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In 1906, Hilma af Klint begins painting a monumental project: Paintings for the Temple. She receives a commission for this series from higher beings contacted through channeling sessions. What is the message of these paintings? And what makes them so remarkable?∞∞∞∞∞Support Creative Codex on my Patreon and get access to exclusive episodes including Kurt Cobain, Jung's Red Book Reading series, Jim Morrison, and the Tarot Exegesis series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you in advance!∞∞∞∞∞View the Companion Gallery for this episode: https://mjdorian.com/hilma/∞∞∞∞∞Thank you to Julia Voss! Author of Hilma af Klint: A Biography. Follow her work here: https://www.instagram.com/julia.voss_/Thank you to Glen Vivaris for help with the Porch Sitter's Convention ad! Follow his inspired escapades here: https://www.youtube.com/glenmakes∞∞∞∞∞View full transcript for this episode here: https://mjdorian.com/transcript-53/∞∞∞∞∞Resources used:• Hilma af Klint: A Biography by Julia Voss• Hilma af Klint: Paintings for the Future by The Guggenheim Museum• Hilma af Klint: Notes and Methods• Hilma af Klint and The Five's Sketchbooks• Hilma af Klint's Philosophy of Life by Johan af Klint• Modern Occultism by Mitch Horowitz∞∞∞∞∞Buy me a coffee or add to my fancy books fund on Venmo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3235189073379328069&created=1681912456.228596&printed=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠∞∞∞∞∞Thank you to my Dream Maker tier!Executive Producers: Mike Hill, Madie Laine, Ryan WilliamsonView The Wall of Gratitude for this episode, with all of the shout-outs: https://mjdorian.com/thankyou/---------Connect with me on social media for all the newest updates:YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/creativecodex⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mjdorian/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/mjdorian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mjdorian⁠⁠---------Creative Codex is written & produced by MJDorianMusic by MJDorian.All rights reserved.

Get access to the full Tarot Exegesis series and many more exclusive episodes: ⁠patreon.com/mjdorian⁠This is a preview of my Tarot Exegesis series, which analyzes every card of the Major Arcana. I've created this multi-part series as supplemental material to the main Tarot series and as a thank you to all my Patreon supporters.Each episode is an in depth exploration of the symbolism and psychological significance of several cards. On this preview I explore The Devil & The Star (Major Arcana cards XV & XVII).∞∞∞∞∞Buy me a coffee or add to my fancy books fund on Venmo:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3235189073379328069&created=1681912456.228596&printed=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠∞∞∞∞∞Watch Creative Codex on YouTube and connect with me on social media for all the newest updates:YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/creativecodex⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mjdorian/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/mjdorian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mjdorian⁠∞∞∞∞∞Creative Codex is written & produced by MJDorianMusic by MJDorian.All rights reserved.

Discover the groundbreaking journey of Hilma af Klint, a pioneer of abstract art, whose spiritual connections influenced her creative vision. Explore how grief shaped her artistic expression and inspired her group, The Five, to communicate with higher realms. The influence of 19th-century spiritualism and feminism on her work offers a fascinating perspective on women's roles in art. Uncover the transformation of spirit communication, from psychographs to automatic drawings, and how af Klint's philosophy reshaped the art world.

Discover the intriguing relationship between tarot and synchronicity, drawing on the insights of Carl Jung and Marie Louise von Franz. Explore the rich historical roots of tarot, evolving from card games to a mystical divination tool. Dive into unique practices in cardomancy and how the unconscious mind plays a vital role in divination. Hear fascinating anecdotes that illuminate how tarot taps into profound wisdom, emotional states, and personal journeys, revealing the transformative power of these archetypal images.

Support my work and research by becoming a patron and get access to the full Tarot Exegesis series and many more exclusive episodes: patreon.com/mjdorianThis is a preview of my Tarot Exegesis series, which analyzes every card of the Major Arcana. I've created this multi-part series as supplemental material to the main Tarot series. Each episode is an in depth exploration of the symbolism and psychological significance of several cards. On this preview I explore The Emperor & The Lovers (Major Arcana cards IIII & VI).∞∞∞∞∞Buy me a coffee or add to my fancy books fund on Venmo:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3235189073379328069&created=1681912456.228596&printed=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠∞∞∞∞∞Connect with me on social media for all the newest updates:YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/creativecodex⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mjdorian/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/mjdorian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mjdorian∞∞∞∞∞Creative Codex is written & produced by MJDorianMusic by MJDorian.All rights reserved.

Dive into the intriguing origins of Tarot, tracing its roots back to the ancient cultural hub of Alexandria, Egypt. Discover how Tarot evolved from sacred texts into a powerful divination tool and explore the symbolism behind its cards. The discussion connects Tarot's Major Arcana to Jungian archetypes, revealing how these cards mirror psychological truths. Engage in self-discovery through the irrational nature of Tarot, and understand how its archetypes shape personal identity and experiences.

Dive into the world of ambitious artistry! Discover how icons like Tolkien and Lynch transformed their visions into groundbreaking works. The exploration highlights the power of challenging projects in fostering personal growth and unique creative journeys. Learn why artistic fulfillment trumps the chase for popularity. It's all about pushing boundaries and embracing the adventure of creation!

Video not showing? Watch it on the Creative Codex YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/WLCVwqdw53o ---------- Why must the righteous suffer? This is a question at the heart of The Story of Job. On this special episode, we seek out the answer through the visionary artwork of William Blake. In 1805, William Blake was commissioned by his patron and friend, Thomas Butts, to create a set of watercolor illustrations depicting key scenes from The Book of Job. Blake clearly resonated with this 2,600 year old story—there are no other Biblical narratives which he dedicated so much time and energy to. What value did Blake see in The Book of Job? Let's find out. Join my Patreon to gain access to exclusive series such as my Kurt Cobain series, Carl Jung's Red Book Reading series, Jim Morrison series, and Creativity Tips episodes: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian Credits: Audio Editor: Erik Texter Original Music: MJDorian Writer & Producer: MJDorian All Rights Reserved

Discover why William Blake created his own pantheon of gods. Journey to The Morgan Library & Museum to explore his early masterpieces. Dive into Blake's profound themes through a Jungian lens, revealing connections to the human psyche. His stunning watercolors, notably those tied to the Book of Job, serve as a powerful conduit for creative expression and commentary on society. The episode reflects on the importance of art and gratitude towards supporters, with hints of future explorations into the world of tarot.

Delve into the genius of William Blake's 'Songs of Innocence and of Experience,' exploring profound themes of innocence, authority, and love. Discover Blake's unique perspective on art and spirituality, which critiques reductionist thinking in a materialistic world. The discussion also touches on his personal journey through grief and creativity, revealing the concept of 'double vision.' Finally, celebrate the importance of community support in fostering artistic collaboration, inviting listeners to reflect on their own visions.