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Inanna: myth of descent

10 Comments / Mythofunda, MYTHOLOGY / susanne van doorn / 16 December 2015

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

2 Comments / Mythofunda / susanne van doorn / 9 December 2015

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

Leave a Comment / Mythofunda, Spirifunda / susanne van doorn / 11 October 2015

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

Leave a Comment / Mythofunda, Spirifunda / susanne van doorn / 11 October 2015

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

Leave a Comment / Mythofunda / susanne van doorn / 21 May 2015

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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