The sunflower archetype brings the frequency of illumination, represented by its constant pursuit of the sunlight, a divine energy, so that it can survive and grow on its journey.
The sunflower represents energy, brightness, happiness, creativity, and everything that nurtures the positive inner energy we can find in our higher self.
Prioritizing what makes us happy is the main characteristic of this archetype because without this center, we lose our vital strength and wither, just like the sunflower without the sun.
Thus, the main focus that this archetype can bring is about seeking and focusing on everything that brings us daily joy, whether it’s a specific central thing or several small things in our routine as well.
Maturity is another symbolism of this archetype, representing the patience to wait for the seed to bloom and thus, over time, transform into a flower, just like our process of maturation throughout life.
The sun can represent the ego as symbolism; therefore, this archetype also brings the question of being loyal to the things that constitute our own personality, because with it, we can position ourselves about who we are in life and society.
Light Side of the Sunflower Archetype
In its light side, the sunflower archetype overflows with energy, joy, happiness, and creativity. It’s perfect for those who want and need to expose themselves more, being who you really are, in addition to opening up to receive light, personal brightness, positivity, and success, just as the sunflower does with the sunlight.
Positive Points:
- Joy;
- Creativity;
- Happiness;
- Warmth;
- Positivism;
- Success;
- Divine light;
- Beauty;
- Admiration;
- Fame.
Shadow Side of the Sunflower Archetype
In its shadow side, the sunflower archetype can bring dependency as a point to be observed because to survive, the sunflower needs the sun’s rays, and thus, it can end up leading to the dependence of always needing something external to receive light, leaving aside its own personal shine.
Narcissism is another shadow side of this archetype because, like the sunflower, focusing all its daytime to receive sunlight ends up highlighting excessive appreciation in others or the external.
These negative points when highlighted can be observed more cautiously when experiencing its characteristics, thus avoiding living its shadow side and focusing on experiencing the best of the sunflower archetype.
Negative Points:
- Dependency;
- Excessive control;
- Ego;
- Narcissism;
- Self-devaluation.
How to Activate
Archetypes can be activated through the visualization of certain characteristics that the person wants to incorporate into their personality, life, or project, for example.
Visualize the point you want to highlight with the sunflower archetype and focus on practicing it with small actions in your daily life, such as exposing yourself more in public, as well as exploring self-expression through a hobby.
Use images of the sunflower in your daily life, placing an image as a background on your cell phone or as wallpaper on your computer.
Moreover, you can cultivate this flower in your own environment, using pots or planting it in your garden, and thus, you can see it every day.
There are many other archetypes that can be activated; see in our article a list of the most sought after.