The NY Mythology Group

Please note the location and start time.

The Carl G. Jung Meetup is returning to the Kristine Mann Library (KML). Feel free to arrive early, it's a special library.

These monthly readings and discussions are devoted to the exploration of the works of Carl G. Jung and other Jungian, analytical, depth, existential, and transpersonal writers as well.

Meeting on select Tuesdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the group offers an open, thoughtful, and respectful atmosphere that encourages dialogue, reflection, and collaborative inquiry.

Beginners are warmly welcomed, as are longtime readers of Jung.

We will begin and inaugurate our return to the KML with a new series with Volume 12 of Jung’s Collected Works, Psychology and Alchemy (Bollingen Series), one of his most fascinating and influential explorations of symbolism, religion, and psychological transformation.

Our first gathering will focus on Part I: “Introduction to the Religious and Psychological Problems of Alchemy” (pp. 1–37).

Future sessions and reading assignments to be determined (The Jung Center will be closed during the month of August).

NOTE: Participants are expected to complete the assigned reading in advance so that discussion may be substantive, engaging, and rewarding for everyone involved. If you are unable to complete the reading assignment beforehand, you are still welcome to attend, though we ask that you refrain from actively participating in the discussion.

Although Psychology and Alchemy is one of Jung’s more challenging works, Part I serves as an accessible entry point into Jung’s understanding of alchemy as a symbolic language of inner psychological transformation.

Together, we will explore questions such as:
• What did the alchemists believe they were truly transforming?
• How does Jung relate alchemical symbolism to psychological processes?
• Where do religion and psychology overlap in the search for inner change?
• Can these ideas still speak meaningfully to contemporary life?

The evening will combine brief framing remarks with open discussion, allowing participants to unpack difficult ideas collaboratively and without pressure to be experts. Again, no prior background in Jung or alchemy is required—only curiosity and a willingness to engage seriously with the material.

From time to time, the group may also view a video presentation together or discuss a film from a Jungian and symbolic perspective. Occasional guest presenters may also join future sessions.

Whether you are new to Jung or have studied his work for years, you are invited to participate in what we hope will be a thoughtful and rewarding exploration of psyche, symbolism, and transformation.