A dictionary of Jung's archetypes: the shadow, anima and animus, the hero, persona, synchronicity, and other core concepts, explained clearly and briefly.
An archetype isn't a label, it's a pattern. Each concept below describes part of how the mind understands itself and the world around it.
Below are Jung's core concepts. Each is a starting point for reflection, not a final explanation of personality.
My Velvet Secret is intended for symbolic reflection, entertainment and personal insight. It does not replace professional, medical, psychological, financial or legal advice.