Some additional notes by Jena Griffiths on our call on the 4 Tasks of Psyche. Richard’s reference for this mythology: Jean Shinoda Bolen. Goddesses in Everywoman Highly recommended. Measurement x Some markers we discussed that weren’t in our document. Measurement x is a floating Cross between the heart line and Headline under Apollo finger. It means a different thing on a man’s hand to a woman’s hand. On a woman’s hand it means a fear of bringing her talents out into the world – actually getting out there and doing it. (her masculine energy) On a man’s hand it’s to do with not bringing out his feminine energy. On the right hand it could be that he’s not getting enough support of the feminine out in the world - his partner or wife. (She is the mirror of him so he’s not getting enough support from his inner feminine.) http://handanalysisonline.com/fear-of-beingjudged-or-measured-learn-what-your-handssay-today/ Usually it looks like a floating x made from two short lines but it can also be more messy, as in the image alongside. It is the location that’s important. We discussed this during the call “Showing up”. © Earth School [email protected] 1 Star in the Third Eye = Seer Star (see chakras on next page) = gifted in discernment. Richard made an important point about this star not necessarily being exclusive to the healing arts. © Earth School [email protected] 1 © Earth School [email protected] 1 Richard gave a fantastic interpretation of this myth from a hand analysis perspective. Here are some additional notes from Jean Shinoda Bolen. Goddesses in Everywoman The Psyche Myth: A metaphor for psychological growth ( pages 258-262) “Women who put relationships first and react instinctively or emotionally to others need to develop the abilities symbolized by each task.” (p.259) Trusting the ants: The ants symbolize the intuitive process working “beyond conscious control.” (p. 260) The golden fleece task symbolizes gaining power and still remaining compassionate. Filling the flask: The eagle’s perspective “is not the usual perspective for a woman, such as Psyche, who is so personally involved that she “cannot see the forest for the trees.” “It’s especially important for Aphrodite women to get some emotional distance on her relationships...to grasp what is significant.” (261) Saying no. “Whether it is a person who needs their company or comfort, or the attraction of an erotically charged relationship, until a woman can say no to her particular susceptibility, she cannot determine her own life course.” (p 262) © Earth School [email protected] 1