Snow White Blazing Red - Fairytale Analysis

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In this Italian fairytale, a king and queen vow to keep two magical fountains—one of oil, one of wine—flowing for seven years if blessed with a child. Their wish is granted, and a son is born. At the end of the seven years, an ogress trying to collect the final drops has her pitcher broken by the boy’s errant ball. In revenge, she curses him: he will never marry unless he finds “Snow-white-blazing-red.”

As a young man, the prince remembers the curse and sets off to find this mysterious figure. After a long journey, he discovers a girl named Snow-white-blazing-red, imprisoned in a tower by the ogress who poses as her mother. Using her magical knowledge, Snow-white-blazing-red helps the prince escape with her. They cast spells on the furniture to delay the ogress and flee using seven enchanted balls of yarn that create obstacles—mountains, blades, rivers, and snakes.

Just before dying, the ogress casts one final curse: the prince will forget Snow-white-blazing-red if his mother kisses him. The curse works, and the girl is left alone while the prince, now home, forgets her. An old woman shelters the heartbroken girl, who then magically creates two doves dressed as herself and the prince. These doves recount the entire story to the royal family during a banquet.

When the doves mention the forgetting kiss, the prince regains his memory and rushes to find Snow-white-blazing-red. The two are joyfully reunited and married, with the kingdom celebrating the courage, love, and magic that brought them together.

Marie-Louise von Franz and Fairy Tales
According to the work of Carl Jung and his collaborator, Marie-Louise von Franz, fairy tales are not just simple children’s stories but symbolic representations of the human psyche. For von Franz, fairy tales are the purest and simplest expression of collective unconscious material. They are the most straightforward way in which the psyche tells its own story.

Unlike myths, which often involve gods and cultural heroes, fairy tales involve ordinary characters who face extraordinary circumstances, rendering them relatable and accessible to the everyday person.

In fairytales, von Franz saw the blueprints of our psychological development, demonstrating how individuals might deal with the various forces that might shape their lives. In her work, she highlighted the transformative potential of fairy tales—how characters move from chaos to order, from confusion to clarity, and from ignorance to wisdom. In this sense, fairy tales serve as guides for personal transformation.

Fairytale Sessions
For each session, a particular fairytale is selected and read. The story is explored and then analysed. Generally, participants will find that they can relate to the fairytale’s themes, often surprisingly so.

In this way, and much like dream work, the fairytale serves to illuminate. Their timeless narratives speak to the core of our being.

About the Group
Join our group for enlightening sessions on delving into Jungian archetypes, mythic themes, fairytale interpretation, dream work, and psychodynamic astrology.

We will draw from the wisdom of archaic philosophy and the modern psychology of Carl Jung in order to explore the depths of the psyche and the intricate connections between the collective unconscious and personal development.

This group aims to blend the realms of psychology, spirituality, and philosophy, offering a unique perspective on the mysteries of the mind and the power of archetypes in shaping our realities.

Whether you are new to depth psychology, a student, or a seasoned practitioner, this gathering promises to spark intellectual discussions and foster a deeper appreciation for the mysteries of the self and the cosmos.
Sessions are both theoretical and experiential.

Embrace the journey of consciousness and join us for an afternoon of insight, reflection, and connection with like-minded individuals dedicated to their soul's journey and the pathways for self-discovery.

Cost: $25
Hosted by The School of Human Potential.

Newtown Station Esplanade, Newtown, Sydney.

For additional classes and information visit www.HumanPotential.School