by Julienne Givot | Apr 29, 2012 | Major Arcana Heros Journey, Podcasts, Pop Culture Archetypes |
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The Ninth edition of the Archetypal Tarot Podcast attempts to do justice to the Justice card, which
is number 8 of the Major Arcana.
After setting out on a newly realized journey on the Chariot, our hero quickly faces some form of judgement. Justice, pictured as a stern-looking woman is reminiscent of the Goddess of Wisdom, Athena, who assists our hero to view his challenges with a rational, dispassionate perspective. Holding both sword and scales, Justice cuts through to truth and weighs the balance of our ways. Listen in as Julienne recounts the myth of Solomon and also explores the shadow side of Justice. The archetype of the Avenger is briefly explored as Cyndera poses a question to our podcast audience: Do the ends justify the means if the oppressed triumph over their oppressors by using methods that mirror their oppressors’ ways?
We are asked to leave the subjectivity of the Hero for the wisdom and objectivity of the Judge and Mediator archetypes.
Listen in on a conversation with Tarot consultant Cyndera Quakenbush and
Archetypal Consultant, Julienne Givot, as they discuss the symbolic and real world qualities of these archetypal characters.
Recommended reading:
Jung and Tarot: And Archetypal Journey by Sallie Nichols
Examples of the Judge in Film/TV/Drama:
Empowered/Light Aspect
- Gene Hackman in Mississippi Burning ( 1988)
- Gregory Peck in To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)
- Anthony Hopkins in Amistad (1997)
- Meryl Streep in Iron Lady (2011)
- Hugo Weaving in The Lord of the Rings (2001)
- The character of Oberon in Midsummer Nights Dream
Un-empowered/Shadow aspect:
- Raymond Massey in East of Eden (1955)
- Lena Headey as Cersiei in Game of Thrones (HBO 2011/12)
- Tsai Chin in Joy Luck Club – both shadow and light (1993)
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by Julienne Givot | Mar 23, 2012 | Major Arcana Heros Journey, Podcasts, Pop Culture Archetypes |
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The Chariot: Hero, Warrior, and the Crossing of the First Threshold
The Eighth edition of the Archetypal Tarot Podcast explores the movement and meaning encompassed by the Chariot, card number 7 of the
Major Arcana. For the first time, we see our hero of the deck breaking beyond the boundary of the Emperor’s domain. In the last stage, the Lovers, he was faced with a choice and is now thrust down a particular path, reminiscent of the “crossing of the first threshold” of
Joseph Campbell‘s stages of the
hero’s journey. Will all the wisdom of the figureheads from the previous stages help our hero in the real world? Julienne Givot connects in the ancient story of Arjuna as he faces the fears of battle under the guidance of Krishna. Cyndera Quackenbush illustrates the shadowy consequences of the heroic impulse by recounting the myth of Phaeton. The Chariot card allows us to find our own courage in the face of bold undertakings while keeping an eye on the dangers of hubris.
Listen in on a conversation with Cyndera Quakenbush and Julienne Givot, as they discuss the symbolic and real world qualities of these archetypal characters.
Recommended reading:
Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes: Harnessing Our Power to Change the World by Deepak and Gotham Chopra
King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette
Examples of the Hero in Film/TV:
Empowered/Light Aspect
- Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix (1999)
- Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars (1977)
- Emma Thompson as Vivian Bearing in Wit (2001, TV)
- Judy Garland as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz (1939)
- Ed Asner as Carl Fredrickson in UP (2009)
Shadow aspect:
- Jeremy Renner in The Hurt Locker (Hero/Warrior both shadow and light) (2010)
- James Franco as The 2nd Green Goblin in Spiderman 3 (2007)
Examples of the Warrior in Film/TV:
Empowered/Light Aspect
- Harrison Ford in Star Wars (1977)
- Jake Gylenhall as Anthony Swofford in Jarhead (2005)
- Sarah Michelle Geller in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997, TV)
- Shirley MacLaine in Terms of Endearment (battling cancer) (1983)
- Zoe Saldana as Nyteri in Avatar (2009)
- Katee Sackoff as Starbuck in Battlestar Gallactica (both shadow and light aspects, 2004, TV)
Shadow Aspect:
- Vin Diesel in the The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)
- Stephan Lang as Colonel Quaritch in Avatar (2009)
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by Julienne Givot | Feb 15, 2012 | Major Arcana Heros Journey, Podcasts, Pop Culture Archetypes |
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The Seventh edition of the Archetypal Tarot podcast reveals our heroic Fool at his/her first genuine choice point represented by card number six, The Lovers. The Lovers brings into focus this important first choice and reminds us that love, balance and companionship are called for. This stage has us examine the archetypes of the Lover as well as the Companion. A reminder to access both our masculine ‘doing-ness’ and feminine receptivity.
Listen in on a conversation with
Tarot Dream Stone consultant Cyndera Quakenbush and
Archetypal Consultant, Julienne Givot, as they discuss the symbolic and real world qualities of these archetypal characters.
Further exploration of the archetype of the Lover: Seizing The Power of The Lover Archetype
Recommended reading:
We: Understanding the Psychology of Romantic Love by Robert A. Johnson
The Eden Project: In Search of he Magical Other by James Hollis
Cyndera recommends: The Lovers Path Tarot set by Kris Waldherr
Archetypes of The Lovers card:
Companion
Lover
The Lovers from the Dreaming Way Tarot
Examples of the Companion in Film/TV:
- Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis in Thelma and Louise (1991)
- Ben Affleck in Good Will Hunting (1997)
- Russell and Dug in the Pixar film UP ( 2009)
Examples of Both Light and Shadow:
- TV Show “Entourage”
- The Hangover
- Bridesmaids (2011)
Shadow or disempowered aspect:
- Eve Arden & Mare Winningham Mildred Pierce (1945 and 2011)
- Winona Ryder in Heathers (1988)
- The Social Network (2011)
Examples of the Lover in Film/TV:
- Dead Poet’s Society especially Neil Patrick Harris and Josh Charles (1989)
- Ewan McGregor in Moulin Rouge (2001)
- Charlie Cox in Stardust (2007)
- Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall in Casablanca (1942)
- Salma Hayek in Frida (2002)
- Cary Elwes in Princess Bride (1987)
- Nicholas Cage in Moonstruck (1987)
Shadow or disempowered aspect:
- Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction (1987)
- Tom Cruise in Vanilla Sky (2001)
- Lupe Ontiveros as Yolanda Saldivar in the film Selena (1997)
- Sandra Bullock in All About Steve (2009)
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by Julienne Givot | Jan 12, 2012 | Major Arcana Heros Journey, Podcasts, Pop Culture Archetypes |
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The Sixth edition of the Archetypal Tarot Podcast explores the meaning of the Hierophant card of the Tarot as a stage of a journey where one examines the traditions, organizations and structures of one’s life as well as how and who to seek higher guidance from. The Hierophant, also called the Pope card in traditional Tarot decks also symbolizes the archetypes of the Priest, Guide, Guru, Shaman,Wise Man and Messiah. Truly a symbol of higher wisdom, this card is a symbol of seeking greater or spiritual knowledge.
Listen in on a conversation with
Tarot Dream Stone consultant Cyndera Quakenbush and
Archetypal Consultant, Julienne Givot, as they discuss the symbolic and real world qualities of these archetypal characters.
Archetypes of the Hierophant:
God
Wise Man
Priest
Shaman
Guru
Guide
Messiah
Examples of the Heirophant Archetype’s light aspects in Film:
- Yoda in the Star Wars series
- Laurence Fishburne “The Matrix” trilogy (Priest/Wiseman)
- Ben Kingsley in “Gandhi” (1982)
- Pat Morita in “The Karate Kid” (1984)
Examples of the Heirophant Archetype’s shadow aspects in Film:
- Paul Dano in “There Will Be Blood” (2007)
- Tom Cruise in “Magnolia” (1999)
- Robert Mitchum in “The Night of the Hunter” (1955)
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by Julienne Givot | Dec 12, 2011 | Archetypal Characters, Major Arcana Heros Journey, Podcasts, Pop Culture Archetypes |
The Fifth edition of the Archetypal Tarot Podcast explores the meaning behind the Emperor card of the Tarot as a stage of a journey where one is asked to create structure and practical plans for your project or dream so that it can be fortified before going on to the next stage of the journey. The Emperor symbolizes the archetype of the Father as well as the King. Listen in as Julienne and Cyndera discuss these important patterns to our growth and flourishing.
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Listen in on a conversation with
Tarot Dream Stone consultant Cyndera Quakenbush and
Archetypal Consultant, Julienne Givot, as they discuss the symbolic and real world qualities of these archetypal characters.
Books mentioned in the podcast:
We: Understanding the Psychology of Romantic Love by Robert A. Johnson
He: Understanding Masculine Psychology by Robert A. Johnson
She: Understanding Feminine Psychology by Robert A. Johnson
Below is an expanded list of these two archetypes in popular culture.
Examples of the Father Archetype’s light aspects in Film and Television:
Gregory Peck in ”To Kill a Mockingbird'”(1962)- Frances McDormand in “Almost Famous” (2000)
- Bill Cosby in “The Cosby Show”
- Will Smith in “The Pursuit of Happyness” (2006)
- Paddy Constantine in “In America” – (2002) directed by Jim Sheridan
- Sean Connery in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989) both shadow and light
- “Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles” (2005) directed by Zhang Yimou
- Alan Arkin in “Edward Scissorhands” (1990)
- Felicity Huffman in “Transamerica” (2005)
Examples of the Father Archetype’s shadow aspects in Film and Television:
- Jon Hamm in “Mad Men” (AMC)
- John Lithgow in “Dexter” (Showtime) and “Footloose” (1984)
- Kevin Spacey in “American Beauty” (1999)
- James Gandolfini in “The Sopranos” (HBO)
Examples of some of the shadow and light characteristics of the Father archetype but also an example of the cultures misunderstanding of this archetype:
- John Cryer in “Two and Half Men” (CBS)
- Homer Simpson in “The Simpsons” (FOX)
- Ed O’Neill in “Married with Children” (ABC)
Examples of the King Archetype’s light aspects in Film and Television:
- Edward James Olmos in Battlestar Gallactica (SciFi Channel) (both aspects)
- Colin Firth in “The King’s Speech” (2010)
- William Moseley as Peter in the Narnia Chronicle series
- Keisha Castle Hughes and Rawiri Paratene in Whalerider (2002)
- Sean Connery in “The Man Who Would be King, First Knight, Time Bandits (both aspects)
- Good King Wenceslas (myth / song)
Examples of the Father Archetype’s shadow aspects in Film and Television:
- Marlon Brando in The Godfather (king/father)
- Christopher Walken in “The King of New York” (1990)
- James Gandolfini in “The Sopranos (HBO)
- Darth Vader in Star Wars
- John Noble as Lord Denethor in the “Lord of The Rings: Return of the King” (2003)
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by Julienne Givot | Sep 19, 2011 | All Articles, Podcasts |
I’ve partnered with my friend and colleague Cyndera Quakenbush to publish a new series of podcasts on archetypes. We are exploring the archetypes of the first 22 cards Tarot (also called the Major Arcana) as both individual patterns and as stages of a journey.
Search for ‘Archetypal Tarot’ in your iTunes Store or visit our Podcast site http://archetypaltarot.podbean.com/ to subscribe using the links on the lower right. Each podcast is between 25 and 35 minutes long and is packed with insights, examples of the archetypes in modern life.
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If you’ve ever thought of the Tarot as just a card game used for fortune telling, you’ll be surprised at the insights found in these ancient images. We go beyond superstition and look a the Tarot as universal stories, stages and characters we see in our lives every day.
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