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42: Carl Jung & Alchemy • Part IV: The Heart of Alchemy

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The Symbolism of the Black Sun

This chapter explores the various representations and symbolic significance of the Black Sun in alchemy, art, literature, and dreams. It discusses how the Black Sun represents a crisis of the soul and disruption in individuation, with examples including a tragic poet and the song 'Black Hole Sun' by Chris Cornell. The chapter also explores the psychological conditions necessary for alchemical work and the role of the union of opposites in the process.

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