Archetypes
Anima
A constellation in the Dream Symbol Atlas
Common emotional themes
- Inner feminine
- Soul-image
- Feeling
- Muse
Jungian perspective
Anima is the inner feminine in a man’s psyche (and a soul-image more broadly)—feeling, relatedness, and the bridge to the unconscious. She may appear as lover, guide, or mysterious woman.
Shadow meanings
- Moodiness
- Idealization
- Possession by feeling
Related themes
- Relatedness
- Creativity
- Soulfulness
Related symbols
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