Two Archetype: Nature Octave
the power of symbiosis
Archetype TWO is part of the Intimate/Emotional Belonging triad.
It moves through the Divine, Nature, and Human Octaves of being.
Embodied reflection invites deeper integration of its Purpose.
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.
Practice: “Shared Breath of Life"
Duration: 5–7 minutes
Intention: Enliven your awareness of life’s mutuality
Step 1: Find Your Living Partner (1–2 min)
Go outside and find a tree.
Stand or sit in its presence.
Breathe naturally.
Step 2: Breathe in Gratitude, Breathe Out Blessing (4–5 min)
As you inhale, imagine the oxygen your body is receiving as a gift from this tree.
Say inwardly: "Thank you."
As you exhale, offer your breath back to the tree.
Say inwardly: "Bless you."
Let this reciprocal breathing continue for several rounds.
Feel the intimacy of being alive.
Additional Journal Prompt:
"In giving and receiving with this tree, I remember…"
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