JungianPsychology

Translating Myth: Re-wording the unseen knowledge

In Translating Myth, a collection edited by Ben Pestell, Pietra Palazzolo, and Leon Burnett, the authors tackle the intricate task of defining and exploring the concept of myth from various angles. The book dives deep into how myths are translated across languages, media, and cultures. It examines how myth has been created, interpreted, and re-established in modern contexts, including its connections to politics and poetry. With insights into the works of visionary artists like William Blake and a thoughtful exploration of myth in American literature, this book is an invaluable resource for those fascinated by the intersection of mythology, psychology, and culture. Although the language is scholarly, the book’s content provides a unique perspective on how myths shape and reflect our collective unconscious. Highly recommended for those interested in deepening their understanding of mythology’s role in shaping identity and society.

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Inanna: myth of descent

In today’s guest blog, Dr. Jean Raffa explores the myth of Inanna’s descent as a powerful metaphor for psychological and spiritual transformation. Life’s descents—whether caused by grief, existential crises, or personal conflict—mirror Inanna’s journey to the underworld, where she is stripped of her illusions and reborn with wisdom and balance. Discover how descent myths like Inanna’s offer guidance, healing, and renewal in times of darkness.

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Descent

Every December, I slip into a quiet depression, longing for solitude to reflect on the year and my vivid dreams. Through mythology and James Hillman’s teachings on the descent to the underworld, I realized it wasn’t Christmas I resented—it was the fear of my own journey into the depths of my soul. Like Persephone and Eve, I discovered that descending into darkness is a path to greater self-awareness, balance, and light. Embracing solitude and self-care has been my healing thread, weaving connections across my life like the Spider Goddess herself.

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The Self and Dreams: Case study

Explore the concept of the Self in Jungian dream analysis and how dreams can reveal deeper truths about who we truly are. In this blog, we delve into a dream that symbolizes the Self, showing the interplay between familiar and unknown elements in our personal journey. Understand how the dream theater of the soul can lead to self-discovery, with an exploration of Carl Jung’s Red Book and its teachings on the psyche.

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God in dreams: 4 steps to defining your god image trough dreams

Discover how dreams can redefine your personal image of God. Using Carl Jung’s experiences and insights from The Red Book, this blog outlines four steps to explore your god image through dreams. From symbolic father figures to ancient archetypes like Sophia, learn how your dreams might reshape your understanding of divinity and spirituality.

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Reading the Red Book, part 3: How to discover your Anima in dreams

Explore Carl Jung’s perspective on the anima—the soul—and its transformative power through dreams. This blog delves into the third step of The Red Book: understanding animus and anima dreams. Discover how love, darkness, and inner exploration guided Jung to profound realizations about the balance of the feminine and masculine within. Stories of Jung’s personal dreams, along with insights into the mysterious figures of Salome, Elijah, and Philemon, illuminate the path to self-discovery and transformation.

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Reading the Red Book, part 2 : Psychic Powers and dreams

Discover the profound connections between psychic powers, dreams, and Carl Jung’s Red Book. This journey explores how visions, such as Jung’s forewarning of World War One, reveal the potential of the unconscious mind. Through personal and shared dream experiences, we delve into themes of darkness, self-discovery, and the sacred union of opposites.

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Anima, soul, supreme meaning: Reading Carl Jung’s Red Book in 5 (easy) steps

Explore Carl Jung’s transformative journey into the depths of the soul as documented in his Red Book. This first chapter unravels the profound visions, including his forewarning of World War One, and introduces the anima—the soul’s essence. Dive into Jung’s method of Active Imagination and the steps of dreaming through the Red Book.

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Mindfunda puts new light on the shadow

Explore five relaxed ways to interpret and integrate your shadow self, inspired by Carl Jung’s concept of the unconscious. From understanding the dark sides of your personality through mythological interpretations in films to using lucid dreaming for shadow work, these techniques offer an accessible path to self-discovery and transformation.

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