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"Jung's psychology offers not only a method for the psychological healing of individuals, but also a new worldview for Western man—one that holds out the possibility of healing the split in the contemporary collective psyche."
— Edward Edinger (1998)
Meet and gather with fellow enthusiasts of Jungian/Analytical, Transpersonal, Depth, and Existential psychology. Together, we will explore Jung’s oeuvre—his life and his luminous insights into the human psyche—in the company of like-minded individuals within a supportive, nonjudgmental, and thoughtfully engaged community.
Let us come together to discuss his life and his most influential ideas—ideas that inevitably raise the enduring question of life’s meaning. In doing so, we aim to reconnect with the archetypal dimension of the psyche and move, step by step, toward a deeper gnosis of self-realization.
Our intention is simple: that each gathering leaves us with a perspective broader, deeper, and richer than the one we brought with us.
PLEASE NOTE:
Members are expected to approach this group with a degree of conscientiousness regarding reading assignments and to exercise a spirit of genuine intellectual engagement. Just as importantly, please honor your RSVPs.
RSVPs have, over time, become a point of difficulty—particularly when waitlists are necessary due to limited space at certain venues (e.g., the Kristine Mann Library).
Please honor your RSVP commitments.
A “No” RSVP is only necessary if you are changing a prior “Yes” to a “No.”
After six years of organizing meetups, I have found it necessary to monitor RSVPs more closely (with the help of assistant organizers). If a pattern of unfulfilled “Yes” RSVPs develops—especially when a waitlist is in effect—I may need to adjust attendance accordingly. This could include changing your RSVP to accommodate a more reliable member, including new participants.
A committed membership benefits everyone.
If you are on the waitlist, please do not attend the event unless you have contacted me directly and received confirmation.
I understand these guidelines may seem strict, but they are shaped by experience and intended to support the integrity of the group.
Lastly, while completion of assigned readings is not strictly required, it is strongly encouraged. A lack of preparation can sometimes lead discussions off course and diminish the experience for others.
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Once again, welcome to all who feel an affinity for the analytical approach and for transpersonal and depth psychologies.
Thank you for your attention, and for being part of this reading and discussion group.
Join us—sooner rather than later.
Jorge
Upcoming events
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Part 1 Goethe’s Faust: Jungian Exploration of Psyche, Shadow, & Transformation
·OnlineOnlineGoethe’s Faust (not another version of the Fautus legend)
A Jungian Exploration of Psyche, Shadow, and TransformationThis two-part discussion series will explore Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s Faust through the lens of Carl Jung’s depth psychology, focusing on the symbolic journey of the psyche, individuation, and the human search for wholeness.
The first meetup will examine Faust, Part One, where Goethe presents the restless striving of Faust, his encounter with Mephistopheles, and his relationship with Gretchen. From a Jungian perspective, we will explore Faust’s encounter with the Shadow, represented by Mephistopheles, and the psychological significance of the feminine through Gretchen as an expression of soul, Eros, and transformation. Themes of desire, projection, guilt, temptation, and the tension between spirit and instinct will guide our discussion.
The second meetup will explore Faust, Part Two, a more complex symbolic and mythological work that expands beyond personal psychology into collective and archetypal dimensions. We will examine Faust’s encounters with classical mythology, Helen of Troy, the Eternal Feminine, and his continued quest for meaning and integration. Through Jungian concepts such as archetypes, the Anima, the Shadow, the Self, and individuation, we will consider Faust’s journey as a symbolic representation of the psyche’s movement toward greater consciousness.
Both newcomers to Jungian thought and those with a deeper familiarity with analytical psychology are warmly welcomed.
The discussions are designed to encourage thoughtful exploration, allowing participants at different levels of experience to engage with Goethe’s profound examination of human nature, transformation, and the mysteries of the psyche.
Participants are encouraged to read both parts of Faust before the respective discussions/meetups.
I will be reading the FAUST by Goethe, translated by Walter Arndt and Edited by Cyrus Hamlin.
NOTE: Inserted is an incomplete online version (sorry i was unable to find a full copy)
Again, we will be reading Goethe's Faust, not other versions of the Faustus legend.
Faust : a tragedy : backgrounds and sources, the author on the drama, contemporary reactions, modern criticism : Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832;880-04 Arndt, Walter, 1916-2011;Hamlin, Cyrus : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive------------------------------------------------------------
### Discussion Questions — Faust, Part One
- From a Jungian perspective, what does Faust’s dissatisfaction with knowledge and his longing for experience reveal about the psyche’s search for wholeness?
- How can Mephistopheles be understood as a representation of the Shadow? What aspects of Faust’s unconscious desires emerge through their relationship?
- What does Gretchen represent psychologically? Can she be viewed as an image of the Anima or a transformative encounter with the feminine?
- How does Faust’s relationship with Gretchen reveal the dangers of projection, desire, and the failure to recognize the humanity of the other?
- Is Faust’s tragedy primarily a moral failure, a psychological imbalance, or a necessary stage in the process of individuation?
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### Discussion Questions — Faust, Part Two
- How does Faust, Part Two move beyond personal psychology into the realm of archetypes, mythology, and the collective unconscious?
- What is the psychological significance of Faust’s encounter with Helen of Troy? How might she represent the Anima, the ideal feminine, or the integration of beauty and spirit?
- How does Faust’s continued striving reflect Jung’s concept of individuation? Does his quest lead toward transformation or endless dissatisfaction?
- What role do mythological figures and symbolic worlds play in revealing deeper aspects of the psyche?
- At the conclusion of Faust, how might Faust’s salvation be interpreted through Jungian ideas of the Self, the Eternal Feminine, and the possibility of psychic integration?
10 attendeesPart 2, Goethe’s Faust: Jungian Exploration of Psyche, Shadow, & Transformation
·OnlineOnlineGoethe’s Faust (not another version of the Fautus legend)
A Jungian Exploration of Psyche, Shadow, and TransformationThis two-part discussion series will explore Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s Faust through the lens of Carl Jung’s depth psychology, focusing on the symbolic journey of the psyche, individuation, and the human search for wholeness.
For the first meetup we examined Faust, Part One, where Goethe presented the restless striving of Faust, his encounter with Mephistopheles, and his relationship with Gretchen. From a Jungian perspective, we explored Faust’s encounter with the Shadow, represented by Mephistopheles, and the psychological significance of the feminine through Gretchen as an expression of soul, Eros, and transformation. Themes of desire, projection, guilt, temptation, and the tension between spirit and instinct guided our discussion.
For our second meetup, we will explore Faust, Part Two, a more complex symbolic and mythological work that expands beyond personal psychology into collective and archetypal dimensions. We will examine Faust’s encounters with classical mythology, Helen of Troy, the Eternal Feminine, and his continued quest for meaning and integration. Through Jungian concepts such as archetypes, the Anima, the Shadow, the Self, and individuation, we will consider Faust’s journey as a symbolic representation of the psyche’s movement toward greater consciousness.
Both newcomers to Jungian thought and those with a deeper familiarity with analytical psychology are warmly welcomed.
The discussions are designed to encourage thoughtful exploration, allowing participants at different levels of experience to engage with Goethe’s profound examination of human nature, transformation, and the mysteries of the psyche.
Participants are encouraged to read both parts of Faust before the respective discussions/meetups.
I will be reading the FAUST by Goethe, translated by Walter Arndt and Edited by Cyrus Hamlin.
NOTE: Inserted is an incomplete online version (sorry i was unable to find a full copy)
Again, we will be reading Goethe's Faust, not other versions of the Faustus legend.
Faust : a tragedy : backgrounds and sources, the author on the drama, contemporary reactions, modern criticism : Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832;880-04 Arndt, Walter, 1916-2011;Hamlin, Cyrus : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive------------------------------------------------------------
### Discussion Questions — Faust, Part One
- From a Jungian perspective, what does Faust’s dissatisfaction with knowledge and his longing for experience reveal about the psyche’s search for wholeness?
- How can Mephistopheles be understood as a representation of the Shadow? What aspects of Faust’s unconscious desires emerge through their relationship?
- What does Gretchen represent psychologically? Can she be viewed as an image of the Anima or a transformative encounter with the feminine?
- How does Faust’s relationship with Gretchen reveal the dangers of projection, desire, and the failure to recognize the humanity of the other?
- Is Faust’s tragedy primarily a moral failure, a psychological imbalance, or a necessary stage in the process of individuation?
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### Discussion Questions — Faust, Part Two
- How does Faust, Part Two move beyond personal psychology into the realm of archetypes, mythology, and the collective unconscious?
- What is the psychological significance of Faust’s encounter with Helen of Troy? How might she represent the Anima, the ideal feminine, or the integration of beauty and spirit?
- How does Faust’s continued striving reflect Jung’s concept of individuation? Does his quest lead toward transformation or endless dissatisfaction?
- What role do mythological figures and symbolic worlds play in revealing deeper aspects of the psyche?
- At the conclusion of Faust, how might Faust’s salvation be interpreted through Jungian ideas of the Self, the Eternal Feminine, and the possibility of psychic integration?
5 attendees
NEW DATE: Psychology and Alchemy, vol. 12, Collected Works, Bollingen Series.
·OnlineOnlineNEW DATE: Tuesday, August 8, 2026.
This is ONLINE and on MONDAYS.
For this 4th and penultimate session, the required reading:
Begin reading Part 3: pages 227 (paragraph 332) --344 (para.446), those are chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 from Part 3.Again, I have been hosting a short series of meetups to read and discuss Carl G. Jung's "Psychology and Alchemy," Volume 12 from Collected Works by Bollingen Series (see below link for FREE PDF).
All sessions welcome both longtime readers of Jung and those completely new to his ideas.
Together, we’ll explore questions like:
- What did alchemists believe they were really transforming?
- How does Jung relate alchemical symbolism to psychological processes?
- Where do religion and psychology overlap in the quest for inner change?
- Can these ideas still speak to contemporary life?
The meetup will blend brief framing with open discussion, so even if you found the reading dense, you’ll have space to unpack it collaboratively.
Again, no prior background in alchemy or Jung is required—just curiosity and a willingness to engage.
Expect a thoughtful, welcoming atmosphere where complex ideas are explored without pressure to be an expert.Bring your questions, your interpretations, and your copy of volume I2
BELOW is a link for FREE copy of the Collected Works:
The Collected Works of C.G. Jung_ Complete Digital Edition.pdf----------------------------------------------
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