Tools for Spiritual Insight and Soul Remembrance 

Sacred symbols and archetypes are more than aesthetic or myth—they are ancient messengers. These universal images and themes speak directly to the subconscious, activating deep spiritual remembrance, emotional healing, and inner transformation. At TNTW, we honor them as portals—guides that help us return to what is eternal, true, and sacred within us.

What Are Sacred Symbols?

Sacred symbols are visual or energetic representations imbued with deep spiritual meaning.

They’ve been used across cultures and lineages in meditation, ritual, art, and prayer.

Symbols bypass logic and speak to the soul.

Common Sacred Symbols & Their Meanings: 

• Mandala — Unity, wholeness, cosmic order

• Lotus Flower — Purity, rebirth, spiritual awakening through adversity

• Tree of Life — Interconnection, growth, ancestral roots

• Yin-Yang — Balance, polarity, harmony of shadow and light

• Om (Aum) — Sound of the universe, divine consciousness, oneness

What Are Archetypes?

First introduced by Carl Jung, archetypes are universal symbolic patterns that live in our collective unconscious.

They show up as recurring roles, energies, or inner figures—and often carry deep insight into our psyche and spiritual path.

Powerful Archetypes to Explore: 

• The Hero — Courage, resilience, the journey toward purpose

• The Shadow — Hidden fears, suppressed desires, unconscious drives

• The Sage — Inner wisdom, clarity, higher guidance

• The Healer — Restoration, compassion, emotional alchemy

• The Divine Feminine / Masculine — Inner balance, sacred polarity, creative force

These archetypes live in myth, dreams, and intuition—and also within you.

Ways to Work with Sacred Symbols & Archetypes

🧘🏾 Meditation & Visualization 

Invoke symbols or archetypes during meditation to access deeper insight and energetic alignment.

✍🏾 Journaling & Reflection 

Explore which symbols/archetypes you’re drawn to and why. What might they be trying to teach or reveal?

🎨 Creative Expression 

Draw, paint, write poetry, or collage images that represent your sacred connection to certain symbols or themes.

🌕 Ritual & Ceremony 

Use sacred symbols in your altar work, spiritual baths, moon rituals, or sacred space design to amplify intention and healing.

TNTW Worksheet Prompts

Symbols I Feel Drawn To: 

_________________________________________ — Why? _____________________________

_________________________________________ — Why? _____________________________

Archetypes Currently Influencing Me: 

_________________________________________ — Insight: _____________________________

_________________________________________ — Insight: _____________________________

Ways I’ll Work With Them in My Life: 

TNTW Affirmation

“I embrace sacred symbols and archetypes as guides, teachers, and companions, deepening my understanding of self, others, and the universe around me.” 

Closing Reflection

Working with sacred symbols and archetypes reconnects you to timeless wisdom.

They offer a mirror, a metaphor, and a map—reminding you that your story is ancient and evolving.

Let them guide your inner work, your rituals, and your return to wholeness.