Jung's Epilogue, Scrutinies, and the Seven Sermons of the Dead - Ep. 28

Satya Doyle Byock, co-host of this podcast, has a new book out with Random House, Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood. In this Bonus episode, Satya introduces the book to listeners and reads a short excerpt from Chapter 2.  Quarterlife is the book that Satya needed in her 20s and that she's been looking for since for her clients. As a psychotherapist, Satya has focused on the stage of early adulthood—what she calls Quarterlife—and the need for a Jungian lens for that population.  Learn More: Book: Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood Visit: satyabyock.com

In this final episode of our journey, Satya begins by reading Jung’s Epilogue to the Red Book from 1959.  Satya and Carol discuss Scrutinies, which Sonu Shamdasani considers the third book of "The Red Book." They talk about the recent synchronistic publication of "The Black Books." Satya breaks down the history of Scrutinies and The Seven Sermons of the Dead. Satya explores Richard Wilhelm and the Secret of the Golden Flower, and Jung's emerging understanding of Alchemy. Carol shares the horoscope from this time and the shift from the 12th house to the 1st house astrologically. Jung is beginning to translate this journey into a psychology, rather than a religion. Carol and Satya read through Jung’s “Seven Sermons of the Dead” from 1916 and the strange experiences in Jung’s home, in which the Christian dead visit Jung’s home. They explore how Philemon has changed since “The Magician”. Satya concludes by returning to the beginning. Chapter: “Scrutinies.” THE END! Astrological Charts: Scrutinies - Dark Crowd / Worm Learn More: Salome Institute: SalomeInstitute.com Carol: CarolFerrisAstrology.com Satya: SatyaByock.com Satya's book: Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood Recorded October 25, 2020 

As The Red Book nears conclusion, Satya & Carol explore the second half of "The Magician." Satya reflects on the origins of this podcast and its synchronistic ending with the release of The Black Books. Carol reflects on the beginnings of Jung's journey with the horoscope of October 13th, 1913, highlighting the explosive energy of Jupiter in both our time and Jung's. Carol explores the image of the serpent as woman and looks to Michelangelo's Adam, Eve and The Serpent in the Sistine Chapel. Satya highlights a shift in Jung's tone from surrender and query to enchantment and assertion. She relates Toni Wolff to Salomé, then quotes from the recently released Black Books, illustrating the influence of Toni Wolff on Jung, and Jung's need to make her "go away." The episode concludes with a discussion of feminism in Switzerland. Next week: a dive into Scrutinies. Chapter: “The Magician." Part 2. Astrological Charts : Jung / Magician Part 2 Serpent Story Learn More: Salome Institute: SalomeInstitute.com Carol: CarolFerrisAstrology.com Satya: SatyaByock.com Satya's book: Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood Recorded October 18, 2020

Carol Ferris read’s from "the Magician" and illuminates the intersection of healing, time, and space, weaving in the mythology of Philemon and Baucis as she and Satya explore the union of opposites with Philemon and Baucis, and Elijah and Salome. Satya tracks the feminine in Jung’s "Red Book" as Baucis stands in the kitchen. Carol discusses the coming into form of the yin yang pair of opposites. Jung asks where does one go to learn magic? Carol incorporates the Six Conformations of Chinese Medicine and Satya discusses the history of Jung’s psychology as it leads to Taoism and the union of the opposites. Satya & Carol discuss the Ego-Self Axis, Jedi’s, the Force, Karate Kid, and the importance of practice in connecting to the divine and the rhizome-like nature of the unconscious. Carol discusses the thinker and magician, David Abram. Carol speaks to the Age of Aquarius, The Great Ages (see chart), and when the “I” becomes “We.” Q&A touches on Tecumseh’s Curse, Baucis in the Kitchen, Jung & Quantum Physics, a return to our animal selves, the etymology of anima, and the somatic of Jungian Psychology. Chapter: "The Magician" Pt. 1 Astrological Charts: The Magician January 27, 1914 Learn More: Salome Institute: SalomeInstitute.com Carol: CarolFerrisAstrology.com Satya: SatyaByock.com Satya's book: Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood Recorded on October 18, 2020

This episode follows the news of the White House super spreader event and the president and white house staffers testing positive for COVID-19. As Jung arrives at the "portal of a great mystery" our hosts explore the various definitions of magic in Jung's Red Book, Satya speaks to Jung’s notion of individuation, the need to relinquish will power in favor of psyche, and the pain of going one’s own way. Ann Carroll speaks to Nietzsche, Will to Power, and Jung’s wrestling with Nietzsche’s “failed individuation." Satya and Carol explore the meaning of the Symbol. Satya reads from Jung’s "Psychological Types" and refers to Gandhi and Mandela’s experiences in prison. Carol shares a "decumbature" chart showing the movement of planets from the 12th House to the 1st in Jung's Chart at "The Way of the Cross." Carol discusses snakes, serpents, incubation dreams, and the image of the snake coming out of the mouth. Carol introduces Shawn Nygaard, an astrologer, to share some thoughts on the images. Satya emphasizes fantasy as Jung’s return to the feminine and offers an analogy of “the crazy girlfriend” as the neglected soul gone crazy Chapter: "The Way of the Cross" Learn More: Salome Institute: SalomeInstitute.com Carol: CarolFerrisAstrology.com Satya: SatyaByock.com Satya's book: Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood Astrological Charts:  The Way of the Cross, Jung: January 27, 1914   Recorded on October 4, 2020

In this episode, Carl Jung is in conversation with his Soul about the gift of magic. Satya Doyle Byock reflects on the uncanny similarity between Jung and Rilke on fate and future, she explores the meaning of Shuddering and Jung’s journey into embodiment through the Grimms’ fairy tale “The Youth Who Goes off in Search of Fear.” Carol Ferris explores Jung's many paintings in this section, hexagram 38 of the I Ching, the symbolism of snake bites, the Greek Moirai, Anthropos, and astrologer Liz Greene. Ann Caroll provides a translation for “Solace” and a discussion of comfort which leads to a new reading of this chapter. Q&A explores potentiality, the Gospel of Thomas, Yoda and The Force, Stanislav Grof, and the tools of Magic. Chapter: “The Gift of Magic” Learn More: Salome Institute: SalomeInstitute.com Carol: CarolFerrisAstrology.com Satya: SatyaByock.com Satya's book: Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood Astrological Horoscopes for Episode 24 Jung: Magic: 2020 The Gift of Magic Recorded September 27, 2020

Satya Doyle Byock & Carol Ferris read this chapter in call and response fashion. Carol discusses the similarity of our time to Jung’s and reads from Paul Shepard's "Nature and Madness." Both accompany Jung into the complexities of maturation and psychological adulthood. Satya discusses her manuscript on Quarterlife, and Jungian psychology for younger adults. She also reads Max Zeller’s dream of the 600-year-coming religion and Jung's thoughts. Chapter: "The Three Prophecies" Learn More: Salome Institute: SalomeInstitute.com Carol: CarolFerrisAstrology.com Satya: SatyaByock.com Satya's book: Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood Astrological Charts: Three Prophecies Recorded September 20, 2020

Satya Doyle Byock & Carol Ferris discuss the Union of the Opposites within Jungian Psychology. Carol explores Parsifal and the Wasteland at length and how it relates to Jung’s journey. Ann Carroll explores the gender translation in this chapter. The image of Atmaviktu shows up, a many-armed dragon creature and symbol of God. Carol discusses the 12th house and Jupiter. Q&A explores racism, projection, and cleansing with dirt. Chapter: "Nox Quarta" Learn More: Salome Institute: SalomeInstitute.com Carol: CarolFerrisAstrology.com Satya: SatyaByock.com Satya's book: Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood Astrological Charts: Nox Quarta Recorded August 30, 2020

Satya Doyle Byock and Carol Ferris discuss the union of the opposites within Jungian Psychology. Carol explores Parsifal and the Wasteland at length and how it relates to Jung's journey. Ann Carroll explores the way gender is translated in this chapter. The image of Atmaviktu shows up, a many-armed dragon creature and symbol of God. Carol discusses the 12th house and Jupiter. Q&A explores racism, projection, and cleansing with dirt. Chapter: "Nox Tertia" Learn More: Salome Institute: SalomeInstitute.com Carol: CarolFerrisAstrology.com Satya: SatyaByock.com Satya's book: Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood Astrological Charts: Nox Tertia Horoscope Recorded August 23, 2020

Satya & Carol discuss C.G. Jung's "Red Book" and its social relevance for our times. In this episode, Jung enters through the left door and deconstructs man’s prejudice toward animals. Satya discusses the “serpentine path to wholeness" and how to reclaim one's embodied self from the projection onto animals. Carol reminds us the Zodiac is not an idle abstraction. Ann Carroll illuminates the image of the cook through Erich Neumann’s "The Great Mother." Chapter: “Nox Secunda” Astrological Charts: Jung: Nox Secunda Learn More: Salome Institute: SalomeInstitute.com Carol: CarolFerrisAstrology.com Satya: SatyaByock.com Satya's book: Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood Recorded August 15th, 2020