Tag: psychology
Giving the Devil Her Due
Journal Date: March 29, 2021 The past month I’ve had to come to terms with a lot of my basic primal defense mechanisms (I am going through a Saturn square Pluto transit right now, so it’s not surprising). I’ve known about these defensive patterns of mine for quite a while now, and I’ve hated myself…
Mercury Square Pluto: Intellectual Intensity
Astrology offers a profound way to understand human behavior and potential. One particularly compelling aspect in a natal chart is the Mercury square Pluto configuration. This aspect, marked by a 90-degree angle between Mercury and Pluto, suggests a powerful dynamic between communication, thought processes, and the deep, transformative energies of Pluto. Photo by Giammarco Boscaro…
The Transformation of Desire by Lama Yeshe
“Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of Desire” by Lama Yeshe is a profound exploration of the esoteric world of Tibetan Buddhism, specifically the Vajrayana tradition of Tantra. Lama Yeshe, a highly respected Tibetan Buddhist teacher, takes readers on a journey into the complex and mystical realm of Tantra, providing a clear and accessible introduction to…
The Dream Temple of Asclepius
In the ancient world, dreams were not merely fleeting nocturnal experiences but were considered profound sources of wisdom and guidance. People believed that their dreams held the key to understanding their deepest desires, as well as a means of connecting with the power of the divine. Dream incubation was a revered and ritualistic practice that…
Chiron in the 8th House
Astrology can be one of the most effective tools for self-discovery and introspection, providing insights into our personalities, life paths, and the challenges we may face along the way. One celestial body that carries profound significance in astrological interpretations is Chiron, often referred to as the “wounded healer.” When Chiron is placed in the 8th…
Personal Mythology: Beauty and the Beast
Journal Date: February 2, 2021 In contrast to the first myth I wrote about, my second (and earlier one) is much more fun. As a little girl, my favorite movie was Beauty and the Beast. I was literally obsessed with Belle (though I wouldn’t call her my favorite princess– for the purpose of this exercise,…
Inner Beso Dream
Journal Date: February 2, 2021 At the end of the collection of short stories in Warming the Stone Child, Clarissa Pinkola Estés offers a couple tips for continuing the healing journey on your own. The first one is this: “Pay attention to your dreams. Your dreams will tell you everything. In terms of injured instinct,…
The Anima and the Animus in Jungian Psychology
Carl Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology. Among his contributions to this field was the concept of the anima and animus, which refers to the feminine and masculine aspects of the human psyche, respectively. According to Jung, every person has both an anima and an animus, regardless of their gender.…
This Train is Leaving the Station
Journal Date: May 5, 2020 I woke up early this morning to take my little puppy Beso outside before the sun rose. Coming back inside, I gave him a snack and lay down to rest more on the living room couch while he played with his toys. Soon, I found myself in the middle of…
The Little Match Girl
Journal Date: November 28, 2020 This morning, I was trying to keep reading. I didn’t know what else to do. So I picked up Women who Run with the Wolves again, and opened it where I’d left off at Chapter 10. This turned out to be a chapter that had more than one story in…