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Reading The Red Book (7)

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Symbol Reader

I. “The spirit of the depths is pregnant with ice, fire, and death. You are right to fear the spirit of the depths, as he is full of horror.” II. “You thought you knew that abyss? Oh you clever people! … Continue reading →

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A Visit to the House of C.G. Jung

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Symbol Reader

We are in the grip of another heatwave here in Switzerland, “the relentless beating heat” described famously in The Great Gatsby, while the Sun has just entered the sign of Leo. We are also on the eve of C.G. Jung’s … Continue reading →

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Reading The Red Book (6)

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Symbol Reader

The second part of Chapter IV of The Red Book is entitled Experiences in the Desert. Jung continues the intimate dialogue with his soul. He says he wants to be near her and to be alone with her. He expresses … Continue reading →

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Reading The Red Book (5)

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Symbol Reader

“The ancients lived their symbols, since the world had not yet become real for them.” C.G. Jung, The Red Book Chapter IV of The Red Book is called “The Desert.” Since ancient times, the desert has drawn mystics and visionaries, … Continue reading →

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Reading The Red Book (4)

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Symbol Reader

“Look into your depths, pray to your depths, waken the dead.” C.G. Jung, “The Red Book” The chapter entitled On the Service of the Soul contains a dire warning: soul work is not a light endeavor. Jung describes his fear … Continue reading →

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Reading The Red Book (3)

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Symbol Reader

In the chapter Soul and God Jung continues to dialogue with his soul. He regrets that it has taken him so long to find her. Looking back on his life’s events, he sees the soul behind all of them. He … Continue reading →

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Reading The Red Book (2)

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Symbol Reader

Chapter 1 of The Red Book bears the title Refinding the Soul. “I have shaken the dust of all the lands from my feet, and I have come to you, I am with you,” says Jung, addressing his soul. He … Continue reading →

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The Scapegoat

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Symbol Reader

Chapter 16, verses 20-22 of Leviticus, the third book of the Old Testament, speaks of the scapegoat ritual: “When Aaron has finished making atonement for the Most Holy Place, the tent of meeting and the altar, he shall bring forward … Continue reading →

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Reading The Red Book (1)

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Symbol Reader

1.“It is not an uncommon experience to feel somehow changed after reading The Red Book.” Stanton Martin 2.”The years … when I pursued the inner images were the most important time of my life. Everything else is to be derived … Continue reading →

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Symbolism of the Labyrinth

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Symbol Reader

The myth of Minotaur tells the story of greed and tyranny, which led Minos to deny a sacrificial bull to Poseidon. The angry god punished the king by making his wife fall in love with the bull. The fruit of … Continue reading →