Metaphors are symbolic words. Some have universal meanings in Reverse Speech and others are representational to the individual only. The key to their interpretation lies within the complementarity features between the forward and reverse dialogue. They are more universal in their significance and stem from deeper parts of our psyche, possibly the collective unconscious as detailed by Carl Jung. They use words that contain strong religious or mythological symbolism and tend to contain more life that metaphors which are primarily static in their nature.
Archetypes give the impression of a live drama being re-enacted in the depths of the mind.
To the extent we are conscious as to how we use language, both forward and reverse messages, we can determine how we experience ourselves and the world. Now that Reverse Speech has added octaves to our languaging process and has opened up levels of communication beyond our imagination, we can no longer afford to ignore its reality and put up with sloppy use of language. Reverse Speech gives us the opportunity to pay attention to the metaphors and archetypes that describe our reality. Reverse messages demand that we be awake at deep levels of our being. It demands that we get on with the job of grounding our speech, both forward and reverse, and give meaning to generalizations such as metaphors and archetypes.