The Shapeshifter archetype has long been known to Shamans of the American Indian and other native traditions for having the ability to change appearances for a variety of reasons. The Shapeshifter can navigate through different levels of consciousness, dream and waking states, and the astral plane. Somewhat related to the Trickster, it is more flexible and less tied to a specific goal. The positive Shapeshifter helps you to see the different shapes and facets of something. The Shapeshifter can alter the shape of something causing horrendous pain in your life to make it easier on you. They can make a situation look wonderful that previously looked disastrous. You want to cling to a positive Shapeshifter like a rat on a sinking ship because they just make everything seem okay. They can help you to see that a situation is not so bad and that there is hope. That is the beautiful gift of the Shapeshifter. By realizing the positive, Shapeshifters can effect change in their own lives and in the lives of others.
Madonna is a master Shapeshifter because she is brilliant at changing her shape without anyone suspecting that the reason is something shadow-like behind her. Advertisers are Shapeshifters. People in political administrations are Shapeshifters because they are capable of political spin. A plastic surgeon is a Shapeshifter.
The shadow aspect emphasizes instability, fickleness, and lack of conviction, as can be seen in any number of modern day politicians who reinvent themselves to appeal to the latest popular trends. A Shadow Shapeshifter is someone who distorts the shape of truth.
Film Reference: Lon Shaney in 'The Wolf Man'
Madonna is a master Shapeshifter because she is brilliant at changing her shape without anyone suspecting that the reason is something shadow-like behind her. Advertisers are Shapeshifters. People in political administrations are Shapeshifters because they are capable of political spin. A plastic surgeon is a Shapeshifter.
The shadow aspect emphasizes instability, fickleness, and lack of conviction, as can be seen in any number of modern day politicians who reinvent themselves to appeal to the latest popular trends. A Shadow Shapeshifter is someone who distorts the shape of truth.
Film Reference: Lon Shaney in 'The Wolf Man'