On the Soul's Terms #83 | Béa Gonzalez | The Unresolved Note
In this episode of On the Soul’s Terms, I sit down with Béa Gonzalez, a novelist, teacher, and Jungian thinker, for a deeply enriching exploration of astrology, mythology, and storytelling.
Béa introduces her concept of the "unresolved note," those dynamic tensions in life—reflected in astrological squares—that drive personal growth and transformation. We discuss how these unresolved notes, though uncomfortable, are essential to finding balance and depth. Béa shares how this theme weaves through her latest novel, Invocation, a story about the clash and eventual integration of differing worldviews.
Our conversation flows through:
- The interplay of Venus and Mars as archetypes of connection and separation, and how they symbolize the constant dance between the feminine and masculine within us all.
- How astrology offers a language to engage with these archetypal forces, including squares as sites of unresolved, creative tension.
- The healing power of myth, storytelling, and dreams in a disenchanted world.
- The timeless relevance of mythology and its ability to bring deeper meaning to modern life.
Whether it's the myth of Tristan and Isolde, the discordant notes in Wagner's Tristan chord, or the rich symbolism of Venus and Mars in their mythological dramas, this episode dives deep into how we navigate the unresolved and find creative possibilities within it.
I hope you enjoy this inspiring conversation as much as I did.
Image: Henry John Stock - The Poet's Dream: 'The Pursuit of the Ideal'
Links to Béa:
Sophia Cycles Website
Upcoming Course at the Jung Academy on Venus
Instagram, facebook, X (Twitter), Threads, BlueSky
Plus her three books...! Talk about prolific!
Podcast Musician: Marlia Coeur
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