Carl Jung's Red Book + Astrology

Science Has Taken the Capacity of Belief - Ep. 14

Sep 10, 2020

Carol Ferris and Satya Doyle Byock explore Jung's contemplation on scientific thinking and the power of fantasy through Izdubar encounter. Topics include eclipses, pursuit of immortality, magic and fantasy meanings, Truth dialogues, and astrological charts. The podcast delves into symbolism in Mesopotamia, inner wholeness journey, conflicting values, bull symbolism, and feminine archetypes.

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Carol Ferris

Satya Doyle Byock

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Quick takeaways

Jung explores the impact of science on faith, emphasizing the need to maintain divine force amidst reason versus belief.

Jung's journey towards wholeness involves embracing the irrational and honoring the spirit within, symbolized by encountering the God figure.

The podcast delves into the clash between science and mythos in politics, depicting how mythic narratives can be manipulated for political agendas.

Deep dives

Encountering Inner Shadows and Opposites

Jung grapples with the reconciliation of inner shadows and oppositions as he encounters an elemental hero seeking opposite paths, one towards light and the other darkness. Despite their differences and clashes, Jung is drawn to love and maintain the inner God figure in the face of poison and symbolizes the balancing act between the two opposing forces.

Introduction

3min

Astrological Significance of Recent Celestial Events

7min

Exploring Symbolism in Ancient Mesopotamia

26min

Embracing Opposites: The Journey to Inner Wholeness

14min

Exploring Values and Belief Systems

17min

Exploring the Symbolism of the Bull in Mythology and Nature

5min

Exploring the Feminine, Mythos, and Attitudes towards Father Figures

5min

Carol Ferris and Satya Doyle Byock explore Jung's deep contemplation on the potential harm of scientific thinking and the power of fantasy through the encounter with Izdubar. "The real is what works," Jung says. This chapter has a relationship to Gilgamesh and the pursuit of immortality. Carol begins this week's exploration discussing eclipses and times of abundance. Jung begins to pursue the meaning of magic and fantasy. Izdubar and Jung dialogue about Truth and where Truth is found in various forms.

Chapter: "First Day"

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