About us
Short Description
A discussion group for the grounded mystic. Where Jungian psychology meets the creative process. No small talk, just deep dives.
Full Description
Are you an intellectual orphan? You’re successful on paper—maybe you work in tech, healthcare, or finance—but you’re starving for a conversation that goes deeper than real estate prices or the weather. You suspect that creativity and spirituality are linked, but you can’t find a space that explores that connection without veering into toxic positivity or baseless "woo."
Welcome to the Guild. We are a community of thinkers and makers dedicated to decoding the source of inspiration. We view creativity not just as a skill, but as a state of consciousness.
Our Mission: To explore the mysterious intersection of creativity, consciousness, and the human experience. We move beyond surface-level self-help into the deeper currents of flow states, shadow work, and artistic genius.
What We Do: We meet monthly in the Phinney Ridge/Greenwood area to discuss a specific book, podcast, or concept. This is not a lecture; it is a salon.
The Vibe
- Grounded: We love the mystical, but we respect neuroscience and history.
- Curated: We read heavy hitters—Rick Rubin, Carl Jung, Steven Pressfield, ancient philosophy.
- Intentional: We start on time. We skip the small talk. We respect differing viewpoints.
Who Should Join?
- You are a "closeted creative" or a professional artist looking for depth.
- You are fascinated by why we create and where ideas come from.
- You are looking for a "Third Place"—a community outside of work and home.
Recent Topics (The First Season)
- The Vessel: How to clear the channel for ideas (Rick Rubin).
- The Shadow: Using your dark side to fuel your work (Carl Jung).
- The Flow: The neuroscience of ecstasy and peak performance.
Upcoming Topics (The Second Season)
- The Calcination (Nigredo): Shadow Work and Ego Dissolution (Carl Jung).
- The Distillation (Albedo): Hermetic Laws and Cosmic Cycles (The Kybalion).
- The Coagulation (Rubedo): Sovereignty and Metaphysical Agency (Manly P. Hall).
Join us. Come for the intellectual challenge; stay for the tribe you didn't know you were looking for.
Upcoming events
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Session 006: The Coagulation (Rubedo) — Sovereignty & Metaphysical Agency
Location not specified yetGuild Members,
We have tuned our antennas, faced our shadows, stepped into the furnace of calcination, and filtered our loops through the Hermetic laws. Now, we reach the finish line of our second cycle. We enter the Rubedo (the Reddening)—the final stage of the Great Work known as The Coagulation.
This is the moment where spirit solidifies into matter. We are moving beyond the internal work of "refining the soul" and stepping into the potent territory of Worldly Agency. Our focus is simple yet demanding: becoming the "Philosopher’s Stone"—learning how to refine our personal presence so deeply that it naturally alters and transmutes the "lead" of our surrounding environments.
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### The Critical Shift: Moving the Circle Outdoors
As the Seattle weather shifts into late spring, it is time for the Guild to break out of the fluorescent lights of our standard meeting room and step into the open air. True alchemy requires a relationship with the natural elements.
Because we are taking this session outside, the exact location for June is currently TBD. We will be using our private Discord server to vote on, coordinate, and announce the final coordinates for Thursday's circle. This is your cue to step inside the digital hearth.
👉 Secure the Coordinates & Join the Conversation Here: https://discord.gg/bAwZfhZ2
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### The Discussion Menu & The Work
- The Philosopher's Stone: Moving past the amateur's trap of perpetual "self-improvement" and stepping into active sovereignty.
- Metaphysical Agency: How do we project high-integrity reality outward to push back against environmental chaos, static, and noise?
- The Worldly Bridge: Merging ancient esoteric execution with real-world, active hope.
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### Preparation & Required Reading
To ensure our collective container remains high-signal, please complete the readings and bring your reflections to the open-air circle:
- Primary Text: The Secret Teachings of All Ages by Manly P. Hall
- Required Chapters: "The Theory and Practice of Alchemy (Part II)" and "The Stones, Metals, and Gems."
- The Worldly Bridge: Active Hope by Joanna Macy (Selected chapters on moving from passive observation to active co-creation: Chapter 6: "A Different Kind of Power" (From Part 2: Seeing with New Eyes), & Chapter 9: "Catching an Inspiring Vision" (From Part 3: Going Forth), ).
- The Manifestation: Bring a notebook, and an open mind ready for a grounded change of environment.
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Past events
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