Four Archetype: Soul Octave
the principle of uniqueness
Archetype FOUR 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.
Four is a story of florescence. As a divine idea, Four is the splendor of unfolding. It expresses an intricacy and depth of being that unfurls in all directions.
Archetype Four at the Soul Octave is Divine Beauty, bestowing the Principle of Uniqueness. Everything is inscribed with originality, with a divine purpose that becomes self-evident in the process of its unfolding. Each being expresses a distinct magnificence that is its own significance. When aligned with the subtle energy of the heart, it is naturally felt.
This card suggests that you cultivate deeper intimacy with your own heart. As you contemplate the image, you might use it as a portal to your tender center. Pulsing at your core, Archetype Four beckons you to feel and appreciate your innate resplendence, and the exquisite uniqueness of every other living thing.
Archetype Four Practice: Beauty Walk
Take a solo walk outside. Go slowly and let your gaze be soft and gentle. Let your heart relax with every breath and step you take.
Adopt what Buddhists call “beginners mind” and let yourself look around with curiosity and wonder, as if you are seeing everything for the first time.
Let your eyes be drawn to something in your environment. It could be anything—a shrub or a speck on the sidewalk, a bug, a building, a rake, a raindrop.
Stop walking and bring your most tender attention to every detail of whatever you are gazing upon and consider: What makes this __________ uniquely itself?
Can you find beauty in its uniqueness? This will surely be easier with some things than others.
What happens if you adopt the idea that whatever you’re gazing at is beautiful and it’s your task to discover the beauty?
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