{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Psychology of Magic: A Jungian Exploration","description":"Magic can be viewed as intentional engagement with what Jung called synchronicity. It is closely related to a mythological worldview, which recognizes a grand narrative supraordinate to everyday life. Although we cannot know it in its entirety, it opens the possibility of encountering a deeper reality and quality of knowing. We experience it as magic.   In this week\u2019s episode we explore esoteric ritual with Jungian analyst and academic JOHN WHITE. Responsible practitioners of ritual magic understand that it demands deep inner work that comes at a cost. Magic involves alignment with the subtle but substantial energies the ancients called gods. Approached without respect, humility, and guidance the encounter can be wounding.   There is a kind of magic in the psychoanalytic consulting room. A client may come to an analyst with a fundamental desire they\u2019ve been unable to attain or even define. The work of the therapy can uncover unconscious ambivalence and resistance. When engaged, it can vanish - by magic.   We can also understand magic as something to practice every day by relating to the unconscious and the Self. Those who do this with devotion and intention are consummate magicians able to steer their life\u2019s path toward wholeness.   Visit our \u2060website\u2060 to read today\u2019s dream and find an extensive list of recommended reading on the topics covered.   Follow Up Visit John White\u2019s \u2060website\u2060 or his academic \u2060page\u2060. Take a look at \u2060\u2060This Jungian Life Dream School\u2060\u2060, our online course in Jungian dream analysis. \u2060\u2060Send a dream\u2060\u2060 for us to analyze on the show Follow This Jungian Life on \u2060\u2060Instagram\u2060 ","author_name":"This Jungian Life","author_url":"http:\/\/www.ThisJungianLife.com","html":"