(1 of ?) Psychology and Alchemy, vol. 12 from Collected Works, Bollingen Series.
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This is an in-person meetup at Bryant Park in Manhattan.
I will be 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.
This session is the first in that series.
Join us for a focused, 90-minute conversation on Part I—an accessible entry point into one of Jung’s most fascinating and challenging works.
Required reading: Part I: Introduction to the Religious and Psychological Problems of Alchemy.
Participants are expected to read this section in advance so we can move directly into discussion.
This session welcomes both longtime readers of Jung and those completely new to his ideas. Part I lays the groundwork for understanding how medieval alchemy—often dismissed as primitive chemistry—can be reinterpreted as a symbolic language describing inner psychological transformation. Jung connects alchemical imagery with religious thought and modern psychology, opening a conversation about how people across history have grappled with meaning, change, and the search for wholeness.
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.
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 Part I.
BELOW is a link for FREE copy of the Collected Works:
[The Collected Works of C.G. Jung_ Complete Digital Edition.pdf](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vro9lmev2wm2mdgu6o8sr/The-Collected-Works-of-C.G.-Jung_-Complete-Digital-Edition.pdf?rlkey=57nnwsbwhiu01tjvanvs3g852&e=1&dl=0)
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