Alchemy, Psychology, and Carl Jung
Alchemical symbolism has been used for ages by seekers, mystics, and philosophers. Psychologist Carl Jung reexamined alchemy and came to understand the inner meaning of alchemical work as conducive to spiritual development.
If we start to play with alchemy as a mode of transformation for the psyche, we will find ourselves with a wealth of tools. Opening up to the idea of looking at one’s current situation as transmutable (able to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form) promotes the space needed for movement and healing. This can be in regards to a lengthy period of depression, a general feeling of being stuck, or unprocessed trauma that inhibits our ability to move forward.
Ultimately, alchemy can be seen as a spiritual pathway back to the heart.
