This Jungian Life Podcast SOLUTIO: The Alchemy of Letting Go
Aug 14, 2025
Dive into the fascinating alchemical process of 'solutio,' where rigid identities dissolve like water. Discover the psychological growth found in positive regression and dream symbolism, especially involving water. Explore the complexities of grief and identity, emphasizing renewal through cultural practices. Learn how vacationing impacts mental health and highlights the struggle to unwind. Finally, uncover the transformative power of dreams in revealing hidden truths and facilitating healing on your journey of personal growth.
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Alchemy As Psyche's Mirror
- Jung read alchemy as symbolic descriptions of inner transformation rather than literal chemistry.
- The alchemists projected psychic processes onto materials, revealing stages useful for individuation.
Dissolving Toward Rebirth
- Salutio means dissolving rigid structures back toward prima materia for possible rebirth.
- Psychologically it resembles a return to the womb and can enable reconstitution on a higher arc.
Regress Purposefully To Move Forward
- Sometimes purposefully regress to earlier functioning to correct missed developmental stitches.
- Use targeted regressions so the personality can re-knit itself into greater integrity.
