Creative Codex

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.

William Blake, regarded as one of the finest artists and poets in the English language, discusses his life and struggles, living in poverty despite his genius. He delves into his visionary duality, challenging traditional ideas of good and evil through 'The Marriage of Heaven and Hell.' Blake's complex relationship with morality and his critiques of contemporary beliefs, especially those influenced by Swedenborg, are explored. The discussion also highlights the intricate balance between artistic independence and the societal pressures he faced, inviting listeners into his profound spiritual and creative journey.

Dr. Carl Jung began to have apocalyptic visions in October 1913 which compelled him to engage a dialogue with his unconscious. In the following months, he transcribed these experiences in his personal journals (Black Books). When World War 1 started in June 1914, Jung realized that his visions, dreams, and meditations may have been precognitions of the impending war. On this minisode, we explore the writings and journals of Dr. Carl Jung to help us better understand this pivotal moment in Jung's life and how it inspired his later psychological theories. ∞∞∞∞∞ Support Creative Codex on my Patreon and get access to the Red Book Reading series, as well as other exclusives including the LIMITED RELEASE SERIES (Kurt Cobain & Jim Morrison), and all the Episode Exclusives:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 ———— All Music by MJDorian Written & Produced by MJDorian ———— Connect with me on social media for all the newest updates: YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/creativecodex⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mjdorian/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/mjdorian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mjdorian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --------- Creative Codex is written & produced by MJDorian. All rights reserved.

Where language breaks, art begins. Language routinely fails us in conversations about art and creativity. In the following essay, I elaborate on the reason for this problem and offer three terms which can help give more depth and clarity to our discussions of art. The three primary experiential aspects of art: Art-making: verb, a creative act that results in an art-object. Art-object: noun, a material or immaterial byproduct of art-making. Artessence: noun, the state of mind of an art experience. ∞∞∞∞∞ Read the essay in its original written form here: https://mjdorian.com/language/ ∞∞∞∞∞ Support Creative Codex on my Patreon and get access to exclusive episodes, including the LIMITED RELEASE SERIES (Kurt Cobain & Jim Morrison), the Red Book Reading series, and all the Episode Exclusives:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 ----------- All Music by MJDorian Written & Produced by MJDorian ———— Connect with me on social media for all the newest updates: YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/creativecodex⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mjdorian/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/mjdorian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mjdorian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --------- Creative Codex is written & produced by MJDorian. All rights reserved.