Carl Jung believed we don’t heal by fixing ourselves —
we heal by making the unconscious conscious.

He worked with symbols and archetypes not as ideas, but as living forces moving through the psyche.


Because what we can relate to, we can renegotiate.
What we can feel, we can integrate.

This is the lens behind Embodied Archetypes.

Astrology names the archetypes we carry.
Somatic work teaches us how to meet them in the body.

When we locate a planetary archetype viscerally —
as tension, heat, collapse, armor, urgency —
it stops being fate and starts becoming relationship.

Transformation Lives in the Body

In this work:

🪐 Saturn often shows up as the manager protector
The part that tightens, controls, plans, and holds everything together so nothing falls apart.
Somatically, Saturn lives in constriction, weight, rigidity, the “I must” in the body.
When we meet Saturn with respect instead of rebellion, it can soften from control into support.

🔥 Mars often acts as the firefighter
The part that mobilizes fast — through anger, urgency, pushing, or impulsive action — to avoid deeper pain.
In the body, Mars lives in charge, heat, impulse, tension.
When Mars is allowed to discharge safely, it stops burning bridges and starts protecting boundaries.

🩹 Chiron carries the exiled child
The place that learned it was too much, not enough, or unsafe to be fully here.
Chiron lives where the body collapses, numbs, or aches.
This part doesn’t need fixing — it needs presence, attunement, and repair.

🌑 Pluto is the force of transformation itself
The archetype that strips away what isn’t true.
Pluto lives where control breaks down, where emotions feel overwhelming, where identity dissolves.
When met somatically, Pluto becomes initiation instead of crisis.

Inside the course, we don’t “get rid” of these parts.
We unblend from them.
We build relationship.
We let protectors stop working alone — and start partnering with us.

This is individuation, lived through the body.
Not transcending your patterns, but inhabiting yourself fully.

3 hours of content | $37

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What you’ll get

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    Collective Story (1.5 hour)

    How the archetype show up across culture, myth, and shared psyche

    How each planetary energy expresses its gifts and shadows

    Themes you may recognize in yourself or society

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    Individual story (30 min)

    How the planetary archetypes show up in your individual chart

    Your personal themes and how to work with them to find your medecine

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    Somatic practices (1 hour)

    Where each archetype lives in your body

    How it feels in sensation, posture, impulse, and emotion

    What it learned to protect, and where it became stuck

Who is the course for?

This course is for people who already understand themselves — deep feelers and space holders— but still notice their body reacting in old ways.

You’ve studied your chart, done the inner work, named the patterns, yet something keeps tightening, rushing, collapsing, or taking over when it matters most. You’re not looking for more information or a quick fix.

You’re looking for a way to work with your nervous system, not against it, and to meet the archetypal forces shaping your life in a way that feels safe, grounded, and real.

What you’ll walk away with?

You’ll walk away with a lived, embodied relationship to Saturn, Mars, Chiron, and Pluto — not as abstract archetypes, but as parts you can feel, regulate, and collaborate with.

You’ll learn how to recognize these energies in your body, unblend from survival-driven patterns, and soften their shadow expressions without bypassing their power. Instead of being run by inner critics, urgency, wounds, or intensity, you’ll develop the capacity to listen, negotiate, and integrate — turning unconscious drivers into conscious allies that support choice, presence, and deeper self-trust.

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About your guide

I am Paula, the creator of Anima Soma. I’m a certified Psychosomatic and Parts Work practitioner, Reiki energy healer, and astrologer who leans on her clairsentient and claircognizant gifts to move and clear energy in the body and reconnect others with their soulful essence.

I’m also an astrologer who sees planetary aspects as guidance for inner transformation, integrating both light and shadow expressions.

For a long time, I lived in my mind. I avoided my body, shut down pleasure, and over-analyzed every decision. Somatic work, parts work, astrology, and energy healing brought me home.

Now I help clients build relationships with their bodies and parts so they can trust themselves again and grow into the identity their soul is calling them toward.

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  • Daniela | Natal Astrology & Human design

    Paula’s reading was both a masterclass and a personal revelation. She unpacked my birth chart, translated the planetary placements into clear personality traits and life themes, and showed how past and present events align with my astrological timeline. The insights felt spot‑on, and I left the session feeling deeply understood and excited about the findings.

    From the start, Paula created a welcoming, non‑judgmental space where I felt free to ask questions at any point. She skillfully broke down complex concepts into relatable terms.

    The highlight was Paula’s insights of the key transits and progressions that have shaped my recent life changes. She clarified why certain patterns emerged and what to expect next. It was an incredibly moment.

    Paula is a true gift in this field. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking to gain clarity, make informed decisions, or simply deepen their self‑understanding!

  • Melanie | Human Design & Predictive astrology

    KISMET seems like the perfect word for meeting Paula!

    She brought so much clarity and validation to what I am currently experiencing and what I have slowly learned about myself over time - without even knowing me, she was eerily accurate!

    This is so helpful as I learn to embrace and work with, instead of against, my unique attributes. She has such a wealth of knowledge and is able to beautifully express ideas and difficult concepts in a way that is understandable and relatable, sprinkled with analogies that made me laugh and drove a concept home with a visual.

    I had a reading done years ago and didn't walk away with the same level of clarity, acceptance and motivation to take next steps. You can just tell Paula truly cares about you, the human experience and helping others get the most out of this life.

  • Jenny | Natal and Predictive Astrology

    Paula was very dynamic in her delivery, helping take in information about my life and provide astrological context to help me deepen my understanding of growth edges, strengths, opportunities, etc. Her accuracy felt spot-on-it was like she was looking into my soul.

    It was a wonderful reading; I felt like Paula was seeing, acknowledging, and helping me see various parts of my personality and phase of life. She made sure to pay special attention to the areas that have been of greatest interest to me.

    I loved that she gave me materials to reference later, including a copy of the slide deck she made and a link to the zoom recording.

  • Iwona | Natal astrology and Human Design

    Thank you again. Our session left a real impact on me. You helped me see myself clearly — not in fragments, but as a whole person. The way you analyzed my personality was so thoughtful and precise that it gave me a sense of coherence I hadn’t felt in a long time.

    For the first time, I can genuinely say I’m starting to like who I am.

    It was also reassuring to hear that my deep sensitivity isn’t “too much,” but something valuable that others actually need.

    Since I was a child, I’ve often felt a bit out of place — like I saw or felt things others didn’t. Thanks to you, I now understand that it’s not something to fix, it’s simply part of how I’m built. I’m not a “generator,” and that realisation alone brought such relief.

    Later that day, I found a small caterpillar crawling across my kitchen floor. It made me smile. A simple, almost ordinary moment — but it reminded me of everything we talked about: transformation, patience, and moving forward at my own pace.

  • Dana | Astrology & Human Design

    Investing in yourself is one of the most powerful ways to regain confidence, lay solid foundations, and find a clear direction. That’s exactly what Paula helped me achieve.

    Under her guidance, the most profound moments of personal transformation unfolded. The astrology reading and the Human‑Design sessions felt like a veil being lifted—she illuminated why I am the way I am, what truly drives me, what I need to succeed, and how to protect my boundaries.

    What set Paula apart was the ease and positivity she brought to every session. I couldn’t help but smile and feel deeply grateful for her insights from start to finish.

    Paula’s work has completely reshaped how I see myself and my past. If you’re ready to gain clarity and control over your life, I can’t recommend her enough.

  • Jen | Natal & Predictive Astrology

    Paula is amazing!! I had a couple of readings with her. Not only was she thorough and super thoughtful in our sessions, but she came well-prepared and organized as she walked through my chart top to bottom.

    She has a genuine interest in learning about you and how her interpretations of your chart resonate with how you perceive yourself.  She makes space and time for you to ask questions to ensure you have a good understanding of the wealth of information that was shared.

    Definitely recommend to everyone!!

  • Suraj | Human Design

    I was curious about Human Design and approached it with a degree of skepticism, but scheduled an appointment with Paula anyway because I wanted to learn more.

    She patiently explained what Human Design is all about and went on to share some pretty accurate insights about my personality and provided some practical tips on how I should go about dealing with people in the real world that I found very valuable. She also pauses a lot and makes sure she addresses any questions thoroughly.

    This was great, and a lot of fun to do, and I highly recommend, if you are looking for an interesting new way to look at human beings in general.

  • Janet | Natal astrology & astrocartography

    Paula’s approach is a perfect balance between scientific knowledge and interpersonal skills. This combination enabled me to grasp my chart in a more practical and relatable manner, demonstrating how it is practically applied in daily life. The experience of getting a reading was truly enriching and integrative.

  • Yuri | Natal and predictive astrology

    I recently had an astrology reading with Paula, and let me tell you, it was out of this world!  

    The reading shed some light on uncertainties I was having in my life; it was like they had a direct line to the universe. She told me things about myself that even I didn’t know but made sense in hindsight. 

    And when she was discussing my love life and career in general, it helped me gain some insights on why certain things happened or didn't happen. 

    If you’re on the fence about getting a reading, just do it! It’s like therapy, but with more planets and fewer awkward silences. 

    Thanks, Paula, for helping me navigate the cosmos and my chaotic life. You’re truly a star!

  • Jennifer | Natal and predictive astrology

    I had my very first in-depth astrology reading with Paula, and found the experience to be incredibly insightful and supportive.

    Even as more of a skeptic, I found the reading spot-on, and the themes/focus areas gave me so much practical advice that have been valuable in my daily life.

    I’m already noticing a positive difference in my work and relationships by applying the guidance from the reading.

    Paula was an incredibly warm and wise guide, and I cannot recommend booking a session with her highly enough!

  • Aslihan | Natal astrology

    Paula read my chart and gave me two pieces of advice at the end of the reading that still echo in my head.

    At first, I didn’t believe it applies to me but every time I was tempted to default to my wired behavior, her two sentences popped back to my mind and allowed me to ground myself for my own good. In other words, I already see the positive impacts of them in my daily life.

In 2023 I left Japan for the US, chasing a tech career in the Bay Area.

On paper, it looked bold. Inside, it was my ego searching for proof.

I worked hard, did all the right things, watched the job market freeze, and pushed even harder.

My mind stayed in problem-solving mode. My body quietly collapsed. One tense email could send me into a spiral. A calendar invite could make my chest clamp shut.

When the career I had built my identity around started slipping through my fingers, I panicked and did what I always did: doubled down. More effort. More planning. More trying to outthink reality.

Astrology was supposed to be a distraction, something to explain why everything felt so heavy. Instead, it cracked something open. Seeing my chart during that period didn’t soothe me. It confronted me. It showed me I was in an ending, not a failure. An identity shedding, not a personal flaw. For the first time, my body stopped fighting what was happening.

Somatic work didn’t come gently. It was awkward and uncomfortable and deeply humbling. Sitting with sensation instead of overriding it felt like losing control. Fear lived in my chest. Responsibility sat like armor on my shoulders. Panic had a rhythm. Once I stopped trying to calm myself down and actually listened, my body stopped screaming. It didn’t need fixing. It needed attention.

Energy work was the part I resisted the longest, until I couldn’t deny it anymore. The warmth, the subtle pull, the feeling of being held without effort. It was familiar. Ancient. The same sensation I remembered from childhood prayer, before I learned it was safer to doubt myself. Feeling energy again wasn’t mystical. It was relieving. Like exhaling after years of clenching.

That was my threshold. The moment I stopped trying to become someone more impressive and started inhabiting myself. Not transcending my body, but coming back into it. Not chasing safety, but letting it land. Once that door opened, there was no way to pretend I didn’t know the way home anymore.

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