Shadow Work Isn’t Optional—It’s Sacred

A Pluto-Inspired Journey Through the Outcast, Victim & Rebel Archetypes (and a Ritual You Can Try Today)

There’s something uncanny about how messages from the universe whisper—then echo—until you can’t ignore them anymore.

That’s exactly what happened to me.

A children’s song about Pluto.A podcast with a neurosurgeon who used manifestation to survive a traumatic childhood.A piece of paper. A fire that wouldn’t light.And a message I knew wasn’t just for me—but for someone else, maybe even you.

In this episode of Scheduling Fate, I share a raw personal ritual I didn’t plan—but that Pluto demanded. Below, I’m breaking down the soul work behind it, including how shadow work shows up in astrology, how to spot your archetype, and why rewriting what you were told in childhood might be the most powerful act of freedom you can take.

🔥 The Ritual: Rewriting the Inner Script

Shadow work often begins with a whisper—and sometimes, a match.

Here’s what I did (and what you can do too):

Write down every belief you were told to hold as a child.Things like:“Money is evil.”“No one wants to hear your voice.”“You’re bad luck.”
Write down the actual truth next to each belief.What you’ve come to know now or what you’re manifesting.Example: “Money is a tool. When used with integrity, it creates freedom.”
Tear the paper in half.One side holds your past. One side holds your power.
Burn the old. Keep the new.(This part hit me hard—the fire wouldn’t burn. That’s when I knew: this was Pluto in motion.)

Even the way I wrote the two lists was revealing. The old lies flowed out neatly, like a sixth-grade note passed in class. The new truths? Messy, hesitant, scattered. It was like my subconscious was afraid to challenge the old laws.

That’s when I realized: This was more than journaling. This was an initiation.

🕯 The 3 Archetypes of Shadow Work (And How They Show Up in Your Life)

Shadow work isn't about fixing something broken. It’s about meeting the parts of yourself you were taught to fear—and welcoming them home.

Psychologist Carl Jung introduced the concept of the “shadow,” and in modern archetypal psychology, that shadow often falls into three categories:

1. The Outcast

Core wound: I don’t belong.

Behavioral signs: People-pleasing, masking, isolation, fear of intimacy.

Astrological ties: Chiron in 1st, 4th, 7th, or 11th houses; Uranus/Aquarius energy; Saturn in personal houses.

Healing mantra: “What makes me different is what makes me powerful.”

This is the part of you that learned early on: “If I show the real me, I’ll be rejected.” So you camouflage. You shape-shift. But deep down, your soul is crying for authenticity.

2. The Victim

Core wound: Life happens to me.

Behavioral signs: Helplessness, codependency, blame, martyrdom.

Astrological ties: Neptune/Pisces energy, 12th house placements, South Node history.

Healing mantra: “I reclaim my power, one choice at a time.”

If you were raised in chaos, you might feel like you're always bracing for the next hit. But here’s the truth: You're not powerless. You're powerful—and the victim narrative can be transformed into the victor’s wisdom.

3. The Rebel

Core wound: I won’t be controlled.

Behavioral signs: Defiance, rule-breaking, authority issues, self-sabotage.

Astrological ties: Uranus harsh aspects, Mars-Pluto or Mars-Saturn conflicts, strong Aries/Scorpio energy.

Healing mantra: “I rebel with purpose and lead with integrity.”

This shadow doesn’t just burn bridges—it sometimes torches the whole town. But that fire is sacred. When channeled with clarity, the rebel becomes the innovator, the changemaker, the revolutionary.

✨ The Astrological Mechanics of Shadow Work

Think of your natal chart as a soul map. Here are some key placements to explore if shadow work is calling:

Chiron → Your “sacred wound,” especially in 1st, 4th, 7th, or 11th house
Saturn → Where you feel restricted but grow through responsibility
Neptune → Where you might be deceived, deluded, or divine
Uranus → Where your rebellion and brilliance reside
South Node → Habits or pains from a past life or early years

🔁 Monthly Reminder: The Moon will transit these placements, subtly stirring your shadow work. Pay attention to the days when old emotions bubble up—that’s an invitation to do the dance again, with a little more grace.