It has been a while since I talked about archetypes, but I was thinking about them lately because of a science-fiction novel I was reading, which was filled with them. Basically, an archetype is a ...

Guardian Spirit of the Waters (1878) by Odilon Redon (1840-1916). Charcoal and chalk on paper. Source: Art Institute of Chicago/Public Domain This post continues my conversation with esteemed Jungian ...

This event will include an introduction to the rich Jungian tradition of exploring symbolic images that stir the imagination and touch the deep archetypal roots that unite us as human beings—both in ...

Understanding how ancient wisdom and myths map onto modern personality science can reveal surprising insights about your psychological strengths.

Carl Jung demonstrated how archetypes connect the unconscious with the conscious and the past with the present. Most novelists believe stories require an archetype before they can become a classic.

Millions of people have adopted some plan for personal growth, depending on the goals they set for themselves. Some people want to be happier, others closer to God; some have committed themselves to ...