Archetypes
Animus
A constellation in the Dream Symbol Atlas
Common emotional themes
- Inner masculine
- Logos
- Conviction
- Voice
Jungian perspective
Animus is the inner masculine in a woman’s psyche—conviction, discrimination, and spiritual seeking. He may appear as stranger, teacher, or lover with a strong voice.
Shadow meanings
- Rigid opinions
- Inner critic as tyrant
Related themes
- Clarity
- Spiritual seeking
- Agency
Related symbols
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