Jung Finds His Inner Mother & Incubates an Egg - Ep 16
Sep 17, 2020
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Guests delve into duality, animus/anima binary, and Jung's Egg. Discussion includes Kathleen Raine, William Blake, Gilgamesh Dream, and anti-racist dream-work. Exploring inner turmoil, artistic vision, and transformative encounters with nature.
Internal conflicts manifest as external issues, stressing the need for personal growth and self-awareness.
Jung's Red Book explores duality and transformation through symbolism like incantations and the egg.
Embracing inner archetypes and gender identity leads to self-renewal and integration, fostering personal growth.
Deep dives
Exploring the Intersection of Inner and Outer Conflicts
The podcast delves into the idea that internal conflicts often manifest as external problems, emphasizing the importance of understanding and addressing personal battles to prevent them from impacting the world at large. It discusses the significance of holding both light and darkness within oneself, highlighting the role of individual consciousness in shaping the broader planetary shift towards enlightenment.
Unveiling the Symbolism of the Red Book
The episode focuses on the exploration of Carl Jung's Red Book and its profound symbolism, particularly examining chapters related to incantations and the opening of the egg. Through intricate imagery and incantations, the podcast dissects the transformative journey of the protagonist encountering duality and confronting deep internal and external challenges on the path to renewal and self-discovery.
Navigating Gendered Archetypes and Growth
Discussing the evolution of personal archetypes and gender identity, the podcast reflects on the protagonist's journey from embracing masculine to feminine aspects within the self. It highlights the importance of acknowledging and transforming inner projections and archetypes to facilitate profound self-renewal and growth, emphasizing the individual's unique path towards self-understanding and integration.
Embracing Opposites in Jung's Psychology
Jung's psychology emphasizes embracing both the playful and terrible aspects of nature, symbolizing a balance between joy and horror. This concept of embracing opposites is central to Jung's teachings, encouraging individuals to fully engage with life's contradictions and complexities. By advocating for a holistic approach that encompasses both light and shadow elements, Jung's psychology guides individuals towards a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.
Symbolism and Transformation in Art at the Beginning of the 20th Century
The podcast delves into the profound artistic expressions of transformation seen at the beginning of the 20th century. Examples from artists such as Brancusi and James Joyce's 'Finnegan's Wake' highlight the symbolic importance of the egg as a powerful motif representing rebirth and renewal. These artworks, influenced by Jung and Egyptian mythology, mirror a period of intense creativity and introspection, suggesting a parallel between the artistic exploration of that era and the profound shifts occurring in the present day's cultural and societal landscapes.
In this episode Jung opens his Egg. Carol Ferris discusses duality, Kathleen Raine, William Blake and James Hillman. Satya Doyle Byock shares a Gilgamesh Dream and explores the animus / anima binary. A guest, Leonora, illuminates the images in this chapter. Ann Carroll translates the German word for “evil” and the original meaning of "sin.” Q&A, features anti-racist dream-work, the intersection of the material and the quantum, and a heart-felt story of recently departed Swan.
Chapters: “Incantations” & “The Opening of the Egg"
