Two Archetype: Nature Octave
the power of symbiosis
Archetype TWO is part of the Intimate triad.
The Archetypes in this triad form the foundation for Emotional Belonging.
Each is expressed within the Divine, Nature, & Human Octaves.
Archetype Two in the Nature Octave is the domain of encouragement and comfort. It endows all beings with the Power of Symbiosis—the capacity to commune for mutual care and well-being.
Forests are multifaceted communities devoted to mutualism. This is exemplified in the life of a single tree. Above ground, it provides a homey place for mushrooms to join with mosses and lichen in an exchange of moisture and nutrients. Below ground, its roots intertwine with fungal networks in intimate reciprocity that serves both, as well as their entire ecosystem.
The essence of life itself is mutual caring, an inherently vulnerable and generous expression of Intimate Belonging. This card brings attention to the reciprocity at play in your situation. Giving and receiving are two sides of a single coin. It’s good to remember that love longs to be requited.
Archetype Two Activity: Regardless of your location, go outside and find a tree to stand or sit in front of for a few minutes and try this gratitude breathing practice.
Let yourself experience every inhale as a gift from the tree to you. You might silently say, “Thank you” for the oxygen this tree is providing you.
Reciprocate by giving the tree your exhales. You might silently say, “Bless you” and hold the intention that the breath you expel benefits the tree.
Enjoy several rounds of this Thank You/Bless You breathing—inhaling gratitude, exhaling blessings—and feel the intimate reciprocity that makes life possible.
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