Alchemy may appear obscure and baffling at first, but it parallels personal psychological experiences deeply. - Jung saw alchemy as the historical counterpart to his psychology of the unconscious, enriching understanding of human psyche.
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Alchemy Explains Psychological Growth
Alchemy provided Jung with symbolic language to interpret obscure psychological material such as dreams. - This symbolism supports the idea that psychological growth is future-oriented, aiming for individuation.
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Alchemical Bath Imagery Explained
The Rosarium Philosophorum shows alchemical imagery of a king and queen in a bath with a descending dove, representing symbolic transformation. - The associated obscure text challenges direct interpretation but reveals the process of inner dissolution and renewal.
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In this episode: I begin a series on the strange world of alchemy — exploring what it is and how it is relevant to the practice of the symbolic life.
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