Archetype of the Lover
Energy of the Lover
When the Lover archetype is present in people, they usually understand their own feelings and express them freely. They can also express themselves physically, for example, through dance, light athletics, or massage. They are generally in harmony with their sexuality and know how to enjoy sensual pleasures. They may also have childlike spontaneity, openness, and vulnerability.
The energy of the Lover is fluid like water. People who act out of the energy of this archetype usually go with the flow, rather than adhering to a predetermined order. They allow their emotions to flow freely through them, and since their feelings usually run high, they can appear to be “sparkling.” They usually embrace close relationships and strive for them. They are open to new feelings, emotions, and bodily sensations, so they have good intuition. This gives them access to creative “sources.” Thus, the Lover archetype is close to artists and other creative people. They may resemble a fountain from which sources of creative energy spring.
Sadness opens doors
Usually, the way to ‘access’ the energy of the Lover archetype is found through the experience of sadness. This does not mean that people in whom this archetype is present are constantly mournful or sad. The archetype itself is associated with love. However, the feeling of sorrow over loss makes us tender and vulnerable, which allows us to experience love for other people. Thus, although the Lover archetype itself does not carry sadness, the experience of sadness and grief opens the door to it.
Manifestations of the Lover
If the energy of the Lover is weak or suppressed, people often say that they are disconnected from their emotions. When asked about their feelings, they usually have difficulty expressing them. They may have trouble opening up to others and showing their vulnerability. As a result, they may find it difficult to connect with others, form or maintain relationships. To others, they may seem overly restrained or simply “in their own world”. In their hearts, they may feel lonely and disconnected from people, and sometimes they despair of ever finding love as much as they need it. The situation seems as if they have “dried up” and lack the watery energy of the Lover archetype.
On the other hand, people with too much Lover energy are likely to be overwhelmed by their emotions. They often say that too much is happening in their life, as if their life is a constant drama. These people “overflow” like a dam that has been breached, and others may think they are drowning in their emotions. Unlike a person with suppressed Lover energy, who becomes restrained, a person with excessive Lover energy may go to the opposite extreme, indulging in pleasures and dependencies.
The trauma that causes both excessive and suppressed energy of this archetype lies in the belief that they are unable to love or connect with other people. They may believe that they are not capable of love, do not show enough emotions and sexuality, or are unable to express their emotions correctly. Most likely, their misconception about themselves sounds like “I don’t know how to love” or “I don’t know how to love properly”. As a result, they either reject love or try to exaggerate any behavior that looks like a manifestation of love to compensate for this perceived lack.
The Lover's Room
In order to establish a connection with the energy of the Lover archetype, we employ diverse somatic practices that enable individuals to link sensations with emotions and facilitate the awakening of sorrow.
In the Lover’s Room, every element has been thoughtfully designed to cultivate a warm and inviting atmosphere to ensure physical comfort. Simultaneously, the room cultivates powerful emotional reactions and stimulates sensuality.
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