"Waking Up the Shadow: Jung Meets Groundhog Day"

Asynchronously, please watch the film "Groundhog Day" with Bill Murray prior to the meetup.

Note: start time is 9pm after my online class.

What can a time loop reveal about the unconscious mind?

Synopsis:
Join us for an engaging online meetup where we explore the film Groundhog Day through the lens of depth psychology and Jungian theory.

This session will delve into how the film’s characters and events symbolize powerful archetypes—such as the shadow, anima, trickster, and the emerging Self—and how Phil Connors’ journey reflects the inner psychological process of individuation.

Each recurring character and moment in the film can be seen as a projection of Phil’s inner world, offering rich symbolic material—much like a dream. By analyzing these cinematic symbols, we’ll uncover how Groundhog Day mirrors the structure and function of dreams, and how understanding these archetypal patterns can deepen our own dream interpretation practice.

Whether you're familiar with Jungian ideas or just curious about the deeper meanings behind stories and dreams, this discussion invites you to explore how film, like dreams, can guide us toward greater self-awareness and integration.