Sylvia Rose
Baphomet, the Goat of Mendes in History
Baphomet is a unity of opposites. The mysterious figure emerges from the mythology, esotericism, and dramatic history of medieval Europe....
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Sylvia Rose
Aug 165 min read
Lapis Lazuli & Gold: Jungian Alchemy Symbolism
Alchemy symbolism is an ancient and fluctuating system of intertwined elements compounded over more than 2000 years. A cornerstone of...
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Sylvia Rose
Jul 246 min read
Psychology: Archetype of the Self
In Jungian psychology, the Self archetype is the deepest core of a person's being, including conscious and unconscious aspects and the...
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Sylvia Rose
Jul 226 min read
Complexes: Psychology of the Psyche
A complex in psychology is a cluster of intertwined emotions, memories, perceptions, and desires deeply rooted in the unconscious mind....
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Sylvia Rose
Jul 196 min read
Zodiac, Astrology & Jungian Psychology
Astrology holds a keen interest for analytical psychologist Carl Jung, seeking to explain theories such as synchronicity. Dubbed the...
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Sylvia Rose
Jul 166 min read
Anima Mundi: Soul of the World
The anima mundi, world soul or soul of the world is an analogy used to explain the interconnectedness of all things. This idea suggests a...
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Sylvia Rose
Jul 162 min read
Alchemy Symbols: Tail of the Peacock
Cauda Pavonis (Tail of the Peacock) is a crucial phase in the intricate process of alchemy, symbolizing the transition from putrefaction...
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Sylvia Rose
Jul 165 min read
Alchemy: Rebis Divine Hermaphrodite
The Rebis symbolizes harmonious fusion of seemingly opposite forces, embodying unity of spirit and matter. The divine hermaphrodite is...
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Sylvia Rose
Jul 155 min read
Spiritual Alchemy: the Tria Prima
In spiritual alchemy the tria prima is a trio or triad of elements mercury (Hg), sulfur (S) and salt (NaCl). Each element has...
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Sylvia Rose
Jul 143 min read
Alchemy Colors: Color Phase Therapy
In alchemy the four colors black, white, yellow and red define phases of psychological growth, enlightenment or physical process as the...
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Sylvia Rose
Jul 135 min read
Anima Animus Archetypes & Sexuality
Simply put, the animus is the male part of a woman, and the anima the female part of a man. Beyond this, there's nothing simple about the...
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Sylvia Rose
Jul 126 min read
Pure Form, Archetypes & Alchemy
Plato's Theory of Forms points to abstract, ideal forms or concepts more real than the world one perceives. Alchemy deconstructs the...
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Sylvia Rose
Jul 123 min read
Animal Archetype: Mysteries of the Unconscious
The Animal is an archetype described by Carl Jung as sublime. It's a clue to one's connection with primordial nature, based on instinct...
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Sylvia Rose
Jul 123 min read
Psychology: Understanding Archetypes
An archetype is a fundamental concept deeply embedded in human culture and psychology. Archetypes appear in literature, art and...
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Sylvia Rose
Jul 123 min read
Archetypes, Stereotypes & Prototypes
An archetype in psychology is a pattern. It contains definition of specific characteristics integral to its being. Embodying the essence...
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Sylvia Rose
Jul 94 min read
Active Imagination: Creative Therapy
Active imagination is a therapeutic process of communication between the conscious and unconscious parts of the mind. Often invoked in...
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Sylvia Rose
Jul 26 min read
Synchronicity: Psychology of Coincidence
Synchronicity describes thoughts and occurrences with apparent relations in meaning, yet without an obvious causal connection....
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Sylvia Rose
Jul 13 min read
Anima & Animus: Gender Archetypes
The anima and animus have dual aspects. They can bring life-giving development and creativeness to the personality, or they can cause...
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Sylvia Rose
Jul 13 min read
Mandalas: Psychology & Art Therapy
Creating mandalas can promote well-being and reduce anxiety. The word mandala literally means “circle” although many shapes are used....
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Sylvia Rose
Jul 13 min read
Unity of Opposites: Spiritual Alchemy
The unity of opposites (Latin: unio oppositorum) relates to the concept of non-duality. Existence or identity of one thing depends on...
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