In Class Six of the Jung Platform's online series, Alchemical Psychology, presenters Robbie (Robert Bosnak) and Pat (Patricia Berry) begin with a discussion on deriving meaning from matter, or the materials. This is a continuation of the discussion on fueling the fire in alchemy which needs heat to purify and transform the metals, or materials. Knowing …
Category: Alchemy
Class Notes – Session Four
In session four of the Jung Platform's class on James Hillman's Alchemical Psychology, Pat and Robbie continue the conversation on the nature of the heat and fire in alchemy which can be broken down into four distinct stages. Each stage builds on the previous, increasing both the heat and the ability to withstand the depth …
Visions of Johanna – An Alchemical View
When I first started studying Alchemy in the writings of C.G. Jung and much later, James Hillman, I had difficulty finding its relevance in the life of us moderns. Already lacking enough time in the daily grind to leave room for a little reading, writing and relaxation, how does one find the time to devote …
Class Notes – Session Three
In the opening of session three of the Jung Platform's course on James Hillman's book, Alchemical Psychology, Pat Berry and Robert Bosnak offered some thoughts on the class as they envision it. Robert spoke for the need of slowness in entering into the material. Pat said that not seeing the audience was difficult for her …
Becoming the Vessel
In reviewing last week's session of the Jung Platform's class on James Hillman's book, Alchemical Psychology, I want to reflect more on the place and nature of the vessel in the work. Hillman says: "You are the laboratory; you are the vessel and the stuff going through the cooking. So, too, the fire is an invisible …
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