Abstract Norse wolf figures represent powerful psychological forces that both dismantle and reconstruct psychic energy. Prominent wolves, including Fenrir, Sköll, Hati, Vargr, Garmr, the Ulfhéðnar, and Odin’s Geri and Freki, occupy the threshold between conscious awareness and the unconscious. While some of these wolves symbolize destruction, chaos, and trauma, others function as transformative agents that help individuals confront challenges and reorganize the self. Archaeological evidence from Denmark provides tangible grounding for these symbolic interpretations. Sites such as Lejre and artifacts such as wolf figurines and ritual masks suggest that wolves were perceived as boundary guardians and guides during critical transitions of life. Such material culture indicates that wolves were more than mythic motifs; they also played a role in ritual practice and collective memory. Interpreting these wolf figures offers insights into how Norse societies conceptualized trauma, identity struggles, and loss. Each wolf embodies different psychological processes, ranging from encounters with repressed aspects of the self to experiences of possession, sacrifice, or spiritual initiation. This symbolic complexity also highlights the relevance of Norse wolf archetypes for contemporary discussions in therapy and cultural studies, particularly within Scandinavian contexts. Keywords: Depth psychology, Jungian archetypes, trauma, individuation, shadow work, transformation, Norse wolf archetypes, Danish archaeology