This Jungian Life Podcast Jung & Astrology: Cosmos & Character
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Apr 30, 2020 Christina Becker, a Toronto-based Jungian analyst and astrologer, shares insights on the compelling intersection of Jungian psychology and astrology. They discuss how astrology can reveal personal complexities and enhance our understanding of collective dynamics, especially during turbulent times like the pandemic. Becker illustrates how cosmic events, including a new Pluto-Saturn cycle and the transition into the Age of Aquarius, may inspire transformation and a healthier relationship with the self and community. She emphasizes the power of dreams in navigating personal growth and emotional landscapes.
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Astrology Shaped Jung's Psychology
- Jung's ideas were deeply influenced by astrology and it helped birth psychological astrology.
- Astrology provided Jung an archetypal frame that shaped his theories like libido and individuation.
Chart As A Map Of Potential
- An astrological birth chart maps innate potential that can be activated across life stages.
- Working consciously with chart patterns elevates neurotic configurations into higher awareness.
Correspondence Not Causation
- Astrology works by correspondence and synchronicity rather than direct causation.
- Jungian psychoid ideas and synchronicity link planetary patterns to psychological events.
