By following the breadcrumbs left by von Franz in the Beginner Fairy Tale Analysis course, we came to deepen our appreciation for the wisdom found in these stories and how each story speaks to an archetypal passage in life.
Building on the profundity of this insight, a central focus in the Advanced and Master Fairy Tale program, will be the study of the opening scene of the tale. Here one learns how the opening initial conditions of the story informs us about the nature of the archetype around which the story is configured, while also foretelling the nature of the journey. In addition, this study of the beginning of the tale allows us to see how each image, scene and subsequent development forms part of an archetypal coherent story.
Continuing into the Advanced & Master Fairy Tale course allows for a further refinement of the archetypal meaning of these stories. Through an in-depth working with the themes and characters in the story, we will see how each carries a very specific, spiritual message from the Self, teaching us about life, love, destiny and individuation.
In working with fairy tales from cultures, we will see that while there are cultural differences and understanding of images, there still exists a
central archetypal, ontological meaning common to individuals throughout the world. Advanced & Master students will have the opportunity to translate a tale with guided supervision, and then to present their work at The Fairy Tale Conference in May.
Class Session Schedule
Total of 9 regular classes. All sessions take place bi-weekly on Tuesday from 7:30pm – 9:00pm (US Eastern Time) on the below dates.
TUESDAYS
- January 6, 20
- February 3, 17
- March 3, 17, 31
- April 14, 28
Save the Date: The Fairy Tale Conference is scheduled for May 16 and 17, 2026
13 CE hours: available