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Lecture Notes: Jungian Perspective and the Tarot—Lesson 2
Lecturer: Jungian Analyst, Kenneth James, Ph.D. Using the Tarot to work on oneself Key Messages:
Which Greek God or Goddess Are You?
Ready to discover which Greek deity mirrors your inner self? Whether you’re a natural-born leader, a strategic thinker, or a master of charm and beauty, there’s a god or goddess out there that vibes with your energy. Maybe you’re a bold Zeus, commanding the skies and ruling with authority, or perhaps you’re more like Athena, wise and ready for battle. Could it be that Apollo’s creative spirit runs through your veins, or do you resonate with the fiery passion of Ares? If you’re all about love and allure, Aphrodite might be your divine counterpart, but if you lean into mystery
Embracing The Fool
Lately, I’ve been diving deep into my relationship with The Fool, guided by Rachel Pollack’s The New Tarot Handbook: Master the Meaning of the Cards. As someone who’s always felt an affinity for the archetypes within the tarot, The Fool stands out for me as a figure of pure potential and adventure. There’s something both exhilarating and unsettling about that first step into the unknown, and it feels like a reflection of where I’ve been and where I’m headed. As part of my journey, I’ve been working through Pollack’s exercises, and the first one I tackled posed six questions about
The Fool and the Mysterious Number Zero
Now, picture this: The Fool, with nothing but a small bundle slung over his shoulder, standing on the edge of a great precipice. The sun warms his back, the earth crumbles beneath his feet, and yet his gaze is skyward, carefree and trusting. His number? Zero. Not one, not ten, but that infinite space of potential—where all is possible and nothing is set in stone. Zero is a mystical number, one that holds the key to creation itself. It is the point of pure potential, the moment before form takes shape, the silence before the first word is spoken. Imagine
Mythological Deep Dive: Pegasus
Myths are the timeless mirrors of the human soul. They reflect universal truths and guide us towards self-understanding. In short, they connect us to the larger narrative of existence and help us to create meaning. Today’s Mythological Deep Dive: Pegasus.
Balancing power and compassion
Today, I drew the Strength card, and as I reflected on its meaning, it revealed something deeper than just physical or outward power. Strength, as this card teaches, is an internal force—a quiet resilience rooted in patience, compassion, and self-control. It’s the kind of strength that shows up not in grand gestures, but in the ability to remain calm and composed, even when chaos swirls around us. The traditional image of the Strength card often features a woman gently opening the mouth of a lion. This image is striking not because the woman is overpowering the lion, but because there’s
Pegasus: A Creature Born of Chaos
I’m starting a new series on the website dedicated to mythology and meaning, where I’ll be exploring ancient myths and their symbolic meanings in modern times. I’m hoping to uncover how these timeless stories still resonate in our modern lives. To kick things off, I’m starting with an exploration of Pegasus, the winged horse of Greek myth, simply because during one of my shamanic dream journeys this week, I met Pegasus. Near the end of the journey, he flew down from the sky to meet me, confirming a message about trusting my intuition as I step into this new phase
Lecture Notes: The Jungian Perspective and the Tarot—Lesson 1
Lecturer: Jungian Analyst, Kenneth James, Ph.D. The Jungian Perspective Tarot and Its Role in Individuation Structure of the Tarot Deck Tarot, Jung, and the Unconscious Key Messages: Exercises for Participants: Closing Thoughts
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In this episode, I share my answer to the question I’ve been wrestling with: how do you reduce the interference of fear and ego? Fear and ego often show up as these trickster forces that keep us trapped in outdated stories about who we are and what’s possible. I found a few things you can do to shift your relationship with fear and ego that will help you balance and embrace them.
