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Jungian Archetypes

Navigate inner voices and decisions. This tarot spread uses 5 cards and focuses on Persona, Shadow, Anima, Animus, Self.

Card positions in this spread

Position 1

Persona

How you are perceived by others.

Position 2

Shadow

What you suppress or hide.

Position 3

Anima

Your divine feminine; joy and happiness.

Position 4

Animus

Your divine masculine; responsibilities and drive.

Position 5

Self

Your core desires and true self.

When to use Jungian Archetypes

Use this spread when you want a focused reading instead of a broad daily draw. It works best when you have a clear intention and want each card position to answer a different layer of the same question.

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