates an extra level of awareness of yourself that you never knew before. You begin to look at life, people, and circumstances very differently.

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Q. Where do archetypes come from?

A.  They were recorded during the Greek Classical period and then re-discovered by Dr. Carl Jung in his early years of study and beyond.  During Caroline Myss’ work as an energy healer, she discovered an expanded field of archetypes in which her book Sacred Contracts and her CMED Institute is based.

Q.  Do I ever outgrow an archetype?

A.  No, but as your life circumstances change and pass, certain archetypes will be transcended and/or take a back seat to others that move to the forefront and are needed in the present moment.

Q.  Are archetypes religious?

A.  No.  They are non-denominational.

Q.  Are archetypes like astrological signs?

A.  No. The zodiac signs are based on time and date of birth.  Anyone can have any combination of archetypes no matter when they are born.

Q.  How many archetypes does a person have?

A.  Each person as 12 archetypes. Eight archetypes which are uniquely a team of their own, plus four universal archetypes.

Q.  How many archetypes are there?

A.  Actually, hundreds.  But many of the archetypes are classified in the initial 90 that can be readily identified.

Q.  Are archetypes a therapy?

A.  No.  They are a transpersonal way of looking at your thoughts, patterns and behaviors without the emotional excursion or attachment required of normal psychological therapies. This is not to say that you won’t bump into some emotional reactions while you are on your archetype journey.

Q.  How do I know what my archetypes are?

A.  There are several approaches to discovering your archetypes.  If you are interested in identifying yours, talk to Pat and she can offer several options to choose from.

Q.  Why is it important to know my archetypes?

A.  Archetypes awaken in us our own power and potential. The process helps unfold your life – and perhaps – your soul’s compass, and by doing so, places you in greater alignment with yourself.  This is the seat of all personal power.

Ready to Begin?

Take the first step taking back your life. Its easy and so insightful. Contact me for a free 15--minute Connect Call to learn more about life patterns and how they influence your thoughts, feelings and behavior.  Tell me your story and we can decide together what works best for you.

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Disclaimer

Pat Pate is NOT a licensed physician, therapist, psychologist or psychic and will not be held liable in any way or form for said spiritual and/or archetypal counseling, EFT and their applications.  Pat operates with Spiritual Counseling, Archetypal Consultant and EFT certificates. This website is not intended to provide medical advice. The content is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment.

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