The magic lies within
Atlas of Soul is a passion project of mine that grew out of a lifelong curiosity about what lives beneath the surface. I've always felt home among the dreamers and seekers, who see the world a little bit differently.
So... if you, too, have ever felt that tug toward something deeper, or if you just love magical creations, archetypes and myth, you're one of us. Welcome.

Anna Heimkreiter
Meet the artist
Hi, I'm Anna – an artist, adventurer and soul-seeker from Germany. I love creating beautiful things and writing about what fascinates my mind. I love the kind of quiet conversations happening at a bonfire under a starry sky. I love learning and books, sturdy trees with big enough branches to be climbed, and my cat Georgia.
Over the past decade, I’ve ventured deep into personal growth (and apparently now can't shut up about it, hence Atlas of Soul). I've spent 7 years traveling full-time, which led me to grow in ways I couldn’t even have expected. I am forever grateful to have encountered both eye-opening lessons and so much unexpected kindness on my path.
I believe the most powerful thing you can do is to become who you were meant to be. Remember your own wildness, rawness, strength and softness. Everything I create is designed to help you make that return.
Thank you for being here. I hope my work reminds you of your own light, and the beauty that’s already within you.
How the archetypes found me
It was the very beginning of my illustration journey when a friend shared he was reading a book about masculine archetypes. At the same time, I was exploring my own femininity more deeply, and a question rose up almost instantly: if there are masculine archetypes… what about the feminine?
That single question led me deep down the rabbit hole. I started researching, devouring stories, symbols, and mythology. The more I read, the more I recognized pieces of myself – and pieces of every woman I knew – hidden in these archetypes. Out of that curiosity (and mild obsession, ahem), my first series of archetype illustrations was born.
The unfolding
What started as a personal exploration soon grew into something bigger. I began sharing my illustrations online, along with everything I had learned about these archetypes and how I see them. To my surprise, people weren’t just looking at the art – they were eager to read my writing, too. My little blog began to travel further than I expected. More and more messages started landing in my inbox, beautiful notes from people telling me how much what I shared resonated with them. Conversations from heart to heart. To this day, those kind words from around the world are what keeps me going. It's a labor of love, but it matters because of you.
How the workbooks came to life
As the community deepened, so did my desire to create tools that could support others on their own paths. That’s when the Feminine Archetype Workbooks were born, a big, heart-filled project that grew out of years of sketching, studying, and sorting through my own experiences.
They are now here for you to explore. And each time someone tells me they see themselves reflected in those pages, I feel both humbled and honored. Guiding others through this work has become one of the most meaningful parts of my journey, and I’m endlessly grateful for the trust placed in me.
A glimpse at my inner cosmos
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✨ Archetype
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✨ MBTI
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✨ Zodiac
The Mystic
Calm. Grounded. Introspective.
Also strongly present: The Huntress (unconventional, adventurous,
independent) and the Sage (my forever curious & analytical mind).
INTJ
Introverted. Strategic. Big-picture thinker.
I know INTJs sometimes sound like robots but I promise I have feelings (and even somehow ended up with a creative side).
Capricorn Sun ♑
Structured. Grounded. Pragmatic.
Cancer Moon ♋
Sensitive. Creative. Intuitive.
To summarize: stoic on the outside, soft on the inside.
PS: This is a safe space for you to explore. All humans with kind intentions are most welcome here.