Tag Archives: spirituality

Musings on the Symbol of the Cross

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Symbol Reader

Salvador Dali, Christ of Saint John of the Cross The symbol of the cross has held a fascination with me for a very long time now. I don’t wear a lot of jewellery but the Celtic cross is something I … Continue reading →

Posted in The Cross | Tagged Ankh, archetypes, art, C.G. Jung, Christ of Saint John of the Cross, Christianity, Dali, mysticism, paganism, religion, spirituality, symbols, the cross, uroboros | 14 Comments

What Maslow Surely Missed

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Symbol Reader

A Favela drummer, image via http://www.veezzle.com/photo/1141733/favela-drummer I was reminded today of the opening scene of The Lord of the Rings. In it, Galadrielle says, ‘The world is changing. I feel it in the water, I feel it in the earth … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged hierarchy of needs, Maslow, meaning, mysticism, psychology, spirituality | 18 Comments

Images of the Zodiac: Contemplating Aries

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Symbol Reader

I am beginning my symbolic journey through the twelve Zodiac signs as depicted by Johfra Bosschart. At the beginning of Spring I am contemplating the Aries painting. The twelve Zodiac paintings by Johfra are contemplative symbols, showing the highest, most … Continue reading →

Posted in Johfra Bosschart | Tagged Aries, art, astrology, development, Johfra Bosschart, mysticism, personality, spirituality, symbolism, symbols archetypes, visionary art | 33 Comments

Places I Want to See before I Die

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Symbol Reader

This is a fine list of places I want to see before I die. So far I have only been to Stonehenge and I must say it was incredibly compelling. The site is no doubt a gateway to another dimension. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged architecture, mysticism, sacred sites, spirituality, Stonehenge, summer solstice, tourism | 3 Comments

Enter through the Image and Word

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Symbol Reader

A door to mystery, a photo taken at Jung’s retreat in Bollingen (via http://www.jungiananalystvt.com/1188774.en.html) I have been discovering a lot of interesting books on archetypes and symbols recently. I think I have enough reading material for the next two years. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged archetypes, art, astrology, C.G. Jung, Caruana, images, mysticism, spirituality, symbols, The Gospel of Philip, vision | 2 Comments

Tell Me a Story

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Symbol Reader

I have always lived by stories. I wither without them. Myths, legends, fairy tales, novels, short stories, poems, plays, films, all kinds of narratives: they are my daily sustenance. My mind can only be opened and activated by storytellers. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged archetypes, astrology, C.G. Jung, fire, myth, myths, spirit, spirituality, stories, storytelling, symbols | 7 Comments

Painted Script, Neptune and C.G. Jung

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Symbol Reader

I stumbled upon Painted Script – The Art Work of James Tunney on FB today. Absolutely stunning, I think. I am always amazed that whenever my natal Neptune is activated by a transit, however minor it is, I am suddenly … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged C.G. Jung, God, Neptune, religion, spirituality, the Age of Aquarius | Leave a comment

My Name is Red: Between the East and the West

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Symbol Reader

A great painter does not content himself by affecting us with his masterpieces; ultimately, he succeeds in changing the landscape of our mind. Orhan Pamuk, My Name is Red Orhan Pamuk is a Nobel winning Turkish novelist, whose Sun sign … Continue reading →