How to Interpret Children’s and Adults’ Subconscious Art
Every picture tells a story. What is yours?
Have you ever looked at a child’s drawing and wondered if there was more to it than colourful shapes and stick figures? Or found yourself repeatedly drawn to certain symbols, colours or images without knowing why? What if those pictures were revealing something your subconscious has been trying to tell you all along?
Hidden Messages by Cheryl Auckett is a practical and fascinating guide to understanding the symbolic language hidden within artwork. Combining years of experience in holistic therapies, symbolic interpretation and transpersonal practice, Cheryl shows you how to recognise the deeper meanings behind drawings created by both children and adults.
Discover the hidden language of the subconscious
Our subconscious communicates through symbols long before it finds words.
The colours we choose, the objects we draw, where we place them on the page, even the numbers that appear, can all offer valuable insights into our emotions, beliefs, fears, strengths and life experiences.
Hidden Messages gives you the tools to begin interpreting these visual messages with greater understanding and confidence.
Inside you’ll learn how to interpret:
- Colour meanings and emotional associations
- Common symbols and their deeper significance
- Numerology within artwork
- Picture placement and composition
- Patterns that appear in children’s drawings
- Symbols that reveal emotional blocks, strengths and potential
- The language of the subconscious in everyday creative expression
Whether you’re new to symbolic interpretation or already working within a therapeutic field, this book is an invaluable reference you’ll return to again and again.
Who is this book for?
Hidden Messages is ideal for:
- Parents wanting to better understand their children’s drawings
- Teachers and educators
- Counsellors and therapists
- Kinesiologists and holistic practitioners
- Art therapists
- Coaches and mentors
- Anyone interested in psychology and self-discovery
- Those exploring spirituality, intuition and subconscious awareness
No previous experience is needed, just curiosity and an open mind!
What does this child’s drawing reveal? Read the blog to discover Cheryl’s interpretation.
Why understanding subconscious art matters
Children often communicate emotions through pictures long before they have the words to explain how they feel. Adults do the same.
Without realising it, we all leave clues about our emotional world through the images we create.
Learning to recognise these symbols can help you:
- Gain deeper self-awareness
- Better understand emotional patterns
- Support healing and personal growth
- Recognise recurring themes in your life
- See artwork as a valuable communication tool
Rather than guessing what a picture means, you’ll have a practical framework for understanding the symbolic language beneath the surface.
Meet the author : Cheryl Auckett
Author, Educator, Kinesiologist, Transpersonal Therapist and Holistic Practitioner.
Cheryl brings together a rare combination of medical knowledge, therapeutic experience and holistic wisdom.
Beginning her career in Nursing and Pathology, Cheryl spent many years observing the connection between physical health, emotions and personal wellbeing. Her passion for understanding the deeper meaning behind human experiences led her into transpersonal therapy and symbolic interpretation, where she has dedicated years to exploring how the subconscious communicates through dreams, creativity, symbols and everyday life.
One of Cheryl’s greatest passions is helping people discover the hidden messages that appear all around them. Through her workshops, consultations and writing, she teaches people how colours, symbols, shapes, numbers and imagery can reveal valuable insights into emotions, beliefs, challenges and untapped potential.
Hidden Messages brings together decades of study and practical experience into an easy-to-follow guide designed to help anyone begin understanding the language of the subconscious.
What readers are saying
“I have known Cheryl for over 25 years. Originally I was one of Cheryl’s students when she was teaching Kinergetics in Western Australia.
Over the years, because of our mutual love of the healing arts and empowering people to understand their unique gifts, we became very good supportive friends. I was enthralled by Cheryl’s ability to accurately read the naive art of an individual as a healing tool and insight into one’s psyche.
As a facilitator, speaker and author I have often called upon Cheryl’s skills in collaboration when conducting self-awareness retreats and workshops. I have personally used her skills when I have needed guidance, perspective and healing. Every healer needs a healer and Cheryl plays a vital role in my circle of support.
I highly recommend Cheryl to reveal and have the tools to heal blocks that may be holding you back from living your best authentic life.”
Sandra Hardie
Author, Speaker & Facilitator
Begin seeing beyond the picture
Every drawing has a story. Every symbol has meaning. Every image holds the potential to reveal something deeper.
Whether you’re looking to better understand the children in your life, deepen your therapeutic practice or embark on your own journey of self-discovery, Hidden Messages offers a practical roadmap to understanding the remarkable language of the subconscious.
Unlock the hidden language within every picture and discover what the subconscious has been trying to tell you all along.
Order your copy today!
