CANDESS M CAMPBELL A good example is Anne Frank. When her family was hiding from Nazis, she was still able to believe that humanity was good. The shadow side of the Magical Child leaves the person without a sense of possibility and a lack of transformation from evil to good. Pessimism and depression can surface, especially if the child had a dream that was discouraged by adults. Another shadow side is when as an adult, they get lost in fantasy and do not believe action and energy are required to obtain a result. They get lost in magical thinking.
The Nature Child Archetype manifests as a child who has a strong, intimate bond with the earth and with animals. They may show a tender, emotional side, but also can be tough and have great survival skills. Many nature children can communicate with animals. Some nature children develop abilities to communicate with nature spirits and work with them to help the planet. Veterinarians and animal activists are often nature children. The shadow aspect of the Nature Child may manifest in being abusive to animals.
The Eternal Child Archetype has as an ability to stay young in body, mind and spirit. These children continue to have fun and enjoy life even as they age. They are the ones people who surf, ski and bike well into their later years, usually putting fun first. I imagine many who write books on anti-aging have this child archetype. The shadow Eternal Child manifests and an inability to grow up and be responsible. They remain child-like and don’t take their share of responsibility in a relationship or in society. I have heard clients refer to their husbands as being “another child to care for.” Women who have the Eternal Child archetype can be extremely dependent on others.
The Dependent Child Archetype is needy and dependent and feels like nothing is ever enough. They try to replace the emptiness from childhood, but they can’t figure out how to fill the hole inside. They often suffer from moderate to severe depression. If you identify with this archetype, use this information to alert yourself to when you are become too needy and self-absorbed. What helps is no matter what your resistance, get out and help someone else. When I see this archetype in full activation, it appears as a form of narcissism. Everything becomes about them and their needs. By understanding and working with the Child Archetype, you will learn how these characteristics show up to support or challenge your relationships. Exploring your archetypes accelerates your increased consciousness and moves you toward your Divine Soul purpose. Below take a moment to share the archetypes you identify with the most and how this plays out in your relationships and in your life.
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