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Are you a fan of Joseph Campbell and Carl Jung? Do you like digging deeper into the psyche and learning more about yourself? Thistle and Seed explores Archetypes through short, original folktales written by Chani Petro. Many involve tales of transformation, fantasy, and magical realism. If you're a fan of Hayao Miyazaki, Neil Gaimen, or Christian Anderson, you'll be delighted as you delve into these tales of symbolism and inner knowledge.
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Society worships beauty and youth. But the crone is the wisdom keeper, healer, and midwife. She is free from the constraints of partnership, beauty and raising children. She has freedom and can base life on her own choices instead of what others need. Learn about this stage of life in the tale "Stretching the Drum Skin."Original story by Chani Petr…
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I am the Queen. I express the divine feminine, a leader with the qualities of grace, wisdom, love, competence, and strength. I seek to cultivate purpose and increase empowerment. My sovereignty serves the whole by being able to see the unseen and lead the blind and fearful.Original story by Chani Petro…
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I am the Stepmother, the vile twin of the caring mother. My creation comes from the fracturing of the psyche, both internal and external. Because of this, I seek to control the good and innocent elements of others because I am afraid of them. But it does not have to stay this way. Listen to the possibility of redemption in the tale “Fur-Lined Stitc…
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The Huntress is an independent female spirit. She possesses the ability to pursue a life of her own choosing, focusing on goals and accomplishments. However, if that freedom is challenged, she will do anything to remove the threat. If not pulled from her ruthless hunt, she will fall into extremes...Original story by Chani Petro…
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The Witch can be a source of creativity, an overflowing well of inspiration. But if darkness consumes her, the Witch becomes an example of how power corrupts and destroys. Heed the tale of the Witch in 'Blood Seeds'.توسط Chani Petro
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The Prostitute is commonly defined by one who sells her body. However, this ancient word is connected at its core to our fears about survival. When we are afraid, what are we willing to exchange for financial and physical security - our spirit, our loyalty, our passions, our morals? We are not all strangers to the Prostitute.…
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Discover the path of the Artist in a tale about a young weaver who works in the palace. A pair of hands among many, she is having a hard time finding her way. But then a loom appears in her dreams...توسط Chani Petro
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Explore the role of the Mother in "Midnight's Daughter," a story about a woman whose belly swells until she gives birth to a child at night, but come morning, the girl disappears. The woman finds her belly round once more and labor pains come night after night, but all her efforts still leave her arms empty when the sun rises.…
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The Maiden Archetype is in tune with her instincts. She excels at communication and connecting with others. However, she can be easily tricked and swayed to others' desires. Join the circle and hear the tale of Death's Footsteps.Original story by Chani Petro; also available as a graphic fable on Amazon.…
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The archetype of the Virgin is centered around the expectations of her community. Initially, the Virgin conforms to the wishes of others but her unproven potential lies dormant within her. Eventually, she begins to listen to her own inner voice, embarking on a journey toward creativity, spirituality and sexual awakening.Original Story by Chani Petr…
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The Alchemist it is about transformation. By investigating the processes of life, and in turn, discovering ones own inner and external processes, growth and change can come about. However, a sense of superiority can be a common downfall of the Alchemist. Experience the story of "The Onion Field."Story by Chani PetroMusic by Adrian von Zielger…
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The Goddess archetype represents the ability to connect - to other people, to emotions, to the physical realm, to the earth. This is also the source of raw energy and intuition.Explore the tale "The Foxess" and reclaim the wilderness.توسط Chani Petro
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The Orphan seeks to regain the comfort of the womb and find safety in the arms of loving parents. To fulfill their quest they must go through the agonies of the developmental stages they have missed. Their strength is the interdependence and pragmatic realism that they had to learn at an early age. Witness the Orphan transform in the tale 'The Cave…
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The Lover is the archetype of emotion, feeling, idealism, and sensuality. When flashes of inspiration or sparks of creativity appear, this is the Lover energy manifesting itself. The Emerald Beetle explores the story of two lovers drawn together....توسط Chani Petro
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The tale of The Birch Tree focuses on the Victim archetype. The root of the victim is a fear that you cannot survive. Not just physical survival but the survival of your identity, your hopes and dreams or sense of self.Story by Chani Petroتوسط Chani Petro
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The Mystic is guided by intuition and rises to a higher calling. Every action they commit themselves to must bring them closer to the divine, whether in the real world or in their hearts. Mystics know things beyond ordinary understanding. Listen to the story of the Mystic in "Braiding the Waterfall."…
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The Innocent's greatest strength comes in their trust and eternal optimism. They are pure, wholesome, full of virtue. But there is a shadow side. They may also be obedient to the point of conformity. They might not deal well with transitions or change.Listen to the tale of a young, innocent girl who loses her way in the woods and finds demons at he…
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The Siren is the ideal symbol of the primal power the female has over man. As rational beings we are often amazed, overwhelmed, and even frightened, by the profound intensity of that power. She is sensual, alluring, powerful - the image of intense attraction and profound fear. Come hear the tale of the wild Sea as she pursues a man on the edge of h…
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Come sit by the fire and listen to the tale of the Seeker archetype, one who is always looking for the doorway to another world; the place where reality splits open and illusion is turned on its head. Story by Chani PetroMusic by Adrian von Zielgerتوسط Chani Petro
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Come sit by the fire and listen to the tale of the Nomad who lives in a shapeshifting house. Story by Chani PetroMusic by Adrian von Zielgerتوسط Chani Petro
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The Hermit is a recluse, far removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. He reflects on spiritual concerns, and carries the light of wisdom as a beacon for others to follow. Sometimes the shadow Hermit can be cold toward others at times, inaccessible in relationships, or simply selfish, unyielding and unkind.Come sit by the fire and hear t…
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The Thief is chaos and wild, unpredictability. It does not obey rules. It possesses a sense of the exotic and can be disturbingly fascinating.Come sit by the fire and hear the tale of the Thief whose greatest friend and worst enemy is a fox pelt. Episode 1 from the archetype podcast, Thistle & Seed. Story by Chani PetroMusic by Adrian von Zielger; …
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