Astrology and Fairy Tales - Spinning Straw into Gold. A Talk by Shawn Nygaard

Fairy tales have gained a reputation in modern times as being a step removed from so-called “reality,” largely due to the wish for a happy ending that never really seems to arrive in “real” life. As reflections of psychic reality, however, fairy tales suggest that the soul seems far less interested in happy endings than in expressing through these varied tales the wider dynamic range of its inherent, archetypal complexity – the same archetypal complexity reflected in an astrological chart.
This webinar explores the nature of fairy tales, their roots and role in history and culture, and how they can – through understanding them as psychological complexes – enhance our astrological imagination, turning charts themselves into fairy tales. Whether entering the dark forest or an enchanted wood, or longing to go to the ball, fairy tale imagery aligns with the planets, signs, houses, and aspects familiar to all of us. Specific examples will help start spinning the straw of a chart into golden threads of insight.
Shawn Nygaard
Shawn Nygaard is a professional astrologer based in Minneapolis, MN. He is a Tutor for MISPA (Mercury Internet School of Psychological Astrology) and has been a speaker at the AA, NCGR, UAC, SOTA, and NORWAC conferences, as well as the Minnesota Jung Association. Shawn is the creator, producer, and host of the "Imagine That!" podcast, focusing on archetypes and astrology. His writing has been published in WellBeing Astrology Guide (Australia) and The Mountain Astrologer; many of his articles have been published on astro.com. Shawn has been working with people in one way or another since he started peer counseling at age 19. Years of listening to people and offering guidance as a counselor have given him a rich understanding of the inner workings of people, an understanding that enhances and is enhanced by his work as an Archetypal Consultant and an Astrologer. Shawn is a graduate of the CMED Institute in Chicago, where he studied archetypes and symbolism with Caroline Myss. For more information, visit Shawn’s website at www.imagineastrology.com.

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