Marie-Louise Von Franz

In C. G. Jung: His Myth in Our Time, renowned analytical psychologist Marie-Louise von Franz offers an enlightening journey into the life and works of Carl Gustav Jung, a figure with whom she closely collaborated. Von Franz, an instrumental figure in the early stages of analytical psychology, paints a vivid portrait of Jung, highlighting his undeniable influence which spans an astonishing array of subjects, extending to psychology, anthropology, art, physics, and more. Delving into the intricacies of archetypes, dreams, and the exploration of the unconscious, this book showcases how Jung's meticulous introspection into his own psyche not only pioneered a deeper understanding of the human mind but also laid a foundation that has continued to inspire others. For contemporary readers, scholars, and those intrigued by the depths of the unconscious, von Franz's tribute to Jung provides a wealth of insights, underscoring the enduring impact and relevance of their combined legacies. Table of ContentsForeword Introduction 1. The Underground God 2. The Storm-Lantern 3. The Physician 4. Mirror-Symmetry and the Polarity of the Psyche 5. The Journey to the Beyond 6. The Anthropos 7. The Mandala 8. Coincidentia Oppositorum 9. Man's Morning Knowledge and Evening Knowledge 10. Mercurius 11. The Philosopher's Stone 12. Breakthrough to the Unus Mundus 13. Individual and Society 14. Le Cri de Merlin Bibliography Index

In C. G. Jung: His Myth in Our Time, renowned analytical psychologist Marie-Louise von Franz offers an enlightening journey into the life and works of Carl Gustav Jung, a figure with whom she closely collaborated. Von Franz, an instrumental figure in the early stages of analytical psychology, paints a vivid portrait of Jung, highlighting his undeniable influence which spans an astonishing array of subjects, extending to psychology, anthropology, art, physics, and more. Delving into the intricacies of archetypes, dreams, and the exploration of the unconscious, this book showcases how Jung's meticulous introspection into his own psyche not only pioneered a deeper understanding of the human mind but also laid a foundation that has continued to inspire others. For contemporary readers, scholars, and those intrigued by the depths of the unconscious, von Franz's tribute to Jung provides a wealth of insights, underscoring the enduring impact and relevance of their combined legacies. Table of ContentsForeword Introduction 1. The Underground God 2. The Storm-Lantern 3. The Physician 4. Mirror-Symmetry and the Polarity of the Psyche 5. The Journey to the Beyond 6. The Anthropos 7. The Mandala 8. Coincidentia Oppositorum 9. Man's Morning Knowledge and Evening Knowledge 10. Mercurius 11. The Philosopher's Stone 12. Breakthrough to the Unus Mundus 13. Individual and Society 14. Le Cri de Merlin Bibliography Index

Marie-Louise von Franz believed fairytales to be the purest and simplest expressions of the collective unconscious. Too often the interpreter regresses to a personalized approach, however, heroes and heroines are abstractions that embody collective archetypes. The innumerable variations within the same fairytale told in different cultures are like a musical theme crisscrossing humanity. In Volume 8, von Franz establishes that there is only one psychic fact to which the fairytale addresses itself, namely, the SELF. Some fairytales emphasize the beginning phases of this experience by dwelling on the shadow, others draw attention to the anima and animus, while still others hint at the unobtainable treasure. This volume contains new and updated translations of The Interpretation of Fairytales along with Anima and Animus in Fairytales and combines them into a single volume, clarifying the Jungian approach to interpreting fairytales and offering a deep dive into anima and animus. The anima and the animus deliver to consciousness the "life-affirming fruit." Individuation requires engagement with these contra-sexual archetypes, but von Franz observes that "Anima and animus are not always happy to have this relationship-they lose part of their power when they are made conscious." She further warns of the inflation resulting from possession by them and points out that the animus "loves to create an atmosphere of mist in which nobody can find orientation." These are supra-personal elements of psychic life capable of breaking beyond the tendency of consciousness to become one-sided. This second section of Volume 8 provides an insightful explanation of a woman's encounter with her animus and a man's encounter with his anima. Table of ContentsPart 1: The Interpretation of FairytalesChapter 1. Some Theories of Fairytales Chapter 2. Fairytales, Myths and other Archetypal Stories Chapter 3. A Method of Psychological Interpretation Chapter 4. A Tale Interpreted: "The Three Feathers" Chapter 5. "The Three Feathers" Continued Chapter 6. "The Three Feathers" Completed Chapter 7. A Man's Shadow Chapter 8. The Challenge of the Anima Chapter 9. The Woman, The Shadow, and the Animus in Fairytales Part 2: Animus and Anima in FairytalesChapter 10. A Fairytale from Northern Germany: Oll Rinkrank Chapter 11. A Turkestan Fairytale: The Magic Horse Chapter 12. A Norwegian Fairytale: Kari, the Girl with the Wooden Frock Chapter 13. An African Fairytale: The Magician of the Plain Chapter 14. Anima Stories Chapter 15. A European Fairytale: The Black Princess Chapter 16. A Russian Fairytale: The Virgin Czarina Bibliography Index Index of Fairytales

Marie-Louise von Franz believed fairytales to be the purest and simplest expressions of the collective unconscious. Too often the interpreter regresses to a personalized approach, however, heroes and heroines are abstractions that embody collective archetypes. The innumerable variations within the same fairytale told in different cultures are like a musical theme crisscrossing humanity. In Volume 8, von Franz establishes that there is only one psychic fact to which the fairytale addresses itself, namely, the SELF. Some fairytales emphasize the beginning phases of this experience by dwelling on the shadow, others draw attention to the anima and animus, while still others hint at the unobtainable treasure. This volume contains new and updated translations of The Interpretation of Fairytales along with Anima and Animus in Fairytales and combines them into a single volume, clarifying the Jungian approach to interpreting fairytales and offering a deep dive into anima and animus. The anima and the animus deliver to consciousness the "life-affirming fruit." Individuation requires engagement with these contra-sexual archetypes, but von Franz observes that "Anima and animus are not always happy to have this relationship-they lose part of their power when they are made conscious." She further warns of the inflation resulting from possession by them and points out that the animus "loves to create an atmosphere of mist in which nobody can find orientation." These are supra-personal elements of psychic life capable of breaking beyond the tendency of consciousness to become one-sided. This second section of Volume 8 provides an insightful explanation of a woman's encounter with her animus and a man's encounter with his anima. Table of ContentsPart 1: The Interpretation of FairytalesChapter 1. Some Theories of Fairytales Chapter 2. Fairytales, Myths and other Archetypal Stories Chapter 3. A Method of Psychological Interpretation Chapter 4. A Tale Interpreted: "The Three Feathers" Chapter 5. "The Three Feathers" Continued Chapter 6. "The Three Feathers" Completed Chapter 7. A Man's Shadow Chapter 8. The Challenge of the Anima Chapter 9. The Woman, The Shadow, and the Animus in Fairytales Part 2: Animus and Anima in FairytalesChapter 10. A Fairytale from Northern Germany: Oll Rinkrank Chapter 11. A Turkestan Fairytale: The Magic Horse Chapter 12. A Norwegian Fairytale: Kari, the Girl with the Wooden Frock Chapter 13. An African Fairytale: The Magician of the Plain Chapter 14. Anima Stories Chapter 15. A European Fairytale: The Black Princess Chapter 16. A Russian Fairytale: The Virgin Czarina Bibliography Index Index of Fairytales

Este livro, que teve origem em uma s rie de palestras feitas por Marie-Louise von Franz, no Instituto C. G. Jung de Zurique, na Su a, analisa o significado do tempo e das probabilidades. Por meio de sua penetrante perspic cia, a autora examina o fundo psicol gico do tempo, dos n meros e dos m todos de adivinha o, como o I Ching, a astrologia, as cartas do tar , a quiromancia, o jogo de dados e os padr es aleat rios. Comparando a atitude cient fica do Ocidente dos chineses, por exemplo, e das culturas origin rias, ela explica e ilustra as ideias de Jung sobre arqu tipos, proje o, energia ps quica e sincronicidade. Marie-Louise tem a habilidade de embasar suas teorias psicol gicas em exemplos pr ticos da vida di ria, o que torna sua obra acess vel tanto ao leigo como ao terapeuta profissional.

The Collected Works of Marie-Louise von Franz is a 28 volume Magnum Opus from one of the leading minds in Jungian Psychology. Volume 7 turns to Aurora Consurgens - A Document Attributed to Thomas Aquinas on the Problem of Opposites in Alchemy - A Companion Work to C. G. Jung's Mysterium Coniunctionis. Aurora Consurgens, the rising sun, is a vision forged in the pseudo-Aristotelian tradition that became a cornerstone of medieval Church doctrine and the centerpiece of the Dominican and Franciscan traditions. While its authorship has been shrouded in mystery and controversy, Marie Louise von Franz furnishes ample evidence that this was a final work of Thomas Aquinas, a Doctor of the Church. His vision begins with an anima figure of the Sapentia Dei. This medieval alchemical text is rich in symbolism and offers a glimpse into how unconscious contents can be understood through their interactions with the material world. Marie Louise von Franz places Aurora Consurgens squarely in the tradition of visionary spiritual writings similar to the visions of Hildegard von Bingen or John of Patmos. Aquinas's visions and his final commentary on the Song of Songs appear to have been the result of a state of ecstasy into which he fell just before his death. Marie Louise von Franz excavates a psychological treasure from his work.

The Collected Works of Marie-Louise von Franz is a 28 volume Magnum Opus from one of the leading minds in Jungian Psychology. Volume 6 heralds translations of material never before available in English. It explores the profound visions of two ground-breaking saints in the Catholic church, Saint Niklaus von Fl e and Saint Perpetua. Saint Niklaus von Fl e, the patron saint of Switzerland, was held in the highest esteem by both CG Jung and Marie-Louise von Franz. Jung even declared him the Patron Saint of Psychotherapy, due to the Saint's deep inward reflections and profound experiences. His visions reportedly began while still in his mother's womb and continued until his death. One of his later visions was a terrifying image of the face of God. Von Franz saw Niklaus as the shadow brother of Christ and wrote of him as the alchemical Anthropos, a universal man. His visions were an evolution of Christian mysticism. Saint Perpetua was a young Christian woman put to death in 203 AD in the Roman arena at the age of 22. Her profound visions occurred days before her death. Von Franz penetrates these images, suggesting they were revelations of a new, Christian God-image breaking through from the collective unconscious into the animus of young Perpetua. Marie-Louise von Franz is at her very best as she unravels the mysteries held within the visions of these two saints.

The Collected Works of Marie-Louise von Franz is a 28 volume Magnum Opus from one of the leading minds in Jungian Psychology. Volume 7 turns to Aurora Consurgens - A Document Attributed to Thomas Aquinas on the Problem of Opposites in Alchemy - A Companion Work to C. G. Jung's Mysterium Coniunctionis. Aurora Consurgens, the rising sun, is a vision forged in the pseudo-Aristotelian tradition that became a cornerstone of medieval Church doctrine and the centerpiece of the Dominican and Franciscan traditions. While its authorship has been shrouded in mystery and controversy, Marie Louise von Franz furnishes ample evidence that this was a final work of Thomas Aquinas, a Doctor of the Church. His vision begins with an anima figure of the Sapentia Dei. This medieval alchemical text is rich in symbolism and offers a glimpse into how unconscious contents can be understood through their interactions with the material world. Marie Louise von Franz places Aurora Consurgens squarely in the tradition of visionary spiritual writings similar to the visions of Hildegard von Bingen or John of Patmos. Aquinas's visions and his final commentary on the Song of Songs appear to have been the result of a state of ecstasy into which he fell just before his death. Marie Louise von Franz excavates a psychological treasure from his work.

The Collected Works of Marie-Louise von Franz is a 28 volume Magnum Opus from one of the leading minds in Jungian Psychology. Volume 1, released on her 106th birthday, is to be followed by 27 more volumes over the next 10 years. Volume 2 turns to the Hero's Journey within fairytales. The Hero's Journey is about the great adventure that leads to a cherished and difficult to obtain prize. In these fairytales, the Self is often symbolized as that treasured prize and the hero's travails symbolize the process of individuation. In its many manifestations, the hero embodies the emerging personality. "In the conscious world, the hero is only one part of the personality-the despised part-and through his attachment to the Self in the unconscious is a symbol of the whole personality." Von Franz's prodigious knowledge of fairytales from around the world demonstrates that the fairytale draws its root moisture from the collective realm. This volume continues where Volume 1 left off as von Franz describes the fairytale, "suspended between the divine and the secular worlds (...) creating a mysterious and pregnant tension that requires extreme power to withstand." The resistance of the great mother against the hero and his humble origins, as well as the hero freeing the anima figure from the clutches of the unconscious are universal archetypal patterns. The spoils retrieved by the hero symbolize new levels of consciousness wrested from the unconscious. Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. The Three Feathers Chapter 2. The Poor Miller's Boy and the Cat Chapter 3. Tritill, Litill, and the Birds Chapter 4. The Devil with the Three Golden Hairs Chapter 5. The King of the Golden Mountain Chapter 6. Stupid Ivanko Chapter 7. The Virgin Tsar Chapter 8. The Blind Padishah Chapter 9. The Boy and the Snake Chapter 10. The Rose Maiden Chapter 11. The Golden Bird Chapter 12. The Golden Castle that Hung in the Air Chapter 13. The Red Swan Chapter 14. The Story of Djihanishah Chapter 15. Djulek Bat r Chapter 16. The Magician Palermo Chapter 17. Endings - the Meaning of the End of a Fairytale Bibliography Index of Authors Index of Fairytales Subject Index