From The Fortress
Scorpionic Quests for Wisdom, Wonder & Wellness
From The Fortress
Step Into The Mysteries
A Sanctuary of Plutonian Exploration
"One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious." ~Carl Jung
Pluto/Hades rules Scorpio, the Underworld, and the mysteries of the unconscious, transformation, and intimacy. Though many fear this dark archetype, he and his beloved queen, Persephone, are our greatest allies for true healing. Pluto represents profound psychological rebirth, shadow work, and the dismantling of old, disempowering structures for the benefit of our personal power and soul-level evolution. When your life is flipped upside down, he is likely present; pushing you to step into the mysteries and reclaim your magic!
We all experience Plutonian activity in midlife (crisis), which is exactly when Jung stated that the process of individuation- the heroic journey toward wholeness- can truly begin. ✨
Quests From The Fortress are about the soul's archetypal, re-wilding journey through Reclamation ➡️ Integration ➡️ Transformation ➡️ Liberation!
"All good things are wild and free!" ~Thoreau
Meet Brenda Burke
In myth and magic, names have immense power. By way of introduction to myself and my work, I share with you the meanings and significance of my names:
Brenda come from an Old Norse word, roughly translated as "flaming sword."
My soulcraft explores the mysteries of consciousness and aims to break the bonds of anything keeping us from real freedom. ⚔️ I am a proud ancient history nerd, a teacher, yoga practicer, seeker, book-lover, mystic, Jungian/depth psychology enthusiast, highly-Scorpionic wild woman, and a believer in your unique magic.
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Burke in Gaelic means "from the fortress" and the name represents my Irish roots and mission.
The fortress has dual symbolism, representing both soul and protection, and also old-structures that keep us closed off from our potential. It teaches us the importance of balance between openness and boundaries; of both safety and discomfort.
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If you're intrigued, I would be thrilled to connect with you!