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39: Carl Jung & Alchemy • Part I: Dreams, Art, & Synchronicity

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Jun 9, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Jung's Visions and the Red Book

  • In 1913, Jung had a vision of a flood carrying corpses, known as his "River of Blood" vision.
  • This vision, following a breakdown from his split with Freud, spurred a personal journey documented in the Red Book.
INSIGHT

Dreams in Analytical Psychology

  • Analytical psychology respects dreams as products of the unconscious, potentially revealing hidden problems and solutions.
  • This view aligns with mystical traditions and alchemy, where dreams hold spiritual significance.
ANECDOTE

Jung's Dream of the Knight and Customs Official

  • Jung dreamt of a ghostly customs official and a medieval knight, which he later connected to his break with Freud and his interest in the Grail.
  • These dreams foreshadowed his future exploration of alchemy.
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