WHAT IS THE SACRED MARRIAGE?
Carl Gustav Jung coined the terms “Anima and Animus” in 1921. To date much has been written and discussed about these to concepts. Those interested in Jungian psychology know that integrating the Anima and Animus (the syzygy) or The Sacred Marriage, is an essential aspect of the Jungian individuation journey. But what does this actually mean? This course explores the concepts of the Anima and Animus in depth, as they are theoretically difficult to grasp and understand. The main reason for the confusion is that the Anima and Animus are both Complex and Archetype.
This course offers a phenomenological and experiential approach, which is a profound and effective way to not only grasp but integrate Jungian theory.
WHAT DOES THE COURSE FOCUS ON?
The focus of this course is the practical application of Anima and Animus theory in your own psychological being and interpersonal relationships. This course will take you through the journey of integrating the Anima and Animus, not only as part of the shadow work process, but also sharing the concepts of the archetypal aspects of Anima and Animus so that you have an understanding of the ultimate goal of integration. You will work with your own imago’s, your shadow Anima and Animus, explore the dysfunctional aspect or dimension of your Anima and Animus and how it lives in your inferior function. Finally we will look at the Alchemical approach to Anima and Animus and create an image for this final work.
HOW DOES THE COURSE WORK?
The Sacred Marriage is an online programme, runs over 10 weeks, starting on the 31st of October 2022. The course includes both elements of working through the material on your own, as well as interacting with others on the course on a private and confidential Facebook Forum. There will be one webinar at the beginning of the course which will be recorded and made available to view. All learning material is delivered via email to download onto your PC or tablet and consists of a podcast and PDF reading material. At the beginning of each week you will receive the weeks material, as both a podcast and transcript, focusing on one of the five respective elements we will be covering on the course. Group work and guidance with the applications are facilitated on a private and confidential Facebook Forum. The Facebook Forum is optional, but please note that you will miss out on the shared experience of the community and facilitation.
KEY AREAS OF FOCUS
Anima and Animus as Complex:
exploring interpersonal aspects
Dysfunctional Anima and Animus:
identifying personal maladaptations
Anima and Animus as Archetypes:
exploring archetypal functions
Anima and Animus as inferior function:
impact of unconscious qualities
Anima and Animus in Alchemy:
Alchemical work of The Sacred Marriage
*There are four bonus lectures included in the course. These lectures were pre-recorded and will be made available to view.