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Pomegranates: symbolism in mysticism and dreams
Last night I dreamed of pomegranates… Carl Jung saw a garden of pomegranates when he was near to death: “I myself was, so it seemed, in the Pardes Rimmonim, the … Continue reading →
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Carl Jung: the wide range of representations of ‘spirit’
The concept of ‘spirit’ has deep roots in the human psyche. Carl Jung’s investigation into the nature of spirit is a complex investigation which takes us through many layers of … Continue reading →
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Phanes: archetypal image of the creative force
Phanes is an ancient image of the creative force. In the chapter titled ‘The Concept of Libido’ in Symbols of Transformation, Carl Jung speaks of Phanes, illustrating the archetypal nature of …...
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Agni: archetypal image of the creative force
In the above image we see the Hindu deity Agni and his consort Svaha. Agni appears in his dual nature, with two heads he faces both God and man. In … Continue reading →
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Priapus: phallus uncontained
Priapus is the son of Dionysus and Aphrodite. Ancient historian Diodorus Siculus, who wrote between 60 and 30 BC, speaks of Priapus: “Now the ancients record in their myths that Priapos … Continue...
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