What is a Constellation – and what does it do?

A systemic constellation is – metaphorically speaking – like an X-ray of body, soul, and mind.
Through a clear and structured process, it reveals what is hidden beneath the surface: unconscious wounds, limiting beliefs, and recurring patterns.

In a constellation, the origin and deeper cause of a problem become visible. It shows which dynamics are at play, where exactly the wound began, and which part of us was hurt.
Because only what we become aware of can be processed, transformed, and reintegrated.

“The solution to a problem is always found on a different level.”

The mind alone cannot solve many problems – it works only with what is consciously known to us. The real wounds, however, often lie in the subconscious:

• Feelings inherited from the family system or ancestral line (“foreign” feelings)

• Or split-off, self-experienced pain that is stored in the body

These unconscious feelings continue to influence us, often creating the same painful situations over and over again. In triggering moments, we feel helpless and fall back into old survival strategies like flight, fight, or freeze – anything to avoid feeling the pain.

A constellation brings these dynamics to light. With a new awareness and access to your inner resources, you can “rewrite the song of the old record” and create new experiences. This requires self-responsibility, the courage to face your own feelings, and compassion and non-judgment – for yourself and for others. For deeper processes, it also takes an inner hunger for more in life – the longing to truly experience joy and inner abundance.

How does a constellation work in practice?

You come with a topic that matters to you and that you want to resolve. In other words: “Where does it hurt, and where do you want to go?”
This could be a recurring pattern, a burdensome emotion, a decision-making dilemma, or any question where you are seeking clarity.

Clarification

We start by exploring your family system – both your family of origin and your current family.
I create a family genogram as a foundation to trace possible causes within the system.

Choosing representatives

In a group workshop, there are usually around 12 people present who can act as representatives – generally people you don’t know.
I identify the relevant family members or aspects (e.g., feelings, beliefs) to be represented. You choose a representative for each one.

Positioning in the space

You place the representatives in positions that feel right to you in the room.
Then they are allowed to move freely, guided by their inner perceptions.
Already, an initial picture emerges of how your system is currently functioning and where it is out of balance.

Exploring the dynamics

I speak individually with each representative about their feelings and perceptions.
Through targeted questions and dialogues between them, movement is created in the system.
By acknowledging and voicing what has been hidden, frozen energy can be released.
The system moves back into balance, and split-off parts can be reintegrated – like a software update for your operating system.

Energy work and systemic laws

A constellation takes about 1 hour. This work is based on the understanding that everything is energy – thoughts, actions, experiences, even matter. It connects to the morphic field (also called the morphogenetic or quantum field) and follows systemic laws that apply in all human systems – families, partnerships, organizations.
Everything we encounter in life follows the principle of resonance – it has a counterpart within us.

In my approach, you can gain liberating and healing insights – carried by clarity, awareness, and a sense of safety.
You are seen and welcomed exactly as you are.

What can be constellated?

Almost anything that blocks, burdens, or confuses you in life can be made visible in a systemic constellation, including:

Family & relationship topics

• Family of origin, current family, and transgenerational patterns

• Partnerships (current or past), relationship clarity

• Sexuality, boundaries

• Sibling conflicts, parent–child relationships

• Patchwork and adoptive families

• Separation, divorce, abortion, family tragedies, inheritance

Feelings & inner parts

• Emotions such as anger, grief, shame, helplessness

• Trauma, loneliness, fear of loss, existential fears, doubt, fear of failure, guilt, worthlessness, aggression, split-off emotions

• Lack of joy in life, inner blocks, compensation patterns (e.g., overwork, excessive sports, media use, alcohol, sex, etc.)

• Self-worth and identity questions

• Reconnecting with your soul’s strength

• Inner child work and any hurt parts

Patterns, triggers & inner programs

• Beliefs such as “I’m not good enough”, “I don’t deserve happiness”, “I must do it all alone”

• Success or money blocks

Life decisions & future questions

• Career changes, self-employment, reorientation, life purpose

• Creative potential, vocation, vision

Painful, recurring experiences

• Bullying, slander, exclusion

• Powerlessness, abuse, violence

• Burnout, exhaustion, workaholism

• Eating or sleeping disorders

Other systems

• Teams or businesses (organizational constellations)

• Projects or ideas

• Professional or personal decision-making

What can fundamentally change for you?

You step out of the drama and victim–perpetrator cycle – into your power.
With new awareness, you learn not to identify with your feelings, but to observe them consciously.
You take responsibility for what you feel and transform it from within.

You exit energy-draining patterns and return to your true self.
With every feeling you integrate, you become more authentic – able to show yourself without fear.

You activate your inner energy supply and experience more joy and love from within.
Your body starts producing its own dopamine – independent of external triggers like social media, consumption, or external validation.

My approach

Wherever you are now, even if you don’t see a solution yet, I accompany you towards clear steps, inner stability, and growth through your own resources.
I respect your boundaries and gently open the doors that have long been closed.
With compassion and  judgmental free , I hold the space so you can truly feel your feelings – and allow them to transform into something new.

This is how you find your way back to joy, integrate hurt parts, and come home to yourself.

Systemic work can be done not only in groups but also in one-on-one sessions.

With love, joy, mindfulness, and my experience, I walk with you on your path.

Next family constellation: August 31 in Mannheim
Join as a representative or with your own constellation, from 1–6 pm.
Feel free to ask for details or register directly – I look forward to seeing you!

Contact: Victoria Hess, mail@victoriahess.com