Archetypes
Self
A constellation in the Dream Symbol Atlas
Common emotional themes
- Wholeness
- Center
- Orientation
- Mandala
Jungian perspective
The Self is the psyche’s organizing center—more than ego. It may appear as circle, light, child, stone, or a figure of quiet authority. Dreams of the Self orient rather than inflate.
Shadow meanings
- Inflation—confusing ego with Self
Related themes
- Orientation
- Wholeness
- Deep belonging
Related symbols
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